Sideways

It's funny how I recently commented on this very blog about my love for talky movies when they speak to me in some capacity. Sideways was without a doubt a fine film, but the essence of the lead character Miles played by the phenominal Paul Giamatti struck a nerve with me. It was almost surreal to me to be watching a character to whom I relate entirely to. It's truly a borderline frightening experience. A man who is snobbish about wine (insert film or music), depressed, unlucky in love, surrounded by friends who make the things that are hardest seem easiest. I was awe struck by how incredibily real the characters were in this film. You will hear a ton about how great the performances are and how strong the movie is, but I can honestly say that for me it was a movie that will forever encapsulate my mood at this point in my life. It's defining for me. And I should also mention that there are at least 2 scenes that almost brought me to tears they were just that funny. Well worth the price of admission. Indeed.