The Bottom Line
Pros
- Touching story that addresses racial stereotypes
- Great cast, believable dialogue, and relatable situations
Cons
- Very limited bonus features
Description
- The Do's and Don'ts of Dating - The cast offer their opinions on what you should and shouldn't do
- The Making of "Something New" - Behind the scenes with the cast and crew of the romantic comedy
- DVD Release Date: May 16, 2006
Guide Review - "Something New" DVD Review
Simon Baker enters the picture as Brian, a landscaper who throws Kenya for a loop. Kenya rejects the idea of dating Brian when the two are set up on a disastrous blind date but Brian isn't ready to give up so easy. Taking a job designing Kenya's backyard, Brian slowly and patiently makes a connection with Kenya. Kenya in turn warms to the handsome man who is making her dream backyard a reality. The two begin to get serious but find not everyone they encounter is quite as accepting of their interracial relationship.
The DVD Bonus Features
The "Something New" DVD comes with only a couple of bonus features and without any commentary tracks. There's a short but entertaining featurette in which members of the cast disclose their own personal do's and don'ts of dating. The other extra feature - the 'Making Of' featurette - is a fluff piece that's nice but forgettable.
