Bottle Shock |  | Actors: Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman, Chris Pine, Dennis Farina, Freddy Rodriguez
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  93 reviews
Sales Rank: 634
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 110 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2256585D
UPC: 024543565857
EAN: 0024543565857
ASIN: B001LPWGBY
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: February 3, 2009
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Product Description
One small american winery & its workers are about to show the exalted french that the worlds finest wines will now come from the other red white & blue. Based on an inspiring true story. Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 02/03/2009 Starring: Alan Rickman Bill Pullman Run time: 108 minutes Rating: Pg13
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"Bottle shock" describes what can happen to wine as it travels from place to place. Set in 1976, Randall Miller's widescreen docudrama concerns the real-life showdown between California's wineries and their French counterparts. Napa Valley's Jim Barrett (Lost Highway's Bill Pullman) has been plugging away for years with minimal success. A former attorney, Barrett runs Chateau Montelena with his wayward son, Bo (Chris Pine, the Star Trek prequel's Captain Kirk), who would rather do anything than assist his stern father. Bo's co-workers include Gustavo (Six Feet Under's Freddy Rodríguez) and Sam (Transformers' Rachael Taylor), who long to produce the perfect chardonnay. Naturally, the young men compete for the favors of the beautiful blonde (the movie's least interesting angle). Across the Atlantic, Steven Spurrier (Alan Rickman) struggles to keep his Parisian wine shop going (cheapskate American Dennis Farina is his only regular customer). Then Spurrier conceives a contest to attract customers; surely, his beloved French growers will put those upstart Yanks in their place. He flies to Napa to look around, and persuades the Barretts to compete. Miller and his wife, screenwriter Jody Savin, previously worked with Pullman and Rickman on Nobel Son, but decided to release Bottle Shock first. Though comparisons to Sideways will be inevitable, the filmmakers take more of a historical look at California wine country. The "Judgment of Paris" changed the face of the business forever, and they've found a lively way to recount the tale. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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 Bottle Shock - DVD February 9, 2010
Pamela Baron (Torrance, CA)
I saw this movie in the theater and knew I had to own it once it came out on DVD. This seller got it to me very quickly. (I was especially glad it was in stock!) Highly recommended.
Fun and informative February 2, 2010
Patsy H. Decker
Great movie to just enjoy a glass of wine with. Very informative on ways of some wine makers.
Enjoyable ,Well made sleeper deserving of your consideration January 31, 2010
B. Merrill (Jamesville, New York USA)
Christ Pine (2009 Star Trek's Captain Kirk), Bill Pullman (While You Were Sleeping) and Alan Rickman (too many movies to mention) perform perfectly with an excellent supporting cast. This movie is a visual triumph...all warm hues, sunny blue skies, gorgeous vinyard landscapes...you might want to watch it soley as a vacation getaway! Chris Pine's hair was the only distraction...terrible wig,they could have pulled it back for a Count of Monte Cristo look, but I suppose that would have softened the hippie thing he was going for.
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The vinyard worker ,Gustave was such an appealing character that you will be disapointed to see that he doesn't get the girl...he was the better man, too good for the girl, still it would have been nice to have the better man win the girl and the chance to represent the Napa Vineyards. Caution for those presenting this to non adult viewers..a nonmarried couple sleep together..just because. There also is alot of drugs being used/implied use though it's not shown as a positive thing.
The dialogue about the wine can be a bit tedious, but even I, who do not drink wine, found it somewhat informative. It was easy to get into the drama.A Great movie that doesn't try too hard to wow you with anything but it superb cast beautious scenary , and well crafted story.
Bottle Shock January 31, 2010
Elaine Richardson (Atlanta, Ga.)
I enjoyed this movie. It's a charming story of the underdog winning the day, a simple story with a happy ending. Also, the cinematography is very beautiful, with breathtaking views of California wine country.
Relaxing - feel good - movie that makes you crave a glass of wine January 28, 2010
eleanorrigby (Pennsylvania)
I really enjoyed Bottle Shock. The scenery and music alone were enough to make it a great movie. Chris Pine gave the movie the energy it needed and the voice/presence of Alan Rickman topped off a great cast. Probably will not appeal to anyone under 15, mostly appreciated by an adult wine-drinking audience.
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