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Freeway [DVD](1996) DVD An edgy, darkly humorous thriller in sheep's clothing, this creepy spin on the "Red Riding Hood" story stars Reese Witherspoon as an abused teenager who takes a ride from counselor Kiefer Sutherland. After opening up to Sutherland, Witherspoon comes to learn he's the "I-5 Killer," setting up a series of bloody and bizarre adventures. Co-stars Dan Hedaya, Brooke Shields, Amanda Plummer also star. 102 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish; interactive menus; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.
Fear [DVD](1996) DVD In this creepy thriller, a pretty teenage girl thinks the handsome charmer she meets at a party is the man of her dreams, despite her stepfather's misgivings. But as their relationship sizzles, the new boyfriend turns more dangerously possessive, and soon the girl and her family fear for their lives. With Reese Witherspoon, Mark Wahlberg, William Petersen, Alyssa Milano. 96 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English 5.1, French; Subtitles: English, French; production notes; web links; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Pleasantville [DVD](1998) DVD A mysterious remote control zaps contemporary teens Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon into the black-and-white suburban landscape of Maguire's favorite '50s sitcom, "Pleasantville," where their '90s attitudes inspire, agitate, and (literally) put color in the cheeks of the town's befuddledly wholesome citizens. Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, William H. Macy and Don Knotts also star in this inventive social comedy from "Big" scripter Gary Ross. 124 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; featurettes; music video; DVD-ROM content; storyboards; theatrical trailer.
Twilight [DVD](1998) DVD Retired private investigator Paul Newman reluctantly agrees to assist his two movie star friends Susan Sarandon and Gene Hackman when they are blackmailed by someone from their past. However, as he gets entangled in a complicated and lethal murder plot, Newman's own past may come back to haunt him. Director Robert Benton's moody whodunit also stars James Garner, Reese Witherspoon. 96 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French; Subtitles: Spanish; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Best Laid Plans [DVD](1999) DVD A meeting at a bar between two old high school friends leads to a twisted tale of seduction, kidnapping and betrayal in this "Gen-X"-flavored noir thriller. Josh Brolin, Alessandro Nivola and Reese Witherspoon star. 92 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary; alternate ending; deleted scenes; biographies; featurette; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Cruel Intentions [DVD](1999) DVD "Dangerous Liaisons" goes to prep school in this stylish and seductive drama. Spoiled rich step-siblings Ryan Phillippe and Sarah Michelle Gellar amuse themselves with wagers on their various sexual conquests, but has Phillippe finally met his match with Reese Witherspoon, the headmaster's virginal daughter? Selma Blair, Swoosie Kurtz also star. 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; deleted scenes; "making of" documentary; music videos; fillmographies; featurette; music videos; trailer.
Election [DVD](1999) DVD Lacerating satire with Matthew Broderick as a popular Omaha high school history teacher whose animosity towards determined, goody two-shoes student Reese Witherspoon leads him to rig the election for class president towards her dumb jock rival. Broderick's doings lead to a series of disastrous events...which lead to his personal and professional demise. With Chris Klein, Jessica Campbell. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; interactive menus; scene access.
Legally Blonde [DVD](2001) DVD Blonderful Los Angeles college student Reese Witherspoon is unceremoniously dumped by her preppy, Harvard-bound boyfriend, who happens to think she's beneath him. In order to prove him wrong, Witherspoon applies to Harvard Law School. Against all odds, she's accepted, excels and gets to show her smarts in a case involving a TV exercise queen who's on trial for murder. Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Ali Larter and Raquel Welch also star. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; deleted scenes; featurettes; audio commentary; music video; trivia.
The Importance Of Being Earnest [DVD](2002) DVD Sublime reworking of Oscar Wilde's timeless comedy from director Oliver Parker ("An Ideal Husband") features flashbacks and fantasy sequences to enhance the classic tale of mistaken identity and joyful deception in Victorian England. Stellar ensemble cast includes Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Judi Dench, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Wilkinson, Frances O'Connor. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary by Parker; "making of" documentary.
Sweet Home Alabama [DVD](2002) DVD Hot New York fashion designer Reese Witherspoon is about to marry handsome mayor's son Patrick Dempsey. Before the wedding, however, she must take care of a skeleton in her closet by getting a divorce from hayseed hubby Josh Lucas. But when Witherspoon heads back to the Alabama town she's shunned for years, she has to face parents Fred Ward and Mary Kay Place, old friends and Lucas, who's in no rush to sign the divorce papers. Jean Smart and Ethan Embry also star in this romantic comedy. 109 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary; deleted scenes; alternate ending; music video.
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