Intolerable Cruelty - 10/10

Wolf · 10-09-2003, 07:03 PM

Intolerable Cruelty (2003)
Synopsis: Miles Massey, a prominent Los Angeles divorce attorney has everything--and in some cases, two of everything. Despite his impressive client list, a formidable win record, the respect of his peers and an ironclad contract (the "Massey pre-nup") named after him, he's reached a crossroads in his life. Sated on success, boredom has set in and he's looking for new challenges. All that changes when Miles meets his match in the devastating Marylin Rexroth. Marylin is the soon-to-be ex-wife of his client Rex Rexroth, a wealthy real estate developer and habitual philanderer. With the help of hard charging private investigator Gus Petch, she has Rex nailed and is looking forward to the financial independence a successful divorce will bring. But thanks to Miles' considerable skills, she ends up with nothing. Not to be outdone, Marylin schemes to get even and as part of her plan, quickly marries oil tycoon Howard Doyle. Miles and his unflappable associate, Wrigley, unwittingly dig themselves in deeper and deeper as they go head-to-head with Marylin. Underhanded tactics, deceptions and an undeniable attraction escalate as Marylin and Miles square off in this classic battle of the sexes.

Statistics
Genre(s): Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Romance Rating: MPAA PG-13: Sexual content, language and brief violence. Runtime: 100 mins. Theatrical Release:
10/10/2003

Cast & Role
George Clooney - Miles Massey
Hugh Grant - Cast
Catherine Zeta-Jones - Marilyn Rexroth
Tea Leoni - Cast
Geoffrey Rush - Donovan Donnelly
Cedric 'Cedric The Entertainer' - Kyles Gus Petch
Edward Herrmann - Rex Rexroth
Paul Adelstein - Wrigley

Crew & Credit
Joel Coen - Director
Jonathan Demme - Director

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Shazzer · 10-14-2003, 01:46 PM

Did anyone see this? Just wondering what people thought?

kchamber · 10-14-2003, 07:51 PM

It's a quirky romantic comedy wrapped up in plenty of memorable Coens Brothers' dialogue and characters. The two main characters are thoroughly selfish and manipulative, but that didn't stop me from liking them a bit more than typical romantic comedy leads. If you liked George Clooney's character in Oh Brother! Where Art Thou? you'll enjoy his Miles Massey. Catherine Zeta Jones doesn't do much except look sultry and manipulate her husbands, but she's well suited to the task. I recommend it if you're a fan of the Coen's style but prefer more mainstream content than their usual work.

10-09-2003, 07:03 PM	#1
Wolf Combat Missions Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, of course! Posts: 7,916	Intolerable Cruelty - 10/10 Intolerable Cruelty (2003) Synopsis: Miles Massey, a prominent Los Angeles divorce attorney has everything--and in some cases, two of everything. Despite his impressive client list, a formidable win record, the respect of his peers and an ironclad contract (the "Massey pre-nup") named after him, he's reached a crossroads in his life. Sated on success, boredom has set in and he's looking for new challenges. All that changes when Miles meets his match in the devastating Marylin Rexroth. Marylin is the soon-to-be ex-wife of his client Rex Rexroth, a wealthy real estate developer and habitual philanderer. With the help of hard charging private investigator Gus Petch, she has Rex nailed and is looking forward to the financial independence a successful divorce will bring. But thanks to Miles' considerable skills, she ends up with nothing. Not to be outdone, Marylin schemes to get even and as part of her plan, quickly marries oil tycoon Howard Doyle. Miles and his unflappable associate, Wrigley, unwittingly dig themselves in deeper and deeper as they go head-to-head with Marylin. Underhanded tactics, deceptions and an undeniable attraction escalate as Marylin and Miles square off in this classic battle of the sexes. Statistics Genre(s): Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Romance Rating: MPAA PG-13: Sexual content, language and brief violence. Runtime: 100 mins. Theatrical Release: 10/10/2003 Cast & Role George Clooney - Miles Massey Hugh Grant - Cast Catherine Zeta-Jones - Marilyn Rexroth Tea Leoni - Cast Geoffrey Rush - Donovan Donnelly Cedric 'Cedric The Entertainer' - Kyles Gus Petch Edward Herrmann - Rex Rexroth Paul Adelstein - Wrigley Crew & Credit Joel Coen - Director Jonathan Demme - Director __________________ Katrina Disaster Relief: How to give or get help in Texas/Southwest region. Donate to The Humane Society of the United States disaster relief and to the ASPCA. Our four-legged friends need our help too.

10-14-2003, 01:46 PM	#2
Shazzer eternal optimist Join Date: May 2003 Location: greener pastures Age: 37 Posts: 3,039	Did anyone see this? Just wondering what people thought? __________________ "If you're like me, you have a 'been there, done that' attitude when it comes to paleolithic paleontology." - Jon Stewart "I swear, you are the ho-ho ho." - OTS

10-14-2003, 07:51 PM	#3
kchamber FORT Fan Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 197	It's a quirky romantic comedy wrapped up in plenty of memorable Coens Brothers' dialogue and characters. The two main characters are thoroughly selfish and manipulative, but that didn't stop me from liking them a bit more than typical romantic comedy leads. If you liked George Clooney's character in Oh Brother! Where Art Thou? you'll enjoy his Miles Massey. Catherine Zeta Jones doesn't do much except look sultry and manipulate her husbands, but she's well suited to the task. I recommend it if you're a fan of the Coen's style but prefer more mainstream content than their usual work. __________________ Tugboats and arson. That's all I ever get from you guys.