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  • 2004
  • R
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2004
  • R
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 50 m
The Intended

Summary An intimate, gripping look at well-meaning people who get hopelessly, dreadfully lost in their pursuit of happiness. In 1924, Sarah and Hamish travel from England deep in to the jungle to earn their fortune surveying an ivory trading post. Instead of an exotic retreat, the couple encounters an oppressively small community. Despite their ...

Directed By: Kristian Levring

Written By: Janet McTeer, Kristian Levring

  • 2004
  • R
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2004
  • R
  • IFC Films
  • 1 h 50 m

The Intended

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Summary An intimate, gripping look at well-meaning people who get hopelessly, dreadfully lost in their pursuit of happiness. In 1924, Sarah and Hamish travel from England deep in to the jungle to earn their fortune surveying an ivory trading post. Instead of an exotic retreat, the couple encounters an oppressively small community. Despite their ...

Directed By: Kristian Levring

Written By: Janet McTeer, Kristian Levring

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Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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75
Imagine a sexually charged "Heart of Darkness" by way of Denmark's bare-bones Dogme 95 and you'll have an idea of what this dark, moody melodrama is like.
By David Sterritt FULL REVIEW
50
Although phenomenally well-acted, the film's leisurely pace ultimately makes it feel as oppressive as the tropical heat and humidity that gradually turn the characters into slow-moving heaps of damp, dirty rags.
By Maitland McDonagh FULL REVIEW
50
Another ferocious perf by Janet McTeer and an atmospheric Malaysian jungle location are nearly lost in the DV muddiness of period drama The Intended.
By Eddie Cockrell FULL REVIEW
40
The misguided, delirious result offers the perverse guilty pleasure of watching a roster of distinguished actors earnestly swimming against a tidal wave of silliness.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
40
The performances are so skillful that the actors almost carry it off. But as the shocks come thicker and faster, the credibility of The Intended, wears away.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
40
Contributions of the accomplished cast notwithstanding, this period drama takes a few too many spins around the downward spiral, making it hard to believe as well as unpleasant.
By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW
38
The Intended is well-intended, but it is also the dreariest, most uninvolving movie I've seen this year.
By Jack Mathews FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Parallax Projekt (Innocence) Ltd., Produktionsselskabet, Southeast Asia Film Location Services Sdn. Bhd.
Release Date Jun 25, 2004
Duration 1 h 50 m
Rating R
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Website http://www.ifcfilms.com/ifcfilms?CAT0=3127&CAT1=5546&CLR=red&BCLR=&SHID=21723
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