Novocaine

Darkly funny comedy/thriller loaded with "bite" features Steve Martin as a strait-laced dentist whose quiet life with hygienist/fiancée Laura Dern is imperiled when mysterious patient Helena Bonham Carter enters Martin's office, steals his heart, and gets him mixed up in drugs, deception and murder. Writer/director David Atkins' neo-noir tale also stars Scott Caan, Elias Koteas, and Kevin Bacon in a cameo as a self-absorbed actor. 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish; "making of" documentary; featurette; audio commentary; deleted scenes; photo gallery; biographies; theatrical trailers.