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Intolerable Cruelty
2003 100 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.7
Comedy, Romance, Crime
Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
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Description
A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$35.33M
Worldwide:
$119.94M
Starring
George Clooney
Actor
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Actor
Billy Bob Thornton
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Intolerable Cruelty is widely regarded as a polished, witty, and accessible venture by the Coen brothers that successfully blends dark satire with romantic comedy conventions. While some viewers find the plot emotionally distant or clichéd, the majority praise the film's sparkling chemistry between leads and its sophisticated, cynical humor.
| Acting | The comedic chemistry between George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones provides a magnetic, playful anchor for the film's narrative. | |
| Originality | The Coen brothers effectively subvert traditional romantic comedy tropes by injecting sharp, black-humored cynicism into the genre. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, featuring standout performances from actors like Billy Bob Thornton and Jeff Daniels, brings a memorable, eccentric energy to the film. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its razor-sharp, witty dialogue, though some find the underlying story premise to be somewhat shallow or predictable. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's tone are split; many find the detached, cynical approach to be a clever stylistic experiment, while others feel it prevents a deep emotional connection to the characters. |