Review of Intolerable Cruelty (2003) by Robin P — 06 Jan 2009

Purely for Clooney in the Cary Grant role, this film is a joy to watch. Everybody likes berries.

This review of Intolerable Cruelty (2003) was written by Robin P on 06 Jan 2009.

Intolerable Cruelty has generally received positive reviews.

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