George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones share the screen for the first time in a comedy directed by the Coen brothers.
The Coen brothers' romantic comedy masterpiece, Intolerable Cruelty, starring George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones, is now available on Play's website until August 9.
In this 100-minute film, perfect for a summer afternoon, George Clooney plays Miles Massey, a divorce lawyer known for his cunning and lack of scruples. On the other hand, Catherine Zeta-Jones portrays Marian Wynn, a beautiful and intelligent character who lost a millionaire divorce case due to Miles Massey.
The story of Intolerable Cruelty is in the style of classic romantic comedies starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. However, the Coen brothers, masters of black humor, have added their unique touch to the script, which they wrote themselves. They initially accepted a script written by Matthew Stone and Robert Ramsey before reworking it to suit their style.
Clooney and Zeta-Jones didn't know each other personally before the filming of Intolerable Cruelty. Yet, their on-screen chemistry was undeniable, with their performances filled with sophisticated humor and sarcasm. Zeta-Jones, who had won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Chicago" and was known worldwide for "The Mask of Zorro," "Entrapment," and "Traffic," found the dialogue easy to interpret and play. Clooney, who had solidified his image as a leading man with comic charm in films like "Three Kings," "O Brother!," and "Ocean's Eleven," felt comfortable working with Zeta-Jones.
Other titles available on Play's website include "Italian Wedding," "Side Effects," "Dancing with Wolves," collections of Javier Bardem's and Eduard Fernández's performances, and more. To access all content on Play's website, sign up today.
Don't miss the opportunity to watch Intolerable Cruelty while it's still available. Experience the romantic chemistry between Clooney and Zeta-Jones in this black romantic comedy.
This black romantic comedy, "Intolerable Cruelty," offers a captivating average runtime of 100 minutes, perfect for a summer afternoon's entertainment. As for pop-culture moments, the chemistry between George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones, two celebrities known for their roles in movies-and-tv like "Ocean's Eleven" and "The Mask of Zorro," is sure to be a highlight of the film's discourse on romance and entertainment.
