CHASING AMY starring BEN AFFLECT, JOEY LAUREN ADAMS
THE CRITERION COLLECTION, a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films
Color Running time approximately 113 minutes
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.
Holden and Banky are comic book artists who have been best friends for 20 years. But their friendship is about to be disputed for the first time in their life, when a beautiful young lesbian named Alyssa Jones enters their life and Holden falls in love with her. Now Holden has to deal with Banky's jealousy, and with his new girlfriend's very rich past. The situation is acerbated by his roommate and professional partner who becomes increasing threatened by the possibility that he will be replaced.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Widescreen digital transfer, supervised by cinematographer David Klein and enhanced for 16 X 9 televisions, Discrete 5.l 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