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Reviews - Chasing Amy |
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Chasing
Amy
(The Criterion
Collection)
(View Askew/Miramax)
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| DVD
Release Date: |
April
2, 2002
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| Length: |
113 mins.
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| Rated: |
R
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| Format: |
Widescreen
(1.85:1) |
| Languages: |
English
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| Subtitles: |
n/a
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| Extras: |
Audio Commentary, Video Introduction by Kevin Smith, 10 Deleted
Scenes, Outtakes, The Askewniverse Legend, Color Bar Test
Patterns, Theatrical Trailer
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The most serious of Kevin Smith opuses,
this one contained some of the funniest dialogue my ears have ever
witnessed. With a relatively simple plot, it's the performances that
were the key as they showed both great humor and fine drama. My only
complaint, was the lack of zany physical comedy that usually
accompanies Smith's films. Because it's so word driven, this movie
could almost pass itself off as an emotionally deep arty film. This
lack of variety lent the film some credibility as the subject matter
was indeed more poignant. Luckily, the crude laughs made it's presence
felt and balanced the movie nicely.
Typical with Smith DVD's, this one too had great extras bundled in,
although this time it was somewhat limited. Ten deleted scenes were
included along with short (and funny) introductions to set them up.
There was also an amusing look at some out-takes and the movies
trailer. For the accustomed ensemble commentary, we have Smith,
producer Scott Mosier, stars Ben Affleck and Jason Mewes, associate
producer Robert Hawk, Miramax executive Jon Gordon, and View Askew
historian Vincent Pereria. With most of the talking done by Smith,
Affleck and Mosier, this group provides terrific insight and laughs as
they joke with one another.
Without that diversity of jokes, I enjoyed this one less than Smith's
others. That said, this one was likely more acceptable to a wider
audience, still being a wonderfully funny movie.
| The Movie: |
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8/10 |
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5/10 |
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| Recommendation: |
Rent
This One |
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