On Rotten Tomatoes , the film holds a , with many praising its ability to turn a "seemingly dull topic" into a riveting emotional roller coaster. Critical Consensus
: Some reviewers, like those at The New York Times, felt the candidates were portrayed as "one-dimensional jocks" or that the film focused too much on "male competitiveness" rather than the wine itself. Others noted that it can feel repetitive or occasionally elitist . Viewer Perspectives Somm | Rotten Tomatoes On Rotten Tomatoes , the film holds a
The 2012 documentary is widely regarded as a high-stakes, engaging look into the obsessive world of wine expertise. It follows four candidates preparing for the Master Sommelier exam , a test so difficult it has a failure rate of nearly 90% . On Rotten Tomatoes