May 03, 2018 bottle shock, the charming 2008 movie based in napa valley, has become a favorite film for many wine lovers. Alan rickman, bill pullman, chris pine, rachael taylor en freddy rodriguez. With chris pine, alan rickman, bill pullman, hal b. Bottle shock is a charming fictionalized version of the victory. In 2006, thirty years after the first competition, steven spurrier hosted another contest, this time with full confidence that french wine would win. Bottle shock posted by serena donadoni on wed, aug 6, 2008 at 12. The year is 1976, and napa valley has yet to gain the reputation as one of worlds bestknown wine regions. Bottle shock official trailer set in 1976, the year that put california wines on the oenophile map, writerdirector randall millers third feature is a charming comedydrama thats surprising. This looks like a good movie a funny jab at the wine snobs who thought california couldnt possibly have anything to offer until we beat their pants off in a blind taste test circa 1970s. Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation overview.
Bill pullmans performance as the winery owner is excellenthes curmudgeonly yet endearing, and the film plays with the audiences sympathies as it looks like hes going to have to close chateau montelena and go back to the rat race. So the tiny army of screenwriters including director randall miller do something smart, the only thing they could plausibly do. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to paris. Bottle shock soundtrack from 2008, composed by mark adler. Some people dont seem to realize how good this film really is. You need multiregion bluray player to view it in usacanada. Bottle shock gets off to a slow start, attempting to add some fictional spice to the true story the movie is based on by introducing a beautiful female intern to the mix.
Based on a true story, bottle shock chronicles the events leading up to. Staring chris pine, rachael taylor, eliza dushku and miguel sandoval. Bottle shock 2008 pg 08062008 us comedy, drama 1h 50m user score. Spurrier complained of upon reading the screenplay, and bill pullman, freddy rodriguez, and chris pine all turn in great performances as well.
Stumbling upon the napa valley, the stuckup englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out topnotch chardonnay. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. This means chateau montelena more than any other wine because it is the focus of the film. Little did steven and jim realize that they were both on a course that would change the history of wine forever. Only in this case scott and fran are, respectively, a chardonnay with tangerine. These guys know what theyre doing, but this film didnt. One thing that we can predict is that the specific wines featured in the film will experience a boom. Bottle shock 2008 parisbased wine expert steven spurrier heads to california in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the. Why the judgment of paris really matters and why it doesn. Yes, it may be a bit hollywoodized, but overall its a fun film with a great cast. Eliza dushku in bottle shock 2008 alan rickman at an event for bottle shock 2008 bill pullman and chris pine in bottle shock 2008 bottle shock 2008 freddy. Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation.
It managed to make a wonderful story with spectacular scenery, into a dull, slow, boring movie. In fact, a comparison of sideways and bottle shock proves the old film school adage that the originality of a feature lies rooted in its characters. It goes on to expand the flinty relationship between the fatherson owners of chateau montelena a diamond in the crown of the california wineries, and then raises the stakes. Bottle shock 2008 with alan rickman, bill pullman, chris pine movie keni tom. Bottle shock 2008 with alan rickman, bill pullman, chris. Bottle shock is one of those cocklewarming, feelgood underdog films in the tradition of strictly ballroom. Bottle shockj is a terrific film that blends comedy and drama, iu believe that this film has gotten a lot of unfair flack. Released august 6th, 2008, bottle shock stars alan rickman, chris pine, bill pullman, rachael taylor the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a. Why the judgment of paris really matters and why it doesnt. Grab a big bottle of cabernet, stuff it in your overcoat, head to your local cineplex, and check out bottle shock, a film about the nowgroundbreaking 1976 judgment of paris wine competition that put american wine on the oenology map. If you go to the official bottle shock website, you can find a list of cities and theaters the movie is currently being shown inat. After a few weeks, the condition usually disappears. May 12, 2017 le film bottle shock 2008 vostfr admin 20170512t21. Jan 14, 2008 if you go to the official bottle shock website, you can find a list of cities and theaters the movie is currently being shown inat.
Buy bottle shock movie posters from movie poster shop. Released in 2008 containing music from bottle shock 2008. Plaid suits, prize grapes and the rise of napa the new york. Based on the true story, bottle shock chronicles the events leading up to the famous judgment of paris tastings, told through the lives of father and son, jim and bo barrett, as well as british wine shop owner, steven spurrier. My pal bill gibron gives it 3 stars out of 5 over on, but i expect as with movies like sideways, booze snobs will enjoy it even more. Bottleshock or bottlesickness is a temporary condition of wine characterized by muted or disjointed fruit flavors. Bottle shock set in 1976, the year that put california wines on the oenophile map, writerdirector randall millers third feature is a charming comedydrama thats surprising true to the events.
Bill pullman, left, as vintner jim barrett and chris pine as his slacker son bo in. Bottle shock is a charming fictionalized version of the victory, based, as they love to say, on a true story. Rent bottle shock 2008 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Aug 28, 2008 bottle shock soundtrack from 2008, composed by mark adler. Bottle shock 2008 parisbased wine expert steven spurrier heads to california in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the french capital. Aug 06, 2008 bottle shock posted by serena donadoni on wed, aug 6, 2008 at 12. Bottle shock by randall miller alan rickman, chris pine.
Rent bottle shock 2008 starring alan rickman and chris pine on dvd and bluray. Bottle shock on dvd 024543565871 from 20th century fox. Various wine tasters spit out their wine rather than swallow it as is the norm. Bottle shock is a 2008 american comedydrama film based on the 1976 wine competition. In my opinion, bottle shock is a superior film that shouldnt be dismissed so easily.
Bottle shock 2008 stream and watch online moviefone. Bottle shock is a 2008 american comedydrama film based on the 1976 wine competition termed the judgment of paris, when california wine defeated french wine in a blind taste test. It tells the story about how a chardonnay crafted by a napa valley winery beat every french competitor in the paris wine tasting of 1976, a feat that was unthinkable at the time. Miller and starring alan rickman, chris pine, bill pullman and rachael taylor. Jim uses an old sword to open a bottle of wine in an office when a bottle opener cant be found. The story of the early days of california wine making featuring the now infamous, blind paris wine tasting of 1976 that has come to be known as judgment of paris. The fatherson conflict between bill pullmans and chris pines characters typified the conflict of hippie sons and daughters in the 1970s with their establishment parents, and the struggles of the little winery. Plaid suits, prize grapes and the rise of napa the new. Released august 6th, 2008, bottle shock stars alan rickman, chris pine, bill pullman, rachael taylor the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a score of 56 out of 100. Bottle shock 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Chateau montelenas 1973 chardonnay was among the winners, and that story became the inspiration for a 2008 film. Jim pushes bo back and then punches a wall twice, somewhat bloodying his own knuckles. Parisbased wine expert steven spurrier heads to california in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the french capital. For complete movie listings and show times, and to buy. Deleted scenes, interactive menu, photo gallery, scene. Rickman was a joy to watch all the way through the film.
Bottle shock, the charming 2008 movie based in napa valley, has become a favorite film for many wine lovers. Bottle shock feature film 2008 productionbeast app. It stars alan rickman, chris pine, and bill pullman and is directed by randall miller, who wrote the screenplay along with jody savin and ross schwartz. Bottle shock certainly took some creative license but the essence of the story is true.
Its a light, engaging comedy with some dramatic elements and the characters are believable and interesting. Alan rickman is delightful as stephen spurrier not portraying him as effete, as the real s. Bottle shock fails to properly utilize the inspiring true tale at its core. Le film bottle shock 2008 vostfr admin 20170512t21. Instead, winemonger stephen spurrier made history, and his accidental discoveries sent international palettes into something akin to bottle shock.
It often occurs immediately after bottling or when wines usually fragile wines are given an additional dose of sulfur in the form of sulfur dioxide or sulfite solution. And actor freddy rodriquez who portrayed gustavo brambila captured his passion and his dedication to the art of making fine. There are certain unforgettable moments in history when america has triumphed against long odds and proved itself to the world. Shot in california like sideways but set much closer to the earth, it tells the story of a struggling vineyard named chateau montelena, deeply in debt with three bank loans. Bottle shock full movie 2008 lets join, fullhd moviesseasonepisode here. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Theoretically, the big challenge facing the pleasing, drowsy indie comedy bottle shock is that anybody who cares remotely enough about wine to seek the film out and view it already knows exactly how it ends. Bill pullmans performance as the winery owner is excellenthes curmudgeonly yet endearing, and the film plays with the audiences sympathies as it looks like hes going to have to close chateau montelena and go back to the. Mens hockey team beating the soviet union in the 1980 olympics. The official bottle shock trailer sundance 2008 youtube. It is unclear as yet if there will be a bottle shock effect in the wine market of any kind, but if there is, what will it be.
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