Originally posted by: PoPPeR
i much rather enjoy going up or down
Originally posted by: RossMAN
I've heard the same from a co-worker who said unless you're a wine snob, don't waste your money.
Originally posted by: RossMAN
I've heard the same from a co-worker who said unless you're a wine snob, don't waste your money.
Originally posted by: aceO07
Originally posted by: RossMAN
I've heard the same from a co-worker who said unless you're a wine snob, don't waste your money.
I'm not sure if it's overrated. I haven't seen any of the other movies that are highly rated, but I've watched Sideways. I wonder if a few of the other movies are highly acclaimed because of their subjects (Ray, Aviator)...
Sideways isn't for wine snobs, I didn't watch it to hear what they had to say on wines. The aspects of the film that I enjoyed were:
1. Character development, very interesting personalities and quirks
2. Good cinematography, nice use of lighting and focus
3. Amazing acting, very good facial espressions, good control of voice and body movements
4. Subtle details, the interaction between characters, clues/ideas falling into place
There are probably more that could be listed, but that's all for now. I thought it was extremely good. I've spent HOURS talking to a friend about this movie. There are just so many details that you can talk about and analyze.
Without paying attention to all the little details, this film might seem very dull and plain. It's not a typical action/comedy/drama movie with very transparent characters.
Originally posted by: aceO07
Originally posted by: RossMAN
I've heard the same from a co-worker who said unless you're a wine snob, don't waste your money.
I'm not sure if it's overrated. I haven't seen any of the other movies that are highly rated, but I've watched Sideways. I wonder if a few of the other movies are highly acclaimed because of their subjects (Ray, Aviator)...
Sideways isn't for wine snobs, I didn't watch it to hear what they had to say on wines. The aspects of the film that I enjoyed were:
1. Character development, very interesting personalities and quirks
2. Good cinematography, nice use of lighting and focus
3. Amazing acting, very good facial espressions, good control of voice and body movements
4. Subtle details, the interaction between characters, clues/ideas falling into place
There are probably more that could be listed, but that's all for now. I thought it was extremely good. I've spent HOURS talking to a friend about this movie. There are just so many details that you can talk about and analyze.
Without paying attention to all the little details, this film might seem very dull and plain. It's not a typical action/comedy/drama movie with very transparent characters.
BEST PICTURE
THE AVIATOR
FINDING NEVERLAND
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
RAY
SIDEWAYS
Gross Movie
436,471,036 Shrek 2 (2004)
373,377,893 Spider-Man 2 (2004)
370,274,604 The Passion of the Christ (2004)
257,408,524 The Incredibles (2004)
249,358,727 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
247,243,985 Meet the Fockers (2004)
186,739,919 The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
176,049,130 The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
166,525,706 National Treasure (2004)
161,169,517 The Polar Express (2004)
FIXEDOriginally posted by: fs5
Oscar Nominations:
BEST PICTURE
THE AVIATOR
FINDING NEVERLAND
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
RAY
SIDEWAYS
Top Grossing Movies in 2004
Gross Movie
436,471,036 Shrek 2 (2004)
373,377,893 Spider-Man 2 (2004)
370,274,604 The Passion of the Christ (2004)
257,408,524 The Incredibles (2004)
249,358,727 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
247,243,985 Meet the Fockers (2004)
186,739,919 The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
176,049,130 The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
166,525,706 National Treasure (2004)
161,169,517 The Polar Express (2004)
what the critics like != what the studios force feed down our throat
Originally posted by: SaltBoy
FIXEDOriginally posted by: fs5
Oscar Nominations:
BEST PICTURE
THE AVIATOR
FINDING NEVERLAND
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
RAY
SIDEWAYS
Top Grossing Movies in 2004
Gross Movie
436,471,036 Shrek 2 (2004)
373,377,893 Spider-Man 2 (2004)
370,274,604 The Passion of the Christ (2004)
257,408,524 The Incredibles (2004)
249,358,727 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
247,243,985 Meet the Fockers (2004)
186,739,919 The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
176,049,130 The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
166,525,706 National Treasure (2004)
161,169,517 The Polar Express (2004)
what the critics like != what the studios force feed down our throat
Originally posted by: Modeps
Sounds like Lost in Translation
Originally posted by: Chunkee
in addition to your on-target comments, i really enjoyd the characters themselves, it is bizarre becuase in reality, with their presences and composure, you really should not like them, but you do. their developement was not dogmatic in any way, and that led to an entertaining movie, there are some great moments in there as well, and the main protagonist evolves, even though you do not expect either of the main characters to get out of their rutty " personalities"
jC
Originally posted by: preslove
All true. My favorite aspect of the film was the thematic element of the search for perfection leading to bittersweet failure. Right before they go out to dinner for the first time they're watching golf and this dude puts this beautiful put that just misses, with the announcer saying "beautiful put." Then when the dude is describing his love for pinot, he talks about how it's the hardest grape to cultivate, so most people fail, and is why a good pinot is perfection. Then he has this almost perfect night short time with the woman, but the secret ends it. So the it has this consistent theme of bittersweet loss found in the search for perfection.
You very rarely see a movie with such a subtle thematic approach. Sideways is perfect and is one of the best movies I have seen in a while.
Originally posted by: fs5
Oscar Nominations:
BEST PICTURE
THE AVIATOR
FINDING NEVERLAND
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
RAY
SIDEWAYS
Top Grossing Movies in 2004
Gross Movie
436,471,036 Shrek 2 (2004)
373,377,893 Spider-Man 2 (2004)
370,274,604 The Passion of the Christ (2004)
257,408,524 The Incredibles (2004)
249,358,727 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
247,243,985 Meet the Fockers (2004)
186,739,919 The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
176,049,130 The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
166,525,706 National Treasure (2004)
161,169,517 The Polar Express (2004)
what the critics like != what the public likes