Review of Sideways (2009) by Juan Jose A — 26 Mar 2011
I often, and quite forcefully, rave about Road to Perdition being the perfect movie. Upon the 157th viewing of Sideways, it occurred to me that I feel the exact same way about Alexander Payne's 2004 indie darling.
I would watch Paul Giamatti iron a shirt for 2 hours, and his performance here is top notch. He's the juxtaposed version of Clooney's Ryan Bingham (Up In The Air), a man who's not sure of himself anymore, but finds comfort in the one thing he knows never changes.
His Pinot speech may be one of the best character analogies of all time. His turn is draped with stellar supporting roles, beautiful cinematography, and a subtle score that is simultaneously playful and melancholic.
It is a tale that winds its way through moral ambiguity, hopelessness, escape, joy and all things in between; it is, indeed, the '61 Chateau Cheval Blanc of the last decade.
This review of Sideways (2009) was written by Juan Jose A on 26 Mar 2011.
Sideways has generally received positive reviews.
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