6.5 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
A comic series of short vignettes that build on one another to create a cumulative effect as the characters discuss things as diverse as caffeine popsicles, Paris in the twenties, and the use of nicotine as an insecticide, all the while sitting around sipping coffee and smoking cigarettes.
Starring: Bill Murray, Tom Waits, Roberto Benigni, Steven Wright, Steve BuscemiDrama | 100% |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (locked)
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 1.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Jim Jarmusch's "Coffee and Cigarettes" (2003) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of independent distributors Olive Films. The supplemental features on the disc include an original trailer for the film and an archival interview with Taylor Mead. In English, with optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-A "locked".
The conversation table
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Jim Jarmusch's Coffee and Cigarettes arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Olive Films.
The film looks quite good in high-definition. Obviously, because the various segments were shot over a substantial period of time and by different cinematographers there are some notable stylistic differences between them, but the basic technical characteristics that we typically scrutinize are fine. It appears that contrast and sharpness levels might have been slightly elevated, which is why there is some light crushing that sneaks in here and there, but there are no distracting anomalies to report. Grain has not been manipulated, though ideally it should appear better exposed and resolved. Image stability is very good. There are no debris, cuts, damage marks, stains, or other distracting age-related anomalies. (Note: This is a Region-A "locked" Blu-ray release. Therefore, you must have a native Region-A or Region-Free player in order to access its content).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. Optional yellow English SDH subtitles are provided for the main feature.
Depth and clarity remain consistently pleasing and there are absolutely no balance issues to report. I must say, however, that the entire film has an extremely simple organic design so you should not expect to hear any substantial surround/dynamic movement. There are no pops, cracks, audio dropouts, or digital distortions.
I think that it is safe to recommend Coffee and Cigarettes to long-time admirers of Jim Jarmusch's work, but casual viewers who might be interested in spending time with some of his colorful characters should look at his early films first. Stranger Than Paradise, Down by Law, Mystery Train and Night on Earth are all great starting points, and all of these films are actually available on lovely Blu-ray releases. RECOMMENDED.
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