Small Time

Writer/director (and co-creator of TV's "24") Joel Surnow's semi-autobiographical drama follows the emotional journey taken by Al (Christopher Meloni), a used car dealer holding out hope for a reconciliation with his ex-wife (Bridget Moynahan) even as his son (Devon Bostick) makes the surprising choice to forgo college and become the newest salesman on his dad's lot. Learning the "tricks" of the trade then launches a new conflict between father and son. With Dean Norris, Kevin Nealon. 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish.