Chasing Amy or 500 Days of Summer? - Blu-ray Forum

DjMethod · 01-02-2010, 04:46 AM

Which do you prefer? Please only vote if you've seen both.

I bought both the other day and realized they're pretty comparable. For one, they both show how a girl can get to a guy. And how he can learn from it.

skatalite · 01-02-2010, 04:50 AM

The latter is a more believable story, and I related with the characters much more.

Stickman032 · 01-02-2010, 05:07 AM

(500) Days of Summer gets my vote I just thought it was a better movie al around. I like the storytelling better and it was more realistic with the ups and downs. Good Question

Adam_ME · 01-02-2010, 05:20 AM

The 2nd to last scene in Chasing Amy has never worked for me. Without going into spoilers for the 5 people out there who still haven't seen it, it's where Holden suggests his "plan" to Alyssa and Banky. I never bought that Holden would be THAT stupid and insecure to come up with an idea like that and think she'd actually go for it.

On the other hand, everything in (500) Days of Summer worked. Maybe it's an easier story to relate to since it doesn't have the added baggage of bisexuality thrown in like Chasing Amy, but it resonated a lot more with me.

If you have to go with one, get (500) Days of Summer. But Chasing Amy is still a terrific film and worth owning on Blu-ray if your budget allows.

coralfangs · 01-02-2010, 04:13 PM

Spoiler? Kinda redundant to say that because people coming here probably have seen both...

Spoiler:
I was offended by the grocery store scene in 500 days.
After the breakup, he decided to buy a bottle of Jack Daniel's and a crapload of Twinkies to ease his pain.
My initial reaction was, "wtf, that's me in normal setting, I drink Jack and eat twinkies daily"......

ryandubbz · 01-02-2010, 04:17 PM

The Fiance and I really enjoyed 500 days of summer. Great Movie, and I would rewatch again.

blufellas · 01-10-2011, 07:41 PM

(500) For sure, I love that movie!

botley · 01-10-2011, 07:43 PM

Amy, Amy, a thousand times Amy.

SonOfArathorn · 01-10-2011, 07:45 PM

500 days of summer, I hate Kevin Smith and his faux intellect.

dobyblue · 01-10-2011, 07:50 PM

Chasing Amy, so funny.
500 Days of Summer was okay, but for me I'm glad I rented it because I wouldn't buy it. Great soundtrack though, love The Temper Trap.

G:Box · 01-10-2011, 08:07 PM

Hated Chasing Amy, loved 500 Days...

toddly6666 · 01-10-2011, 08:24 PM

Chasing Amy is the better movie, but 500 days is the better blu-ray. Just stick with the Criterion DVD of Chasing Amy.

blackdahliamrdr · 01-10-2011, 08:26 PM

i could watch 500 days anytime...love that movie

bhampton · 01-10-2011, 08:37 PM

500 days of summer.

I actually don't really care for most of the kevin smith crap even though I wind up buying it anyways.

nolfoc · 01-10-2011, 08:40 PM

Chasing Amy has a little more real feeling for me.. its just sad and im sure happens to a lot of people.. 500 days of summer is also another real movie, but i really cant stand watching Zooey Doeschel (however you spell her name) on the big screen, shes really annoying.. they are both great movies though, but Chasing Amy gets the edge

Nightshade · 01-10-2011, 08:45 PM

I enjoy Chasing Amy but i really liked 500 days a lot more and thanks to other members on here

for helping be decide to get it a while back.

-itswez

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-10-2011, 09:21 PM

I prefer Chasing Amy slightly over 500 Days of Summer.

Chasing Amy has better dialogue/story. 500 Days Of Summer has much better performances, but is a bit more depressing.

DetroitSportsFan · 01-10-2011, 09:23 PM

Chasing Amy by a mile.

Tyger · 01-10-2011, 09:46 PM

I love both, but I choose (500) Days of Summer. I do love Amy, but Summer is better and one of my favorite movies.

volcomsocal · 01-10-2011, 09:52 PM

I saw Chasing Amy the year it came out. Thought it was pretty good.

I saw (500) Days of Summer a couple months ago. Thought it was INCREDIBLE.

(500) hands down!

View Poll Results: Chasing Amy or 500 Days of Summer?
Chasing Amy	47	33.81%
(500) Days of Summer	92	66.19%
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01-02-2010, 04:46 AM	#1
DjMethod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Sacramento Blu-ray collection:578 PS3 collection:72 Trading Score:1	Chasing Amy or 500 Days of Summer? Which do you prefer? Please only vote if you've seen both. I bought both the other day and realized they're pretty comparable. For one, they both show how a girl can get to a guy. And how he can learn from it. My Top 250 \| Reviews \| Last blu-ray watched: Life of Pi

01-02-2010, 05:07 AM	#3
Stickman032 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:288 Trading Score:1	(500) Days of Summer gets my vote I just thought it was a better movie al around. I like the storytelling better and it was more realistic with the ups and downs. Good Question Panasonic TC-P55VT50 OPPO BDP-93 Marantz SR6003, XBOX 360 Modern Warfare 3 Limited Edition Klipsch RF-82s, RC-64, RS-52s Dual eD A2-300s Logitech Harmony ONE Apple iMac, MacBook Pro, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod, Apple TV 3

01-02-2010, 04:13 PM	#5
coralfangs Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Spoiler? Kinda redundant to say that because people coming here probably have seen both... Spoiler: I was offended by the grocery store scene in 500 days. After the breakup, he decided to buy a bottle of Jack Daniel's and a crapload of Twinkies to ease his pain. My initial reaction was, "wtf, that's me in normal setting, I drink Jack and eat twinkies daily"...... God's way of punishing 360fanboys http://www.amazon.com/Gears-Amazon-c.../dp/B001CLYL24

01-02-2010, 04:17 PM	#6
ryandubbz Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Twin Cities Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:558 PS3 collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 3 PS3 reviews:1 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:1	The Fiance and I really enjoyed 500 days of summer. Great Movie, and I would rewatch again. Panasonic 65GT30----------------(Display) Onkyo 706------------------------(AVR) Emotiva XPA-3--------------------(External Amp) PS3--------------------------------(Blu-ray Player) (2)eD A2-300's <on eD risers>---(Subs) Focal Chorus 816V's & 800v------(Fronts and Center) Focal Chorus 806v----------------(Surrounds)

01-02-2010, 04:50 AM	#2
skatalite Banned Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Norman, Okla. Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:12	The latter is a more believable story, and I related with the characters much more.

01-02-2010, 05:20 AM	#4
Adam_ME Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX Blu-ray collection:1617 DVD collection:97 PS3 collection:27 Trading Score:120	The 2nd to last scene in Chasing Amy has never worked for me. Without going into spoilers for the 5 people out there who still haven't seen it, it's where Holden suggests his "plan" to Alyssa and Banky. I never bought that Holden would be THAT stupid and insecure to come up with an idea like that and think she'd actually go for it. On the other hand, everything in (500) Days of Summer worked. Maybe it's an easier story to relate to since it doesn't have the added baggage of bisexuality thrown in like Chasing Amy, but it resonated a lot more with me. If you have to go with one, get (500) Days of Summer. But Chasing Amy is still a terrific film and worth owning on Blu-ray if your budget allows.

01-10-2011, 07:41 PM	#7
blufellas Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Tujunga, CA Blu-ray collection:1121 DVD collection:6	(500) For sure, I love that movie! The Driver, The Mechanic, The Girl, and GTO.

01-10-2011, 07:43 PM	#8
botley Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:toronto, mostly	Amy, Amy, a thousand times Amy.

01-10-2011, 07:45 PM	#9
SonOfArathorn Special Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:470 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	500 days of summer, I hate Kevin Smith and his faux intellect.

01-10-2011, 07:50 PM	#10
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Gilead Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:409 PS3 collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:5 PS3 reviews:1 Hardware reviews:1	Chasing Amy, so funny. 500 Days of Summer was okay, but for me I'm glad I rented it because I wouldn't buy it. Great soundtrack though, love The Temper Trap.

01-10-2011, 08:07 PM	#11
G:Box Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:276	Hated Chasing Amy, loved 500 Days... My Shop G R O U P B U Y I S B A C K ! ! !

01-10-2011, 08:24 PM	#12
toddly6666 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:663 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:213 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:58	Chasing Amy is the better movie, but 500 days is the better blu-ray. Just stick with the Criterion DVD of Chasing Amy.

01-10-2011, 08:26 PM	#13
blackdahliamrdr Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Los Angeles, CA PS3 collection:7 Trading Score:2	i could watch 500 days anytime...love that movie

01-10-2011, 08:37 PM	#14
bhampton Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:1010 DVD collection:38 PS3 collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:5	500 days of summer. I actually don't really care for most of the kevin smith crap even though I wind up buying it anyways. Blu Rays are Forever

01-10-2011, 08:40 PM	#15
nolfoc Collectibles Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Strong Island Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:236 Blu-ray reviews: 103 Hardware reviews:3 Trading Score:43	Chasing Amy has a little more real feeling for me.. its just sad and im sure happens to a lot of people.. 500 days of summer is also another real movie, but i really cant stand watching Zooey Doeschel (however you spell her name) on the big screen, shes really annoying.. they are both great movies though, but Chasing Amy gets the edge I belong to the warrior in whom the olden ways have joined the new - The Last Samurai

01-10-2011, 08:45 PM	#16
Nightshade Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Atlantis Blu-ray collection:433 DVD collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:27 Trading Score:44	I enjoy Chasing Amy but i really liked 500 days a lot more and thanks to other members on here for helping be decide to get it a while back. -itswez *I Love Taylor Swift* :) R.I.P Caleb Moore 1/31/13 My trade Thread http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=173940

01-10-2011, 09:21 PM	#17
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC Blu-ray collection:472 PS3 collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:7	I prefer Chasing Amy slightly over 500 Days of Summer. Chasing Amy has better dialogue/story. 500 Days Of Summer has much better performances, but is a bit more depressing. HT EQUIPMENT: Sony Bravia KDL-52W3000, Onkyo 805, B&W M-1s & AS-2 Sub, 60GB PS3, Toshiba HD-A2 PSN COLLECTION: Angry Birds, Bomberman Ultra, Flower, Joust, LBP: Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves, Magic Orbz, Super Stardust HD, Trials Of Topoq, Wipeout HD.

01-10-2011, 09:23 PM	#18
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Detroit, MI Blu-ray collection:1547 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:18	Chasing Amy by a mile. The Blu-Ray.com HOT DEALS Section

01-10-2011, 09:46 PM	#19
Tyger Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Sacramento, CA Blu-ray collection:113 DVD collection:79 PS3 collection:4	I love both, but I choose (500) Days of Summer. I do love Amy, but Summer is better and one of my favorite movies. Damn fine coffee!

01-10-2011, 09:52 PM	#20
volcomsocal Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Castaic, CA Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:89 PS3 collection:16 Blu-ray reviews:9	I saw Chasing Amy the year it came out. Thought it was pretty good. I saw (500) Days of Summer a couple months ago. Thought it was INCREDIBLE. (500) hands down! Go Dodgers!! Go Lakers!! T.V. - Panasonic TC-P50ST30 Receiver - Pioneer VSX-1020-K Speakers - Martin Logan Motion 8 center channel; Martin Logan Motion 4 front bookshelfs, Sony HTiB SS-VE67P surrounds; Sony SA-W2500 subwoofer 3D Blu-ray player - 120 GB PS3 Slim <---Rate my Home Theater Gallery!

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