Uncorked

I'm an old geezer, and I actually enjoyed this film. Agreed, not the best acting, but the story was good. Somewhat sappy in places, also agree, but the thing that I liked the most was the cat and mouse action between Scott and Julie, both knowing the attraction was there, but neither willing to step out to be the first to declare themselves. How many of us have missed opportunities to connect with someone just because we were afraid to be the first to say something?? I did get tired of Elliot Gould in this one, and the sappy Roger that from the boy, but overall, the film had a "home feel" to it. Two people who obviously liked each other, but neither could broached the "being first to say something". I prefer this type of movie over the so-called realism movies of cuss words, vulgarity, vacuous sex scenes, violence, etc. I see enough of this in the news and other media, I would like to enjoy "movies" that have a high road to it.

This could have been a much better movie if it wasn't for that irritating music that played the whole time. Actors were not too bad and story was good.

There might be a little dust on the bottle, but don't let it fool you about what's inside! Yes, quoted from the lyrics of a song by country artist David Murphy. That's what this sweet romantic drama reminded me of. It was just good, not too special and not too memorable. It was sweet how the little boy wanted to take over the winery when he grew up and how we wanted to learn everything about it. Scott Elrod is a hot actor too with beautiful eyes. It wasn't one of my favorites from Hallmark, but it had its own flare of charm. I thought the hair and make-up in the professional work atmosphere was done very well. Usually those guys and girls don't get a lot of praise for the work they do, so here's to them. Everyone looked very good. I loved the women's hair styles up and down in this one. Nice work! It's worth a viewing. Oh and the beginning of the movie it was celebration a new year, so I thought the viewing of this one would be more appropriate right after the new year or right on New Year's Eve.

Now we all know what these hallmark romance movies are about. And I must say it is a guilty pleasure when I want heart warming family movie that makes one believe in love. However this movie was sabotaged by the leading actress. You need believability and an innocent spark from each of the leading characters. But this actress came off as flat. No spark. No chemistry. Furthermore her character just kept whining about her career. The movie left me glad she was fired and left me wishing I could have fired her from the leading role. There are so many Bette hallmark movies with the same formula. This one didn't work because of the leading actress.

This is another movie without a lot of spark, no big highs or lows. The story was a bit different for the save-the-company plot device. Actually there was save the company and save the winery.

The early part of the movie included some backstabbing corporate junk which was a little heavier than I'm used to from Hallmark, but I don't think this is Hallmark. Actually there are some moments speaking about faith which is strongly implied as religious faith, although the religion wasn't terribly specific. The family went to church. Other than a scene or two, there wasn't a lot of this.

Julie Benz was a bit too stiff and Scott Elrod was friendly but not overly demonstrative. The chemistry was weak. In fact there was probably more between Benz and the little boy.

The overall story was predictable.