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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Profanity, Suitable for Teens Movie Release: 2001 DVD Release: 04/23/2002 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Edition: Special Collection Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 49 mins Studio: Paramount Members Wishing: 5 Genres: Comedy Drama, Coming-of-Age, Odd Couple Film See Also: My First Mister

A first feature from acclaimed actress Christine Lahti (who won an Academy Award for her short film Lieberman in Love in 1995), My First Mister explores the delicate relationship between two unlikely individuals who bring each other out of their protective shells. Jennifer (Leelee Sobieski), the film's narrator, is a Goth-obsessed, tattooed 17-year old who absorbs herself in death-laden music and poetry. Just graduating from school and immersed in a dysfunctional relationship with her out-there mother (Carol Kane), she finds a job at a local clothing store as a clerk. Her boss, Randall Harris (Albert Brooks), is a rigid, middle-aged type, who becomes uncomfortable when Jennifer begins to spy on him and follow his moves. She then cleans up her act a bit and lands a position as a stockperson, and Randall begins to take an interest in her. After a few outings where they attempt to relate their lives to each other, they begin to become close friends, effectively building confidence and bridging their considerable age gap. Also included in the cast are Desmond Harrington, Mary Kay Place, and John Goodman as Jennifer's hippie father. ~ Jason Clark, All Movie Guide

Albert Brooks - Randall ("R")
Leelee Sobieski - Jennifer ("J")
Desmond Harrington - Randy
Carol Kane - Mrs. Benson
Mary Kay Place - Patty [Nurse]

Albert Brooks and Leelee Sobieski make an unlikely duo in the comedy drama My First Mister. Paramount has done a fine job at making sure that this 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer appears free and clear of any excessive imperfections or defects. The color patterns all appear solid and well-defined with the black levels well saturated and even. Except for a small amount of edge enhancement, this is a very nice-looking image. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround as well as Dolby 2.0 Surround, both in English. The 5.1 mix on this disc is subtle yet effective, with the main directional effects are focused through the music score and background noises. Also included on this disc are English subtitles. The extra features on My First Mister are on the low side. While an included commentary track by director Christine Lahti is informative and often amusing, nary a theatrical trailer or featurette is to be found on the disc. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide