Chasing Amy

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Critics' Reviews

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LOS ANGELES TIMES: Kevin Thomas
A little movie with big truths, a work of such fierce intelligence and emotional honesty that it blows away the competition when it comes to contemporary romantic comedy.Read Full Review »
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Time: Richard Schickel
A true movie rarity: a brutally honest romance. If you loved "Sleepless in Seattle," you'll just hate it.Read Full Review »
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ReelViews: James Berardinelli
Touching, funny, sweet, and most important of all, real -- a welcome breath of fresh air.Read Full Review »
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CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Roger Ebert
While the surface of his film sparkles with sharp, ironic dialogue, deeper issues are forming, and Chasing Amy develops into a film of touching insights.Read Full Review »
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Owen Gleiberman
The hit-and-run outlandishness of "Clerks" was a stunt. With Chasing Amy, Smith has made his first real movie.Read Full Review »
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The New York Times: Elvis Mitchell
Smith's knowing humor and unruffled style make a good antidote to gender chaos. Music by David Pirner contributes to the film's loose, inviting mood.Read Full Review »
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NewsWeek: David Ansen
Smith startles us with raw emotional honesty.Read Full Review »
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Salon.com: Charles Taylor
The only romantic comedy in quite a while that acknowledges, even celebrates, the fact that love and sex are emotional anarchy.Read Full Review »
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USA Today: Mike Clark
For all its inconsistencies, this is Smith's most provocative outing yet and certainly the toughest to forget.Read Full Review »
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Washington Post: Eric Brace
Can a script exploring some truly deep questions about human sexuality and emotions be any shoddier and wooden?Read Full Review »
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