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Sideways (Full Screen Edition)
Sideways
Full Screen Edition
Actors: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, Marylouise Burke
Director: Alexander Payne
Genres: Comedy, Drama
R     2005     2hr 6min

ACADEMY AWARD WINNER BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY WINNER OF 2 GOLDEN GLOBES, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE (COMEDY / MUSICAL) In this intoxicating, intelligent comedy, director Alexander Payne (Election, About Schmidt) serves up "one...  more »
     
     

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Actors: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, Marylouise Burke
Director: Alexander Payne
Creators: Phedon Papamichael, Alexander Payne, Kevin Tent, George Parra, Michael London, Jim Taylor, Rex Pickett
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Sub-Genres: Romantic Comedies, Love & Romance
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen - Closed-captioned,Dubbed,Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 04/05/2005
Original Release Date: 01/21/2005
Theatrical Release Date: 01/21/2005
Release Year: 2005
Run Time: 2hr 6min
Screens: Color,Full Screen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 23
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Languages: Armenian, English, English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
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Andrea W. from REDDING, CA
Reviewed on 9/10/2012...
One of the best comedies I've ever seen. Refreshing. Delightful.
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

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A quirky comedy
Erica Anderson | Minneapolis, MN | 11/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am not terribly familiar with Alexander Payne's work other than the hilarious "Election". I wanted to see what all the hubbub was all about "Sideways". I have been hearing nothing but glowing reviews of the film so I thought it was worth seeing this afternoon. Paul Giamatti and Thomas Hayden Church (of "Wings" and "Ned and Stacy" fame) are college buddies Miles and Jack, who decided to go on a road trip through California's wine country as a last hurrah for Jack's impending nuptials. Miles is a divorced, depressed english teacher who is also an aspiring writer. Jack is a washed up actor who has all the maturity of a dust bunny and still acts like he was still a teenager, and really isn't marriage material. Along the way, Miles and Jack meet up with Mya (Virginia Madsen) and Stephanie (Sandra Oh, Alexander's wife). There is an immediate connection between the men and the women. With Miles, he is more shy and reluctant but somehow uses his knowledge and love for wine as subtle hints for Mya telling her that he is interested in her. Jack and Stephanie hits it off immediately. Although I have an immense aversion to romantic comedies, I thought "Sideways" wasn't your typical romantic comedy. If you think about it, Miles and Jack aren't really likeable but they really aren't despicable characters either. Miles is very self-absorbed and always finds ways to kill the mood while Jack is immature and doesn't consider the consequences of his actions. The dialogue was witty and engaging, especially when Miles is talking about wine. I really enjoyed Sandra Oh's performance in the film. I thought she was a delight to watch. It is really rare nowadays to see a leading Asian actress in a movie , especially a movie that is as engrossing and hilarious to watch. I was surprised to see Virginia Madsen put in a terrific performance considering some of her past work has been some really cheesy Lifetime tv movies. One of my favorite scenes is when Miles retrieves Jack's wallet towards the end of the trip. That was laugh out loud funny. I also loved it when Miles and Jack create an excuse for why Jack's nose is broken. "Sideways" is one of the few films that definitely lives up to the hype. Definitely one of the best comedies of this year."
What's wrong with me then for liking this?
David A. Linneweh | Shorewood, IL | 01/11/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I realize this movie has come and gone but over the last year I've really grown to love it and after reading some of the reviews that this movie was so poor I felt compelled to give my opinion.

First, what's with the "boring" film thing, if you want exciting I don't know, rent something that's supposed to be exciting with explosions and Bruce Willis. Or if you find it morally ambiguous, consider what movies the director traditionally makes, Election, About Schmidt, these are somewhat dark, slow, depressing movies, rent something with Larry The Cable Guy if that's your thing; point is a little research prevents bad movie choices.

At 28 what I like about this movie is that it recognizes that life is messy and complicated. Considering my limited life experience I recognize that getting older doesn't automatically make someone perfect, responsible, and ethical. Cheating on spouses is not for me, but I've known couples (one of which many would describe as a good couple) who've cheated on each other. I'm not saying this is right but the point is I think people should be able to see some aspects of this story that are similar to their lives. Have you ever had a hard time getting over someone, or has one of your friends??? Ever know anyone who's unable to admit about a problem or won't admit they are in a rut?? I think lots of people feel like this, including myself; the point is there are those moments that give you hope. I'm speaking specifically about Miles in this movie, at one point in time he was much better, (though weak, he did cheat on his wife) Jack describes an entirely cheerier person. Miles reluctantly goes on this trip and is almost literally forced to recognize Mia as prospective relationship; this is ultimately positive, a reminder that opportunities for happiness are all around us if we choose to acknowledge that we are unhappy, in ruts, and are brave enough to follow them out. I know Miles does some despicable things, but somewhere he knows there is a person he wishes he could be, someone who does not just settle down, have a family, and eventually be married 50 years to their fat friend who they argue with constantly and live in there own worlds of denial. I feel I have hope for people in general; I look at the characters in the movie and think they want to be happy and hopefully they deal with the problems in their life.
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A "Little Film" Makes the Big Time
Scott Schiefelbein | Portland, Oregon United States | 08/01/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's always dangerous when you are late in coming to a small movie that has unexpectedly hit the big time -- your viewing enjoyment may be hampered by the crushing weight of expectations. It's wonderful when you can be among the first to see small-budget classics like Stanely Tucci's "Big Night," but I didn't get to see "Sideways" until after the Oscar nominations, the critics' Top 10 lists, and so on. How could "Sideways" possibly live up to these awesome credentials?

Well, "Sideways" does live up to its billing, and it does so through one simple virtue -- truth. "Sideways" is an extremely funny and insightful examination of two men struggling with their mediocrity -- one who is all too aware of his shortcomings, and another who uses a pathetic Peter Pan syndrome to keep at bay the harsh glare of reality.

The self-aware guy is Miles (the lovable schlub Paul Giamatti), a recently divorced middle school English teacher who's having a difficult time getting his novel published . . . or even explained. Miles is awash in bitterness, but he knows deep down that he's a sweet guy once you get past the sour layers (of which there are many). The ignorant guy is Jack (Thomas Hayden Church), Miles' freshman roommate from San Diego State and a mildly successful actor. Jack is one of those guys who should be thankful for the successes he has, but is incapable of doing so because by accepting a given success, he is placing a ceiling on his dreams.

The "plot" of "Sideways" revolves around Jack's impending marriage. Engaged to a rich beauty and walking down the aisle on Saturday, Jack gets escorted by Miles for a week of freedom in the California central coast wine country. While wine, for Jack, is a means for getting drunk, it is a religion for Miles. Of course, it's obvious to anyone who spends five minutes with Miles that he uses his mastery of wine as a defense mechanism ("I appreciate great wine, so I must be worth something") - thanks to the witty script, "there's just like the faintest soupçon of like, uh, asparagus," has entered our lexicon of pretentious criticism. Miles can use his focus on wine to avoid meeting people who could possibly reject him.

That's difficult on this trip, because Miles has met his soulmate, Maya (Virginia Madsen), who is a waitress at a wine country restaurant. Miles and Maya share a devotion to wine, and Miles is continuously surprised at the depth and character of this woman. The question of whether Miles can break out of his various layers of emotional armor to forge a connection with this delightful woman dominates the movie.

Unfortunately for Miles, Jack is as shallow as Miles is deep. In a classic self-destructive move, Jack gets involved with Stepanie (Sandra Oh), a vibrant single mother and good friend of Maya's. A pell-mell romance ensues, with the ever-so-slight complication that Jack hasn't told Stephanie about his impending marriage. Watching Jack skirt emotional ruin while selfishly justifying his caddish behavior is a gruesome delight.

Through it all, the script for "Sideways" puts believable, memorable lines into the mouths of these talented actors. Long narratives about wine reveal surprising details of the speakers, and each character receives a separate, distinct voice (this isn't a Quentin Tarantino movie where all the actors sound like Saint Quentin, or a George Lucas movie where all the actors sound like idiots). A "talky" movie, "Sideways" never runs out of steam.

There is plenty of humor in "Sideways," but most of it is reserved - you will chuckle more often than laugh outright - but there are a few gut-busting moments, as well.

"Sideways" is an attractive movie, but it is shot with a realistic eye -- the California wine country looks great, but this is not an "eye candy" movie like "Under the Tuscan Sun," which looked sumptuous but had little else to offer. "Sideways" gets the balance of visuals and substance just right - one can easily imagine Miles liking his own movie, and that is high praise."