Wine-Tasting Journey Gone Rather Awry
Movie Review
Sideways
Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church
Directed by: Alexander Payne
Based on a novel by: Rex Pickett
Two old college roomies, Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church) embark on a wine-tasting journey through Northern California. At least, that is how Miles sees it. To Jack however, who's about to embark on a journey himself down the aisle right after the journey, sees this journey as an opportunity of getting his room mate Miles laid, and get himself his own version of 'tasting'. During the journey, both have to face their own personal demons. Miles having to face again the memories of his ex-wife, and Jack having to face his fears about the upcoming nuptial.
This movie is about character building, right from the start until the end of the movie. Miles with his stiff and demanding personality, who is quite disappointed at the world and at himself (as a result for being too hard on himself). And Jack with his happy-go-lucky personality, who gets both of them in various mess during the course of the story. This movie is not about fancy, outlandish story. It's about two people, with all their beauty and ugliness. It's about two people facing middle age. It's about two people having to confront their own not-so-miserable existence. So, I'm just saying that this movie's about two middle-age losers. This movie dwells deep into both people's characters and laid them bare for the audience to see.
Director Alexander Payne has successfully delivered a comedy movie with a very sober theme, yet still be entertaining enough that those who watch it won't feel depressed. At least, that is how I see it. And for those who are into wine tasting, they might find this movie a little bit more 'rich' in 'taste'. Unfortunately, such is not the case with me. Regardless, I should think that the movie will still be entertaining enough for those who are not familiar with wine-tasting. Because that's not the point of the movie.
A very recommended movie for those looking for a 'different taste' of comedy, a comedy that is very grounded in reality.
Sideways
Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church
Directed by: Alexander Payne
Based on a novel by: Rex Pickett
Two old college roomies, Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church) embark on a wine-tasting journey through Northern California. At least, that is how Miles sees it. To Jack however, who's about to embark on a journey himself down the aisle right after the journey, sees this journey as an opportunity of getting his room mate Miles laid, and get himself his own version of 'tasting'. During the journey, both have to face their own personal demons. Miles having to face again the memories of his ex-wife, and Jack having to face his fears about the upcoming nuptial.
This movie is about character building, right from the start until the end of the movie. Miles with his stiff and demanding personality, who is quite disappointed at the world and at himself (as a result for being too hard on himself). And Jack with his happy-go-lucky personality, who gets both of them in various mess during the course of the story. This movie is not about fancy, outlandish story. It's about two people, with all their beauty and ugliness. It's about two people facing middle age. It's about two people having to confront their own not-so-miserable existence. So, I'm just saying that this movie's about two middle-age losers. This movie dwells deep into both people's characters and laid them bare for the audience to see.
Director Alexander Payne has successfully delivered a comedy movie with a very sober theme, yet still be entertaining enough that those who watch it won't feel depressed. At least, that is how I see it. And for those who are into wine tasting, they might find this movie a little bit more 'rich' in 'taste'. Unfortunately, such is not the case with me. Regardless, I should think that the movie will still be entertaining enough for those who are not familiar with wine-tasting. Because that's not the point of the movie.
A very recommended movie for those looking for a 'different taste' of comedy, a comedy that is very grounded in reality.
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