The Family Stone (DVD)

Destined to be a Christmas classic, Thomas Bezucha's dazzling dramedy, THE FAMILY STONE, manages to be both warm-hearted and sentimental while possessing a razor-sharp hilarious mean streak. The fairly conventional story centers on Sarah Jessica Parker's uptight career woman, Meredith, and her run-in with the eponymous Stone family (one wonders which came first, the title or the script). with her permanently pursed lips and severe bun, SJP looks and acts the anti-Carrie Bradshaw here as, armed with cell phone and business suit collection, she gears up to meet her Fiance's oddball family, a tight-knit, colorful clan who border on bohemian. Director Thomas Bezucha Star Claire Danes, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulroney, Special Features: Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: Dolby Surround 5.1 - English Dolby Surround - French, Spanish Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulroney - Stars 2. Thomas Bezucha - Director; Michael London - Producer; Jeffrey Ford - Editor Behind the Scenes - 1. Featurette 2. quot;Fox Movie Channel presents Casting Sessionquot; 3. quot;Fox Movie Channel presents World Premierequot; 4. quot;Inside Look: ICE AGE 2quot; Deleted Scenes - with Optional Commentary (6) Interviews - Cast Members (Q&A) Outtakes - Gag Reel Trailers - 1. Theatrical Trailer 2. CONFETTI 3. LITTLE MANHATTAN 4. JUST MY LUCK Interactive Features: Games - 1. Family Stone sings quot;It Came Upon Midnight Clearquot; 2. Snow Globe Ambulance Runtime: 106 minutes Year of Release: 2005.