The Coen brothers are capable of better, but when it takes other Hollywood competition to court, 'Intolerable Cruelty' comes out with the winning verdict. Mainstream enough to get a general audience, quirky enough to keep fans of 'Raising Arizona' and 'The Big Lebowski' smiling.
Reviews
Panic Room
A disappointing exercise in formulaic tension from a director who just seems to be trying far too hard.
Leon
An outstandingly touching film, genuine, yet with plenty of tension and drama. This one will appeal to a wider audience than just Besson fans, and is well worth taking the time to see.
Resident Evil
This is a workmanlike sci-fi shocker that will most please adolescents and some fans of the genre. Others are likely to find it exciting but not outstanding, although the music from the film does raise it above the ordinary the score lifts this films mark from a 6 to a 7.
Les Triplettes de Belleville
Visual ingenuity, wry humour, and French self-parody add up to a strange and touching experience. Like no other cartoon you will have ever seen.
Beauty and the Beast
Not perfect, but good family entertainment with a few laughs and plenty of lovey-doveyness along the way.