Something New (Full Screen Edition)
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In Theaters : 29 January, 2006
DVD Release : 16 May, 2006 |
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Something New (Full Screen Edition) description
The tricky topic of interracial romance gets a sexy, charming, and unexpectedly realistic treatment in Something New. Kenya (Sanaa Lathan, Out of Time, Alien Vs. Predator), a successful accountant, gets set up on a blind date with Brian (Simon Baker, The Ring Two)--only to discover that he's white, leading her to cut the date short. At a party, Kenya admires the garden and gets introduced to the landscape architect: Brian. Thus begins a bumpy but increasingly sparky relationship, despite opposition from Kenya's friends and family, as well as Kenya and Brian's own internal resistance. Make no mistake, Something New is a mainstream romantic comedy, with ridiculously attractive people grappling with problems that get solved with just a little too much ease--but along the way, Kriss Turner's script, Sanaa Hamri's direction, and Baker's and especially Lathan's performances ground the movie in something resembling the real world. Kenya's and Brian's emotional terrain has a genuine texture to it; the rhythm of the dialogue and the visual pacing allows their characters to breathe and become more genuine and vivid than your standard rom-com lovers. The strong supporting cast--including Alfre Woodard (Crooklyn), Donald Faison (Scrubs), Mike Epps (Next Friday), and Blair Underwood (Full Frontal)--doesn't hurt. But Lathan owns the movie; this actress deserves true stardom. --Bret Fetzer |
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Something New (Full Screen Edition) Customer Reviews
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Best Romantic Comedy I've Seen in Ages
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Great performances by Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker, who have a natural onscreen chemistry. Enjoyed Lathan's subtle acting in which you could tell what she was feeling without any dialogue.
The script and use of camera angles was great too. Highly recommended. This movie has real substance--not the mindless fluff seen in so many romantic comedies. And Baker's dog Max adds a lot to the movie.
The bonus feature Making Something New is worth watching. |
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