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Sideways (2005)

63 Ratings: 3.3
A movie directed by Alexander Payne

WithSideways, Paul Giamatti (American Splendor,Storytelling) has become an unlikely but engaging romantic lead. Struggling novelist and wine connoisseur Miles (Giamatti) takes his best friend Jack (Thomas Haden Church,Wings) on a wine-tasting tour of … see full wiki

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Director: Alexander Payne
MPAA Rating: R
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review by . December 27, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
**** out of ****      Before I start things off, let me briefly discuss the art of illusion. You may go into "Sideways" thinking that it is a film about wine. However, the truth is that it is not a film about wine. Not strictly. It does INVOLVE wine, but never does it fixate solely upon it. Actually, "Sideways" never feels safe when it comes to focusing at one thing at a time, and that's why the end result is beautiful, moving, heartfelt, and hilarious. …
review by . July 30, 2009
posted in California's Central Coast Wine Scene
I've eaten at the Hitching Post, AJ Spurs, and Los Olivos cafe, drank at Kalyra and Firestone wineries, seen the ostrich farm, had breakfast at the Solvang restaurant, slept at the Days Inn with the windmill and been to more wine festivals in the Santa Ynez Valley than I can keep straight. And, believe it or not, I did all of that before the movie "Sideways" was released.      THE PREMIER: So when I went to the film's premier in Santa Barbara …
Quick Tip by . August 10, 2010
Just an awesome movie and a great introduction to Pinot Noir and the Santa Barbara wine scene, in general!
review by . January 02, 2009
posted in Movie Hype
How to Drink Wine the Pretentious Way
Director Alexander Payne (Election and About Schmidt) creates a mature, masterfully crafted comedy with his film Sideways. The film is rich in characterization and features stunning performances by its talented cast. When the film was released in 2004, it garnered critical praise and numerous award nominations. But all the hype aside, Sideways is a surprisingly engaging and intelligent comedy about two self-centered men, who learn that they need to grow up.          …
Quick Tip by . July 12, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
The actors all did a great job in this movie, but it was hard for me to totally get into since I'm not into wine. However, the film was entertaining.
review by . July 12, 2009
Sideways
When Sideways first came out in 2004, I was still in High School and I didn't think I would have an appreciation for this kind of movie even though I had seen many thought provoking and deep films already.  The idea to watch Sideways now stemmed from having our Wine tasting party (which actually, was never watched then, and was probably a good thing now that I think about it).  Because ya know, here we thought that Sideways was a film that focused around a bunch of wine snobs...I mean …
review by . January 03, 2010
Unpleasant
Teacher and would-be writer Miles (Paul Giamatti) takes his actor pal Jack (Thomas Hayden Church) on a trip to the California wine country to celebrate Jack's impending marriage.  Miles is a wine lover and wants to educate Jack on the best wines, while Jack just wants to sew his last wild oats.      This is a dramedy about ordinary people dealing with frustration, failure, and loneliness.  Giamatti plays the sad-sack loser well, but his character is weak and unremarkable …
Quick Tip by . April 05, 2010
posted in California's Central Coast Wine Scene
This movie became an instant "classic" and a must see for enophiles everywhere!
Quick Tip by . December 19, 2009
Sideways would be insufferable were it not for the great performances of the two leads, who make it an affable trifle of a movie.
review by . August 16, 2008
posted in Movie Hype
Sideways is a buddy movie about two flawed buddies who go off on a wine-tasting adventure in lieu of a bachelor party. The story is more melancholic than comic as the buddies each bump up against their disappointments and failures.   There are lots of reasons to watch this film. The acting is masterful, Sandra Oh is delectable and the scenery is-for most of us-a delight.What sets this movie up for a special place in my heart is one great wine joke.    There's a scene …
review by . May 28, 2006
"Sideways" has a fine premise for a movie: Two friends go traveling in Northern California to celebrate the freedom of bachelorhood before one of them gets married. Both have their own selfish interests and addictions: (One is addicted to alcohol [Paul Giamatti]; the other is addicted to sex [Thomas Hayden Church].) Their passions seem to be their only bond, for they increasingly separate from one another, each to pursue his own obsession. Their escapades reveal desperation for each and provide …
review by . March 26, 2006
Tonight had been the first time I seen this film and the reason why it took me so long to see this film was because it wasn't high on my "Must See List." At the end of this film I quite enjoyed it and for many reasons. One may be that I will never see a commemorative Sideways bottle of wine or the Sideways happy meal at McDonald's. My point is that Sideways is a great movie and nothing more. It doesn't rely on blockbuster star power. It doesn't need flashy special effects or gimmicks. Paul Giammatti …
review by . October 16, 2005
posted in Movie Hype
Pros: See Review     Cons: See Review     The Bottom Line: My recommendation: grab your mate, a couple of glasses, a chilled bottle of wine, a block of Colby cheese and settle down in front of the tube and watch Sideways.     Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. Movies that delve deeply into the muck of human emotion and drama usually do not interest me much; I tend to watch movies for escapism; in other …
review by . April 12, 2005
Well unlike some reviewers, I have never lost my sense of smell, and to me, this movie was quite the stinker.       Call me old-fashioned, but in order to enjoy a movie I must "like" the (at least one)characters or at least be able to relate to them. In "Sideways" we find a man who wallows in his own pity, a man who only wants to "score" one more time before he gets married despite the obvious costs... and oh yeah... a woman who is "responsible" enough to hide the joint she is …
review by . February 02, 2005
Pros: acting, script, direction, humor     Cons: too long, main characters unlikable     The Bottom Line: It's a good year for Sideways.     By the time I got around to seeing Sideways, it had garnered so much praise that I was bound to be disappointed. Alexander Payne’s script (adapted from the novel by Rex Pickett) and direction are excellent, but the film is about twenty minutes too long, and the characters, while entertaining, aren’t …
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