Bounce [DVD] [2000]

Miramax's double-disc DVD set for Bounce illustrates that it's not only blockbusters or classic films that can benefit from an in-depth DVD approach. The Ben Affleck/Gwyneth Paltrow romance did reasonably well at the box office, but not spectacularly. Nevertheless, by issuing this two-disc, feature-filled DVD of the movie, Miramax is likely trying to build a home audience by enhancing the viewing experience. Disk one contains the film in a widescreen format with a 1.85:1 aspect ratio that is enhanced for 16x9 TV's, as well as a soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound. It also has a jocular commentary by Director Don Roos and Co-Producer Bobby Cohen. The second disk contains the bulk of the special features. These include deleted scenes with optional commentary, a gag reel, a feature called "All About Bounce" that is more about Affleck and Paltrow than the film, and a unique feature that has the two stars backstage chatting with film crew members. But that's not all. Disc two also has the "Need to Be Next to You" music video, and several selected film scenes with commentary by Roos, Affleck and Paltrow.