Bottle Shock

I take it that you didn't like the film much. I've only heard the reviews of wine lovers, but they have been mostly negative on the subject of the film.

Mark Lipton

Mark wrote on Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:40:27 -0500:

I haven't seen the film yet and the book was far too long but I'd dispute the word "infamous" about the tasting.

I did see the movie. While slightly entertaining it wasn't even close to reality and the writers, producers, etc. took a lot of artistic licence with the characters and the script. IMHO.

I did see the movie. While slightly entertaining it wasn't even close to reality and the writers, producers, etc. took a lot of artistic licence with the characters and the script. IMHO.

Cripes, I'd say they took artistic license. Barrett, the attorney, is the main character -- what the hey happened to Grgich, the winemaker, in the story; and that 'undertaker kid' in Six Feet Under -- yipes, they were playing Six Feet Under music throughout the movie. From reading online, it seems that Barrett and Grgich are both still-at-odds.

Dee Dee

Yeah, I doubt that Bo Barrett, a winemaker for whom I have utmost respect, appreciated his characterization in the film. ;-)

Mark Lipton

My understanding was that Spurrier went ballistic with his portrayal.

I enjoyed the film...I assumed most was fiction and Bo Barrett went up higher in my book. Anyone that boxes with their kids are ok with me.

I have tought mine to box and its a great sport.

Dick