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Blood Into Wine

Blood Into Wine (2009)

  • 71% of critics liked it
    (7 reviews)

  • 76% of users liked it
    (1,266 ratings)

Music fans know Maynard James Keenan as the frontman of such bands as Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, but in this documentary filmmakers Christopher Pomerenke and Ryan Page offer a closer look at one of the prolific rocker's more unexpected hobbies -- winemaking. Along with his business… More

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Unrated,
Directed By
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Written By
Ryan Page, Christopher Pomerenke
Genres
Documentary, Sports & Fitness, Comedy, Special Interest
In Theaters
Feb 26, 2010 Limited
Twinkle Cash Company

Critic Reviews

  • Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic

    It's an inconsistent film, put together somewhat haphazardly, but 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 follo

  • Mike Scott, Times-Picayune

    It's edgy, it's funny, it revels in doing things its own way -- but it's also smart, offering an edifying inside peek into an industry that doesn't always welcome outsiders.

  • Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)

    While the film contains some interesting tidbits about both wine and Keenan, and some unexpected humor by comedians like Patton Oswalt and Bob Odenkirk, the movie never really justifies its existence except as an informercial for Keenan's winery.

  • Robert W. Butler, Kansas City Star

    This well-made film chronicles the sweat, tears, false starts and massive expenditures involved in getting such an operation up and running.

  • Jeff Vice, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

    Co-directors Ryan Page and Christopher Pomerenke manage to stuff a lot of facts into their film. This may be one of the more informative, nonfiction movies made about winemaking.

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  • Christopher H


    The half of this film that is an actual, serious documentary, is thoughtful and endearing, while the attempt at offhand humor bleeds false and uninteresting. Feeling padded to reach the 90 minute mark, this film would have worked much better as a shorter film. The lower thirds… More

  • Bill C


    A meandering documentary that never finds its center. It attempt to do this humorous talk-show bit that never becomes humorous. If after 15-20 minutes your bored it doesn't get better. The wine and his life are interesting, but it never really gets to any interesting stuff.

  • matt s


    Not entirely interesting, but watchable. If MJK wasn't so up his own ass, it would be nice, and if this doc focused more on humor and James Suckling/the other vineyards, it would be awesome. Alas, I'm not a huge drinker and could give a shit about any wine tasting, etc.

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