SRP $27.98 1.85:1(16:9) DOBY DIGITAL 5.1 WARNER BROS.

While not being a fan of Sandra Bullock, this reviewer did enjoy “MISS CONGENIALITY.”  Unfortunately, she adds little to “TWO WEEKS NOTICE.” However, Hugh Grant is so good, that he makes up for her performance as well as a very predictable script.  Bullock is a lawyer, named Lucy, whom is hired by Grant, playing George, a wealthy developer, to represent his company as chief counsel.  Lucy, being as socially conscious as she is, wants to make a difference, from within the company, rather than fighting injustice outside it. 

She soon realizes that George has more use for her doing his daily errands than fixing the corporate justices plaguing America.  When she decides she’s had enough and gives her “Two Weeks Notice,” her replacement, Alicia Witt, becomes attracted to George, and Lucy becomes predictably aware of her own feelings towards him. 

Writer/Director Marc Lawrence(II), created some memorable comedic lines in his script for “MISS CONGENIALTY,” and there are more than a few fun moments here as well. Unfortunately, Lawrence isn’t very good as a director, and it’s a shame that someone more talented wasn’t here to take in the reigns, creating a more endearing comedy.  Still, due to the script and Grant, “TWO WEEKS NOTICE” is worth recommending.

WARNER BROS. has preserved the film’s 1.85:1 aspect ratio, with 16:9 enhancement.  Lawrence doesn’t create any memorable compositions, but the image looks fine.  Colors are solid, and there’s excellent detail throughout.  Contrast is fine, with generally deep blacks and grays. Fleshtones appear natural. 

WARNER BROS has provided a Dolby Digital 5.1 mix for this release.  Being mostly “dialogue-driven,” there’s little surround involvement. However there is a fair share of ambient effects, and the front soundstage offers subtle separation throughout the film. Dialogue is always intelligible and free from distortion. 

WARNER BROS. has included some extras for this release.  A commentary includes Grant, Bullock and Lawrence.  The commentary is often hilarious. There’s a real camaraderie and chemistry achieved in this commentary that’s far stronger than what’s achieved in the film.  

In addition to a fluff-documentary, and trailer, there is also a deleted scenes section.

The “deleted scenes” section offers two scenes, one of which is definitely worth viewing. It’s an extension of the film’s ending and we’d wished they’d left it in the actual film.

A supplementary section, “TWO BLEEPS NOTICE,” offers an option in which an image of a heart appears in different scenes, allowing one to branch over to an outtake, before going back to the actual film.  Nothing noteworthy about the outtakes.