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Intermission

11 real-life, intertwined stories

I've read elsewhere about people complaining of Intermission's "juvenile humor" and, yeah, there's certainly a fair bit of that. But that's overcome by the realness with which writer Mark O'Rowe and Director John Crowley have imbued these 11 intertwined stories that have been crashed together for a very enjoyable ride.
Performances of note:
Kelly Macdonald - I just finished being enchanted by her in the six-part BBC mini 'State of Play'. Adorable and talented (when I'm not perplexed by that Glaswegian accent).
Colin Ferrell - Turns on a dime in the film's opening shot; it's a stunner and it sets the pace for the entire movie. His riff on 'brown sauce in coffee' (see the movie to understand!) had me laughing for days (not an exaggeration)
Colm Meaney - Yet another film he walks away with. His self-conscious portrayal of street detective Jerry Lynch is a perfect mix of braggadocio, insecurity and (unknowing) humor. The little scene where 'Lynch' overturns a table in anger - but checks to see who's watching first - is a wonderful little touch by Meaney.
Cillian Murphy - Mesmerizing eyes. And the spoke that turns at least three of these stories.
...and many, many others (Shirley Henderson, for example, deserves some kudos too for a *very* unglamorous role).
Make sure you stick around for the credits to hear Colin Ferrell's raucous rendition of "I Fought the Law."

Stunned ; confused

This film is a small Irish story but so complex ; filled with such brilliant characters, it should appeal to anyone with a bright mind. Colin Farrell, the most well-known actor in this film, plays a criminal who wants to settle down ; buy lovely kitchen utilities. There's a couple just broken up who keep running into each other; the guy love-sick, the girl sick of love. The unattractive but sweet fellow who gets into it with a furious, ditched wife but ends up happy. The oddly funny cop who wishes for Fame but commits infamy. We both LOVED this movie ; will buy it as soon as it's available.

Green Power

Colin Farrell (Lehiff) sheds the outward patina of glamour and the unnatural adoption of an American accent, in this edgy dramedy, directed by John Crowley with an eager and roving eye: aimed at capturing the stuff that makes us human and susceptible to folly.BR>In fact, except for about 2 minutes in "Phone Booth," Farrell has never been more human, likable and sexy since his debut in "Tigerland."BR>But "Intermission" is an ensemble piece peopled with actors (particularly Shirley Henderson) who continually seem about to fall yet somehow always avoid the big cesspool of doom and destruction. And this is what gives "Intermission" its propulsion and interest: we like these people and care about what they care about and more importantly, we want them to be happy. In tone this film reminds me very much of the much neglected, "Happy Accidents" another absurd comedy-drama directed by Brad Anderson.BR>Mark Rowe has written a script of such fierce disrespect towards everything and John Crowley directs with his tongue so resolutely and firmly planted in his cheek that "Intermission" turns out to be one of the most refreshingly astringent and invigorating movies...ever.

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