Intermezzo
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Movie Reviews of Intermezzo
Movie Review: "I have been an intermezzo in his life."
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is a remake of a Swedish film which introduced Ingrid Bergman to American audiences. Selznick Studios liked her so much, they brought her to Hollywood to make Intermezzo in English. The story is about a middle aged musician (Leslie Howard) who falls in love with his daughter's piano teacher (Bergman). He leaves his wife to be with her and the two share happy but fleeting moments together in France. There are times when the story becomes overly dramatic, but what it lacks in believability it makes up for in visual opulence.
Not only does Intermezzo benefit from a beautiful cast and beautiful music, director Gregory Ratoff does an excellent job of making each frame look artistic. Both of the stars are give many gorgeous close-ups and their beauty helps the love story seem believable. The two just glow when they are with each other.
Movie Review: A Love Story beautifully told
Summary: 4 Stars
The film that introduced Ingrid Bergman to American audiences is a beautiful re-make of the Swedish version (also starring Ingrid). Some viewers might find it too "over the top" dramatically in some places and dated in style but if you can put this aside - it's a real tearjerker. Leslie Howard (who I always found a bit 'weak' as an actor - or maybe it was the characters he played!) fits this role like a glove as the famous husband who falls hopelessly in love with his daughters piano teacher (played by Ingrid). I've seen the film countless times and it still moves me especially in the closing stages. It's very similar in theme to "Brief Encounter", so if you liked that, you should definitely give this a look especially as it's only relatively short (just a bit over 60 minutes).Movie Review: As I Remember It
Summary: 4 Stars
The film "Intermezzo" is old. I purchased it and watched it again after almost 45 years. The music and story are as good as I remember from teenage years. The most impressive part of the film is the beautiful music (Intermezzo) around which the story is built. If you don't mind the limitations of 1939 film making, you will enjoy this.Movie Review: Straightforward, but nicely crafted romantic drama
Summary: 3 Stars
Leslie Howard and Ingrid Bergman (in her Hollywood debut) acquit themselves well in this pre-Brief Encounter slice of romance and adultery. The other thing that really lifts this production above the run-of-the-mill is Gregg Toland's Oscar-nominated photography and lighting.
I also enjoyed one or two of the supporting cast, in particular Cecil Kellaway. His humourous dialogue with the young Ann Todd at the birthday party is charmingly delivered.
Movie Review: A Harlequin Romance for the screen
Summary: 2 Stars
Given what great scores this flick gets in all the databases, I was shocked at how poor INTERMEZZO is. Sure, Bergman is gorgeous, but that isn't enough to compensate for the trite plotting, two-dimensional characters, and laughable dialogue. Want a strong romance from 1939? Try DARK VICTORY. A 1939 pageant? GONE WITH THE WIND. A 1939 comedy? NINOTCHKA. 1939 Family fare? THE WIZARD OF OZ. 1939 was a fantastic year for movies, so go buy/rent/watch something with a little creativity behind it, and stear clear of this time-waster.