Review of Sideways (2009) by D'brickashaw O — 04 Jun 2013

One of the funniest movies I've ever seen.

This review of Sideways (2009) was written by D'brickashaw O on 04 Jun 2013.

Sideways has generally received positive reviews.

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Compelling story. A little depressing, but I think the wine complexity parts helped. There was also some comic relief and the writing was good…

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By Justin B (2,000) on 06 May 2017

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By Simon P (766) on 03 Feb 2016

One of my all time favourites, just like the wine it features, it gets better with age a thought after consuming it…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 24 Dec 2016

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By Richard D (1,732) on 03 Aug 2018

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By Troy M (285) on 10 Oct 2015

One of the best movies I have ever seen and one in which the funnier scenes improve upon reviewing....now that I'm in that age bracket and…

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 01 Mar 2018

Truly original with an incredible turn from Paul Giamatti. Full review later…

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