Intermission (2003)

Intermission is a vibrant tapestry of interlacing stories set in the heartland of Ireland, where love, loss, and coincidence dance a chaotic jig. This tumultuous narrative is anchored by the ill-fated love story of emotionally stunted John and the heartbroken Deirdre. When John instigates a break-up as a misguided 'test' of love, it catapults them both into a whirlwind of poignant encounters and unexpected consequences that reverberate through their small town. A rich array of characters orbits this central drama, each swept up in their own tumultuous quest for connection. There's the luckless romantic languishing in unrequited love and his companion, parched for physical affection. The relentless detective relentlessly hunting his elusive prey, and a young woman entangled with a married man, leaving his wife lost in the wake of their affair. Each character's fate is inextricably tied to the others', their stories intersecting and colliding in ways they could never anticipate. In this vibrant urban ballet, a botched robbery mingles with an ambitious TV producer, a jilted fiancée, a mischievous preteen, and a sprinkling of eccentric senior citizens. Sweet and sour moments are dished up with a side of brown sauce and a woman's moustache, while flying rocks and dancing seniors add to the chaos. Intermission weaves a tangled web of small-town lives and love stories, testing romance to its breaking points and beyond. It plunges you into the raw and real messiness of life, showing the ripple effects of actions and choices, the profound interconnectedness of us all. It is a raucous, gritty, and ultimately heartwarming exploration of the trials and tribulations of love in all its forms. This is not just an intermission, it's a revelation of life's unexpected turns, where everyone is given a chance to dance.

Intermission is a comedy movie featuring Colin Farrell and directed by John Crowley.

It is possible to buy Intermission on Amazon Video.