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Bottle Shock

2008

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Movie

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110 min

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Drama

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Comedy

Queue Score

80%

Paris-based 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. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for ...

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339

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17%

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LIKE

63%

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MEH

13%

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DISLIKE

7%

80%

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Top Reviews

Natalie Shaw

Natalie Shaw liked

Bottle Shock

Solid. I think it appeals to those with an actual interest in wine + winemaking more than an average consumer. But the judgment of Paris is so important to american, specifically napa, wine culture so I’d recommend to any industry people. The wannabe connoisseur in me loved it

2y

This was a very mediocre movie. But I love wine so much, and the Judgement of Paris is the most important day in wine history. So I had to give it a thumbs up in spite of the movie’s mediocrity.

If you love wine, watch it. But maybe have a few glasses of wine first.

4y

aspen

aspen is "meh" on

Bottle Shock

DNF. i just don’t care about wine sorry

130d

Recent Reviews

aspen

aspen is "meh" on

Bottle Shock

DNF. i just don’t care about wine sorry

130d

Michael

Michael liked

Bottle Shock

I like this movie.

228d

Rating: 6.5/10

Bottle Shock is a charming, sunny underdog story with a fantastic cast and a wonderful true story. The film is a light, enjoyable dramedy with a great classic rock soundtrack.

Highlights
- Compelling True Story: The "Judgment of Paris" story is a perfect setup for a crowd-pleasing underdog movie.
- Fantastic Cast: Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman, and Chris Pine deliver standout performances.
- Beautiful Cinematography: The film captures the sun-drenched beauty of Napa Valley.

Criticisms
- Formulaic Screenplay: The plot is predictable and relies on tired clichés.
- Underdeveloped Characters: Supporting characters feel generic and underdeveloped.

Verdict
Bottle Shock is a charming, enjoyable piece of feel-good entertainment. It's a perfect, light, and sunny film to watch with a good glass of wine.

297d

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