Sideways (2004)

6.9	Listal rating
7.6	IMDB rating

Directed by

Alexander Payne

Starring (View all)

Miles

Jack

Maya

Stephanie

Miles's Mother

Victoria

Cammi

Cammi's Husband

Written by (View all)

Rex Pickett

(novel)

Alexander Payne

(screenplay)

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5 years, 2 months ago at Apr 18 18:20

The Flagship

1 vote

Watching this film initiated my love for Paul Giamatti, the thinking man's hero. He plays an unpublished writer who suffers from serious depression and regrets about his failed marriage, and he does so with aplomb. He embarks on a road-trip with a former room mate, who is soon to marry, around the vineyards of California. His plans of relaxation, wine tasting and good clean fun are abruptly destro... read more

"A GLORIOUS VINTAGE. MAY IT AGE LIKE CITIZEN KANE"

3 years, 9 months ago at Aug 31 23:22

DANE YOUSSEF

1 vote

by Dane Youssef

“Sideways” is one of those movies that seems to be made entirely for the scholarly and intellectual. The artsy, deep, hip and high-brow. Films about those people going through a turning point in their lives. Mid-life crisis’s and the like. And ones like this in paticular always seem to reap critical praise, a crowd of feverent fans and prestigious award... read more

A very good movie

1 year, 10 months ago at Aug 11 9:10

johanlefourbe

1 vote

Following his great perfomance in 'American Splendor', you can say that with this flick, Paul Giamatti really sealed the deal. From now on, he will be a major actor to reckon with. I'm not joking, this movie is that good. I also thought that Thomas Haden Church was quite amazing and together they were just a great duo. The story is nothing really mind-blowing but the whole thing is just very well ... read more

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Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment, embark on a week long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.

Release date : 21 January 2005
UPC: 024543175780

Drama (28), Comedy (26), Romance (18), 2004 (12), 2000s (10), Wine (9), Road Trip (7), California (6), Sex (6), (6), Oscar Winner (5), Marriage (5), Friendship (5), Usa (5), 2000's (4), Failure (4), Adultery (4), Depression (3), 2005 (3), Wedding (3)

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"Sent mainstream audiences flocking to California wine country. Good for Napa, but there is a classic movie in there too. You either fall in love with this movie, or you don't. Paul Giamatti gives a career defining performance, and doesn't even get nominated. He must not be pretty enough for the Hollywood machine. Hilarious, beautiful, brilliant character study by Alexander Payne. Some of the dialogue is so touching, it can make you want to change your life. That's powerful writing. I would dare "