Review of Intolerable Cruelty (2003) by Erik M — 09 Jan 2015

I really liked this movie a lot. A delightful Coen-style take on divorce lawyers and the possibility of love.

This review of Intolerable Cruelty (2003) was written by Erik M on 09 Jan 2015.

Intolerable Cruelty has generally received positive reviews.

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