Intolerable Cruelty (2003) movie poster

Intolerable Cruelty (2003)

"Engage the enemy."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 58%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 74% (RT: 76%, MC: 71) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomanceCrime

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Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (1,632 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
76%
Metacritic
71
Cast
Geoffrey Rush as Donovan Donaly
Edward Herrmann as Rex Rexroth
Paul Adelstein as Wrigley
Richard Jenkins as Freddy Bender
Billy Bob Thornton as Howard D. Doyle
It's divisive. Only 58% of audiences liked it based on 1,632 votes. Critics gave it 74%.
Overview
A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Intolerable Cruelty was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • George Clooney spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Joel Coen cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Intolerable Cruelty is a 2003 comedy, romance, crime film directed by Joel Coen. A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce. The film has been rated by 1,632 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Intolerable Cruelty delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Intolerable Cruelty (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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