THE NEW GUY

DJ Qualls, the lanky kid from “ROAD TRIP” stars in “THE NEW GUY” as a weakling, whom after one horribly embarrassing episode to many, lands himself in jail, and learns how to transform his identity from a cellmate.  Upon release, he assumes a new identity(THE NEW GUY) and starts over at a new high school.  Soon enough,
He’s popular on campus, even winning the affections of the popular cheerleaders.  Of course, there’s a moral to the plot, and he’s forgotten the true friends who’ve been there for him in the past.  Eliza Dushku co-stars, and looks better than she ever has before. One scene in particular, with her trying on swimsuits, will leave fans very pleased.


COLUMBIA TRISTAR has presented the film with options of either full-frame or 1.85:1 with 16:9 enhancement.  The image is inconsistent, at times looking spectacular, with great depth and solid colors, but there are times in which the film looks grainy, with subdued colors and only adequate contrast.

The Dolby Digital 5.1 mix offers some surround moments, but most of the directional effects are focused on the front soundstage.  There’s a surprising amount of bass, and it helps the film’s energetic score.