A fairly saccharine collage of self-redemptive gestures and happy endings that, true to its title, only fitfully compels.
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03/18/04
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Intermission (2004)
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Reviews Counted:93
Fresh:68
Rotten:25
Average Rating:6.6/10
Consensus: An edgy and energetic ensemble story.
Theatrical Release:Mar 19, 2004 Limited
Box Office: $755,118
Synopsis: In this dramedy starring Cillian Murphy (28 DAYS LATER) and Colin Farrell (PHONE BOOTH) a series of coincidences and haphazard relationships unite a small group of people living in Dublin. The... [More]
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Colin Farrell, Kelly MacDonald, Colm Meaney
Director: John Crowley
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Reviews for Intermission
practically made for those “if you liked [that], check out [this]” shelves at the video store.
03/17/04
The first Irish creation I've seen in ages to pull off the high-difficulty feat of trafficking in grit, drollery, and emotion without turning to blarney as a crutch.
03/17/04
Top CriticLike a loud and intermittently charismatic drunk at a dreary dive bar, Intermission grabs your attention, but in no time you're looking for the nearest exit.
03/16/04
'tis better to have lost and lost but best to have lost and then regained.
03/15/04
propelled by the actors' urgent performances and its running gags
03/07/04
Well-meaning and undeniably energetic, but also unsure of itself, fitfully sputtering and tonally jagged.
02/24/04
The results are fairly pleasing, owing to a few inspired plot surprises (keep your eye on the kid in the red jacket) and the winning personalities of the actors.
02/13/04
The film's violence, while realistic, is also gratuitous, and its characterization, more often than not, skimpy and trite.
01/18/04
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01/15/04
This genuine sleeper is proof that a small budget doesn't matter when you've got a terrific script and a great acting ensemble to bring it to life.
12/20/03
... well-acted, ambitiously plotted directorial debut which will leave you with a big smile ...
12/02/03
"Intermission" is all done with an assured hand that combines action, violence, sex and humor in liberal doses with its talented ensemble cast and manic, inventive story.
11/10/03
John Crowley's fresh and inspired film can only be described as an ultra violent romantic comedy!
11/04/03
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10/26/03
Armed with playwright O'Rowe's fresh dialogue, the characters are a treat to get to know, but the most intriguing thing about the film is the always inventive way in which their lives intersect.
09/24/03
Top CriticAn awfully impressive first-time effort.
09/17/03
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09/16/03
This raucously funny and compellingly gritty ensemble piece comes complete with plenty of snap, crackle and Irish pop.
09/16/03
Thoroughly engaging multi-strand ensemble comedy that looks at the resilience required to get through everyday life.
09/16/03
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