Review of Mondovino (2004) by Katell J — 07 Oct 2007

Anytime I have to fast forward thru a film just to finish it...not good. but a very interesting subject. micro-oxidizing is the answer to all of life's problems!

This review of Mondovino (2004) was written by Katell J on 07 Oct 2007.

Mondovino has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sam S (1,174) on 11 Dec 2007

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By Geoff Pevere (572) for Toronto Star (3,601) on 26 May 2005

It would work beautifully as a the non-fiction backstory to Sideways…

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By Jean Lowerison (512) for San Diego Metropolitan (486) on 20 May 2005

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By Laura Kelly (109) for South Florida Sun-Sentinel (746) on 06 Jul 2005

At the core of this film is a great story and plenty of wine lessons worth learning -- even for heathen palates…

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By Pascal M (87) on 08 Nov 2009

Great film, so well made, jumping from one aspect of wine making & business to the other, with interviews connected to each other, taking us…

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By Christopher P (712) on 10 Jun 2010

This is a fascinating film that starts off seemingly about the joys of wine and pretty soon turning into a bit of an indictment of the global…

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By Phil M (269) on 11 Jan 2008

I'd still like to see this in its original mini series form but this one is way too long for its own good at least the way I saw it in Cannes…

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At over two hours, this gets tedious... and no amount of 'micro-oxygenating' is going to make it better…

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By Sean P. Means (2,056) for Salt Lake Tribune (1,927) on 23 Jun 2005

Mondovino is rich and deep, with flavors and textures that reveal themselves from start to finish…

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After watching this movie, my attitude how to choose the bottle at the wine store changed. What is a good wine? Good depends on one's taste…

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