Intolerable Cruelty

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Sun, 2003-10-26 20:56

Intolerable Cruelty

Intolerable Cruelty - another class act from the Coen Brothers, although they collaborated this time with some other writers and producers.

They deserve to have a massive hit after all the ace films they've produced. This one has a really good cameo from Billy Bob Thornton, but the main thing going for it is the chemistry between George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones. When did they both get this good?

My favourite of theirs still remains "O Brother..." but that was in a different league altogether. This is good fun, though judging from the handful of cinema-goers I don't think it will last at the UCI for more than another week at best.

Will be up for Golden Globes & Oscars though - acting ones, and maybe best original screenplay. Has anyone else seen it?

Mon, 2003-10-27 13:52

Tara

George Clooney is a major draw in this - not only is he absurdly good-looking, he's also extremely funny and, unlike many major stars, has a genuine interest in making intelligent movies ...

Mon, 2003-10-27 18:12

Jeff Prince

Have you seen the one he directed - Confessions of a Dangerous Mind? Brilliant. But not as good as The Gong Show Movie. That was a classic.

Sun, 2003-10-26 21:01

pais

whooohhhooooo glad its good... saw "Kill Bill" last night.... surprisingly enjoyable... *books ticket for Intolerable Cruelty*

Sun, 2003-10-26 21:05

Flash

'The man who wasn't there' and 'Fargo' are also jewels.

Sun, 2003-10-26 21:21

spag

Fargo is one of the best films ever imo. O Brother is very close to it as it Big Lebowski. Now this film concerns me. A romantic cohen brothers comedy? I dont know how this can be any good. But will go and find out.

Sun, 2003-10-26 22:21

Jeff Prince

Don't worry Spag, it isn't mushy romantic like Sleepless in Seattle. Lots of their films seem to discuss marital relationships, and this is no exception. I love The Man Who Wasn't There too, Flash. The tone is so perfect.

Sun, 2003-10-26 23:23

pais

Fargo exxxxcellent. Isn't the name "Intolerable Cruelty" reeking with irony and power? I think I would like to be a Coen brother in my next life.

Mon, 2003-10-27 00:18

donignacio

Hah! I've just gotten back from seeing this! I was glad to see that they still have a lot of class and they're still up to making refreshingly quirky films. (I wasn't too impressed with "O Brother..." My favorite Coen Brother outing is "Fargo" followed by "Raising Arizona.")

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