Review of Mondovino (2004) by Alessandro B — 10 Aug 2008

Even if you're not interested in wine , it is a very interesting film documenting the effects of cultural globalization.

This review of Mondovino (2004) was written by Alessandro B on 10 Aug 2008.

Mondovino has generally received positive reviews.

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By David S (4,459) on 28 Dec 2007

I earned it the hard way, slow hard methodical work with integrity and never compromising independence - Robert Parker on his success - true…

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By James R (2,282) on 11 Feb 2008

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By Jean K (33) on 01 Jun 2007

This charming documentary pokes at the audacity of globalization with great humour. A must see…

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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 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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An insightful, informative cinematic wine tasting, though it's overly long at 131 minutes…

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By Anne S (296) on 18 Nov 2007

This superb documentary caused quite a stir among the wine elite…

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Nossiter's unimposing style likely landed him many interviews with skittish wine scions, but in the editing room, the gentleness translates…

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