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Sideways (2004)

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Release Date: October 22, 2004 (Limited)
On DVD: April 5, 2005
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Running Time: 123 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language, some strong sexual content and nudity.
Director: Alexander Payne
Writer: Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Patrick Gallagher, Alex Kalognomos, Virginia Madsen, Joe Marinelli, Sandra Oh, Alysia Reiner

SIDEWAYS tells the story of Miles (Paul Giamatti), a failed novelist, and his soon-to-be married friend Jack (Thomas Haden Church), a washed-up actor. To salute the remains of their youth, the two men take one last road trip in the week before Jack's wedding. A serious wine enthusiast, Miles is determined to educate his friend on the region's beloved Pinot Noir wines before the week is out.

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Movie Review

Grade: A One of the best and funniest movies of the year is "Sideways," the witty, straightforward comedy from Alexander Payne, the director of "Election." Starring Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church, "Sideways" is a deep yet simple film with simple results - I haven't laughed so much in a long time. Read the full movie review

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