Review of Chasing Amy (1997) by Keiko N — 08 Nov 2009

Kevin Smith's best film - smart, honest, and hilarious. Full of heart and geekery.

This review of Chasing Amy (1997) was written by Keiko N on 08 Nov 2009.

Chasing Amy has generally received very positive reviews.

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