June’s DVD releases provide a variety of fun comedy options including romance, raunch, and a small independent feature. Popular directors return to the big screen and familiar faces pop up in co-starring and supporting roles. Truly a “something for everyone” month, June top picks appear below.
Just Go With It (Widescreen, Blu-ray, and Blu-ray/DVD Combo)
A plastic surgeon afraid of romantic commitment gets caught in a lie while courting the much-younger woman of his dreams. To ease himself out of the problem, he enlists the aid of his assistant to pose as his soon-to-be-ex-wife. The ruse becomes even more complex when the doctor tries to lie his way through a trip to Hawaii and provide explanations for his “children.” Loosely based on the 1969 romantic comedy film, Cactus Flower, this new movie features cameos from some of Adam Sandler’s friends from Saturday Night Live.
- Starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Nick Swardson, Brooklyn Decker, Bailee Madison, Griffin Gluck, Dave Matthews
- Director: Dennis Dugan
- Writers: Allan Loeb, Timothy Dowling (screenplay); I.A.L. Diamond (screenplay Cactus Flower); Abe Burrows (stage play); Pierre Barillet, Jean-Pierre Gredy (French Play)
- Genre: Romantic Comedy
- Run Time: 117 minutes
- Rating: PG-13 (for frequent crude and sexual content, partial nudity, brief drug references, and language)
- DVD Release Date: June 7, 2011
Hall Pass (Widescreen, Blu-ray, and Blu-ray Combo Digital)
Two married men with roving eyes get granted a hall pass by their wives to engage in adulterous behavior for one week without any consequences. Although the men have some trouble connecting to available women, their wives have a more successful outing during their week off from marriage. As viewers have come to expect from Farrelly Brothers’ films, this one includes wild comedy, raunchy talk, and nudity that aren’t quite for everyone.
- Starring Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate, Nicky Whelan, Richard Jenkins, Stephen Merchant, Larry Joe Campbell
- Directors: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
- Writers: Pete Jones (screenplay and story); Peter Farrelly, Kevin Barnett, Bobby Farrelly (screenplay)
- Genre: Comedy
- Run Time: 105 minutes
- Rating: R (for crude and sexual humor throughout, language, some graphic nudity, and drug use)
- Release Date: June 14, 2011
Cedar Rapids (Widescreen and Blu-ray)
A naïve insurance agent travels beyond his comfort zone when forced to attend a seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There he meets a trio who introduce him to the underbelly of the insurance business. The man comes away learning more about his field and even more about himself from the unusual experiences and people he encounters.
- Starring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche, Isiah Whitlock, Jr., Stephen Root, Kurtwood Smith, Alia Shawkat, Rob Corddry, Mike O’Malley, Sigourney Weaver
- Director: Miguel Arteta
- Writer: Phil Johnston
- Genre: Comedy
- Run Time: 86 minutes
- Rating: R (for crude and sexual content, language, and drug use)
- Release Date: June 21, 2011
- Click here to read a review of Cedar Rapids
And for the kids, don’t miss Diary of a Wimpy Kid, starring Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris, and Steve Zahn, set for release on June 21. For more information about any of these movies, visit Internet Movie Database.
Leslie C. Halpern - Leslie C. Halpern, Romantic Films/Comedies Topic Editor, authored Passionate About Their Work, Reel Romance, & Dreams on Film.
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