John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale star in "SERENDIPITY", the romantic/comedy which alternates between syrupy poignant and just plain bad, but is mostly the latter.  In the excruciatingly annoying opening sequence, we meet Jonathan and Sara, two strangers doing last minute christmas shopping for their lovers.  They've both reached out for a pair of gloves for their respective lovers, then bend over backwards to allow the other the purchase of them.  They're so sweet to one another, but seem to forget they have respective mates!!!!

After the two go out for coffee, they share their views on love with one another. Sara believes everything depends on fate.  Uncertain where Jon's heart lies, she writes her phone number in a book she plans to give to a used bookstore.  Jon writes his phone number on a five dollar bill.  Sara pledges that if either of them find the numbers down the road, they're destined to be together as true soulmates!  Disgusted yet???

While the cast does an admirable job, there's only so much they can do with a horrid script and even more horrid premise!  Eugene Levy offers the only really great laughs in the film, and they're unfortunately too few and far between.

BUENA VISTA has preserved the film's 1.85:1 aspect ratio with 16:9 enhancement.   While the image is often well polished in appearance, it also varies a bit in tone.  The director explains in his running commentary that he changed the look of the film in various scenes, bringing about this look intentionally.  Fleshtones appear natural throughout. Contrast is flawless, with deep blacks and grays.

The Dolby digital 5.1 soundmix isn't overly aggressive, but it sounds terrific!  All speakers are utilized effectively throughout the film, offering atmospheric and directional effects with great clarity and creativity.  Dialogue is always free from distortion and discernible, in spite of layered effects.  The musical score is also terrific and boosted by the 5.1 mix as well as some LFE effects. 
 

As mentioned, Director Peter Chelsom offers a running commentary, which tends to focus more on acting than most commentaries do.  While some will expect a commentary on production information, this one was surprising and, at times, entertaining.  At least it is never run-of-the-mill.

There is a "deleted scenes" section, but most of the "nine" scenes are simply alternate versions of included scenes.  The only great one, "SALES ASSOCIATE" of course, offers Eugene Levy with a longer appearance. 

A featurette is also offered, but it offers very little to set it apart from anything already offered on the commentary or deleted scenes segment. 

A still gallery with numerous photos is also offered.

This reviewer really disliked the film, but any fans of it will certainly enjoy the quality presentation offered here.