Review of Intolerable Cruelty (2003) by Eric G — 15 Jan 2008

This movie is just so indelibly charming. Clooney and Zeta-Jones make a great screwball comedy pair.

This review of Intolerable Cruelty (2003) was written by Eric G on 15 Jan 2008.

Intolerable Cruelty has generally received positive reviews.

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