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Sideways

Sideways

2004
Romance, Comedy
2h 7m
Two old friends set off on a wine-tasting road trip only to veer dizzily sideways into a wry, comedic exploration of the crazy vicissitudes of love and friendship, the persistence of loneliness and dreams and the enduring war between Pinot and Cabernet.

Directed by:

Alexander Payne

Screenwriter:

Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, Rex Pickett

Starring:

Paul Giamatti, M.C. Gainey, Sandra Oh, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Marylouise Burke, Alysia Reiner, Alex Kalognomos, Patrick Gallagher, Jessica Hecht, Missy Doty, Shake Tukhmanyan

Genres:

Romance, Comedy, Drama, Adventure

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, French, Armenian
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2004
Romance, Comedy
2h 7m
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ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
98th
A movie where I sadly saw pieces of myself in Giamatti's character. It's a fun little romp, but doesn't lose any intelligence or wittiness along the way. Thomas Hayden Church was deserving of all the accolades he got for the movie (he shines).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 23 Aug 2008
100
99th
Great drama, great comedy, great characters. The four leads are perfectly cast. I would've never thought I'd find Sandra Oh sexy but she's just that in this. And like the rest of the film it's never blatant and all the more real for it. Cruise&Clooney were campaigning for the leads and god bless Payne for saying no. He knew he was fashioning something smaller but more refined. No "jokes" here, just humor that's a natural outgrowth of the characters and the situations they find themselves in.
Rated 23 Aug 2008
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 30 Mar 2009
89
92nd
Two-plus hours that breezed by, and I was a bit saddened to see it end. I can't believe how much I enjoyed spending time with the two main characters, when they clearly aren't meant to be Hollywood-style "likable". In fact, nothing about the movie plays as you'd expect it to, which often results in the best comedies, in my book. The movie is also beautifully shot, while Giamatti and Church are both great at making you care about people that you would normally hate. Perfect ending, as well.
Rated 30 Mar 2009
paxtonPaxton
Rated 11 Sep 2014
55
29th
I have a very limited pallate, both in regards to wine and indie movies that are lauded by critics. Whereas you may smell hints of orange rinds and honey, I smell hints of pretentiousness and Sandra Oh's face.
Rated 11 Sep 2014
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 26 Sep 2009
9
90th
(2nd viewing) One of the best ensemble cast you'll ever encounter, I loved the 2 leads, probably the best onscreen comedic duo since "Swingers". A highly entertaining and compelling indie film, I wasn't bored for a second. Is it me or does Church look like Alex Delarge ?
Rated 26 Sep 2009
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 04 Sep 2009
86
83rd
Open a bottle of pinot noir and enjoy the darkly comedic road trip of two self-absorbed, middle-aged buddies in denial. Payne's film is for adults in the best possible way: it's intelligent, amusing, exasperating, and romantic--much like the characters themselves. Great performances by all.
Rated 04 Sep 2009
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 24 Feb 2007
10
98th
A well written, often hilarious, fun, charming film. This is perfectly cast and this is coming from someone who usually hates Sandra Oh. I just really love this film and I can't explain why. Thomas Haden Church was born to play Jack. Jack: If they want to drink Merlot, we're drinking Merlot. Miles: No, if anyone orders Merlot, I'm leaving. I am NOT drinking any fucking Merlot!
Rated 24 Feb 2007
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 29 Jul 2014
70
65th
*double index finger on temple pose* Wasn't this... that red wine movie, where characters were portrayed with such disdain, that it almost seemed as something that could have been directed by Alexander Payne? *fact checking* Ha! A great memory, who needs it? Now where did I put my.. glassey-cuppie with the uh.. red-makey-feeley-whizzy-funny...
Rated 29 Jul 2014
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 14 May 2007
89
94th
It's tempting to write this up as a wine review but I'll resist - suffice to say it is a truly great piece of modern cinema that only needs nostalgia to turn it into a classic
Rated 14 May 2007
bricksBricks
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
82nd
Probably better suited for the early middle-aged crowd but I found it entertaining nonetheless. Made me want to buy some wine more than anything.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 05 May 2019
73
45th
Terrific performances by the star quartet carries this meandering serio-comedy much further than it deserves; Giamatti and Church's winning chemistry together is a particular delight (perhaps inspiring Coogan and Brydon's TRIP series?), though, as in all of Payne & Taylor's post-90s films, the female characters are denied the generous shots at redemption that their male counterparts receive; in an overlong film, the tasteless and unnecessary final act detour leaves a sour taste behind.
Rated 05 May 2019
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 03 May 2007
93
97th
Dark, melancholic and ultimately tremendously uplifting. I caught myself grinning contently to myself most of the way through, breaking into a huge smile at the end. Absolutely loved it.
Rated 03 May 2007
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 02 Jan 2010
80
70th
Besides learning how to taste wine I remembered that Giamatti can be pretty darn funny. His dry humor carried the film for me. The whole scene at the bowling alley was pretty good too, watching Giamatti's expressions with the smoke and seeing his friend try to somewhat kidsit. I thought the beginning of the movie dragged a bit, but also understand that you need to keep the scene with the mom in it. Overall it was solid.
Rated 02 Jan 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
88
94th
Funny, intelligent and heartwarming comedy drama. Giamatti is pure class here.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
understampunderstamp
Rated 12 Mar 2011
30
23rd
I hope I never become like these people.
Rated 12 Mar 2011
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 22 Dec 2009
91
86th
As good as a small film can get. Excellent set design (these people inhabit actual places you'd think they'd inhabit), a lot of good acting, and a realistic and moving story about flawed, vulnerable people.
Rated 22 Dec 2009
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
86th
Personally, I thought it was good. It really wasn't a movie about anything, per se, but the performances were still real and very believable. Deserves all of the hype it got, even if it isn't some sort of poignant blockbuster film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cambelcambel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
93rd
Payne is at his best.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
taleaTalea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
0th
Had this movie starred Ashton Kutcher and Chad Michael Murray, it would've been rightly ignored by anyone with a brain. However, apparently middle aged men behaving like selfish idiots makes for a charming film, if you ask most critics. Me, I'm nonplussed. If I want to spend two hours with drunken boors, I'll go to a sports bar.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
18th
The outpouring of critical love for this film mystifies me. I hate the selfish, neurotic and despicable characters and I don't give a damn about wine.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sailorripleySailorRipley
Rated 22 Sep 2008
93
89th
Take a simple story, add wit, charm, gloriously fine dialog and top acting. Cook until it warms. Spice with some big laughs toward the end. Result: A little jewel of a film that fortunately knows how good it is. Take it slow with Pinot not Merlot!
Rated 22 Sep 2008
bownBown
Rated 10 Aug 2009
83
67th
Paul Giamatti is a highly underrated actor. Also this film ends on potentially the most perfect note ever.
Rated 10 Aug 2009
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 08 Dec 2009
80
95th
Excellent.
Rated 08 Dec 2009
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 22 Dec 2006
95
95th
Picture perfect example of great screenwriting and acting.
Rated 22 Dec 2006
jswinderjswinder
Rated 14 Aug 2008
85
83rd
I can't tolerate Paul Giamatti in a lead role. I don't like looking at him, and I don't like listening to him. His whole disposition is unnerving. He's always reminded me of the kind of self loathing whiner I can't stand, and then behold, he gives a career performance portraying just that. He's obviously a tremendously talented actor, and does a very good job playing unlikeable characters. See Adams
Rated 14 Aug 2008
jlkellerjlKeller
Rated 04 May 2008
85
38th
I guess I need 4 more viewings!
Rated 04 May 2008
munchforeverMunchForever
Rated 26 Jan 2007
100
98th
Paul Giamatti is absolutely excellent in this comedy. I absolutely love the film and the subtle humor placed here and there among the film. Really enjoyable
Rated 26 Jan 2007
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 20 Feb 2007
80
77th
Payne lets the brilliant satire aside and brings a delightful romantic comedy with some dark humor moments and quality brought up mainly due to the solid cast.
Rated 20 Feb 2007
magbMagb
Rated 04 Mar 2007
75
50th
What is there to say about Sideways? It's a nice movie; it just isn't strongly noteworthy for, well, anything. Nice acting, nice characters, nice sense of humor. Nice, nice, nice. Nothing too far out of the ordinary. Which is part of the point, I suppose.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
hehejajahehejaja
Rated 02 May 2008
80
76th
A funny and vulnerable film.
Rated 02 May 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 20 Mar 2007
75
50th
Good comedy with a solid ensemble cast. It's never overly interesting or engaging but it's certainly never boring either.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
jstryjstry
Rated 30 Mar 2009
91
93rd
Long, but I really enjoyed watching it and never felt like it was dragging. Casting was great and I came to really care about the characters, despite their flaws. All in all, this was a really enjoyable film that I would definitely watch again.
Rated 30 Mar 2009
kojilessKojiless
Rated 14 Dec 2007
40
43rd
Has its moments, but more often than not I just wanted to smack the main characters for acting so anal. Is this how middle-aged people in California behave? Did I have to ask that?
Rated 14 Dec 2007
nimnonimno
Rated 12 Sep 2007
7
6th
This was one of those so-called "critically acclaimed" movies that everyone should see. I saw it but it was mostly... uh... boring and forgettable.
Rated 12 Sep 2007
plainview9Plainview9
Rated 17 Nov 2009
94
85th
Sideways was the best film of 2004.
Rated 17 Nov 2009
andysorandysor
Rated 08 Jul 2009
82
84th
Low key film that doesn't have some profound message. It just tells an amusing, heart-warming story in realistic textures with terrific characters you really get to know. Amongst all the bloat these days I consider this a rare gem indeed.
Rated 08 Jul 2009
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 27 Feb 2015
85
85th
Giamatti and Church are simply superb in this wonderful comedy drama ... it is not perfect by any means (the "reclaiming the wallet" scene is woefully out of place) but as an exploration of the polar opposites in men, either "why would women resist me?" to "why would women want me?" this is a just a perfect, frustrating, awkward, funny, intelligent and melancholic film. The way wine ( pinot) is used almost as a metaphor for Miles life was beautifully done.
Rated 27 Feb 2015
redmachinedredmachined
Rated 14 Aug 2007
1
15th
Pretentious masturbatory shitgasm revolving around being a wine prick and cheating on your fiancee.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lokiLoki
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
52nd
It's an okay movie, with a few really good parts. Sort of bland.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 23 Mar 2011
0
1st
Not funny. Not dramatic. Everyone in this movie is an unlikable jerk. Why?
Rated 23 Mar 2011
dwheedwhee
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
98th
A perfect blend of hilarious and heart-breaking. Like "Road Trip" if everyone was cultured. Great movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
augustoAugusto
Rated 31 Jan 2010
80
34th
Delicious, wonderful, a little modern masterpiece. Payne is really a very good director. Giamatti is great, lovely. Haden Church is so funny and Madsen is very cute. Outstanding.
Rated 31 Jan 2010
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 29 Mar 2010
70
69th
Great second unit work.
Rated 29 Mar 2010
busterBuster
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
1st
Hated it. Smug ... superior ... full of itself... and worst of all ... NOT EVEN FUNNY !! That the critics and the Academy went ga-ga over it is simply mind boggling. Alexander Payne is a hateful **** !
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 21 Jul 2009
1
11th
An exercise in boredom and unlikable characters.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
jack_parsonsjack parsons
Rated 26 Jun 2010
6
27th
"No, if anyone orders Merlot, I'm leaving. I am NOT drinking any f***ing Merlot!" Giamatti is great. The acting overall is good. I just wasn't that interested, even though it grabbed a few laughs from me.
Rated 26 Jun 2010
totoroTotoro.
Rated 08 Sep 2009
85
82nd
Well written and funny. Giamatti/Oh are excellent.
Rated 08 Sep 2009
ewp805ewp805
Rated 05 Oct 2013
90
94th
Well written indie comedy with two leads that push it to another level. I started out really disliking Giamatti's character, but had pulled a 180 by the end, and Church is stellar as the hedonistic Jack. So many memorable scenes, but one that truly stands out is the painful image of Miles alone, drinking his prized wine from a disposable coffee cup at a fast-food restaurant. Very entertaining flick with some brains, and Payne captured it all with grace.
Rated 05 Oct 2013
sushiwritersushiwriter
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Very few films exist where I stop what I am doing and watch it, regardless of what point I start watching, and regardless of what else I have to do. This is one of those movies.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
adrianicsAdrianics
Rated 24 Mar 2008
92
86th
A sad, funny, mellow look at what a typical frat boy dynamic between a lady's man and a loner would look like mid-age. Sometimes dry, sometimes bitter, sometimes incredibly sweet, the tone of this film is as refreshingly diverse as the wine it describes.
Rated 24 Mar 2008
monkaholicmonkaholic
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
I loved this movie!! Excellent cast!!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 02 Mar 2010
83
88th
What a wonderful balance of sadness, painful awkwardness and humor. It's not insanely deep or won't blow the viewer away, but it definitely hit all the right notes. Giamatti shows his amazing range as an actor.
Rated 02 Mar 2010
mochajetmochajet
Rated 31 Jul 2009
85
84th
I thought I was just gonna be like....hmm, it's OK, but I really liked this movie, and it made me like and have real respect for Paul Giamatti. I like his style and demeanor.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
caucazncaucazn
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
30th
funny movie but dont really give a shit about wine.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
worleyjamersworleyjamers
Rated 22 Jan 2013
95
98th
A special film, the kind that stays with you days after watching it. The word that comes to mind when I think about this movie is, rich. Each scene is so perfectly constructed and full of so much heart and soul; the characters are fully realized, well developed, and perfectly portrayed by an amazing cast. Payne's direction is brilliant, this is easily his best film he's ever done. And the script is fun, charming, interesting, real, and resonant.
Rated 22 Jan 2013
kasperlKasperL
Rated 16 Dec 2008
80
86th
This is as enjoyable and unassuming as indies get. You just want to give it a big hug.
Rated 16 Dec 2008
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 17 Jun 2013
73
88th
Wonderful writing and a realistic feel to most of the characters (if not the specific situations). Well done.
Rated 17 Jun 2013
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
94th
With a skill and finesse that may not have a rival in today's American cinema, Alexander Payne has made a movie to last, instead of going for the quick payoff of easy laughs.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 26 Dec 2017
85
84th
Flows wonderfully, with ultra realistic characters and a perfect setting. A more mature "Swingers" that feels more wholesome and enjoyable. Wish I'd seen this sooner.
Rated 26 Dec 2017
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 23 Jul 2021
85
59th
Viewed July 22, 2021. It's fucked that I'm 25 and I'm already Paul Giamatti's character.
Rated 23 Jul 2021
ronthedogronthedog
Rated 04 Jul 2010
87
89th
This isn't a comedy of belly laughs but the chemistry of the acting and the attention to detail of sets and costumes make this excellent.
Rated 04 Jul 2010
evolutionEvolution
Rated 12 Aug 2009
83
80th
Brilliant ending.
Rated 12 Aug 2009
forehead1forehead1
Rated 27 Dec 2009
70
88th
One of those that isn't crammed with thigh-slapping laugh-out-loud moments but leaves you with a perma-smirk plastered across your face throughout, Sideways is an atmospheric, slow-burning, mature comedy drama. Madsen is impressive but it's Giamatti - allowed to flex his acting muscles in the lead role as a wine-geek fuckup - who really brings the character and story alive. Payne must also be commended for his screenwriting and direction. I may even still be underrating this one.
Rated 27 Dec 2009
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 17 Feb 2010
85
95th
Superb comedy that takes its subjects: love and friendship, seriously. Career-best performances all round, particularly from Giamatti. Also, why isn't Virginia Madsen in more films?
Rated 17 Feb 2010
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
99th
When I saw it in theaters, when Miles opens a door looking for the '61, I thought he was putting his head in an oven. When you connect to a character to the point where you fear the worst, the film has done its job.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
medMed
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
43rd
Nice but it's not extraordinary.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
savagelucy42SavageLucy42
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
37th
Overrated.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 27 Jul 2009
94
94th
Possibly best film of 2004 and one of the most pleasant surprises I've ever had in a movie theater. The movie is fun, captivating and touching throughout, as well as head over heels HILARIOUS.
Rated 27 Jul 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
74th
Lots of great dialogue, if a little heavy on the angst. They couldn't have cast anybody to do it better than Paul Giamatti, though. He's excellent, and his chemistry with Thomas Haden Church is hilarious.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ottott
Rated 17 Oct 2018
25
9th
very dull aroma with a shitty after taste, has a cheesy note
Rated 17 Oct 2018
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
A warm, endearing, true-to-life dramedy with a great script and terrific acting, especially from the two male leads. Also, it made me want to kill myself 90% less than About Schmidt, so thumbs up for that.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
45th
It's a nice character study piece, but nothing at all to go ga-ga over.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
chiliChili
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
7th
Ech, I really don't see why this film recieved such high acclaim, it really just sucked.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
chuchaquiChuchaqui
Rated 01 Dec 2006
82
57th
Truly funny and I liked Giamatti as a the anti-hero.
Rated 01 Dec 2006
tinelovetinelove
Rated 29 Nov 2011
60
28th
Endlessly boring
Rated 29 Nov 2011
yugyug
Rated 07 Mar 2016
65
53rd
Too much emphasis on wine, which makes the film slightly overstretched. Few dull moments in between. Couple of really dramatic scenes which makes the film drift slightly away from reality making the story almost surreal but pleasant anyways. The characters really have a good emotional "depth".
Rated 07 Mar 2016
abunfkabunfk
Rated 07 Feb 2007
20
4th
some people all idiot talk about wine and fucking cheating I dont think some one can like it...
Rated 07 Feb 2007
pigletPiglet
Rated 08 Jun 2009
84
95th
Paul Giamatti is brilliant as always(see John Adams everybody!), and Payne is a director I'll be looking out for from now on. Hayden Church and Madsen add further to this story about, well, wine?
Rated 08 Jun 2009
klovharuklovharu
Rated 21 Dec 2007
85
67th
All of my friends (female, the same age as me) HATE this film because the characters are so unpleasant. I like it for the same reason.
Rated 21 Dec 2007
beer94Beer94
Rated 05 Apr 2012
70
70th
Sweet, endearing and witty. Great chemistry between the leads and the story is so basic, yet incredibly easy to draw parallels with. It does a few pacing issues, but for the most part it's just a lovely uplifting film.
Rated 05 Apr 2012
circe823Circe823
Rated 19 Jul 2007
45
18th
It is often said that one either loves or hates this film. I didn't hate it, but it's safe to say that its humor just didn't appeal to me.
Rated 19 Jul 2007
fragolafragola
Rated 16 Jul 2011
87
23rd
Good.
Rated 16 Jul 2011
toolvixenToolvixen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
38th
Though I like the actors.. this is another movie that did have it's finer and funny points. But I don't understand all the hoop-la over it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wizardthugwizardthug
Rated 16 Aug 2013
80
50th
Sideways has a flavorful aroma encapsulating it, which doesn't excuse its slightly bloated length, but does leave me with a lovely taste in my mouth. From its warm and inviting color palette of deep greens and rich reds blended with a smooth yellow lighting, to its terrific natural dialogue and its relaxing soundtrack, this movie feels, sounds and looks like wine. It just feels real and makes you feel good, despite the fact that the characters (who are played very well) are deeply flawed.
Rated 16 Aug 2013
bencgauldbencgauld
Rated 18 Dec 2023
80
60th
Theres a delightful interplay between the two leads and their interactions leave sany other exposition of their relationship feeling superfluous. Wine is a fitting backdrop for these two men as they slowly ripen in the California sun.
Rated 18 Dec 2023
wezzoWezzo
Rated 03 Sep 2012
94
91st
Intelligent and thought-provoking, its screenplay never taking the easy way out, Sideways is a superbly moving film, enhanced by phenomenal performances from Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church.
Rated 03 Sep 2012
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 06 Nov 2008
96
96th
An alltime favorite comedy of mine. Just a fantastic film. Lots of laughs. Exceptional writing. Big thumbs up!
Rated 06 Nov 2008
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 13 Sep 2018
65
39th
Exremarried+friendmakesthemtrygetlaid+sheshisdreamgirl/lifelol+motorcyclehelmetlol+expreg+hedrinksspecialwineatburgerjointlol+booknotpublished-stayedteacher-girlreadhisbook-saysstopbyetc+heknocksonherdooranditends
Rated 13 Sep 2018
sneezy0984Sneezy0984
Rated 12 Dec 2023
95
40th
I love this movie. Fantastic performances from every single member of the cast. It's an excellent script as well.
Rated 12 Dec 2023
gillsoloGillSolo
Rated 27 Dec 2010
40
7th
It was slightly ok to watch just once.
Rated 27 Dec 2010
alcatrakzAlcaTrakz
Rated 06 Jan 2009
65
22nd
Maybe it's because I don't like Pinot OR Cabernet but I have to put this one in the same category as No Country For Old Men....Which is the category of great acting, storyline works, but it just felt like a waste of time and I got the point of the movie 15 minutes in.
Rated 06 Jan 2009
fartfart
Rated 18 Aug 2007
23
6th
Wow. that was a lot of talking, and some 30-somethings having sex. Who cares. Obnoxious.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
gattGatt
Rated 19 Aug 2009
50
18th
so overrated
Rated 19 Aug 2009
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 30 Jun 2008
51
30th
Comedy? I picture the only people laughing in the theater are middle-aged people who are sipping wine glasses filled to the brim with their own gas - not laughing really, but giving a smug chuckle every 15 minutes.
Rated 30 Jun 2008
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 14 Apr 2015
65
47th
Sideways isn't bad. In fact, it sports some amazing performances by Giamattia and Church. It even has some genuinely funny moments and dialogue overall! My main problem is just hoe cliched it is though. It runs exactly how you would expect it to and doesn't make an effort to mix up the formula. Its alright, but not something I can honestly say i loved.
Rated 14 Apr 2015
pompousasspompousass
Rated 10 Aug 2010
60
85th
The bare outline would look like a hundred other buddy comedies. But Payne, apparently drifting contentedly into the mainstream with his Election and About Schmidt, has clearly chosen now to paddle against the current. The depiction of masculine deceit -- self-deception, congenital mendacity -- extends as far and as wide as a whole way of life, a fundamental condition of existence, a subject for a film of substance.
Rated 10 Aug 2010
kiralioKiralio
Rated 08 Dec 2009
20
6th
1/5
Rated 08 Dec 2009
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 27 Feb 2008
58
47th
ger;
Rated 27 Feb 2008
nocturnanocturna
Rated 14 Oct 2007
95
82nd
Loved the humor, the sarcasm, the pathos!
Rated 14 Oct 2007
wutangpaulwutangpaul
Rated 02 Mar 2014
50
12th
Overrated noughties affair.
Rated 02 Mar 2014

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