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Documentary about Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan's quest to establish a vineyard in the high desert of Arizona. Cast:Milla Jovovich, Fairuza Balk, Patton Oswalt, Maynard James Keenan, Bob OdenkirkDirector:Ryan Page, Christopher PomerenkeRelease Date:February 19, 2010DVD Release:September 7, 2010Length:1 hr 40 min
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
Blood Into Wine, Good (Not Great) Reviews (Doc) Limited
Blood Into Wine played in limited release to good not great reviews. • Roger Moore wrote in the Orlando Sentinel, "...an informative if sometimes dizzy documentary about a rocker's efforts to popularize wine-making in Arizona." • And Mark Olsen wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "...intriguing.... The film's biggest problem is that it can never decide exactly what it wants to be..." More Reviews Below...
Blood Into Wine Positive Reviews (7 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (2 Reviews)
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...intriguing.... The film's biggest problem is that it can never decide exactly what it wants to be -- a portrait of Keenan, a look at winemaking or a blatant promotional effort for Arizona wine valley tourism."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 308 words, 02/25/10
Brendan Whalen, LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "The film entreats the viewer to follow his passion, whatever it may be. Fitting, as enjoyment of 'Blood Into Wine' will likely be determined by one's passion for winemaking, or for Keenan himself."(See all of Brendan Whalen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 262 words, 02/18/10
KEY CITIES (3 Reviews)
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel: VERY GOOD(cg) "As hobbies or indulgent side projects go, it's a righteous one... an informative if sometimes dizzy documentary about a rocker's efforts to popularize wine-making in Arizona."(See all of Roger Moore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 606 words, 03/22/10
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: VERY GOOD(cg) "Keenan is such a compelling presence - smart, polite, creative and seemingly so full of bottled-up rage he might tear someone's head off at any second - that it's a journey well worth following."(See all of Bill Goodykoontz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 601 words, 02/26/10
Stan Hall, Portland Oregonian: GOOD(cg) "...profiles songwriter and Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan's attempt, in partnership with mentor Eric Glomski, to bring first-class winemaking to northern Arizona. Now that's versatility!"(See all of Stan Hall's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 76 words, 03/26/10
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Brendan Whalen, LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "The film entreats the viewer to follow his passion, whatever it may be. Fitting, as enjoyment of 'Blood Into Wine' will likely be determined by one's passion for winemaking, or for Keenan himself."(See all of Brendan Whalen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 262 words, 02/18/10
Shaula Clark, Boston Phoenix: VERY GOOD(cg) "...surely everyone can appreciate the gorgeous Verde Valley vistas and out-of-left-field celebrity cameos, which include Bob Odenkirk as a grape-mauling French wine snob."(See all of Shaula Clark's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 166 words, 02/25/10
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...intriguing.... The film's biggest problem is that it can never decide exactly what it wants to be -- a portrait of Keenan, a look at winemaking or a blatant promotional effort for Arizona wine valley tourism."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 308 words, 02/25/10
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
Rob Nelson, Daily Variety: MODERATE "Keenan's hands-on passion for his Verde Valley grapes appears genuine, though the filmmakers raise doubt by wandering stylistically from sober biography to staged comedy..."(See all of Rob Nelson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 269 words, 04/28/10
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...intriguing.... The film's biggest problem is that it can never decide exactly what it wants to be -- a portrait of Keenan, a look at winemaking or a blatant promotional effort for Arizona wine valley tourism."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 308 words, 02/25/10
13.0 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Blood Into Wine's reviews are separated by an average 13.0 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Blood Into Wine (7 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Blood Into Wine's reviews cover 5.2% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,288 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 327 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 16 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Blood Into Wine's reviews on average broke 16 days after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Blood Into Wine's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Blood Into Wine (7 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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