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DVD reviews: 'Cedar Rapids' finds strength in screenplay, cast

'Cedar Rapids'

Filmmaker Miguel Arteta's earlier films ("Youth In Revolt," "The Good Girl") have been under the radar because of their dark comedic elements and quirky moments. And Arteta's latest, "Cedar Rapids" is no different with hilarious characters making an insurance conference look like a fun time. Tim Lippe (Ed Helms) is a small-town insurance salesman heading to the big city of Cedar Rapids for a conference. He hangs out with Dean (John C. Reilly), a loud-mouthed insurance salesman. He also forms friendships with Ronald (Isiah Whitlock Jr.), another excellent salesman, and Joan (Anne Heche), a married woman wanting fun at the conference. The group gets in and out of trouble, and it's a learning experience for straight-shooting Tim, who wants to score the conference's big award. Major strengths in the flick include a slick screenplay that piles up the jokes and a great cast. The DVD — Blu-ray and standard packages — includes lots of special features. Viewers should check in on some of the featurettes about actors getting into character. Deleted scenes and a gag reel add more laughs to the package. Blu-ray adds in more featurettes. R; 2011. 3 Stars.

'The Adjustment Bureau'

Loosely based on a short story from Philip K. Dick, George Nolfi makes his directorial debut with "The Adjustment Bureau," a slick and well-told story that touches on the science fiction, fantasy, action and romance genres. It is helped along by steady performances from Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Anthony Mackie and John Slattery, but the real joy of the film resonates from the engaging storyline. David Norris (Damon), an up-and-coming politician on the fast track to the White House, is preparing for a speech when he meets Elise. They end up falling for each other, but as fate plays a role — a relationship between David and Elise was never meant to happen. David comes in contact with a mysterious force that dictates what happens on the planet. Does he stick with his written fate, or go for love in writing a new chapter for his life? An interactive map of New York, based on aspects of this flick, is the only exclusive extra to Blu-ray. Special features that can be found on standard and Blu-ray include character featurettes for Blunt and Damon and an in-depth look at one of the more heart-pounding moments of the picture. All three featurettes do offer some insight into the picture. Also included is commentary from Nolfi. PG-13; 2011. 3 Stars.

Anne Heche Photos & Pics | Anne Heche's Ex-Husband Fires Back!

, "After coming home from showing two different clients two different condominiums, I was disturbed to see Anne taking out her personal frustration on the father of her child on national television."

Though Anne seemed to hint that Laffoon just sits around collecting checks, apparently he's an employee at the Los Angeles real estate company Hilton & Hyland.

Hmm, so is Anne out of line or did her ex deserve her verbal spanking?

I feel sorry for this guy. I think she married him to sort out her image. After the I'm gay....no, I'm not thing she felt she had something to prove. She hooked up with him, married him, produced a spawn, and moved on. He was a patsy. Now she bashes him on national tv - she has no class. The marriage was over ages ago yet she feels the need to dig it up again. I used to really like her, no I think she is a tool.

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