Intermission (2004)

Intermission came out in 2003r 1hr45mins through it more of rough comedy any a drama I gave it 7/10 variety of losers in Dublin have harrowing farcical intersecting stories of love, greed and violence Director:John Crowley who has done Brooklyn does an a brilliantly job of combining 11 stories Colin Farrell ... Lehiff Cillian Murphy ... John Brían F. O'Byrne ... Mick Kelly Macdonald ... Deirdre Colm Meaney ... Jerry Lynch Deirdre O'Kane ... Noeleen Intermission is one of those modern multiple story line films in which a group of characters lives intertwine and their convoluted journeys in the search for some kind of love. When the desperately insecure and emotionally inarticulate John breaks up with Deirdre to 'give her a little test' his plan backfires leaving her broken-hearted and him alone and miserable. Through chance and coincidence, their break-up triggers a roller coaster ride of interweaving escapades in the lives of everyone around them. Intermission presents a slice of life, the passage between breaking up and making up, exploring how our lives intersect, and the power we all possess to affect the lives of those around us Small town delinquents. Shady cops. Pretty good girls. And very, very, bad boys.a sex starved singleton a ruthless pretty thief older married man a wife on the brink of a breakdown an ambitious TV producers 9 year old tearaway this is a true original very smartly plotted uproariously funny startlingly unsettling and unexpectedly moving And, as per usual involves a car crash. These factors tie it to the likes of Magnolia, Amores Perros, 21 Grams, Crash, 13 Conversations About One Thing and many more films I'm sure that escape me at this point. So what does Intermission have to offer that these films do not? For one, the acting talent involved is pretty much a who's who of Irish (and Scottish) actors at present. Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy, Colm Meaney, Shirley Henderson and Kelly Macdonald. The other main factor in the quality of Intermission lies in it's script, which comes across as funny, engaging and despite the comparisons made above is fairly original. It is most definitely a lighter affair than some of it's contemporary rivals listed above, and though not groundbreaking by any means, is a well-made and engaging piece of work There is an extra scene during the credits showing Noeleen and Sam, who have presumably gotten back together. Noeleen is pestering Sam about changing the TV channel, and her nagging manner may give a hint why Sam left her in the first place Colin Farrell performs "I Fought The Law" over the end credits . And, as per usual involves a car crash. These factors tie it to the likes of Magnolia, Amores Perros, 21 Grams, Crash, 13 Conversations About One Thing and many more films I'm sure that escape me at this point. So what does Intermission have to offer that these films do not? For one, the acting talent involved is pretty much a who's who of Irish (and Scottish) actors at present. Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy, Colm Meaney, Shirley Henderson and Kelly Macdonald. The other main factor in the quality of Intermission lies in it's script, which comes across as funny, engaging and despite the comparisons made above is fairly original. It is most definitely a lighter affair than some of it's contemporary rivals listed above, and though not ground breaking by any means, is a well-made and engaging piece of work. People get blinding glimpses into real nature of their lives and can see they been stuck in a rut for years just going through the motions sometimes they see with equal clarity that they are free to take charge and sometimes it just too late

It was my love for Cillian that lead me to buy this before even watching it. No worries. It's a hilarious and often jolting crime comedy/romance that has at least 40 different characters intertwining together in Dublin, Ireland. The cast is amazing, Colin Farrell, Colm Meaney, Kelly MacDonald, Cillian Murphy and many other familiar Irish faces that you might recognize if you're not a native Irish person and if you're a huge Cillian fan who has grabbed up everything you can with him in it.There is a badass cop who aspires to be a reality TV star; a dangerous criminal who has no qualms about hitting women in the face; a heartbroken wife who has some pent up rage that leads to very rough sex; a confused and hurt couple who have broken up for a very stupid reason; an unhappy bus driver who gets involved in a dumb scheme; a lonely and traumatized woman who really needs facial waxing, and a very sadistic little boy who seems to be the catalyst for this hullaballooo. If you are a relatively new Cillian fan and have enjoyed him in PERRIER'S BOUNTY, this is very similar. A funny and intense crime comedy. Highly recommended.

Intermission starts with a bang and just keeps going, following the intertwined lives of its characters who are in search of either love, money or fame. This darkly funny Irish film speeds along, delivering numerous memorable scenes and a variety of interesting characters. The dialog is sharp and the story carefully laid out. The direction shows a true love a film making - a desire to make something lively and entertaining and funny, yet truthful and touching.Despite the multiple story lines and players, Intermission holds together, arriving at its final destination at just the right time. Not an ounce of fat to be found here, this is a well-crafted film.

I guess the fact that it has a great cast and a lot of black humour is what makes it so fun. But it has a good script, nice sound and that thick accent is funny as hell.As some other guy here said, movies that show a lot of interconnected subplots that elevate the level of intimate knowledge about the characters is unlikely to get old, at most it is in danger of being done to death.Bottom line: this is an Irish "Crash". I found it well done and funny, although a bit slow at times and you have to strain your ears a bit if English is not your mother tongue. However, I advice against translations, as you risk getting something an illiterate 10 year old thought he heard, like I did :(