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Monday, April 22, 2002
German writer-director Percy Adlon makes a "remarkable" (Boxoffice) American debut with his "charming" (Vogue) Bagdad Café starring CCH Pounder (Face/Off) and Jack Palance (City Slickers). Injecting his bold and unique style into a sweet story about the common threads that connect disparate people, Adlon succeeds in creating a cinematic jewel that is both "hilarious and touching" (Los Angeles Times). Drawn to a pair of lights in the barren American desert sky, a mysterious German woman, Jasmin, stumbles upon a dilapidated motel/diner in the middle of nowhere. Her unusual appearance and demeanor are at first suspicious to Brenda, the exasperated owner who has difficulty making ends meet. But when an unlikely magic sparks between the two women, this lonely desert outpost is transformed into a thriving - and popular - oasis.
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heartening
Monica from Dublin, 26 Apr 2007
It's a movie that puts you on a good mood and you have more optimistic vision of your future life, especially if you come from a freshly ended relationship.
5 people out of 7 found this review helpful
Brutal Cafe
William from Dublin, 17 Sep 2007
A film about nothing in the middle of nowhere. If you can tolerate the main character shouting and complaining for the first three quarters of it then the last quarter is vaguely entertaining. A few token arthouse shots, but overall I'd have to say outhouse.
3 people out of 4 found this review helpful
Strange
Niall from Cork, 02 Jan 2008
Very slow to get off the ground but strangely engaging. Not for everyone I'm sure.
3 people out of 4 found this review helpful
Nice.
Ciaran from Dublin, 30 May 2008
A nice movie experience is to be had here with this low key, character based movie. Surely not for everyone as the other reviews show, this will be the type of drama that some will enjoy very much. Try it out if you feel like something a little different.
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful
Bagdad Cafe is a must see!
Eoin from Cork, 04 Sep 2008
Loved it, Not a rip roaring epic, but a great little film with a superb cast. Nothing like your usual Hollywood tosh.
Highly enjoyable
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful
Bagdad Cafe
annemarie from Sligo, 11 Mar 2008
i found this film very difficult to concentrate on. Im sure I just didnt get it. Iv no idea what was going on. Worst movie I watched this year.
0 people out of 2 found this review helpful
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