Saint Patrick's Day: 10 Movies That Represent 'Irishness' Best

7. Intermission (2003)

Prior to the turn of the 21st century, Ireland was almost solely portrayed as an introvert and primordial on screen. Whilst, such presentations were not always entirely ill informed. Nothing ever quite captured the newly adopted cosmopolitanism of the Atlantic island like John Crowley's black comedy. One could certainly argue Elizabeth Gill's Goldfish Memory (2003), brought similar insights to light, but certainly not on the same scale nor with the level of flair. Set in modern day Dublin City, this movie features a series of interwoven tales spearheaded by an eclectic mix of characters. The clever script and astounding ensemble cast create a concoction of wonderfully memorable moments encircling emotions from every angle of the emotional spectrum, yet somehow still managing to link them all to laughter. Noteworthy stars include the very underrated Cillian Murphy, Colm Meaney, Kelly Macdonald and Colin Farrell. 2003 was undoubtedly Farrell's breakout year: it is this kind of movies that makes one realise how talented the Dublin man really is. It is sometimes difficult to recall such when one attempts to view him as Doug Quaid or Alexander the Great. Anybody who is an advocate of Farrell will also enjoy his rendition of 'I Fought the Law' as the end credits roll- undeniably more fitting than hearing said song in the close of another recent science fiction reboot.