BAGDAD CAFE (1987) Directed by Percy Adon - CINEMIN review
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2021-04-12に共有
There is no lack of reasons in my opinion to fall in love with this film. Starting with the story in which two women who do not know each other and who will both be abandoned by their respective residents in the middle of the Mohave Desert.
A little later, their fate will meet at a place called Bagdad Cafe - a gas station with a small motel in which the owner Brenda (the excellent CCH Pounder) tries to deal with her problems. She is the mother of two adult children plus a gallery of guests at least exotic and certainly the place is not a travel destination.
As a matter of fact, Brenda has no time for herself and certainly the place is also quite abandoned and dirty.
And in this context, Jasmin (Marianne Sagebrecht - the excellent German actress) who was also abandoned by her husband, and who is just on the road in search of somewhere in the middle of the desert to at least spend the night and reorganize her broken life.
And so these two women will meet at Bagdad Cafe - the name of Brenda's establishment.
This film is a German production so it is a foreign film but it has the blood of an independent American film. It has a fantastic cast that includes veteran actor Jack Palance in a very interesting supporting role.
The film is about opposing people little by little getting to know each other and who will eventually become friends but after a lot of suspicion because after all, Brenda’s character has already gone through hard times and has reason to be suspicious when a stranger offers help. It is Jasmin who tries to rise from an abusive life and try a future in a place so different from her world.
And it is Jasmin who always uses the word "MAGIC" in the sense that it deals with the transformations of all characters as well as the place itself, but director Percy Adlon (who also wrote the script) shows us all this in small doses, as well as beautiful images of the desert with a soundtrack that makes contemporary filmmakers envy. The beautiful song "Calling You" that includes the vocals of Jevetta Steele (she sings as if she were an angel - literally) speaks directly to our hearts. For all these reasons Bagdad Cafe is an Oasis in the desert.
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コメント (20)
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I actually found out about this movie in a question corner of the manga One Piece. In his work the mangaka created a whole café which was inspired by the Bagdad Café. All of this brought me here. I really enjoyed the movie and your review!
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No one will ever know what a great feel-good movie this is.
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Thanks for the great review! When I saw it in 1987, it became my favorite film. It's now 2023, and it's still my favorite. Movies with uncommon friendships and quirky characters are always so wonderful. Add a unique, perfect setting like "Bagdad" and the music, and this is an underappreciated gem of a movie.
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I love this film...just watched it yesterday after not seeing it since the late 80's ! She was charming.
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Wonderful review of one of my favorite uplifting films of all time! Time to see it again now!!!
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I enjoyed this movie very much I always like Jack palance movies but this one was a special place to visit for the time of the movie
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One of the finest films about building a friendship on very awkward circumstances. Great review Dan.
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Back back up there is absolutely a great film I truly enjoy it waiting for a good Blu-ray edition
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Thank you Daniel Nobre. Been waiting to see a review of this wonderful movie. My favorite parts of the movie are where the Rudi Cox character is painting a bare chested Jasmine strategically holding different melons and squash. As well as the musical magic show by Brenda and Jasmine at the end.
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Thank's!
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thanks for this. i did watch the movie years ago. and being in California and going to Arizona 100's of time. i have been by it a lot. i have stopped in a few times. and if you have not been there, it's worth the drive. Support the Route 66 life. some western states and mid west still have parts of Route 66 you can drive. Arizona is the best. Stop at Oatman AZ, a must.
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This is a film you have to take your time with. For the 1st 1/2 hour you won't have any idea of what's going on. But, stick around and you will be rewarded with a challenging but great time. A coffee machine that needs some fixing.
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We've watched it over 10 times
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Certainly love this movie a lot! I watched and right after went to make myself some coffee. 😂
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The first images are filmed askew like the situations/lives of all the protagonists. Things work out eventually. It was on 'TalkingPicturesTV' yesterday and I was truly entertained.
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Cannot have too much Bagdad Javetta
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Hello Daniel, I have uploaded a tribute to the cast of the film Bagdad Café on my YouTube channel. I hope you like the video. Greetings!
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My favourite movie of all times
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U wanted to share the trailer on my facebook but wasn't able to. Some complained, took offence to the trailer. There are some really ignorant people out there . Maybe they don't like anti-racist movies.
