Epic-1 back in the Val-Cave and this time I stumbled on a movie
based on a true story. Now this isn’t just any true story
this is the story of Napa Valley and the Napa Valley Wine. The
story takes place in 1976 when Steven Spurrier (Alan Rickman)
decides he is going to have a blind wine tasting contest that
pits the French against the Americans. So, Steven Spurrier flies
to California where he meets with The Barretts; Jim (Bill Pullman)
and Bo (Chris Pine) the owner and son, along with all the other
owners of the wineries and decides, with a lot of taste testing,
which ones to take to France. While this is going on, Sam (Rachael
Taylor) shows up and catches the heart of Bo and his friend Gustavo
Brambila (Freddy Rodriguez). They both try to get in her pants
while also becoming friends. Now anyone who drinks wine and enjoys
a good movie will love this movie. But if you don’t you’ll
also love the story behind it plus all the fighting and this movie
will keep you interested. If not, how about Eliza Dushku as Joe
the bartender? The movie had me from the go until the end and
afterwards I wanted to drink some wine, relax in the Val-Cave
and watch the movie over again but then I realized I was in the
Val-Cave and there was no wine but I still had a good movie. (Valkor’s
Notes: I hide the good stuff for “special” occasions
lol)
The Good
This is a very good movie and the flow goes great. The cast is also phenomenal in their individual parts and work great together. The story of Napa Valley is interesting and anytime we can show that we are better than the French well that alone gets some points from me.
The Bad
The bad is not much just a few spots in the movie were not necessary but it still the movie flows well.
The Ugly
N/A
So in conclusion, don’t get shocked and don’t Wine about it. I’m giving this movie 4.5 out of 5 stars and it has been Epic-1 tested and TOV approved!!!!! Cheers and I’m Out!!!