7.26.2005

Sideways

We watched this movie last night, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I love wine, so I found that element of the movie particularly entertaining. I was quite surprised that Myles' favorite was Pinot Noir...from my understanding, that's not one of the more popular wines. I also didn't know there was a white sauvignon! Anyway, when Mia was describing why she loved wine, it was awesome! There was one point in the movie when Jennifer got up to get a drink or something, so I paused it. She was really taken back and said "You PAUSED it?!?! It's not like you'd miss anything!" Obviously, she was not amused by the movie. I loved it! It was definitely on a much different level than your typical comedy. I thought it was a REAL movie. I could have done without the big ugly overweight man running naked, but it was short lived. A few observations: when tasting various wines, they never rinsed out the glass or got a new one, they just dumped it out and poured the next wine in, even with the remaining drops of the previous wine still at the bottom of the glass. How can you scrutinize the next wine at the level Myles and Mia did if there were always traces of other wines mixed in?? Secondly, everytime Myles hit a golf ball, it was a horrible shot, not even in the same zip code as his intended target. However, when it came time to hit a ball at the people trying to play through, he hit their golf cart dead on! I can appreciate the humor in that, but it didn't go unnoticed. I thought it was very tasteful when Myles and Mia stayed the night together. They went in to her house for the night, but the camera did not follow. Darkness faded to morning light and then the camera entered Mia's house. They made their point without including a sex scene. Not that there wasn't a sex scene...who could forget that! I think that scene should be shown to 12 year old boys who pray to God to please let them see a naked woman. Wow. They'd never forget that. Anyway, I really enjoyed the movie. I laughed quite a bit. Loved the scenery. One thing I can't figure out still is why they named it Sideways? I've been searching for some deep meaning or relevance, but I come up empty. Any ideas?

10 comments:

Jennifer said...

i have to admit the movie grew on me. I did like the conversation on the porch between Miles and Mia. I think the movie was saved by Mia and Miles getting together. Miles friend was a nightmare. It's scary to think there are guys out there like that and women who marry them.

Alyssa said...

ok Kirk this once again points out that you think WAY to much! It was an awsome movie and I think mine rinkers especially enjoy it!you wondering what I am doing up at 5:30am? playing with my new puppy of course!

Jeff said...

The best thing about this movie was the acting and the screenplay. That being said it didnt knock my socks off. I enjoyed it but the pace of the story wore me out!

Alyssa said...

mine rinkers? I must be drinking too much wine. I ment wine drinkers...duh!

Jeff said...

there is no way you missed the spelling of something Alyssa! NO WAY!!

Paige Fockler said...

This movie is beautiful I love that it is so simple and so real, but seems so deep. It is an amazing journey about the grapes and character of a drink, how wonderful that something you drink has so much life!

Kelly said...

Never seen the movie so I have no comment!

Who the hell is Mia and Miles? :)

Kirk Wimberley said...

Watch the movie and you'll know! :)

Jeff said...

Paige seems to really like wine!

Kirk Wimberley said...

Yes, and tonight, we will open my last bottle of homemade wine from Ben Turner. It's about 2 years old I think, so it should be really good!