Coffee and Cigarettes
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Movie Reviews of Coffee and Cigarettes
Movie Review: This isn't your corner Starbucks
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a series of 11 vignettes, all centered around..whatelse but Coffee & Cigarettes. Going into it you know its gonna have that small indie 'Arthouse' feel and style. And just like the various roasts of coffee at your local Kaffeklatch I found that some of the shorts I didn't care for while others I thought were superb. Perhaps my personal favorite scene was with Cate Blanchette, once I realized Ms. Blanchette was playing a dual role in one story as both herself and as her hapless cousin who is definitely not the refined and polished 'Movie Star' that Cate protrays so well, Sarah is roguish and down and out, I was very taken with the juxtapostion of the two characters. And that I think is the beauty of this movie. The interaction and sometimes self-aprising need to impress those around us is shown on several layers and sometimes the most engrossing self-ploitation tends to backfire. Ultimately it is the irony of who we are sometimes that brews so perfectly out of this unique film.Movie Review: One of those uneven ones...
Summary: 4 Stars
Largely salvaged by Jarmusch' prodigious grace and elegance, but by no means one of his best efforts. My favorite bits are the hillarious "Somewhere in California" when Tom Waits expounds to inimitable Iggy Pop how he'd just perforemd an open road life-saving surgery (using his pen-knife!). LMFAO. Another great keeper is a hot Renee French jealously guarding the right temp or her cup of java! Purr-purr!! The third one got to be the last segment (two old men musing upon some much better times).
Forget about Beningi though. It worked with the "Down by law", but no cigar here. I wonder even why they advertise this flick with Beningi's name? Other segments sort of fade away into quick oblivado -but each viewer will surely find his own most enchanting piece. It's the charm of doing it for yourself.
Movie Review: Quirky, unusual, surprisingly funny
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw this in the theatre and wasn't sure what to expect -- hadn't seen a Jim Jarmusch movie in a long time. I was pleased to see something else I hadn't seen in a long time - a movie without a real narrative, that presents simple little ideas gathered around a theme (the coffee and cigarettes), lets them play out and then moves on to the next. Judging by the other reviews here, a lot of people didn't get it, so let's presume it's an acquired taste. But if you like the idea of Tom Waits getting touchy over Iggy Pop's offer to introduce him to a drummer Iggy likes (Waits: "What are you saying? The drumming on my records sucks?"), or Bill Murray pouring joe for the Wu-Tang Clan, this one'll tickle you. Some of it is hilarious, some of it is touching, all of it is in black and white.Movie Review: Interesting Work...
Summary: 4 Stars
Well, I'm not a film buff at all, I really just bought this because I had downloaded it to see the piece featuring Meg and Jack White. I enjoyed it and it was cheap so I purchased it.
In all I think its an interesting film. It has an awkward air about it which I think helps to make you feel as if you are present at the events. I suppose someone who is really into film might find flaws or have certain things they don't like about it. I'll probably be circulating it through my friends so they can give me feedback on it. If you are vaguely interested, I'd look around for it cheap or get it from Netflix or the library. Its worth purchasing if you like it.
Movie Review: Helpful to look beneath the surface
Summary: 4 Stars
What I think a lot of people seem to be missing with this movie is the parallels between coffee/cigarrettes and optimism/pessimism. Each vignette alligns its characters with one or the other. Beyond being a hip little collection of films, the interaction between characters and the arising outlooks are interesting. Pay attention to which ones are excited and which are complete skeptics. See who gets along and who can't stand each other. A very interesting movie, but definately not for those wanting an affair devoid of independent thought. They don't call it indie filmmaking for nothing.