WHILE it might be a bit strong to compare the Coen brothers' movies to Marmite (you either love it or you hate it), they certainly are an acquired taste which won't suit everyone's palates.

With such films as The Hudsucker Proxy, Fargo, The Big Lebowski and The Man Who Wasn't There to their name, they have developed a reputation for being left-of-centre and a little eccentric.

Their films often suffer from focusing on style over substance and, although Intolerable Cruelty is their most commercial movie to date, many viewers will find it rather hollow at its centre.

If you're a big Coen fan, this won't matter - the film has plenty of wacky characters, snappy dialogue and Coen quirks.

But if you're not already a devoted follower, you may find the unbelievable characters, events and plot a little distancing.

George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones are charming as Miles and Marylin, the dapper divorce lawyer and his client's ex-wife, who become romantic sparring partners.

But despite their charms and comic timing, it's hard to actually care what happens to them. Even when they are both in mortal danger from hired killer Wheezy Joe, you're unlikely to be too bothered whether they live or die.

And if you're not totally on board with the Coens' brand of comedy, you may find yourself getting a little bored.

That's not to say that this film doesn't have its moments.

Clooney is always watchable and in this role he finds a middle ground between super-slick Dr Ross, from his ER days and goofy Ulysses from O Brother, Where Art Thou?.

And Paul Adelstein, who plays Miles' sidekick Wrigley, has some of the best lines and gives the film a softer, human side.

Lots of film fans will absolutely love this movie, but if you're not one of them, remember - you're not alone.

Rating: 7/10