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Sideways (2004)
Director: Alexander Payne
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh
Runtime127 min
Rating15
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Two middle-aged men embark on a spiritual journey through Californian wine country. One is an unpublished novelist suffering from depression, and the other is only days away from walking down the aisle.
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Sideways (2004) was a critically acclaimed comedy-drama directed by Alexander Payne. The film received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. With an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 96%, Sideways was widely praised by both critics and audiences for its nuanced performances and insightful exploration of midlife crises.
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Sideways, the 2004 comedy-drama directed by Alexander Payne, offers a delightful and introspective exploration of midlife crises through the lens of two friends' wine-fueled journey through California's picturesque wine country. Featuring standout performances from Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church, this film masterfully blends humor and poignancy, making it a must-see for fans of character-driven stories that delve into the complexities of relationships and personal growth.
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Sideways is a 2004 American comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne and written by Jim Taylor and Payne. A film adaptation of Rex Pickett's 2004 novel, Sideways follows two men in their forties, Miles Raymond, a depressed teacher and unsuccessful writer, and Jack Cole, a past-his-prime actor, who take a week-long road trip to Santa Barbara County wine country to celebrate Jack's upcoming wedding. Sandra Oh and Virginia Madsen also star as women they encounter during their trip.
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