New movies to be released tomorrow on DVD

An American Carol (2008) ½* Astonishingly inept alleged satire.

Surfer Dude (2008) *½ The film is awash in doobies and breasts, clichéd cinematic language and clumsy exposition. It's reminiscent of the stoner-culture movies of the late '60s and early '70s but without the naive fun.

Towelhead (2008) **½ The third-act redemption raises this film several notches, but it still ends up feeling like a well-acted and well-intentioned after-school special, a long way from the vividness and texture of director Alan Ball's television work.