It is warm, strong and unsweetened. The cinematography by Yogesh Jaani is impeccable. He beautifully captures the serene yet deeply mysterious land of Coorg. Manu Warrier uses drama to explore human behavior, morality and relationships. And yes, he made a perfect brew. Coffee Bloom may not be everyone’s cup of coffee. But once in a while, there comes a film which refreshes our mind and soul. Coffee Bloom is one of them. It takes us deep into the tangled emotions of its characters, one sip at a time. And, in the end we are left with a refreshing afterglow.
To start with Coffee Bloom is not a commercial film that offers you any masala entertainment. You should know that before you buy the ticket. The drama in this film is a quite gripping and all the three actors perform well. The film is shot beautifully and music by Prasad Ruparel fits perfectly. The pace of the film could have been faster and the running time slightly shorter which would make it perfect watch. The long scenes between just three character sometimes becomes monotonous. If you are up for a good relaxed weekend viewing then Coffee Bloom should be your pick.
Coffee Bloom is a good attempt for a debutant director. Debutant director Manu Warrier’s reflective and beautifully shot film Coffee Bloom is a unique coming-of-age story. It is about a man, who is wronged in love, and who, in his own warped way, seeks closure. It’s beautiful, poetic in parts. Shot on location in Coorg, the film offers scenic views of the majestic estate and the idyllic life its owners lead.The conversations, however, are less poetic. The dialogues oscillate between verbose and flippant throughout the film, consequently diluting the impact the film’s key moments could have otherwise had.
The Coorg countryside is quite lovely, and the coffee plants surrounding the homestead give off a thick leafiness. But the characters never quite look as if they belong. The actors are hard at work but not to much purpose. Coffee Bloom becomes one of those films whose premise is interesting, but which is let down by the execution.
Nevertheless, if you find nothingness fascinating and are fine with films boasting of unhurried silences and stunning landscapes, you can give this indie film a shot. Ironically, you will need a cup of coffee to sit through this tedious affair.