View Askewniverse: Every Movie Ranked From Worst To Best

5. Chasing Amy (1997)

Jay And Silent Bob Kevin Smith
Miramax

The third entry into the View Askewniverse series, Chasing Amy is easily the most dramatic movie of the entire franchise. Ben Affleck stars as a comic book artist who falls in love with a lesbian, Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams), leading to him falling out with his homophobic best friend, Banky Edwards (Jason Lee).

This 1997 release shows how director Kevin Smith is clearly capable of writing more than just stoner comedies. Chasing Amy won two Independent Spirit Awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe - again showing that just because a film is ranked low here, that doesn't mean it's necessarily a bad movie.

Chasing Amy also has the longest speech ever made by Silent Bob, with Smith's character detailing a former love of his and how he has spent so long "chasing Amy".

Kevin Smith delivers his finest acting performance ever, with genuine emotion in his story as he discusses his loss and a life spent dealing with the antics of Jay - all without this monologue ever being too comedic.

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