Review of Intolerable Cruelty (2003) by Toni S — 31 Mar 2013

Very funny and over the top to a degree verging on slapstick. This is a very good and under-rated comedy from the Coen Brothers.

This review of Intolerable Cruelty (2003) was written by Toni S on 31 Mar 2013.

Intolerable Cruelty has generally received positive reviews.

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