Rotten
The people who made Bottle Shock obviously love their wine. They're not that crazy about the French. And they are firm believers in the screenwriting rule of leaving no underdog-formula cliche unused.
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
Bottle Shock
Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation
2008 · 1h 50m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Randall Miller
Overview
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 and cast
- Randall Miller Director
- Alan Rickman as Steven Spurrier
- Chris Pine as Bo Barrett
- Bill Pullman as Jim Barrett
- Rachael Taylor as Sam Fulton
- Freddy Rodríguez as Gustavo Brambila
- Dennis Farina as Maurice Cantavale
- Hal B. Klein as Shenky
- Jean-Michel Richaud as Maitre d'
- Eliza Dushku as Joe
- Kirk Baily as Loan Officer
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
48%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Rickman adds a welcome astringency.
Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Bottle Shock is... utterly charming.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Rotten
Unfortunately, Miller can't decide whether he's doing a relationship movie or one about the intrigue of world-class winemaking. Mingling the two left me with a somewhat sour aftertaste.
Rick Warner, Denver Rocky Mountain News
Fresh
Comedy and drama are nicely balanced in this mostly true tale.
Cathy Frisinger, Denver Post
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