Mondovino
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Metascore
67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critics What's this?

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: An epic exploration into the world of wine, Mondovino is a celebration of wine in its infinite variety that was filmed across three continents, in five languages, over a three-year period. (ThinkFilm)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    83
    The highest praise I can give to Mondovino is that it makes you want to sample every vintage it shows you.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: David Rooney
    80
    Consistently fascinating material provides an uncommonly eloquent, provocative statement against globalization that's sure to stimulate thinking audiences.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Crust
    80
    An entertaining film that is neither stuffy nor pretentious.
  4. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dana Stevens
    60
    Smart, sincere and sloppy film.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. FlavioV.
    10
    I love the elegance and sincerity in showing people being seduced by the forces of marketing and power. Or being rejecting it. In both cases it is beautiful to have de courage to evolve or to conserve tradition. Mondovino is about seduction. The dog scene is great.… Expand
  2. GeoffS.
    6
    The man needs a tripod. The unnecessary camera movement of panning, zooming, then panning again takes away from the worthy subject matter. And, that's a shame. Perhaps this jerkiness was mean to give the film a sense of raw, unpolished edginess - but we just saw it on a cinema screen and found it simply irritating.… Expand
  3. Helena
    5
    Introduces some interesting questions in a fascinating topic but does not do much with them. I agree with Geoff -the cameraman needs a tripod. And what is with all the dog shots? Annoying. Overall this movie was a missed opportunity to tackle some interesting issues in the world of wine with depth and intelligence.… Expand

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