Intermission (2003)

A variety of losers in Dublin have harrowingly farcical intersecting stories of love, greed and violence.

Director:

John Crowley

Writer:

Mark O'Rowe

Stars:

Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy, Kelly Macdonald

6 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Colin Farrell	...	Lehiff
Kerry Condon	...	Café Waitress
Johnny Thompson	...	Old Man in Café
Emma Bolger	...	Child with Ice Cream
Deirdre Molloy	...	Woman in Shopping Mall
Cillian Murphy	...	John
Brían F. O'Byrne	...	Mick
Derry Power	...	Elderly Man on Bus
David Wilmot	...	Oscar
Owen Roe	...	Mr. Henderson
Neilí Conroy	...	Helen
Kelly Macdonald	...	Deirdre
John Rogan	...	Alfred
Tom Farrelly	...	George
Gerry Moore	...	Seamus Ruane

Storyline

Intermission is an urban love story about people adrift 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.

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Plot Keywords:

love | break up | girl | chance | delinquent | 

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Taglines:

Life is what happens in between.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, some sexual content and violence

Details

Official Sites:

Golem [es] IFC Films [us]

Country:

Ireland UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 August 2003 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

Dialeimma

Filming Locations:

County Dublin, Ireland

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$104,237 (Australia) (4 June 2004)

Gross:

$107,343 (Australia) (4 June 2004)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brown Sauce Film Productions, Bórd Scannán na hÉireann, Company of Wolves

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min 102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title derives from John describing his breakup with Deirdre.

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Quotes

John: There's a nice pair'a Gucci loafers!

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Crazy Credits

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.

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Connections

References Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

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Soundtracks

"These Days"
Words and Music by Ron Sexsmith
Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Performed by Ron Sexsmith
Courtesy of Nettwerk America

User Reviews

Darkly Funny Gem

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.