Chasing Amy (1997) (Criterion Collection)

Both touching and humourous

By Cameron  Apr 2, 2000 | 1 out of 1 found this Chasing Amy (1997) review helpful

Once again Kevin Smith has opened our eyes to a few of the trueisms that he is party to. This heart breaking tale combines truely crushing tragicomedy with well crafted light humour in a way witch shows no gaps in plot or character. Each of the main... characters is beautifuly writen and artfully played. This film has not been afraid to develope character or hit a watcher where it hurts. Though the major speechs of the film are done as part of diologue they have the feel of soliloquys and the power which a well thought out monologue can have. Particularly strong was Ben Afflecks characters plea for Joey Lauren Adams characters love which would bring trars to the eyes of anyone who has felt thwarted love. Kevin Smiths own apearance as the rarely heard silent Bob with his annoying partner Jay keeps the film in context of Smiths series of films about love and life in the 90's though this is in many respects a more thoughtful film than even Clerks. Other high points were the song which Adams sings in the gay bar which shows the actresses talent for song. I wish it had ended differantly but I realise the terible cop out that would have been. Read more Less