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Sideways (2004) 7.6
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7.6/10 from 141,461 users
Metascore: 94/100
Reviews: 829 user | 282 critic | 42 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Alexander Payne |
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Cast
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Miles is a failed writer living a meager existence in San Diego as an English teacher. With his career seemingly fading and the fate of a book hinging on a publisher's decision, Miles is depressed with himself and what he hasn't achieved. Jack is a television actor whom some recognize but not many do, as if he were a minor actor who got a taste of success. With his best friend Miles, the two embark on a road trip through California's wine country. Miles wants to give his friend a nice sendoff before married life, while Jack simply wants to have a fling beforehand. As they're both nearing middle age with not much to show for it, the two will explore the vineyards while ultimately searching for their identities. Written by mystic80
Taglines:
In search of wine. In search of women. In search of themselves.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, some strong sexual content and nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
21 January 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$207,042 (USA) (22 October 2004)Gross:
$71,502,303 (USA) (13 May 2005)Company Credits
Production Co:
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Michael London Productions, Sideways Productions Inc. See more »
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Written by Pat Thrall and Pat Travers
Performed by Pat Travers
Courtesy of Universal Records
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Most of the dialog in the dinner scene with Miles, Jack, Maya and Stephanie was improvised. See more »Goofs
Miles and Jack are drinking at the Hitching Post. Maya comes around and joins them. At this point hands jump all over the place. Miles arms are crossed at different variations without enough time for him to move. Jack is holding a full glass to drink, and then immediately has pushed it out for a refill. In one shot Maya's arm is up, in the reverse shot, her left arm is down. See more »Crazy Credits
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SNORTIN' WHISKEYWritten by Pat Thrall and Pat Travers
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Sad, disillusioned and depressed middle school teacher/aspiring novelist Paul Giamatti takes his best friend (Thomas Haden Church) to California's wine country for one last week of freedom before he marries. Church is on the prowl though and extremely horny as he wants nothing more than to sleep with women before his wedding. Thus these two opposites (who are more alike than they appear on first glance) have all sorts of adventures and misadventures. They meet two women (Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh) and immediately take an interest in them. Divorcée Giamatti is shyly attracted to Madsen while Church falls in lust real quick with Oh. What is going to transpire over this week? Outstanding direction by Alexander Payne (who is one of the better "new-age" film-makers) knows which comedic and dramatic buttons to push here. His screenplay (which he co-wrote with cohort Jim Taylor) is deeper than it appears on the surface. Just like "Election" and "About Schmidt", "Sideways" works because the characters are quirky and hilarious, but also vulnerable and real. The four leads are remarkable with Church stealing the show and Madsen doing the work of her life. Giamatti's quiet and heartfelt role makes you sympathize and care for this flawed man. An intelligent adult-themed comedy/drama that works from many angles. 4.5 out of 5 stars.