Sideways (2004) - Movie review

Just finished watching another movie.
Sideways. Released in 2004 I think.
Watched it at Arshad’s room. With Thareqeu and the host-Arshad.

I think this movie take place around 1990s. From the lighting and the story line. But, surprisingly, there were things appeared like at least it was 2001, or later. So, no comment about that.

Main character, Miles. Super looser. He is highschool teacher by career. But this story has nothing to do with school OK. Miles is a wine lover, wine expert. He is divorced. He is a writer by part-time, I mean he writes and tries to publish it but never been. He is a negative guy, effect from the failure in his marriage-sounds like he loves her too much something like that.

OK, co-character is Jack. An ex-actor somewhere 20 years back. He lives like an actor anyway even though he is no longer one. Miles and him are best friends. Real buddy.

So, what is it about?
It was a Saturday. Miles went to pick up Jack at Christine house. In one week, Jack will marry Christine. So they are going for the bachelor trip, for one whole week.
Jack, living in his glorious life, thinking of to get laid all the way, while Miles is focusing on living his wine-life, plus moaning with his awful life. Anyway.

They went to Windmill Inn, somewhere surrounded by grape estate. And, they keep going on over and over drinking and tasting the wine here and there bla bla bla. They got to a restaurant, met Maya the waitress. Miles knew her even before that. So, Jack who was earlier checking on her, helped Miles to get her.

At another bar, Jack found Stephanie, and managed to get her attention, so he set everything up. For him, and for Miles. Jack lied to everyone by saying that Miles is a writer, and is waiting to get his book published, so that was impressive.

While Jack made it fast and furious with Stephanie, Miles went very slow and keep losing chance. But at the end, he got it. Jack in the other hand, blinded with Stephanie CRAZINESS (u know what I mean, hot and wild), thought he fall into her, and willing to be part of the family (Stephanie has a daughter). Crazy!

Thursday, Miles accidentally told Maya about the wedding, so everything is ruined. Miles lost Maya. Jack whacked by Steph with helmet. He broke his nose. Haha.

Jack never had enough that he seduced another chick, and went back with her. And he got whacked again by the chick’s husband. Jack ran back to Windmill Inn naked, 5miles away. Haha. Another problem appear as they had to get back Jack’s wallet which is very important because the wedding ring is inside the wallet. He got it.

So they went back, Jack got married. And Miles, still a looser, with nothing achieved. At the ened, Miles received a phone call from Maya, like a peaceful call, which gives Miles some hope. -The end.

Yup, sounds boring when I read back here. But the movie was OK. If you have no expectation before watching it, it'll be a good watch. With any expectation, you'll be frustrated I guess. Haha.

I enjoyed it anyway!