When I first saw the cover of this DVD, I imagined that it was set in some U.S. coffee shop, like a Starbucks. Knowing what kind of people hang around Starbucks, I didn't imagine that the film would be very interesting. I also recognized Breckin Meyer on the cover, which really made me think it was set in the U.S. Imagine my relief when I started watching the film and found out it was actually set in London, in a place called the Black Cat Cafe. This hilarious comedy is definitely of the 'British Humor' sort, which I actually prefer to some American comedies. The storyline revolves around not only the personal lives of the employees of the cafe, but also the clients. Normally, a film which tries to include so many different characters and storylines gets bogged down and is sometimes confusing, but "Caffeine" has no such problems. Intertwined between not only the employees, but the cafe patrons are sex lives and various exposed dirty little secrets - Which employee is sleeping with whom; a horrible blind date; an ex-porn actress recognized by a customer; a young man who gets dating advice from his loser friend; the crazy grandmother of an employee who hangs around the cafe scaring patrons; etc. These are just a few of the stories - and I'm leaving out some of the funniest ones, so not to spoil any surprises. The film moves at a fast pace and has some hilarious 'daydream' sequences, as each person imagines the worst scenario right in front of their eyes. I've been disappointed by some of the movie releases of the last six months, and "Caffeine" was a very pleasant surprise! While the film has a very British flavor, it’s not only for those comedy fans who love British humor - but also for anyone who loves a great comedy!
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"Caffeine"