The movie I would like to introduce this time is the 2019 Netflix production "Wine Country."
Source: Wine Country | Netflix Official Website
A group of six friends who worked at a pizza restaurant when they were young.
Time passes, and although everyone is busy with work and family, they all decide to get together for the first time in a long time to celebrate Rebecca's 50th birthday.
Our destination is Napa Valley in California, famous for its wine.
The six of them are excited about their vacation plan to rent a luxurious house and drink and visit wineries, but one trouble and argument after another arises, and the situation becomes somewhat tense...
Although they are supposed to be best friends, the main characters are troubled by the fact that they are not considerate of each other and are not facing their own lives properly.
Arguing, telling secrets, solving problems together...
"Wine Country" is a slapstick comedy that depicts the real-life lives and friendships of middle-aged women.
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Natchan
I'm 29 years old and work for a web company. I'm studying wine in the hopes of being able to enjoy it more.
- Mika is 35 years old and works at an apparel company. She is getting into wine and is really interested in wine glasses.
- Iwasu is a sommelier who oversees this website. He runs a bar in Nagoya that stocks a wide range of New Zealand wines.
More information on "Wine Country"
| Movie genre | Human drama |
| theme | friendship, life |
| Production year/country | 2019/USA |
| time | 103 minutes |
| director | Amy Poehler |
| Cast | Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer, Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, Paula Pell, and others |
| Distribution site | Netflix |
Just by watching the trailer, I can tell it's going to be a really funny movie.
This film is distributed by Netflix, so it is not available on Blu-ray or other media. You will need to sign up for Netflix to watch it.
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Wine Country highlights
This work is full of funny scenes and does not feature any famous actors that everyone in Japan knows, but it is actually a noteworthy work that features a lineup of popular comediennes.A lineup of comedic actresses from Saturday Night Live
The American variety show "Saturday Night Live (SNL)" is a nationally popular program that has been running since 1975.
The show consists of talk by the host MC, skits and segments by the regular cast, and live performances by musical guests.
This show is so famous that it is said to be a stepping stone to stardom for American comedians, and has produced many comedians who are also popular in Japan, including Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, and Adam Sandler.
The six best friends who are the main characters in the movie "Wine Country" are all former regulars on SNL. If you're a fan of comedy movies, you've probably seen them before.
The screenwriter is also from SNL, and the director is Amy Poehler, who plays the central character Abby in the film.
Therefore, this work is full of funny scenes from beginning to end. Even those who are completely unfamiliar with SNL can enjoy it.
Winery featured: Artesa Winery
Source: Artesa Winery official website
The protagonists tour the wineries of Napa Valley in California.
One of the most impressive is the Artesa Winery, a palace-like building on the hill.
While the scenes shown in the movie are probably just sets, there is actually a service where you can enjoy a tasting on top of a hill with a great view.
The main characters were drinking and fooling around here too (lol) I would love to drink wine in such a wonderful place ♪
My thoughts on "Wine Country"
Many of the hit songs played were from the 80s, the period when the main characters were young, so as a fan of music from that time, I got excited.
I wonder if in the future, when I get together with my friends from college, we can have fun like this♪
The beginning of the story depicts a fun vacation and is full of laughs in all sorts of directions.
If you're of the same generation as the main characters, you'll be able to relate and laugh even more (or maybe you can't laugh because you relate too much?!), and there are some risky dirty jokes as well.
As the story progresses, true feelings that have not been revealed for many years begin to emerge, and dark clouds begin to gather as troubles continue, but in the end, an unexpected turn of events awaits!
I was watching, wondering how it would all end on a happy note, but the climax was unexpected (laughs).
It was certainly a bit of a surprise, but after all the chaos, the ending was kind of heartwarming.
In addition to the heart-warming feeling you get after watching it, another appeal of this work is that each character is very unique.
There are characters who like to take charge, who are nervous, who are silly, who are workaholics, etc. Perhaps there is a character that you think is similar to you, or that you know someone like this.
And in the end, I think it's great to have friends like this.
As for the way she drinks wine... I wish she'd savored it a bit more, rather than guzzling it down to get drunk, but since this is a story that focuses on the friendship between women rather than the wine itself, I guess that's just part of the charm (laughs).
summary
"Wine Country" is a story of laughter and friendship brought together by famous comediennes.
This is the perfect movie to relax and unwind without worrying about the details.
This is the kind of film you'd want to enjoy with friends over a glass of wine, rather than with a lover or family.
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