An Intervention
An Intervention

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An Intervention

2021
Movie
100 min
English

Chelsea Bledsoe and her husband Graig throw a surprise intervention for her old high school boyfriend, Henry, with a mismatched group of acquaintances from back in the day to fill out the guest list.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Christopher ScottGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman struggling with addiction finds herself at a crossroads when her family stages an intervention. As the intervention progresses, buried truths and complex family dynamics surface, forcing everyone involved to confront uncomfortable realities. The situation escalates, revealing darker secrets that threaten to unravel their lives.

Critical Reception

An Intervention received mixed reviews, with praise for its intense performances and exploration of difficult themes, but criticism for its pacing and predictable plot points. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating the raw portrayal of addiction and family conflict.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performances that convey raw emotion.

  • Criticized for a somewhat formulaic approach to the intervention narrative.

  • Commented on its unflinching look at the destructive nature of addiction within a family.

Google audience: Audience reviews for An Intervention are scarce, but where available, viewers noted the film's emotional weight and relatable portrayal of family struggles with addiction. Some found the conclusion to be somewhat abrupt.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in a single, isolated location to heighten the sense of confinement and tension experienced by the characters.

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modchem86

modchem86

A very heartwarming, yet awkwardly hilarious mockumentary/mumblecore film, in the same vein as The Office or a film by Christopher Guest. This movie is well-paced, the acting is good, and it does surprisingly tug at the heartstrings a coupl...

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