The writer-director Kevin Smith (Clerks) surprises with this fun romantic comedy starring Ben Affleck as Holden, a comic-book artist. He deals with his love for Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adam), a lesbian and the disdain of his friend over his love. Chasing Amy is different from the other romantic comedies on DVD and offers a thoughtful, funny look at how perceptions alter lives, and how obsession and self-doubt skew reality. An enjoyable, perceptive surprise.
