Some of the comments here are funnier than the film itself, but for me "Sideways" was more or less enjoyable. Definitely one filled with cringe humor, which I enjoy but in its nature will prevent me from identifying with the characters.
It does toy a bit with a theme I like, Miles having a secret self he can share with his love...but too often his superficial and fictional self get in the way, setting up the cringe for a moment when his real self emerges. Jack's man-as-a-penis is going to rub some people the wrong way.
More sweet Payne (although "About Schmidt" didn't quite hit the fan for me), I'll look forward to seeing his "Nebraska" sooners or later... An Oscar for this would be a bit of a laugh though, and would sadly eclipse the "Eternal Sunshine" with a spotted wineglass.
7/10
It does toy a bit with a theme I like, Miles having a secret self he can share with his love...but too often his superficial and fictional self get in the way, setting up the cringe for a moment when his real self emerges. Jack's man-as-a-penis is going to rub some people the wrong way.
More sweet Payne (although "About Schmidt" didn't quite hit the fan for me), I'll look forward to seeing his "Nebraska" sooners or later... An Oscar for this would be a bit of a laugh though, and would sadly eclipse the "Eternal Sunshine" with a spotted wineglass.
7/10