Robert D. Ruplenas I have to put in a good word for this flick amongst all the negative comments contained here. I thought this was an excellent comedy with a very witty script and some bitingly incisive and off-beat humor (e.g. the decrepit head of Miles' law firm). I have not seen Clooney in a lot of things, but was impressed with his work in "A Beautiful Mind" and was therefore surprised to find how effective he was in this comic role. Actors that can do both comedy and drama well are a rarity. Catherine Zeta-Jones was okay, but who's looking at her acting? The comic interplay between the gold digger and the pick-the-bones-clean divorce lawyer was wonderful.My only criticism was the closing. The comic romp ended rather abruptly and unconvincingly. Then again, we don't expect realism in a film such as this, and the weak finish is a small price to pay for the comic romp that precedes it.

mpurvismattp I remember the first time I saw this movie, I was at my Mother's home for a visit. I was surprised to see that it was done by the Coen Bros. because at first glance the DVDs cover just makes it look like some Rom-Com chick flick which was probably why my Mother had rented it I would guess. Well it wasn't exactly her cup of tea but I thought it was down right side splitting, and humor that only the Coe-bros. can dream up and bring to life on the big screen. The more I watch it the better it gets. To me (and many others of course) the Coen Bros. can simply do no wrong and this one is another shining example of why we hold that opinion and why we have been such big fans of this dynamic duo of film making. The acting is superb throughout, the directing and editing are equally perfect and the story is interesting and totally unique, you're not gonna find a romantic comedy with so many great characters and such fast paced dialog. The subtle tongue in cheek jokes come one after the other. For me it's just a great example of how talented the Coen's are and how every movie they give us should be something to celebrate as movie fans. I love the "Big Lebowski" and it's one of my all time favorite films (not just Coen films) but "Intolerable Cruelty" is right up there with the cult classic and what makes them both so great is that they are both films that can get better every time you watch them. Even if u know damn near every line u will find something new with each viewing. To me that's what often makes a great movie and what makes "Intolerable Cruelty" exactly that. Bravo Coen's, Bravo! You truly are the best in the business.

petarmatic What do you say after watching this film? You just say it was so cool and interesting! It is a light comedy to put you in a good mood. Two principal actors George Clooney and Cathrine Zeta Jones simply shine in this film. They acted in many films but this one shows well their extraordinary talent and beauty. Well done you two! Other actors are excellent as well. Train lover, eh? Six assistants in riding a choo choo? Loved the idea! Plot is light, just as it should be in a comedy like this one.I strongly recommend that you watch this film. It is just such a fun! It will make your evening pass easier, it certainly did mine.

iamyuno2 Clever, witty, charming, full of surprises and great character work - such as the cameos with Edward Hermann, Billy Bob Thornton and Geoffrey Rush...this is a wonderfully brilliant and hilarious comedy and one of the Coen brothers' best. Also one of George Clooney's last great performances. Although not usually a fan of Catherine Zeta-Jones, this movie changed my opinion about her as an actress. Her comedic abilities shine in this film and solidify her talents in this genre - a surprise, actually, since this is not an area considered to be her strength. Perhaps it didn't do as well as it could have at the box office because of its almost impossible to remember title. But - if you like the Coen brothers and miss the days when a movie could make you really guffaw, then you have to see this great comedy. What happened to the Coen brothers in recent years in retrospect is a shame given the great movies, like this one, that they used to reliably churn out.