Bagdad Cafe

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Theodore M Apr 3, 2019 Although this movie has a lot of loose ends, the cinematography was excellent, the contrast of color (even using sepia), photo angles, music and characters added to the premise of how the story was portrayed. Also, having so many loose ended character stories giving those watching the opportunity for some reflective and thought provoking conclusions as to who and what these character scenes represent and how our lives conflict/contrast and merge together. I heard about the movie after recently visiting Newberry Springs,Can unique route 66 Bagdad Cafe, meeting the people and surroundings there, gave a better understanding of how the location was chosen for the movie. I would highly recommend that people watch this movie more than once.. revealing a different perspective each time viewed See more

Hermione W Nov 13, 2018 An oddball and Percy Adlon's most famous film, probably the only one to give him a name on the map. It was Oscar nominated back in 87 and has won a few awards. Jasmin, a lonely German lady, ends up in a isolated Cafe. The place is a mess and there are few guests at the place. The owners are sick of the place and it surely needs some update. Jasmin decides to join in - she is forcing in on it really, as she shines up the place and starts dealing with costumers. She is very likeable and after a lot of sceptisism, she turns popular and the ones involved in the shack is liking her a lot. This is sort of a feel good film. It has rather long scenes, often with a message and it's shot with weird angles. The color usage is often lovely, like the orange or purple skies or landskape shots. There are also plenty of props here, like boomerangs, the coffee machine, German clothings and magic props. I never really dig it. It's not straight, but not that weird. It's sweet but too gentle. OK performances and an all right story, but it never pushes the buttons that I hoped it would effect. OK, with few flaws and a hint of humor, drama and a pretty production, but not enough of anything, really. 5 out of 10 coffeemakers. See more

Leia G Aug 30, 2017 The wide desert, the straight roads and a lone café with a poetic name - such an inspiring image made me curious about 'Bagdad Café'. The film was unexpected - and I can't think of another one which shares its eccentric feel. While at first I was left disoriented, 'Bagdad Café' then grow and improve, definitely impacting me. It's a bizarre but touching film which is almost absurd to rank - it's off scale. See more

Harry R Feb 16, 2017 Watched Bagdad Cafe after 27 years and fell in love again. One of the best movies ever. I forever after loved CCH Pounder and this movie made me think that in America you can be yourself, be different, no judgement, unlike the 1990s South Africa I found myself in. How the world have changed See more

George R Sep 16, 2007 The mere opening makes you stop and think, about how cut-and-dried most Hollywood movies are. There would seem to be no place in today's entertainment industry for movies about fat German ladies and homesick truck stops. See more

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