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Chasing Amy

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Criterion Coll.

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Review

One of the more controversial films involving a lesbian character in years, Chasing Amy makes the proposition that a seemingly well-adjusted lesbian, one who states repeatedly that she is a dyed-in-the-wool dyke, needs only a dick (in this case attached to a cute but painfully dull man) to make her change her ways and enthusiastically embrace heterosexuality. Straight writer-director Smith (Clerks) has sugar-coated the homophobia by placing the story within a seductively funny and involving romantic comedy. Ben Affleck plays a comic book artist who meets a kindred spirit (Joey Lauren Adams). After a few fun, platonic dates, he learns that she’s a lesbian. Their friendship develops, but he finally breaks down and confesses his love for her. At first angry, she soon declares similar feelings and they begin a relationship. That is, until he discovers her sordid, straight past, which he can’t stop obsessing over. He then dumps her, while she tearfully pleas for forgiveness and understanding. This is serious straight male wet dream material. Not content with being only lesbianphobic, Smith includes a swishy, dishy stereotyped queen (Dwight Ewell) to insult gay men as well.

Product Format Information

DVD : $14.49 (Criterion Collection)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 717951002372

Studio : Disney, Criterion

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , English Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: 1.85
Extras: Trailers, 10 Deleted Scenes
Features:
Audio commentary: by Kevin Smith, Producer Scott Mosier, Actors Ben Affleck and Jason Mewes, Associate Procucer Robert Hawk, Miramax Executive Jon Gordon, and View Askew Historian Vincent Pereira
Special Video Introduction from Cast and Crew
Out-takes
Askewniverse Legend: a guide to the characters in the "New Jersey trilogy."