That one movie this week is Bottle Shock - the story of the famous 1976 Paris Wine Tasting, where California wines triumphed over the renowned French. I don't drink wine. I don't like wine. And I think it's that separation from the topic that prohibited me from 100% enjoying this film. In the beginning of the film (which seemed to drag a bit) there were a lot of passionate speeches about the importance of wine and the cultivation of grapes. Because I don't care about this topic, I couldn't really connect with the characters or care about what they did. I will say however that my enjoyment of this film was really saved by the last 40 minutes or so. The story thankfully speeds up and it made me eventually care about the characters and what they were doing. The film also offers some genuinely funny moments.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Just One This Week
That one movie this week is Bottle Shock - the story of the famous 1976 Paris Wine Tasting, where California wines triumphed over the renowned French. I don't drink wine. I don't like wine. And I think it's that separation from the topic that prohibited me from 100% enjoying this film. In the beginning of the film (which seemed to drag a bit) there were a lot of passionate speeches about the importance of wine and the cultivation of grapes. Because I don't care about this topic, I couldn't really connect with the characters or care about what they did. I will say however that my enjoyment of this film was really saved by the last 40 minutes or so. The story thankfully speeds up and it made me eventually care about the characters and what they were doing. The film also offers some genuinely funny moments.
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