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1. collider.com › sideways-alexander-payneWith ‘Sideways,’ Alexander Payne Gave Us a Different Kind of ...

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   Nov 8, 2023 · Alexander Payne's 'Sideways,' starring Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church, gave us a new type of road trip comedy—set in a midlife crisis. The critically acclaimed dramedy upends the ...

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   • Actors: Paul Giamatti

   • Director: Alexander Payne
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3. www.metacritic.com › movie › sidewaysSideways Reviews - Metacritic

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   Oct 22, 2004 · Sidways tries to be a comedy, but actually has more in common with a stale drama, but fails on both counts. Giamatti gives an interesting performance, but his depression is boring. Nothing happens in the film.

   • 94% (42)
   • Director: Alexander Payne

   • Content Rating: R
   • Actors: Paul Giamatti

4. www.rogerebert.com › features › sideways-20thThe Steady, Inevitable Decline: Sideways at 20 - Roger Ebert

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   Oct 17, 2024 · In a random year that saw Hollywood’s continued death march to formulaic monotony in the form of apocalyptic CGI disaster films, aborted franchise starters, and the continued evolution of the comic book film, “Sideways” is disarming in how intimate the characters are, how low the stakes are.

5. www.rogerebert.com › festivals › on-sideways-whatOn “Sideways”: What the critics said - Roger Ebert

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   Dec 14, 2012 · “Sideways,” a comedy poised at the edge of despair, asks the question: How do you stop moving sideways? Or, more metaphorically: won’t a Cheval Blanc ’61, left too long on the shelf, lose its savor?

6. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › sideways-2004‘Sideways’ brilliant any way you look at it - Roger Ebert

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   Oct 28, 2004 · Reviews. ‘Sideways’ brilliant any way you look at it. Comedy. 126 minutes ‧ R ‧ 2004. Roger Ebert. October 28, 2004. 5 min read. Miles (Paul Giamatti) takes his best friend Jack (Thomas Haden Church) on a trek of self-discovery through California's wine country in "Sideways."

7. benjweinberg.com › 2017/05/13 › sideways-film-review‘Sideways’ – Film Review and Analysis – The Life and Times of ...

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   May 13, 2017 · Sideways (2004) is an excellent film about the topsy-turvy nature of middle-age life and how to cope with the curveballs that life throws at us to challenge us. Critically acclaimed at the time and nominated for many awards, Sideways, directed by Alexander Payne is a good tale about male friendship, how to deal with mid-life….

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   Is sidways a Comedy or a stale drama?

   • Sidways tries to be a comedy, but actually has more in common with a stale drama, but fails on both counts. Giamatti gives an interesting performance, but his depression is boring. Nothing happens in the film. He doesn't change or undergo some sort of transformation. The irony is his character is a failed writer.

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   Is sideways a dramedy?

   • The critically acclaimed dramedy upends the expectations of midlife crises. Alexander Payne's film Sideways follows two flawed men on a depressing road trip, challenging the stereotypes of the genre and showcasing their emotional stagnation.

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   Is sideways based on a true story?

   • Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church in "Sideways." Fox Searchlight Pictures presents a film directed by Alexander Payne. Written by Payne and Jim Taylor. Based on the novel by Rex Pickett. Running time: 124 minutes. Rated R (for language, some strong sexual content and nudity).

   On "Sideways": What the critics said | Festivals & Awards - Roger Ebert

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   Why is the movie'sideways' called 'sideways'?

   • The very title of the film ‘Sideways’ is symbolic of the best way in which wine bottles should be preserved by being laid on its’ side in order to age properly.

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   Is sideways a good movie?

   • The film captures the malaise of a lackluster vacation, portraying the disheartening reality of midlife escapism and the unfulfilled desires of its characters. Sideways avoids the typical forgiveness of its protagonists' flaws, instead offering a cynical examination of middle-aged angst and humanizing its characters through their open wounds.

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   Why do critics love sideways?

   • In “Sideways,” a good many critics see themselves, and it is only natural that we should love what we see. Not that critics are the only ones, by any means, but the affection that we have lavished on this film has the effect of emphasizing the narrowness of its vision, and perhaps our own.

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9. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › sidewaysSideways - Rotten Tomatoes

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   Charming, thoughtful, and often funny, Sideways is a decidedly mature road trip comedy full of excellent performances. Read Critics Reviews

   • 97% (231)
   • Category: Comedy, Drama

   • Content Rating: R