Clerks and Chasing Amy: Two Screenplays [Paperback]

Kevin Smith (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Miramax; 1st edition (March 27, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786882638
• ISBN-13: 978-0786882632
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #268,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smith Strikes Back, November 26, 1999

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A. Wakefield "Partial Observer" (Indian Fortress, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clerks and Chasing Amy: Two Screenplays (Paperback)

If you're here considering buying the screenplays in the first place, and are just looking for a little assurance that it's OK, then I say go on! Do it! If you haven't seen the movies and are going to just buy the script, well... we all have our little absurdities. Take for granted that you need to see the movies, it's meant to be seen that way. If for some reason you hate movies... well I think you might still find reading the script rewarding. The humor is still quite evident. In fact some of it was so plainly ridiculous that I find myself ready to spurt out with a laugh just thinking about it. Mr. Smith is uncannily refreshing with his lack of a strong superego - many people will find some of the dialogue gross. If you can get past that, and you should, you will discover a very warm, ironic writer who, in this writers opinion, is having a great impact already on this generation, and hopefully will continue on through the years. Three Cheers for Smith!

As a footnote, I should add that there is a fairly worthwhile introduction by the writer. Furthermore, there is (Especially in 'Amy') quite a bit of dialogue that is cut or altered, and even sometimes added to. And, of course, the comics.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the moneys in dick and fart jokes, January 20, 2003

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Bhavin Trivedi - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clerks and Chasing Amy: Two Screenplays (Paperback)

Kevin Smith sells himself a bit short with that comment (through one of his characters) because behind the obscenities in both works, Smith makes intelligent commentary about youthful angst. In addition to the razor-sharp wit, Smith's other great gift as a storyteller is the ability to deliver social insights through his characters. In Clerks, when Randall reprimands Dante for constantly shirking personal responsibility for Dante's actions, Smith is talking to all of us. Smith's characters in both works are immature but by the end have hopefully learned something that makes them grow, even if just a bit. Maybe we could be so lucky.

This book is a great read AFTER you have seen the movies. It contains enjoyable scenes that unfortunately did not make it into the films. If you haven't had the pleasure of viewing the movies, I won't disclose the plot here even in summary as I would not want to spoil your enjoyment of the films. And if you've seen the films, no summary is necessary.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smith best, on a single book!!!!!!!, March 26, 2002

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Ezequiel Rodriguez Andino "oscuridad" (San Juan, Puerto Rico USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clerks and Chasing Amy: Two Screenplays (Paperback)

Clerks- a great script.

Chasing Amy- excelent script, even better on paper than on screen.

One book.

Really, if you are into Smith work, or just want a sure fire way of delving into his world, this is the book for you.

It also has an introduction that explains how Kevin came to be what he is today.

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