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I found this film by accident and am glad I did. What a great film, great comic timing, a great storyline and a great cast. Yes I thought the film was great.
The film harks back to the films Kevin Smith made in the beginning of his career and I wish he had continued.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film from its brilliant and creative opening credits to its little jokes in the end credits. There were actual laugh out loud moments and I really think that Josh Groban stole the show.
The cast worked well together and they all seemed to enjoy the film. The extras, down to Phil's happy birthday opera being dismissed was really funny.
Those who hate politically incorrect jokes may not enjoy the film as much as I did, but if you just enjoy a joke for the sake of a joke then this film is one to see.
The film harks back to the films Kevin Smith made in the beginning of his career and I wish he had continued.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film from its brilliant and creative opening credits to its little jokes in the end credits. There were actual laugh out loud moments and I really think that Josh Groban stole the show.
The cast worked well together and they all seemed to enjoy the film. The extras, down to Phil's happy birthday opera being dismissed was really funny.
Those who hate politically incorrect jokes may not enjoy the film as much as I did, but if you just enjoy a joke for the sake of a joke then this film is one to see.
- amanda-252-937688
- Jul 11, 2013
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Not enough comedies like Coffee Town are made today. The comedies in theaters fall into one of three categories: the sequel that shouldn't have been, the raunchy film with heart (one I never get tired of seeing), or the pointless star vehicle. Brad Copeland's Coffee Town is a simple, satisfying picture, not intent on being offensive or taxing, but more fixated on being a fun ninety minutes one can enjoy without the burden of being too explicit, too sentimental, and too self-satisfying. It's also nice to see that despite lacking these three things, it doesn't hesitate to welcome in some middle- class commentary that may definitely hold some truth in modern society.
Will (Glenn Howerton) is a website manager in his early thirties, who uses the local coffee shop, Coffee Town, as his office. It has everything he needs from a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere, roomy workspace, and free Wi-Fi. It is everything he could ever want in a workplace at least until him and his two pals - the lackadaisical cop Gino (Ben Schwartz) and rolly-polly Chad (Steve Little) - discover that the owner of Coffee Town plans to turn the shop into a hip, modern bar and eliminate the comfort and marginal quietness that the joint has adapted over the years.
The three decide to stage a robbery to give the illusion that the neighborhood in which the new bar will soon be erected is unsafe and unreliable, thus leaving their own coffee shop intact. In the meantime, Will is trying to find a way to grab the attention of Becca (Adrianne Palicki), a frequent customer to the shop and a local jogger, who is in the process of being smitten by Sam (singer Josh Groban), a cocky, condescending employee at the joint who is currently in a second-rate band.
This is standard-fare, with a familiar plot and setups that don't seem too distant from being foreseeable. However, the film has a great niceness that prevents it from being too mean-spirited and nihilistic - as some comedies have gone on to be recently - and, finally, it doesn't feel like a competition to be too offensive and gut-turning with its humor. The language is present, but manageable and rather light, the raunchiness is almost nonexistent, which is a refreshing change of pace, and, for once in a long time, the tired male conversations of guiltless, free- spirited sex is kept to a minimum. However, I could see writer/director Brad Copeland being successful at incorporating raunchier, more sex-driven elements into a comedy.
But incorporating such elements into Coffee Town would be out of place and thoughtless. This isn't a story that needs to be told through the lens of adolescent maturity. It doesn't need constant penis jokes, cruder sex references, and the use of several four letter words and one particular twelve letter word. It gets by almost solely on the quirks and the likability of the characters.
For example, for the first thirty minutes, Copeland fixates the picture not on bizarre strands of events that show the characters' stupidity and denseness, but rather on the commonalities of them that I can see many audience members seeing themselves in. After those thirty minutes pass, these characters begin to feel like real life friends of ours, and if they don't, we can at least match a face of a person we know to their specific character.
This is the debut film from the guys over at CollegeHumor, the website known for pumping out hilarious webshows and internet videos on demand. Judging from the content of their shorts, this could've easily been an extremely vulgar and graphic picture. It's nice to see the men behind the film took a more careful, conservative approach to the story. Again, they show that not every comedy needs to include obscene, shocking amounts of coarse language to be funny and memorable.
Going back to the idea that Coffee Town offers some considerable truth about modern middle class America is the way it comments on the increasing need for acceptance. Will goes to the coffee shop daily not because he has a desire to freeload off of its Wi-Fi and casual resources, but because he could stay in his apartment, alone, growing older by the minute, wasting away on his laptop. At least when he grows older and wastes away on his laptop at Coffee Town he is in the presence of others and out in the open. This way he can see life pass him by right before his eyes; he won't need to turn on the TV or the evening news to realize it. Just by welcoming in this concept and idea, Coffee Town offers more to think about than several other comedies released this year.
Starring: Glenn Howerton, Ben Schwartz, Steve Little, Josh Groban, Adrianne Palicki, and Josh Perry. Directed by: Brad Copeland.
Will (Glenn Howerton) is a website manager in his early thirties, who uses the local coffee shop, Coffee Town, as his office. It has everything he needs from a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere, roomy workspace, and free Wi-Fi. It is everything he could ever want in a workplace at least until him and his two pals - the lackadaisical cop Gino (Ben Schwartz) and rolly-polly Chad (Steve Little) - discover that the owner of Coffee Town plans to turn the shop into a hip, modern bar and eliminate the comfort and marginal quietness that the joint has adapted over the years.
The three decide to stage a robbery to give the illusion that the neighborhood in which the new bar will soon be erected is unsafe and unreliable, thus leaving their own coffee shop intact. In the meantime, Will is trying to find a way to grab the attention of Becca (Adrianne Palicki), a frequent customer to the shop and a local jogger, who is in the process of being smitten by Sam (singer Josh Groban), a cocky, condescending employee at the joint who is currently in a second-rate band.
This is standard-fare, with a familiar plot and setups that don't seem too distant from being foreseeable. However, the film has a great niceness that prevents it from being too mean-spirited and nihilistic - as some comedies have gone on to be recently - and, finally, it doesn't feel like a competition to be too offensive and gut-turning with its humor. The language is present, but manageable and rather light, the raunchiness is almost nonexistent, which is a refreshing change of pace, and, for once in a long time, the tired male conversations of guiltless, free- spirited sex is kept to a minimum. However, I could see writer/director Brad Copeland being successful at incorporating raunchier, more sex-driven elements into a comedy.
But incorporating such elements into Coffee Town would be out of place and thoughtless. This isn't a story that needs to be told through the lens of adolescent maturity. It doesn't need constant penis jokes, cruder sex references, and the use of several four letter words and one particular twelve letter word. It gets by almost solely on the quirks and the likability of the characters.
For example, for the first thirty minutes, Copeland fixates the picture not on bizarre strands of events that show the characters' stupidity and denseness, but rather on the commonalities of them that I can see many audience members seeing themselves in. After those thirty minutes pass, these characters begin to feel like real life friends of ours, and if they don't, we can at least match a face of a person we know to their specific character.
This is the debut film from the guys over at CollegeHumor, the website known for pumping out hilarious webshows and internet videos on demand. Judging from the content of their shorts, this could've easily been an extremely vulgar and graphic picture. It's nice to see the men behind the film took a more careful, conservative approach to the story. Again, they show that not every comedy needs to include obscene, shocking amounts of coarse language to be funny and memorable.
Going back to the idea that Coffee Town offers some considerable truth about modern middle class America is the way it comments on the increasing need for acceptance. Will goes to the coffee shop daily not because he has a desire to freeload off of its Wi-Fi and casual resources, but because he could stay in his apartment, alone, growing older by the minute, wasting away on his laptop. At least when he grows older and wastes away on his laptop at Coffee Town he is in the presence of others and out in the open. This way he can see life pass him by right before his eyes; he won't need to turn on the TV or the evening news to realize it. Just by welcoming in this concept and idea, Coffee Town offers more to think about than several other comedies released this year.
Starring: Glenn Howerton, Ben Schwartz, Steve Little, Josh Groban, Adrianne Palicki, and Josh Perry. Directed by: Brad Copeland.
- StevePulaski
- Jul 9, 2013
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This is one you'll either find very personally applicable and funny, or you'll wonder if it was even a comedy. I love all the leads so it was custom made for me, im not gonna lie. Caught it about 10 years ago when it first came out on video on demand, then watched it agains recently and still thought it was great.
Dennis is basically Dennis from Sunny, Stevie is basically Stevie, and Jean Ralphio was a slight variation on that character but still kinda similar. They were all great together and I wish they were in more movies together honestly, their chemistry was great.
The plot is a bit thin but the lines and ideas are enough to carry it. Reminds me of brothers Solomon or hot rod or something in that regard. Low budget but that didn't really seem to hamper it at all, and kinda worked in its favor if anything.
I mean the dvd is like $10, take a risk and grab it since it doesn't seem to be streaming anywhere unfortunately. That's the cost of one mediocre movie in theaters...
Dennis is basically Dennis from Sunny, Stevie is basically Stevie, and Jean Ralphio was a slight variation on that character but still kinda similar. They were all great together and I wish they were in more movies together honestly, their chemistry was great.
The plot is a bit thin but the lines and ideas are enough to carry it. Reminds me of brothers Solomon or hot rod or something in that regard. Low budget but that didn't really seem to hamper it at all, and kinda worked in its favor if anything.
I mean the dvd is like $10, take a risk and grab it since it doesn't seem to be streaming anywhere unfortunately. That's the cost of one mediocre movie in theaters...
- TheBeardedWonder
- Jul 23, 2023
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Why isn't this movie available??? This movie is 10 years old and I watched on Showtime six years ago. With all of the streaming apps and devices, this movie along with hendreds of others are unavailble to the public. Makes no sense when there are 100,000's of crap movies one several stremers at once...SMH!
I found this film by accident and am glad I did. What a great film, great comic timing, a great storyline and a great cast. Yes I thought the film was great.
The film harks back to the films Kevin Smith made in the beginning of his career and I wish he had continued.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film from its brilliant and creative opening credits to its little jokes in the end credits. There were actual laugh out loud moments and I really think that Josh Groban stole the show.
The cast worked well together and they all seemed to enjoy the film. The extras, down to Phil's happy birthday opera being dismissed was really funny.
I found this film by accident and am glad I did. What a great film, great comic timing, a great storyline and a great cast. Yes I thought the film was great.
The film harks back to the films Kevin Smith made in the beginning of his career and I wish he had continued.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film from its brilliant and creative opening credits to its little jokes in the end credits. There were actual laugh out loud moments and I really think that Josh Groban stole the show.
The cast worked well together and they all seemed to enjoy the film. The extras, down to Phil's happy birthday opera being dismissed was really funny.
this seems be the source of its success. a film about ordinary , every day small things. nothing new. but presented in the right light. this fact changing everything. because it is one of films who seems be a form of improvisation example. in the most simple manner. young people. a coffee shop. different problems, smart solutions, incidents and weakness in many forms. friendship, fears, love and life lessons. and, more. because the viewer becomes part of cast. so, a cool film !
- Kirpianuscus
- Oct 29, 2017
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I was extremely excited when I first saw the trailer for Coffee Town. As a huge fan of It's Always Sunny and Eastbound & Down, I couldn't wait to see Glenn Howerton and Steve Little in a movie together. They both put in hilarious performances but I'm not sure it made for a great movie.
Coffee Town felt more like an extended sketch show than a movie. Yes, there was an overarching plot, planning to rob the Coffee Town to keep it from being converted to a bistro, but the movie shined in the conversations between the actors. It seemed like each time we saw them sitting in the Coffee Town was a small sketch. Don't get me wrong, these scenes were extremely funny but it lacked a cohesion found in most movies. It may be that the majority of the movie was set at the same spot inside the Coffee Shop as that lead to it just feeling like little clips.
I did love the banter between all three of the lead characters. They genuinely felt like old friends and the dialog felt real. I can picture my friends and I having similar conversations. I also enjoyed the small parts from Adrianne Palicki and Josh Groban.
If your looking for a good comedy thats very quotable and re watchable, I believe this is it. If you like your comedies to rely on story for their jokes than this may fall flat. Any fans of Howerton or Little you MUST watch.
Coffee Town felt more like an extended sketch show than a movie. Yes, there was an overarching plot, planning to rob the Coffee Town to keep it from being converted to a bistro, but the movie shined in the conversations between the actors. It seemed like each time we saw them sitting in the Coffee Town was a small sketch. Don't get me wrong, these scenes were extremely funny but it lacked a cohesion found in most movies. It may be that the majority of the movie was set at the same spot inside the Coffee Shop as that lead to it just feeling like little clips.
I did love the banter between all three of the lead characters. They genuinely felt like old friends and the dialog felt real. I can picture my friends and I having similar conversations. I also enjoyed the small parts from Adrianne Palicki and Josh Groban.
If your looking for a good comedy thats very quotable and re watchable, I believe this is it. If you like your comedies to rely on story for their jokes than this may fall flat. Any fans of Howerton or Little you MUST watch.
- nonprofitgnome1
- Jul 27, 2013
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Really enjoyed watching this movie. One of those chill, slapstick comedies you can watch over and over. Glen Howerton is exceptional and fun just as in Sunny. Supporting cast fit there characters profile. Pace of the story kept move, didn't really ever seem to get slow or dull like some other B rated comedies do.
Also this is the only movie that I know of that has referenced the 1986 BMX movie "RAD". Totally hit my funny bone and I wanted to pull out the old BMX bike again.
Hope they come out with more movies like this one.
Thanks for the laughs!
Also this is the only movie that I know of that has referenced the 1986 BMX movie "RAD". Totally hit my funny bone and I wanted to pull out the old BMX bike again.
Hope they come out with more movies like this one.
Thanks for the laughs!
- jeff-867-79476
- Dec 9, 2013
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This is one of those films that grabbed me right off the bat with it's true-to-life dialogue and immensely fun detailing of the small but hilarious things we all experience in daily life but have never taken the time to put into words. It's the movie version of GOOD stand-up comedy, and while I'm not much of a reviewer, I wasn't ten minutes into this before I felt an insatiable obligation to share the pleasure with someone. Which seems like a natural sentiment considering how much charm this movie derives from its relatability.
The plot is simple enough and seems sufficiently outlined in IMDb's summary, so I won't repeat it here. Note: For fans of, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", Glenn Howerton brilliantly deadpans the same type of semi-sociopath we've grown to...love to laugh and shake our heads at. He makes this film a treat.
But what makes this movie truly engaging is its ability to produce a seemingly nonstop stream of jokes so personally relevant to the viewer and our daily lives, as to make one feel as if they're just as much of an insider to the humor as they are a witness. The dialogue's pace is its other strong suit. An off-hand remark may be overlooked by the characters as their attention is diverted elsewhere (along with the viewers') and and may have you intermittently wishing for a pause button in order to better relish just how funny these gems are. But by maintaining its momentum, the movie is allowing the viewer to catch some of these fastballs themselves, which of course, makes them that much more enjoyable.
I'd compare its pacing with that of NBC's 30 Rock, but by replacing Rock's off-brand style of quirky jokes with the off-beat dialogue of a quirky character? The increase in humor just explodes exponentially. Really, this movie is THAT funny. If you're anything like me and not generally a laugh out loud type of person when it comes to cinema, I'll bet you'll find yourself coming out of this feeling like I did...that you really didn't have much of a choice in the matter!
Many Kudos to CollegeHumor for that rare comedy that you'll probably want to watch again immediately after your first viewing so as to be better prepared for the onslaught of funny.
The plot is simple enough and seems sufficiently outlined in IMDb's summary, so I won't repeat it here. Note: For fans of, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", Glenn Howerton brilliantly deadpans the same type of semi-sociopath we've grown to...love to laugh and shake our heads at. He makes this film a treat.
But what makes this movie truly engaging is its ability to produce a seemingly nonstop stream of jokes so personally relevant to the viewer and our daily lives, as to make one feel as if they're just as much of an insider to the humor as they are a witness. The dialogue's pace is its other strong suit. An off-hand remark may be overlooked by the characters as their attention is diverted elsewhere (along with the viewers') and and may have you intermittently wishing for a pause button in order to better relish just how funny these gems are. But by maintaining its momentum, the movie is allowing the viewer to catch some of these fastballs themselves, which of course, makes them that much more enjoyable.
I'd compare its pacing with that of NBC's 30 Rock, but by replacing Rock's off-brand style of quirky jokes with the off-beat dialogue of a quirky character? The increase in humor just explodes exponentially. Really, this movie is THAT funny. If you're anything like me and not generally a laugh out loud type of person when it comes to cinema, I'll bet you'll find yourself coming out of this feeling like I did...that you really didn't have much of a choice in the matter!
Many Kudos to CollegeHumor for that rare comedy that you'll probably want to watch again immediately after your first viewing so as to be better prepared for the onslaught of funny.
- Jehosaphet
- Jul 10, 2013
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A couple of reviews compared this movie to other Director's efforts and I will add one more. This movie reminded me of Josh Radnor's movies and with the narration of his "How I met your Mother" show. The lead is a likable flawed character with an assortment of odd friends and a delightful antagonist played by Josh Groban. Like "Mother" they all come together in the local watering hole, in this case, coffee shop. You add in the romantic love interest played by "Friday Night's Light" alumni Palicki and you have a nice chemistry that could probably fuel its own series. Very little toilet humor, no drugs or other such staples of your average comedy movie these days. If you like "New Girl"'s Jake Johnson, don't blink or you will miss him.
- quitwhileyouareahead
- Jul 19, 2015
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I like most of what college humor does but this one isn't it.
this feels like a sketch or a 30 minute sitcom episode stretched to a movie. the character development is close to nothing. the only character who gets any depth is the lead but hes just not that interesting to begin with. all the other character are static background that barely have anything to do with the movie and its story. your not sure how these guys meet and why they're even friends.
acting is OK and Ben schwartch is the best of them unfortunately he has a simple role to play that gets repetitive fast.
the story is very simple making you wounder why are you watching this and why so much effort was put into something so meaningless. the story tries to deliver some thought on life, karma and good and bad but barely scratches the surface.
if your bored and like simple comedy this ones fine but just about any other movie to TV show will better fill your time.
this feels like a sketch or a 30 minute sitcom episode stretched to a movie. the character development is close to nothing. the only character who gets any depth is the lead but hes just not that interesting to begin with. all the other character are static background that barely have anything to do with the movie and its story. your not sure how these guys meet and why they're even friends.
acting is OK and Ben schwartch is the best of them unfortunately he has a simple role to play that gets repetitive fast.
the story is very simple making you wounder why are you watching this and why so much effort was put into something so meaningless. the story tries to deliver some thought on life, karma and good and bad but barely scratches the surface.
if your bored and like simple comedy this ones fine but just about any other movie to TV show will better fill your time.
I'm actually not much of a comedy movie fan, why? Because most really aren't worth wasting your time on. I am a fan of undiscovered movie gems though, and this really is one of those. I laughed very loud at so many of the scenes I couldn't count them all. It's very funny, very close to the line at times, and feels fresh all the way through. It has charm in spades.
I will be recommending this to those who like a good comedy, though once again, I still hate Adam Sandler (and his cronies) so given that some intelligence probably went into making this little flick, Sandlerites may pass.
I will be recommending this to those who like a good comedy, though once again, I still hate Adam Sandler (and his cronies) so given that some intelligence probably went into making this little flick, Sandlerites may pass.
- horizon2008
- Jul 16, 2013
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Good slacker movie. a friend turned me onto this movie and it was definitely worth it. This movie will appeal to the ppl that hang out at coffee shoppes, book stores and students at college. The cast is good. The setting is good. the vibe of the movie is great.
Not a fast paced comedy, but that's a good thing. I really do not wanna type much more but IMDb is insisting that I have 10 lines. Most of the other reviews cover everything about this movie. If you do not like the slacker style comedy- then probably watch something else. The character Chad (Steve Little) is outta bounds! Some folks may not like the fight in this movie, but I was hurting from laughing so hard....so go get your cup of coffee and enjoy Coffee Town.
Not a fast paced comedy, but that's a good thing. I really do not wanna type much more but IMDb is insisting that I have 10 lines. Most of the other reviews cover everything about this movie. If you do not like the slacker style comedy- then probably watch something else. The character Chad (Steve Little) is outta bounds! Some folks may not like the fight in this movie, but I was hurting from laughing so hard....so go get your cup of coffee and enjoy Coffee Town.
- joegraceffo
- Aug 21, 2014
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There must be two Coffee Towns because the one I'm watching certainly doesn't tally with the reviews describing this as hilarious. Maybe you have to be one of the people who squats in one of these places to see the sub-text containing the secret hilarity but half an hour in and there's no sign of it.
Forty-five minutes. Nope, still dull.
One hour, losing the will to live.
One hour, fifteen minutes and I'm wishing I had some drying paint to watch instead. Nah, I give up. Can't even bear to stick with it until the end. I'm out.
Continuity errors are irritating too.
Forty-five minutes. Nope, still dull.
One hour, losing the will to live.
One hour, fifteen minutes and I'm wishing I had some drying paint to watch instead. Nah, I give up. Can't even bear to stick with it until the end. I'm out.
Continuity errors are irritating too.
- paul-catanach
- Sep 20, 2014
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This is just one of those times where you get someone who has yet to produce a feature film do so and hit it out of the ballpark. It has a funny storyline, a great cast, and a veritable who's who of cameos from college-humor actors. The best thing about it however is it's writing, it is one of those movies that doesn't take itself too seriously and in that allows it to have quite juvenile humor. Josh Groban plays a great antagonist in the movie, and I hope to soon see him in more comedies as he certainly has a nac for acting (what is he not good at?). I would recommend this for anyone who wants to see a good and refreshingly original comedy. It follows movies like Ted and 21 jump street as refreshing and original comedy on the silver screen.
At first I thought it was rather amusing but that lasted for about five minutes and then it was like ho-hum. It seems that the writers really didn't know what they were doing when they wrote this screenplay and the actors are just simply "phoning it in." Even Groban's acting like he's a bad musician is such an epic fail. I get it, he likes to play characters that are the opposite of him but this whole, "Hey, I'm supposed to be this nice guy but I like playing the d-bag" routine is getting OLD. Also, joking about the ex-roommate who died of AIDS? THAT'S NOT COOL! I like sarcasm and I can watch things that have insulting humor with no problem but you know what? I also know when to draw the line. If you're going to watch this movie, make sure you're high or drunk first because it's obvious that's who they were trying to attract...STONERS.
- Buckscoblogger
- Oct 23, 2015
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I'm not usually a comedy person, but I really enjoyed Coffee Town! Great, absolutely hilarious cast and great ending- this is honestly one of the best movies I've seen in a while. Josh Groban and Ben Shwartz's characters got me laughing so much, and Glenn Howerton's character just adds a genuine spark of life. The storyline is original and very well written. It's not another one of those trashy humored, meaningless comedies like those that we're so used to these days, and I would recommend this movie to everyone in general, not only comedy lovers. Trust me- it's way better than it seems in the trailer. It's definitely a good movie to see with friends and I really hope they make another one sometime! After you see Coffee Town you can judge for yourselves, but I'm going to recommend this movie to all of my buddies.
a normal comedy. not sentimental, not aggressive, not special. only a refreshing picture about few peoples, a coffee shop 's small universe and social relations. friendship, love, vulnerabilities, jokes, teenagers in body of men, all seems be known and only the science to not has the ambition to impress does the difference. a nice film for the inspired manner to say an ordinary story. for the sensibility and grace, for the common pieces from many other lives, for the strange innocence of characters and for the acting. a film who remains after its end a surprise. because after a lot of waves of humor in different proportions and packages, a film about a not significant space and its people could be source of fresh air.
Will (Glenn Howerton) uses the local coffee shop as his office. There is the ever-watchful manager Sam (Josh Groban). He is often visited by his best friends; the mildly-racist Chad and Gino who uses his police job to scare-hit on girls. Will is taken with regular customer Becca (Adrianne Palicki) but can't actually talk to her. When the owner plans to convert the coffee place, Will has a scheme with his friends.
Like the modern-day chain coffee shop, this movie has a soulless feel about it. It's cold and without heart. This could be a fun wacky cast of characters but they end up being a sad collection of misfits. It helps to care about the people in a comedy. None of these guys are worthwhile. It takes too long to get to the mayhem. It's a lazy day spent at a bland coffee shop and not a fun day. A good start is to find a coffee shop with more charisma but that's only the start.
Like the modern-day chain coffee shop, this movie has a soulless feel about it. It's cold and without heart. This could be a fun wacky cast of characters but they end up being a sad collection of misfits. It helps to care about the people in a comedy. None of these guys are worthwhile. It takes too long to get to the mayhem. It's a lazy day spent at a bland coffee shop and not a fun day. A good start is to find a coffee shop with more charisma but that's only the start.
- SnoopyStyle
- Aug 5, 2017
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- mr-drewtucker
- Jul 15, 2013
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you'll like this movie. Witty, funny comedy from a group of fairly unknown actors, whose future looks pretty bright (will Adrianne Palicki become the new Jennifer Aniston?). You get an Arrested Development feel from the comedy, probably because the film's writer was one of the writers for Arrested Development and My Name is Earl, so the humor is similar. The jokes are risky but not raunchy,the characters are interesting, though slightly predictable.The movie comes off as fun, not preachy or burdened with moral judgment or life lessons. There's a funny cameo from Matt Walsh who seems to be everywhere these days, So if your looking for pure comedy this is your movie, sit back and enjoy.
- steelgator7-918-386037
- May 16, 2014
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I didn't know who played the character, Sam, so I googled it and found out it was Josh Groban. He is so funny in this movie, he should quit singing and take up a career as a full-time comedian. He plays a douche bag in this movie and holds nothing back. I've watched the movie several times just to watch him because I find him absolutely hilarious.
The dude who plays the cop was a strange casting choice. He looks nothing like a cop is supposed to look but I guess that was the point. He looks out of place in his uniform and he's supper skinny and let's be real, a great many cops are fat.
It's just a laid back, charming, funny movie without any big "Stars" getting in the way of my enjoyment of the film. Except maybe Josh Groban but I didn't even know who he was.
The dude who plays the cop was a strange casting choice. He looks nothing like a cop is supposed to look but I guess that was the point. He looks out of place in his uniform and he's supper skinny and let's be real, a great many cops are fat.
It's just a laid back, charming, funny movie without any big "Stars" getting in the way of my enjoyment of the film. Except maybe Josh Groban but I didn't even know who he was.
- JenniferClapton
- Aug 24, 2014
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A website manager (Glenn Howerton) enlists the help of his two friends in order to convince the owners of his favorite coffee shop -- which doubles as his office -- not to turn their business into a bar.
The world of comedy has changed, perhaps radically, over the past few years. Traditionally, comedy was the domain of film, television and stand-up. But now we are seeing the growth of Internet comedy, which in some cases eclipses the old model. Funny or Die is consistently hilarious, and even SNL alum Andy Samberg grew more in popularity from YouTube plays of Lonely Island songs than he did on television. Jon LaJoie was able to land a role on "The League" from his Internet fame.
And now we are seeing these upstarts, like LaJoie, transitioning to television and movies and changing the game. "Drunk History" is a prime example ,and so is College Humor, which brought us "Coffee Town". Wisely, they teamed up with writer-director Brad Copeland ("Arrested Development") and cast some amazing stars, Glenn Howerton ("Always Sunny") and Ben Schwartz ("Parks and Rec").
Perhaps the most clever casting was actually Josh Groban, who plays Howerton's nemesis, a barista and struggling musician. Not known for his acting, he excels with the role and does a fine job subverting his own image as a widely successful musical icon. Although probably not intentional, "Always Sunny" fans will also know that Groban is the favorite musician of Dee Reynolds, the sister of Howerton's character.
Copeland's script (and the way the actors carry it out) make this among the funniest films released in recent years. The subject matter goes over race, homosexuality, midget porn, Down's Syndrome, AIDS and a variety of other taboo topics. And at no point does it ever get offensive or verge from being witty and original. This is humor that is irreverent without ever being degrading or tacky.
Not to mention the inherent truth of the setup. This is very much your typical coffee shop with its patrons, many of whom want only to use the wi-fi or read a free newspaper. And one character even takes up smoking so he can get extra breaks during the day -- a phenomenon that any non-smoker is fully aware of and possibly envious of, as well.
Anyway, this film seems to have gone under the radar thus far, and one hopes this will change in the near future upon its DVD release. With so many quotable lines and fun, quirky characters, this could grow to be a minor cult classic.
The world of comedy has changed, perhaps radically, over the past few years. Traditionally, comedy was the domain of film, television and stand-up. But now we are seeing the growth of Internet comedy, which in some cases eclipses the old model. Funny or Die is consistently hilarious, and even SNL alum Andy Samberg grew more in popularity from YouTube plays of Lonely Island songs than he did on television. Jon LaJoie was able to land a role on "The League" from his Internet fame.
And now we are seeing these upstarts, like LaJoie, transitioning to television and movies and changing the game. "Drunk History" is a prime example ,and so is College Humor, which brought us "Coffee Town". Wisely, they teamed up with writer-director Brad Copeland ("Arrested Development") and cast some amazing stars, Glenn Howerton ("Always Sunny") and Ben Schwartz ("Parks and Rec").
Perhaps the most clever casting was actually Josh Groban, who plays Howerton's nemesis, a barista and struggling musician. Not known for his acting, he excels with the role and does a fine job subverting his own image as a widely successful musical icon. Although probably not intentional, "Always Sunny" fans will also know that Groban is the favorite musician of Dee Reynolds, the sister of Howerton's character.
Copeland's script (and the way the actors carry it out) make this among the funniest films released in recent years. The subject matter goes over race, homosexuality, midget porn, Down's Syndrome, AIDS and a variety of other taboo topics. And at no point does it ever get offensive or verge from being witty and original. This is humor that is irreverent without ever being degrading or tacky.
Not to mention the inherent truth of the setup. This is very much your typical coffee shop with its patrons, many of whom want only to use the wi-fi or read a free newspaper. And one character even takes up smoking so he can get extra breaks during the day -- a phenomenon that any non-smoker is fully aware of and possibly envious of, as well.
Anyway, this film seems to have gone under the radar thus far, and one hopes this will change in the near future upon its DVD release. With so many quotable lines and fun, quirky characters, this could grow to be a minor cult classic.
Well I've seen the trailer and a person reviewing this movie seems to be pretty good but what i'm not proud of is that their is a bit too much toilet humor in it.
I mean it might be funny but hearing it constantly it's not very good. Even the story is like friends having fun and all. I would be proud to see this movie if it didn't had to much toilet humor.
Also the plot line is like constantly surrounding the main characters except for Sam. We need to see more of Sam than like the other guys, it's like they are the BIG TIME stars than the other ones.
Josh Groban's character is like hilarious. I would like to see more of his character than will and his buddies.
I mean it might be funny but hearing it constantly it's not very good. Even the story is like friends having fun and all. I would be proud to see this movie if it didn't had to much toilet humor.
Also the plot line is like constantly surrounding the main characters except for Sam. We need to see more of Sam than like the other guys, it's like they are the BIG TIME stars than the other ones.
Josh Groban's character is like hilarious. I would like to see more of his character than will and his buddies.
- elizabethatkinson86
- Jan 4, 2014
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This is one of those neat surprises. I found it by accident years ago, but still watch it with my (grown) kids now and then. Written and directed by Brad Copeland (TV's 'Arrested Development'), the film stars Glen Howerton ('It's Always Sunny in Philly'), Ben Schwartz ('Parks & Recreation') and Steve Little ('Eastbound and Down') as pals who want to save their favorite coffee place from corporate changes.
Several of the negative reviews don't seem to know that an independent film is most often of the low-budget variety. That's the case here, but Copeland makes up for it with a solid script that is very funny, great supporting characters (musician Josh Groban as Sam the barista, Adrienne Palicki of TV's 'Friday Night Lights') and a fantastic location (shot in sunny Southern California). It's a comedy to stream with friends, beer & popcorn - and yes you'll be talking about it for days it's that quirky and good. - L. Hall.
Several of the negative reviews don't seem to know that an independent film is most often of the low-budget variety. That's the case here, but Copeland makes up for it with a solid script that is very funny, great supporting characters (musician Josh Groban as Sam the barista, Adrienne Palicki of TV's 'Friday Night Lights') and a fantastic location (shot in sunny Southern California). It's a comedy to stream with friends, beer & popcorn - and yes you'll be talking about it for days it's that quirky and good. - L. Hall.
- planpointmedia
- Jul 9, 2023
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