Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything's going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out ... Read allHolden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything's going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she's a lesbian.Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything's going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she's a lesbian.
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- 5 wins & 16 nominations
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- (as Carmen Lee)
- Nica
- (as Kelly Simpkins)
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- TriviaKevin Smith wrote the script inspired by his experience with then-girlfriend Joey Lauren Adams, who plays Alyssa.
- GoofsWhen Holden is walking back to his car shortly after Alyssa leaves him in the rain, the camera crew is reflected in the window slightly to the left of Holden.
- Quotes
Alyssa: Why are we stopping?
Holden: 'Cause I can't take this.
Alyssa: Can't take what?
Holden: I love you.
Alyssa: You love me?
Holden: I love you. And not, not in a friendly way, although I think we're great friends. And not in a misplaced affection, puppy-dog way, although I'm sure that's what you'll call it. I love you. Very, very simple, very truly. You are the-the epitome of everything I have ever looked for in another human being. And I know that you think of me as just a friend, and crossing that line is-is-is the furthest thing from an option you would ever consider. But I had to say it. I just, I can't take this anymore. I can't stand next to you without wanting to hold you. I can't-I can't look into your eyes without feeling that-that longing you only read about in trashy romance novels. I can't talk to you without wanting to express my love for everything you are. And I know this will probably queer our friendship - no pun intended - but I had to say it, 'cause I've never felt this way before, and I-I don't care. I like who I am because of it. And if bringing this to light means we can't hang out anymore, then that hurts me. But God, I just, I couldn't allow another day to go by without just getting it out there, regardless of the outcome, which by the look on your face is to be the inevitable shoot-down. And, you know, I'll accept that. But I know, I know that some part of you is hesitating for a moment, and if there's a moment of hesitation, then that means you feel something too. And all I ask, please, is that you just - you just not dismiss that, and try to dwell in it for just ten seconds. Alyssa, there isn't another soul on this fucking planet who has ever made me half the person I am when I'm with you, and I would risk this friendship for the chance to take it to the next plateau. Because it is there between you and me. You can't deny that. Even if, you know, even if we never talk again after tonight, please know that I am forever changed because of who you are and what you've meant to me, which - while I do appreciate it - I'd never need a painting of birds bought at a diner to remind me of.
- Crazy creditsJay and Silent Bob will return in "Dogma" ... (promise).
- Alternate versionsMany things cut from the final version available on laserdisc/DVD editions:
- SoundtracksLet's Go
Written by Ric Ocasek
Performed by Ernie Isley
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group
By arrangement with Warner Special Products
The main problem I have with this film is that Holden and ... "Banky" (what a kiddie name) are way too preoccupied with sex. Even though they seemingly are in their mid-twenties, they act like pubescent neophytes. Their ongoing arguments about women and sex sound like something out of "Porky's" (1982). Banky gets all bent out of shape over trivial issues; and he reacts with lots of overwrought behavior. The "friendship" between Holden and Alyssa seems contrived, to keep the plot moving. Surely, such a good-looking guy as Holden could find an easier and more compatible love interest. And I never could get a handle on the Alyssa character. With such immature people, and with a talky script that contains an overuse of vulgar terms and sexual references, the film comes across as ... juvenile.
The film's casting is fine. The three leads are certainly right for their parts. However, I must say that Joey Lauren Adams' high pitched, squealing voice was more than a little distracting. I did not like that funky musical number during the title sequence, or the rapper scene in the second half; some convenience store dude raps along in a monologue that was truly annoying.
"Chasing Amy" tries so hard to be ... hip. Clearly, Director Kevin Smith's target audience is metro high school kids. But for many viewers over the age of seventeen, the story, and its irritating characters, will merely seem puerile.
- Lechuguilla
- Apr 6, 2008
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Box office
- Budget
- $250,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $12,021,272
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $52,446
- Apr 6, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $12,021,272
- Runtime1 hour 53 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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