Wordless Dialogue

Rating: 7/10 (27 July 2014)

Coffee, and Cigarettes is composed of several conversations that are split up into acts which are linked by the smoking of cigarettes, and the drinking of coffee by the awkward conversing characters. Which brings up the most uncomfortable yet excellent thing about the movie: the cringe inducing pauses between conversation. Whether a seemingly natural pause between topics, or something offensive is said you have to watch the excruciating awkwardness ensue. The characters typically end up insulting each other in some form, and then you get to watch them attempt to coax themselves out of the corner they've backed up into. I found these moments to be the most entertaining(especially between Coogan & Molina), but of course the banter is entertaining as well. I believe for some this movie runs the risk of being horribly boring, but to those who enjoy banter, and cringe comedy it scarcely falls short.