Bottle Shock

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Bottle Shock

PG-13,

2008,

1h 50m,

Drama

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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 himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.

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Critics Consensus

Bottle Shock fails to properly utilize the inspiring true tale at its core, settling instead for an ordinary, plodding account.

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David Stratton

The Australian

Apr 10, 2009

2.5/5

As a rather strenuous attempt at a feel-good movie, Bottle Shock falls a long way short of the mark.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 3, 2009

3.5/5

It's not in the same league as Sideways but it has a fragrant sense of the beauty of wine and winemaking, not just the drinking.

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

Mar 27, 2009

3.5/5

Rickman is priceless as the self-parodying wine snob, stealing every scene he is in by continually pulling the rug from under himself.

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Felicia Feaster

Charleston City Paper

Jan 27, 2020

[A]necdotally interesting, but artistically underwhelming.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Nov 7, 2019

[K]ick back and relax and take a sip of BOTTLE SHOCK. It will linger on your palette long after the curtain falls.

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Nikki Baughan

Roll Credits

Oct 31, 2019

4/5

[A] film that acknowledges the passion, dedication and commitment of those owner/growers who keep our wine cellars, cupboards and fridges stocked and, to that end, it's worth a tipple.

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George W

Apr 27, 2019

great true story, very poorly created into a movie story. would be better off as a documentary than the overly dramatic acting and additional (fictional) story lines

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Kylo G

Apr 14, 2019

Rickman/Farina were great but aside from a couple of scenes the movie is slow and plodding. I wish it featured more of Rickman as his character was fascinating, and less of the love interest between the younger cast. If this movie was a wine, I don't think it is corked, but no awards either.

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Anakin R

Mar 12, 2019

This is an excellent film too many have never heard of. It has drama, humour and heart. It's a great depiction of the human spirit. The acting and dialogue are just about perfect and it's beautifully-filmed.

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Hagrid W

Jan 18, 2019

This film is a great, real story, better than "Sideways'" with a terrific cast and great sound track. Do not be deterred by the rotten tomato rating. Give this a shot and you will thank me.

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Synopsis

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 himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.

Director: Randall Miller
Producer: J. Todd Harris, Brenda Lhormer, Marc Toberoff, Randall Miller, Jody Savin, Marc Lhormer
Screenwriter: Jody Savin, Randall Miller, Ross Schwartz
Distributor: Freestyle Releasing
Production Co: Zin Haze Productions, Unclaimed Freight, Intellectual Properties Worldwide (I), Shocking Bottle
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Scene of Drug Use|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 6, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.0M
Runtime: 1h 50m

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