
Intolerable Cruelty
Engage the enemy.
Directed by Joel Coen
Produced by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
A stylish, fast-paced romantic comedy built on mutual deception and escalating schemes, where two cunning adversaries fall for each other despite themselves.
A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.
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Is Intolerable Cruelty sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Intolerable Cruelty easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is Intolerable Cruelty violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Intolerable Cruelty scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Does Intolerable Cruelty end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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