The Hows and Whys of Chasing Amy
By June 26, 2000
The story thus far . . . Clerks had been over-praised, Mallrats had been over-bashed. We’d been to both ends of the spectrum. The third time is always supposed Read more »
- United States
- 1997
- 113 minutes
- Color
- 1.85:1
- English
SYNOPSIS: Chasing Amy is the third installment in the “New Jersey Trilogy” from award-winning writer-director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma). Cult comic-book artist Holden (Ben Affleck) falls in love with fellow artist Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams), only to be thwarted by her sexuality, the disdain of his best friend Banky (Jason Lee), and his own misgivings about himself. Filled with Smith’s unique ear for dialogue and insight into relationships, Chasing Amy offers a thoughtful, funny look at how perceptions alter lives, and how obsession and self-doubt skew reality.
Cast & CreditsOpen
Cast
| Holden McNeil | Ben Affleck |
| Alyssa Jones | Joey Lauren Adams |
| Banky Edwards | Jason Lee |
| Hooper X | Dwight Ewell |
| Jay | Jason Mewes |
| Silent Bob | Kevin Smith |
Credits
| Director | Kevin Smith |
| Written and directed by | Kevin Smith |
| Producer | Scott Mosier |
| Associate producer | Robert Hawk |
| Executive producer | John Pierson |
| Music | David Pirner |
| Cinematography | David Klein |
| Production design | Robert "Ratface" Holtzman |
| Editing | Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier |
| Line producer | Derrick Tseng |
| Costume design | Christopher Del Coro |
| "Bluntman & Chronic"/ "Chasing Amy" artwork by | Mike Allred |
Disc Features
- New widescreen digital transfer enhanced for 16×9 televisions
- Discrete 5.1 channel Dolby® Digital soundtrack
- New video introduction to the DVD edition from director Kevin Smith
- Screen-specific audio commentary by Kevin Smith, producer Scott Mosier, actors Ben Affleck and Jason Mewes, associate producer Robert Hawk, Miramax executive Jon Gordon, and View Askew historian Vincent Pereira
- Ten deleted scenes, plus outtakes
- Trailer
- Special video introductions from the cast and crew
- The Askewniverse Legend: a guide to the characters in the “New Jersey Trilogy”
- English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
- Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition
