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Intermezzo (1939)
Rate:
4
Viewed:
4/07
4/07:
Ingrid Bergman is the only saving grace of Intermezzo while the rest is nil.
Most of the dialogue feels airy, showy, and useless. The movie had a lot of potential to begin with, but the casting of
Leslie Howard is a poor decision. He's so out of his element that I've never been sure if it's part of the deal or not.
In short, Leslie Howard ruins the film due to lack of connection with Ingrid Bergman. It's almost as if he's either
faking it or thinking a movie character can be played the same way on a Broadway show.
Ingrid Bergman's raw talent is evident, and it'll be further polished before appearing in the timeless romantic classic
Casablanca. The girl, who plays the daughter, is the worst part and thus ruins the first
fifteen minutes. The spoiled brat thinks she's all that, but Intermezzo isn't about her. So, why waste time on the
foolish girl?
All in all, I blame the collapse of Intermezzo on the poor writing and the weak chemistry between Leslie Howard and
Ingrid Bergman.