Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession- Movie Review
First Reaction – Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession gives us an interesting insight into a niche collecting world.
Director: Joshua M Dragotta
Plot: Dive into the subculture of Tiki enthusiasts that create and collect Tiki mugs. The film follows Fini Finical, as he assembles a team of craftsmen and artists to build a Tiki bar dedicated to his overwhelming collection of mugs.
Runtime: 1 Hour 36 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession
Recap
The documentary follows a team that wants to build a Tiki bar dedicated to showing off their collection. It delves into the history of the mugs and the impact they have on their life. Elsewhere, it dives into the collectors, the designers and everyone within the community.
Best Parts
This is an interesting journey to follow the fans of a niche within the Tiki community. It highlights their passions and what it means to have a place to share them. Elsewhere, it shows the struggles of starting a business in the modern economy. The fact we have a community this passionate about something is the highlight of the movie.
Worst Parts
While this is an interesting dive into the community, it doesn’t do much to be different compared to any other niche community hobbies.
Final Thoughts –Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession is an interesting dive into a niche collecting area.
