Sideways
Recently I was bored out of my mind with TV and decided to watch a movie. Normally, I like action movies like Mel Gibson and Bruce Willis films, or comedies. For some reason I picked the movie, Sideways, starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh.
It was a strange movie and I’m still not sure if I liked it. It particularly bothers me that people not living in America might watch it and think that the way these characters behaved is typical for Americans and their values, because I don’t think that is true. At least, I hope not.
If you haven’t seen it, the premise is that a couple of guys are going on a short trip to California’s wine country as a type of bachelor party for Jack. The two guys are good friends but can’t tell the truth to each other nor the several girls that they meet. The comedy is in the consequences for their lying.
My favorite part is at the very end - (yah! it’s over!) when Miles gets manipulated into breaking into someone’s house to get back Jack’s wallet. The very premise and the chase scene that ensues is absolutely hilarious.