Chasing Amy (1997)
- Starring:
- Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, (more)
- Director(s):
- Kevin Smith
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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After a pair of films about hipster slackers, the work of writer-director Kevin Smith matured and gained critical respect with this low budget, independent comedy-drama about love, sex and the fine line between the two. Ben Affleck stars as Holden McNeil, a New Jersey comic book writer who is roommates with his best friend and professional partner, artist Banky Edwards (Jason Lee). Their hit comic book series, "Bluntman and Chronic," is loosely patterned after a pair of acquaintances, Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (played by Smith), two characters already familiar as supporting players in several Smith films. Into Holden's life comes Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams), a lesbian and fellow comic book creator who quickly becomes a close friend, although Holden is powerfully attracted to her. Eventually, Alyssa realizes that she is attracted to Holden as well and they begin a physical relationship, much to the consternation of Banky, whose ire over losing his best friend to a lesbian seems to border on romantic jealousy. After he learns something about Alyssa's sexual past, however, Holden's immature response to his new knowledge destroys both his romance with Alyssa and his friendship with Banky. Chasing Amy (1997) was the third film in what Smith referred to as his "New Jersey series," films set at least partly in the Garden State and featuring the Jay and Silent Bob characters. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 113 mins
Complete Cast:
- Ben Affleck - Holden McNeil
- Jason Lee - Banky Edwards
- Jason Mewes - Jay
- Matt Damon
- Ethan Suplee
- Joey Lauren Adams - Alyssa Jones
- Dwight Ewell - Hooper
- Kevin Smith - Silent Bob
- Brian O'Halloran
- Director(s):
- Kevin Smith
- Writer(s):
- Kevin Smith
- Producer(s):
- Scott Mosier
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children, Strong Sexual Content, Profanity, Adult Humor)
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- 1997 - Chasing Amy - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Actor
- 1997 - Chasing Amy - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
- 1998 - Chasing Amy - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Male
