New DVD's This Week: Sept. 16

New DVD’s This Week: Sept.
16

When a misunderstanding on an airplane turns ugly, usually even-tempered Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) is ordered to attend anger management sessions under the direction of the eccentric and bewildering Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson). After little early success, the court orders the unconventional Dr. Rydell to move in with Dave to provide 24-hour support. With this unwelcome pressure on his daily life, not to mention on his relationship with his girlfriend (Marisa Tomei), Dave must decide whether or not to accept Dr. Rydell’s unique guidance and make some changes in his life.

What’s
Cool:

Commentaries by Adam Sandler and director Peter Segal
Theatrical trailers
Deleted scenes
Blooper reel
Two featurettes (“My Buddy, Jack,” and “Skull Session”)

	From Our Review:
	Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson do not disappoint, but despite all the hype about Anger Management, you walk away feeling only mildly amused. More. . .

Confidence

After Jake Vig (Edward Burns) and his crew of fellow criminals and corrupt cops con the wrong man out of thousands of dollars, crime boss Winston King (Dustin Hoffman) seeks to even the score. To make up for the damage he caused, Vig offers to repay “The King” by pulling off the biggest con of his career against a banker with ties to organized crime. For extra help, Jake enlists the services of brash, blonde pickpocket Lily (Rachel Weisz). With his posse assembled, Vig will need to keep ahead of cops and criminals alike if he’s to fend off retaliation from “The King.”

What’s
Cool:

Cast, writer, and director commentaries
Deleted scenes
featurette, “Anatomy of a Scene”

	From Our Review:
	Lead by a confident cast, Confidence gives us yet another entertaining view of the wonderful world of con artists. More. . .

Still Hot

Malibu’s
Most Wanted

Brad Gluckman (Jamie Kennedy) calls himself B-Rad and sees himself as the phattest rapper in Malibu, much to the chagrin of his father, who is busy campaigning to be the next governor of California. Also stars Anthony Anderson, Taye Diggs and Ryan O’Neal.

What’s
Cool:

Commentary by stars Jamie Kennedy, Anthony Anderson, Regina Hall and director John Whitesell
Deleted scenes and alternate endings

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	From Our Review:
	In Malibu’s Most Wanted, Jamie Kennedy’s white suburban rapper persona makes a smooth leap from television skit to big screen. The result is a laugh-a-minute, surprisingly fun ride. More. . .

Confessions
of a Dangerous Mind

While gaining notoriety as a dynamic television producer by creating such shows as The Newlywed Game and the self-hosted The Gong Show, an energetic Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell) also finds himself being lured into the dangerous world of the CIA as an operative and assassin. He basks in the glamour of his two worlds of entertainment and espionage until things start to fall apart. He receives mass criticism from the public on his shows, and he finds himself marked for death by an operative. Barris must regain control of his life. Both of them. Directed by and also starring George Clooney

What’s
Cool:

Commentary by director George Clooney
“Making of Confessions of a Dangerous Minds” featurette
“The Real Chuck Barris” interviews with Chuck Barris and others
Deleted scenes
6 Gong Show acts re-created for the movie
Sam Rockwell’s screen tests

	From Our Review:
	Making his directorial debut, George Clooney delivers a highly stylized biopic that showcases the confessions of an absurd mind rather than a dangerous one. The story is about as gripping as a Gong Show performance by Gene Gene the Dancing Machine. More. . .

Bulletproof
Monk

The Monk (Chow Yun-Fat) is a Zen-calm martial arts master whose duty has been to protect a powerful ancient scroll until he can find its next guardian. The Monk’s quest brings him to New York City where, to his disbelief, it appears his successor is a smart-mouthed pickpocket named Kar (Seann William Scott). As the Monk instructs Kar, the unlikely duo becomes partners in protecting the scroll–and mankind–from a power monger who’s been after it for 60 years.

What’s
Cool:

Commentary by director Paul Hunter
Deleted scenes with alternate ending
Featurettes: “The Tao of Monk” and “The Monk Unrobed”

	From Our Review:
	Bulletproof Monk won’t offer any enlightenment, but thanks to Chow Yun-Fat, it isn’t a total waste of time. More. . .

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New DVD’s This Week: Sept. 16