Chasing Amy Critic Reviews

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 the full review

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 the full review

Touching, funny, sweet, and most important of all, real -- a welcome breath of fresh air.Read the full review

The hit-and-run outlandishness of "Clerks" was a stunt. With Chasing Amy, Smith has made his first real movie.Read the full review

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 the full review

Much of the dialogue is good, and Smith does a decent job of presenting the emotional fallout from every major participant's p.o.v.Read the full review

For all its inconsistencies, this is Smith's most provocative outing yet and certainly the toughest to forget.Read the full review

Lacks insight and finesse, and feels like a boldfaced Rorschach for Smith's own hang-ups.Read the full review