Uncorked

"A nicely nuanced feature debut (...) A spiritually soothing balm for these uncertain times." 

"[It] succeeds when it focuses on Elijah’s relationship with his family (...) Away from the family unit, however, the film struggles a bit more (...) Nonetheless, 'Uncorked' joins a growing body of work that upends stereotypes about black people around the world" 

"An earnest, scrappy, and finally touching drama (...) The characters are thinly sketched, and there are times when you see too much of the situational blueprint beneath the screenwriting" 

"Watching 'Uncorked' during a period of coronavirus quarantine undoubtedly raised the stakes for me. I really, really wanted to run out and get some ribs. (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)" 

"I’m no sommelier, but if I were asked to pair a wine with 'Uncorked', I’d go with a Chardonnay: smooth, refreshing, and most likely to be enjoyed by all who try it. Truly, the Jay-Z of wines." 

"The dialogue often feels stilted and unnatural, and Elijah's passion for wine — explained in a trivial aside — doesn't come through the screen." 

"[It] has a solid feel for family dynamics (...) It won't be the most dramatic movie you see this month — but then, making the elite obsession over vintages and vineyards gripping to an ordinary moviegoer is hardly the easiest job."