| Sideways Review |
| by Homer Yen (Rating: B) |
| What's in a name? It's a question that I've heard many-a-time. And in this
case it means everything. The aptly named "Sideways" is a comedic look at a
depressed person (Paul Giamatti) who can never quite get anything into the
correct gear. He's a...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by Susan Granger (Rating: 7/10) |
| Susan Granger's review of "Sideways" (Fox Searchlight Films)
As a critic, I usually see films before they're released but, in this
case, I missed the opening date and, therefore, like you, heard nothing but
praise for this dark comedy about two...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by Jerry Saravia (Rating: 4/4) |
| Alexander Payne's "Sideways" is one of the most becalming experiences I've had
at the movies in over a year - a film as relaxed and assured about its
characters and story as any movie you may see this year. It is richly complex
and yet so simply told...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by Jonathan F. Richards |
| Sideways is a buddy movie with undertones of ripe fruit, a hint of nuts,
and bass notes of aging ham.
It'll go beautifully with whatever you're having.
It's ready to serve now, and should have a long shelf life.
Miles Raymond (Paul...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by Robin Clifford (Rating: A) |
| Miles (Paul Giamatti) teaches 8th grade English,
aspires to be a published novelist and considers
himself a wine connoisseur. His best friend from
college, Jack (Thomas Haden Church), is about to tie
the knot and get married and Miles takes his friend...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by Karina Montgomery (Rating: 5/5) |
| It's a well-known fact among my friends and readers that I will see anything
with Paul Giamatti in it. If you saw (at least) American Splendor, you know
why. Movies like that one and Sideways let Paul do what he does unfettered by
studio nervousness...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by David N. Butterworth (Rating: 3.5/4) |
| As crisp, fresh, and invigorating as a bottle of the season's Beaujolais,
Alexander Payne's "Sideways" is a bolt from the bright California blue, an
immensely gratifying motion picture that knocks you horizontal with its
romantic, sun-drenched...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by Harvey S. Karten (Rating: A-) |
| Reviewed by Harvey S. Karten
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Grade: A-
Directed by: Alexander Payne
Written by: Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, novel by Rex Pickett
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen,
Sandra Oh
Screened at: Regal Union...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by Laura Clifford (Rating: A) |
| Recently divorced alcoholic schoolteacher and aspiring novelist Miles
Raymond (Paul Giamatti, "American Splendor") uses his best buddy Jack's
(Thomas Haden Church, TV's "Wings" and "Ned and Stacy") impending marriage
for a week long male bonding trip to...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by Steve Rhodes (Rating: 3/4) |
| In SIDEWAYS, director Alexander Payne (CITIZEN RUTH, ABOUT SCHMIDT and
ELECTION), takes fewer risks than he normally does, coming up with a soft-edged
but thoroughly satisfying film. But Payne continues with his predilection from
ABOUT SCHMIDT in trying...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by Mark R. Leeper |
| CAPSULE: This film is getting a lot of attention,
but it is really just a likable romantic comedy
of personality as two buddies learn about each
other on a road trip prior to the marriage of one
of them. The film will be of...more |
| Sideways Review |
| by Liam Cullin (Rating: 8/10) |
| There were only a few things I knew about Sideways before deciding to check it
out at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. First, it was directed
by Alexander Payne - yes, the man behind About Schmidt, but more importantly,
the man behind...more |
