Review of Mondovino (2004) by Sonia A — 02 Jun 2008

La mondialisation dans toute sa splendeur :-(.

This review of Mondovino (2004) was written by Sonia A on 02 Jun 2008.

Mondovino has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jack Garner (583) for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (558) on 09 Jun 2005

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

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By Mike Dunne (1) for Sacramento Bee (806) on 09 Jun 2005

Trouble is, it sits in the glass a bit too long -- 2 hours, 11 minutes -- and while it never quite turns to vinegar, it becomes less than compelling…

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By Thomaz N (45) on 23 Oct 2007

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By Claude B (41) on 10 Jan 2008

Soon everybody has an ipod, drives the same make of car and drinks vanilla flavored wines…

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By Liz Braun (961) for Jam! Movies (2,396) on 26 May 2005

Aside from some wacky, hand-held wavering goings-on with the camera, Mondovino is really interesting to look at, amusing, smart and already…

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By Chris T (1,088) on 26 Oct 2006

Way too political... Though the speaches of the Sardina's guy and the old french are worth the movie for anybody who likes wine…

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By Michael Booth (186) for Denver Post (1,096) on 02 Jun 2005

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