sal Posted November 20, 2004 Report Posted November 20, 2004 A film called "Sideways" has slipped its way into theaters under the radar. I saw it yesterday afternoon, and I'm trying to spread the word to get people to see this great film. Its directed by Alexander Payne of "About Schmidt" and "Election" fame, and starts Paul Giamatti, who stared in last year's "American Splendor". There is so much to say about this film....its really, really touching, extremely funny, and quite introspective. The performances across the board are stellar, especially Giamatti's, and don't be surprised if some Oscar nods go to Giamatti and Virgina Madsen. This is easily Alexander Payne's best work to date, and to me this film is one of the year's best right alongside "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", Farenhiet 911", "Passion of the Christ" and "Ray". DO NOT miss this one. Quote
jlhoots Posted November 20, 2004 Report Posted November 20, 2004 Thanks. My wife & I are going to see it today. Quote
skeith Posted November 20, 2004 Report Posted November 20, 2004 I agree Sal and don't forget the soundtrack which is jazz. Quote
BruceH Posted November 20, 2004 Report Posted November 20, 2004 What do you know----my wife and I are going to see it tonight. I hear Alexander Payne lives in Northern California now, which is one reason he did this movie. Quote
sal Posted November 21, 2004 Author Report Posted November 21, 2004 I've convinced three film-geek close friends of mine to see it, and the reports back have all been glowing. BruceH and jlhoots, please let us know what you thought. Quote
jlhoots Posted November 21, 2004 Report Posted November 21, 2004 Thanks. My wife & I are going to see it today. We thought it was one of the best films we've seen this year. Quote
Brandon Burke Posted November 21, 2004 Report Posted November 21, 2004 I've been excited to see this for a while now... Quote
pryan Posted November 21, 2004 Report Posted November 21, 2004 Got free passes and went to see it on Wed. night. I really enjoyed it as well; great story. The only thing I'd heard about it beforehand was that it was "about wine tasting". Much deeper than that. Five stars, IMO. Quote
RDK Posted November 21, 2004 Report Posted November 21, 2004 Sorry to be the one to piss in the punchbowl, but I thought it was just okay. Giamatti's pretty terrific as usual, the story's nicely written, and overall it's not a bad film by any means, but it just didn't move me. I thought "Kinsey" was much more interesting and entertaining. Quote
BruceH Posted November 21, 2004 Report Posted November 21, 2004 I liked it just fine, but I'd have to say that Election is still my favorite Payne film. Quote
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