Intolerable Cruelty (Now Polling)

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#30
July 25, 2003, 07:04:05 PM
http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/intolerablecruelty.html

in case somebody needs another link, trailers up at yahoo now.
Christopher Nolan's directive was clear to everyone in the cast and crew: Use CGI only as a last resort.

Gold Trumpet

#31
July 27, 2003, 04:25:21 PM
The trailer was non exciting. Within moments, I knew this was advertising a romantic comedy only. That was fine considering Clooney is great at it. There's just nothing in the trailer that suggests anything actually funny (I was bored during it) or even smart (I kept getting the feeling the actors were trying too hard to be funny). Given the "bring me back to 1950s charm" title cards appearing on the trailer, I am sensing a stylistic return to old comedy only again.

~rougerum

mutinyco

#32
July 30, 2003, 09:36:51 AM
As is the case, I totally disagree. If the movie is as sharp as the trailer this will be the Coens' first $100-million film. Mark my words.
"I believe in this, and it's been tested by research: he who fucks nuns will later join the church."

-St. Joe

ono

#33
July 30, 2003, 11:59:58 AM
Financially Successful Film != Good Film

Or:

MAN: "He has made some very financially successful American films."
WOODY ALLEN: "That should tell you everything you need to know about him."

Feh.

mutinyco

#34
July 30, 2003, 01:15:11 PM
There's no reason why they can't be both.

But I think between this, The Ladykillers and Fun with... I think they're intentionally dipping their toes in the mainstream waters. Just like Coppola did in the '90s. It's to built up financial credit so they can make a dream project: To the White Sea.
"I believe in this, and it's been tested by research: he who fucks nuns will later join the church."

-St. Joe

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#35
August 01, 2003, 08:38:10 PM
in honor of august 1st, coen brothers day, the quicktime link for the really crappy trailer...
http://www.apple.com/trailers/touchstone/intolerable_cruelty.html
Christopher Nolan's directive was clear to everyone in the cast and crew: Use CGI only as a last resort.

markums2k

#36
August 04, 2003, 01:30:00 PM
Quote from: mutinycoAs is the case, I totally disagree. If the movie is as sharp as the trailer this will be the Coens' first $100-million film. Mark my words.

I completely agree with mutinyco.  The trailer I saw before American Wedding (don't know if it's the same as the links) had a wonderful charm.  I knew there was something different about this movie, and then I saw that the Coens were behind it.

Everything Clooney did and said in the trailer was histerical.  I'm looking forward to this.  Remember when Out of Sight came out and it was great, DESPITE Jennifer Lopez.  A little Clooney goes a long way.  Based on that, I'm not all that worried about Catherine dragging this movie down...

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#37
August 04, 2003, 11:48:23 PM
official website is up now...

http://www.intolerablecruelty.com/

just the trailer, a couple photos, and a synopsis.

wow, its also PG-13.
Christopher Nolan's directive was clear to everyone in the cast and crew: Use CGI only as a last resort.

MacGuffin

#38
August 04, 2003, 11:58:28 PM
Quote from: themodernage02just the trailer, a couple photos, and a synopsis.

So, it's exactly like this thread. Universal should pay us.
"Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art." - Andy Warhol


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#39
August 05, 2003, 12:01:05 AM
Quote from: MacGuffin
Quote from: themodernage02just the trailer, a couple photos, and a synopsis.

So, it's exactly like this thread. Universal should pay us.

its TRUE!
Christopher Nolan's directive was clear to everyone in the cast and crew: Use CGI only as a last resort.

Ghostboy

#40
August 05, 2003, 01:58:19 AM
George Clooney's last line in the trailer is great...I guess I didn't catch it watching online, but seeing it on the big screen made it seem a whole lot zippier.

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#41
September 16, 2003, 11:23:51 AM
ATTN: New York City Residents

There will be 2 advance screenings of Intolerable Cruelty this weekend Friday and Saturday nite.  They will be Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 7:30pm at the Clearview Cinemas on First & 62nd St.  At 400 East 62nd Street.  If anyone wants to go, but can't get the passes, PM me and I will try to bring a few back and get them to you somehow.
Christopher Nolan's directive was clear to everyone in the cast and crew: Use CGI only as a last resort.

modage

#42
September 20, 2003, 12:02:17 AM
well, i just got back from Intolerable Cruelty the Coens 10th film.  it's hard for me to really explain what the hell i thought of it.  basically there were parts that were so bizarre, it leads me to believe that this will not be a giant hit, like the stars/producer might suggest, nor the peppy preview.  but, it also has moments that are so hollywood, and its not nearly Coen-y enough to really rank this anywhere near their other films.  

the good: the opening credits sequence was really really cool, along with the musical choice "suspicious minds".  there was also some good simon and garfunkel sprinkled throughout, although i'm not quite sure why.  george clooney was good and funny as usual as miles massey.  it wasnt an "o brother" performance, but hey.  his sidekick was very funny.    

the less good: there were some funny moments, but it wasnt nearly as funny as it could have been.  i mean, its not that i really have a problem with the coens doing a mainstream thing.  but, it lacks their quirkiness, wit, and style, AND isnt as funny.  and that, i have a problem with.    

this was a good movie.  it was one of my favorites of this year, (which as i've complained has sucked the big one. so thats not saying much.  if i had to rank this with their other movies, it would be dead last).  i'd like to see it again to see what i think, but let me just say, i'm really looking forward to the ladykillers.  lets hope they never write from somebody elses  script again.
Christopher Nolan's directive was clear to everyone in the cast and crew: Use CGI only as a last resort.

edison

#43
September 20, 2003, 10:34:49 AM
Quote from: GhostboyGeorge Clooney's last line in the trailer is great...I guess I didn't catch it watching online, but seeing it on the big screen made it seem a whole lot zippier.

Is that the "you facinate me" line? cause if it is i really hate that line, i dont know why, but everytime i hear it it just bugs that crap out of me.

Gold Trumpet

#44
September 20, 2003, 12:40:10 PM
I don't like the "You fascinate, me" line either. Clooney's so good when seeming so effortless that in this moment, when he over pronounces a line in a way that feels like he is over acting for parody reasons, it feels wrong. Maybe the line will work in the movie. Who knows.

Most of my problems with this movie is that the Coen brothers look to be approaching the old comedy structure by not taking it serious and maybe parodying it. That doesn't work because the structure has nothing serious in it to really parody. It works best when being completely serious about, meaning just play it straight face because the structure is already movie land material. Making it likable, charming and smart is the way to succeed.

~rougerum
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