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"Something New" DVD Review

About.com Rating threehalf out of Five

By Rebecca Murray, About.com

"Something New" on DVD

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The Bottom Line

This touching movie takes the romantic comedy genre and adds its own little spin. While I'd hate to limit the film's appeal to audiences, "Something New" is definitely more for women than men.
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

Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker star in this moving tale of interracial dating. Lathan plays career woman/workaholic Kenya Denise McQueen, a lady who believes she doesn't have the time necessary to devote to a relationship. And even if she could fit one in, practically no man is capable of living up to her standards.

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.

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