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Movie Reviews of Intermission
Movie Review: A Whirling Dervish of a Film Packed to the Hilt with Energy
Summary: 5 Stars
INTERMISSION is an unrelenting roller coaster ride of a movie that satisfies on every level. This is one of the finer Irish films made, due in equal parts to a mind-boggling script, knife-edge directing, and a cast of superb actors who manage to keep us on track while the speed of the movie keeps promising to jump track.
Dublin suburb, many characters at crossroads of filial and relationship convictions, and a bus wreck all intertwine showing how happenstance can completely change lives. John (the mesmerizing Cillian Murphy) is leaving Deirdre (Kelly MacDonald) to try the outside world of women, afraid of the commitment of a relationship. John works at a market as a shelf stocker with clueless would-be womanizer Oscar (David Wilmot) and both crave to be out form under the thumb of the pestering owner. Deirdre is crushed by John's leaving, gets consolation from her mother, but little empathy from sister Sally (Shirley Henderson) who is so against men that she is allowing her upper lip hair to be seen as a moustache! Mother and Sally witness and save a bus accident caused by a child throwing a stone into the windshield. The angry driver is yet another discontent young man who subsequently falls in with John and Oscar as co-criminals under the direction of small time crusty thief Lehiff (another feather in Colin Farrell's acting hat!). How the multitude of little storylines intertwine (Oscar courts Sally, John finds Deirdre's new affair with married Sam (Michael McElhatton) devastating, detective Jerry Lynch (Colm Meaney) chases the group of masked young criminals yet is more interested in a live video of his career than the direction of his job, etc etc etc) is more fascinating than an enthralling jigsaw puzzle.
This film fizzes and sparkles with excitement and super performances. But be aware: the Irish accents are basically so thick that much of the film is lost to US ears with out some help, so turn on the English subtitles for enhanced enjoyment.
And that's not 'bloggers', just a suggestion to keep pace with the story without straining to understand the dialogue. An excellent caper and a must see for fans of Colin Farrell and Cillian Murphy!
Movie Review: Irish film making at the top of its game.
Summary: 5 Stars
We Irish are always underestimated when it comes to film making. Off course Hollywood owns the film industry, but in my opinion i think its lost the plot. Foriegn films from the east are creepin in and even around europe films are becoming known.
(Anybody who liked Intermission, I recommend renting "The General", another interesting film set here in Dublin.)
The funny thing is living in Dublin myself I can actually say tha this film is true. This is a look at Irish culture.
I really liked this film and I though it was one of the funniest films i have seen in a long time. I hope there more films like this approaching as they are the new up and coming style in the industry.
Movie Review: Absolutely Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this film while living in Ireland, and it blew me away. Colin Farrell's performance is great, none of this pretty boy stuff, using his real accent and playing a really believable character from Dublin. The seperate story lines weave so effortlessly together. I think that some of the humor is more understandable if you have knowledge of Irish culture, but anyone can really get a kick out of this great film. I'm so glad it's out on DVD now! I've been waiting too long. Also, Shirley Henderson is amazing in this role, she is such a versatile actress.
By the way, some of the lads tried the brown sauce in tea, and it didn't turn out so good. I don't recommend it!
Movie Review: Give this Irish Gem a Chance!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm the type of person that likes a nice independent British/Irish film now and then. This didn't disappoint but I do want to warn you that it is very difficult to understand in the beginning (my husband is British and even he had trouble). There are a lot of characters, with many different accents and we almost made the mistake of turning it off too soon. Stick with this--it's just great.
There is a cast of over 50, and all play a part in a rich fabric of the story. Poignant, exciting, gritty and sexy all at the same time. This goes on my list next to "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels", "Waking Ned Devine" and "Layer Cake"...give it a go!
Movie Review: The Irish Have Done It Again
Summary: 5 Stars
I was getting really tired of Colin Farrel's attempts at mainstream movie-making. The worst thing that he ever did for his acting was to head to the States. I had just about lost hope in him when I saw Intermission. Now I know that he's a good actor, he just doesn't show it.
In this film, Farrel is back to being an Irishman and he's joined by a delightful cast of other up-and-coming actors/actresses from the United Kingdom. They are all wonderful, especially Cillian Murphy. He's really hot so you can't go wrong with him.