Bottle Shock

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Bottle Shock

PG-13

Released Aug 6, 2008

1h 50m

Drama

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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.

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Bottle Shock fails to properly utilize the inspiring true tale at its core, settling instead for an ordinary, plodding account.

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Hank Sartin

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 18, 2011

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David Stratton

The Australian

As a rather strenuous attempt at a feel-good movie, Bottle Shock falls a long way short of the mark.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 10, 2009

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It's not in the same league as Sideways but it has a fragrant sense of the beauty of wine and winemaking, not just the drinking.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 3, 2009

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Felicia Feaster

Charleston City Paper

[A]necdotally interesting, but artistically underwhelming.

Jan 27, 2020

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

[K]ick back and relax and take a sip of BOTTLE SHOCK. It will linger on your palette long after the curtain falls.

Nov 7, 2019

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Nikki Baughan

Roll Credits

[A] film that acknowledges the passion, dedication and commitment of those owner/growers who keep our wine cellars, cupboards and fridges stocked and, to that end, it's worth a tipple.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 31, 2019

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Bronwyn D

Good movie based on the true story. Great actors & characters. (I miss Alan Rickman!) Only distraction for me was Bo's hair. Was ugly for such a handsome man. Not many can pull off that long messy hair, & he was no exception. I kept hoping he'd cut it during movie, haha. The 'love triangle' was unnecessary I thought too. I recommend watching this good story overall though!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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Michele B

We love this movie! Must have seen it 10x.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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Cali C

Great actors, great story, truly underrated. One of Alan Rickman’s best roles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/18/24

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Audience Member

Who is rating this?? We love this movie. The era, the music, the historical truth.. c’mon people!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/09/24

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Michelle L

A cute story with beautiful scenery and fun acting by Alan Rickman 👍

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Stephanie B

I am shocked that this movie received such low ratings. I work in the wine industry and it is extremely entertaining and accurate as far as the Judgement of Paris goes. Perhaps every detail is not depicted historically correct, but if they had to throw a little Hollywood in, that made it all the more entertaining! Cheers to Bottle Shock, a must see, that I have gotten nothing but great feedback on when speaking to guests at the winery I am employed🍷🍷

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/23

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Synopsis

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: Randall Miller
Producer: J. Todd Harris, Brenda Lhormer, Marc Toberoff, Randall Miller, Jody Savin, Marc Lhormer
Screenwriter: Jody Savin, Randall Miller, Ross Schwartz
Distributor: Freestyle Releasing
Production Co: Zin Haze Productions, Unclaimed Freight, Intellectual Properties Worldwide (I), Shocking Bottle
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Scene of Drug Use|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 6, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.0M
Runtime: 1h 50m

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