You may have thought this was your run of the mill Springtime comfort movie primarily for black audiences. You couldn’t be farther from the truth.

| Original Score: A- | Jul 31, 2024

“Uncorked” as enjoyable as a plate of Louis’ scrumptious ribs. Okay, maybe not that good, but you get what I’m saying.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Aug 21, 2022

I've got a very soft spot for well-made movies where adults just figure things out without a lot of pomp and circumstance. I love movies that just embrace life for what it is and keep a positive spin on everyday goals. I loved this one.

| Mar 11, 2022

Uncorked is a tepid drama of black family life in Memphis...[a] mild film.

| Sep 16, 2020

Overall, Uncorked is a film that will test how you view the family drama. Perhaps it'll even expand how you view it, depending on how you like the unresolved ending.

| Jul 21, 2020

Uncorked is modest in its ambition but the smoothness it achieves is of the highest order.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jul 13, 2020

Uncorked is a surprisingly delightful and original film that explores the niche topic of winery expertise, and still finds a way to tell a heartfelt story of family and dreams.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Jun 22, 2020

The story - someone pursues an unusual profession to the chagrin of their family - is familiar. Luckily, the direction is deft and the acting is great (Courtney B. Vance is, as always, a standout), putting 'Uncorked' slightly higher than its peers.

| Apr 21, 2020

A fresh perspective with a dose of originality.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Apr 17, 2020

Flavoursome enough without being especially nourishing, this will still be enjoyed by many out there looking for some sentimental sweetness in dark times.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Apr 11, 2020

The acting is unforced and the performers appealing.

| Original Score: B | Apr 10, 2020

Niecy Nash deserves a compliment for combining her comic moments with her character's more serious nature... However, Uncorked is nothing more than a complacent and sentimental film with a uniquel setting. [Full review in Spanish]

| Apr 6, 2020

"Uncorked" pours an old, old wine into an unexpected new bottle, and while the results are hardly vintage, it still goes down better than two-buck chuck.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Apr 5, 2020

Piquant, precise, and charming from top to bottom, Uncorked instantly enters the pantheon of great wine movies...

| Apr 4, 2020

A fresh and compelling drama about a man with a dream goes down like a very fine wine.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Apr 4, 2020

Moving coming-of-age story has mature themes, cursing.

| Original Score: 4 | Apr 3, 2020

Athie, Vance, and Nash are all doing terrific work, which only adds to what a film like this is capable of.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Apr 3, 2020

One thing Uncorked gets right about Memphis barbecue is the deeply personal connection our restaurateurs have with their cuisine.

| Apr 2, 2020

Niecy Nash almost steals the movie as a proud mother who just wants her son to be happy. Her scenes with Mamoudou Athie are pure joy!

| Apr 1, 2020

First-time feature writer-director Prentice Penny maintains a superbly intimate atmosphere that offers glimpses into the minds and emotions of the characters, tracing a young man's journey as he chases his dream.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 1, 2020