The Film Intolerable Cruelty

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Story and Character: The Film “Intolerable Cruelty”
The film “Intolerable Cruelty” is a blackly humorous and macabre story that provides satirical insights in the plot of the film. These insights interlink the absurdity and working relationships of social convention, which are less cutting than the expectations of the audience. The imagery employed in this film is less bizarre while the tone is more sophisticated and subtle than in the films “Fargo” and “Barton Fink.” The storyline shows some aspects of “refusal” which are confined by willingness to experiment, once again, and past successes. The film starts with an animated opening credit, which is a delightful and wonderful little piece in Hollywood films. This scene creates an off-kilter humor, while at the same time reassuring the audience through ironic and rueful commentaries on the ancient imagery of romance. Evidently, the film has incorporated imagery, a well-elaborated storyline, and an amazing opening that suits Hollywood films.
Plot of the film
This film is a romantic comedy that encompasses screen chemistry as a stunning gold-digger and divorce lawyer demonstrates romantic feelings in a court as well as in courtship. Miles Massey, a top divorce attorney is Los Angeles is the king of the prenuptial contract, The Massey Pre-Nup, which had never succeeded in law courts. Oozing with success and charm, Miles longs for a new trial in his life and meets gorgeous Marylin Rexroth. With his experience, Miles defeats Marylin in a divorce case from her wealthy and train-fetishist husband, Rex Rexroth. Miles is openly infatuated by the glamour of Marylin, who is planning to revenge against Miles although she is also attracted to him. Unfortunately, she marr...

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...ch communicates to the audience the message that wealthy people have authority over the poor people. For instance, Rexroth, a wealthy man, is able to hire the best attorney. Additionally, Marylin pretends to be in love with Howard to have a share of his wealthy. These scenes emphasize that wealth stands for power and dominance, a typical feature of modern films.
From the discussion above, it can be established there is a correlation between traditional and current films. For instance, the roles of the main characters in the film are developed throughout the film, just as in the films today. Additionally, the use of animation complements the humorous part of a film. From the love story of Miles and Marylin, it can be deduced that true love overcomes love-for-money. Finally, the protagonist achieves a happy ending whilst the antagonist suffers for his inhumane actions.

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