Bottle Shock
Freestyle Releasing | Release Date: August 6, 2008
5.8
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Johnny2centsMar 4, 2009
Bottle Schlock. What could have been a Grand Cru turns into a Grand Poo. Uninspired, unconvincing and unbelievable. I am sure that this was so not the way it went down and that the real Barrett's must have cringed at watching themselves Bottle Schlock. What could have been a Grand Cru turns into a Grand Poo. Uninspired, unconvincing and unbelievable. I am sure that this was so not the way it went down and that the real Barrett's must have cringed at watching themselves portrayed as cliche American morons.… Expand
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AnnB.Aug 15, 2008
I was looking forward to this movie because of the story line....Loved the shots of Napa and Paris. The hideous wig Bo's character wore was a distraction every time he appeared in a scene. I was hoping he'd clean up for Paris, but I was looking forward to this movie because of the story line....Loved the shots of Napa and Paris. The hideous wig Bo's character wore was a distraction every time he appeared in a scene. I was hoping he'd clean up for Paris, but it wasn't to be. Like another commenter, I felt like the movie just plodded along.… Expand
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JimGSep 2, 2008
A documentary would have been informative and entertaining, but this approach simply failed. No matter how hard you want to try, there is no "hip" angle to the world of wine.
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CarlitoD.Sep 3, 2009
Starts slow and ends corny but everything in between is nice. Don't expect greatness and you'll not be disappointed.
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4
KatM.Aug 11, 2008
Disappointing. Boring. Lots of faux platitudes to wine ("it is sunlight!"). I looked at my watch constantly. It is a great premise, and Rickman and Farina do their best to keep it interesting, while the shots of California vineyards and Disappointing. Boring. Lots of faux platitudes to wine ("it is sunlight!"). I looked at my watch constantly. It is a great premise, and Rickman and Farina do their best to keep it interesting, while the shots of California vineyards and peppy, folksy soundtrack do set a pleasant mood. But there's TOO much time spent driving around, looking at the grapes, and every time some tension is built, it is rapidly broken. It only gets 4 points because of the attractiveness of the scenery, and Eliza Dushku. And I actually LOVE wine and the stories that go with them! Your ticket money would be better spent purchasing a bottle of Yellow Tail.… Expand
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JayH.Jan 29, 2009
Good cast, well acted, especially Alan Rickman. Finely written, but it does have a few slow moving patches. I also wasn't impressed with the period detail. Overall, it is a satisfying film though.
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worleyjamersMay 24, 2013
I really enjoyed this little film. I had never heard of the film before but someone recommended it to me so I gave it a shot. What I found was a good comedy fueled by charm and heart (reminded me a lot of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen). TheI really enjoyed this little film. I had never heard of the film before but someone recommended it to me so I gave it a shot. What I found was a good comedy fueled by charm and heart (reminded me a lot of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen). The performances were also good; Rickman does a great job and Bill Pullman gives a really good performance as a Napa winemaker. Wine lover or not, I completely recommend this movie.… Expand
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Meth-dudeFeb 19, 2017
It wasn't a bad movie, but it was a little boring, predictable and I don't think the original story was worth making a movie. Granted, the acting was good and the story was a little bit interesting, but all in all, it wasn't that good.
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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021
This was a light watch - I wouldn't say it was greatly funny but it had some amusing moments. It does rely on some basic stereotypes of both the French (stuffy old pompous wine experts) and Americans (being too laid back and uneducated aboutThis was a light watch - I wouldn't say it was greatly funny but it had some amusing moments. It does rely on some basic stereotypes of both the French (stuffy old pompous wine experts) and Americans (being too laid back and uneducated about wine). Its an easy watch and it features a reasonable cast with Chris Pine, Alan Rickman and Bill Pullman. This isn't really a memorable watch but its alright. I wouldn't expressly recommend it, no.… Expand
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