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George Clooney already has one acting Oscar to his name, and it’s unsurprising that immediately after the release of Michael Clayton, there were many arguing he was deserving of a second. For without a doubt, as impressive as the film is, it’s very much Clooney who powers this one forward.
Written and directed by Tony Gilroy, who previously adapted the Bourne movies for the big screen, Clooney takes the title role as a lawyer who goes in to do the jobs that, bluntly, nobody else wants to know about. And before long, Clooney discovers a cover-up that proves to be a mighty challenge to uncover, and one the inevitably conflicts him as a result.
Aided by a superb supporting cast that includes the likes of Sydney Pollack, Tom Wilkinson and Tilda Swinton, Michael Clayton at its best is a tense and effective thriller, written and directed steadfastly well by Gilroy. It’s not without a few problems, most notably a comparably weak conclusion and one or two underdeveloped characters. But it’s still a worthwhile film, and very much worth seeking out to simply enjoy a terrific performance from a Hollywood leading man who absolutely refuses to shy away from edgier roles. Long may he continue to do so. --Jon Foster
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By haunted
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Format:DVD
The plot outline of "Michael Clayton" is not new. A man who has lost his way finds redemption by doing the right thing in the end.
What sets this apart is the quality of performances and excellent direction. Clooney, Swinton, and Wilkinson are top class.
The director also makes the film more interesting with the relatively slow movement of the plot at the beginning.
There are some great scenes, such as those with Clayton doing his work and forced to bring his son along with him as he has custody for the day.
Swinton well deserved her Oscar for her performance as the lawyer who has gone past the point of return and has no conscience to wrestle with any more.
One complaint would be the ending which is perhaps a bit too swift and tidy.
Overrall though a very good film.
What sets this apart is the quality of performances and excellent direction. Clooney, Swinton, and Wilkinson are top class.
The director also makes the film more interesting with the relatively slow movement of the plot at the beginning.
There are some great scenes, such as those with Clayton doing his work and forced to bring his son along with him as he has custody for the day.
Swinton well deserved her Oscar for her performance as the lawyer who has gone past the point of return and has no conscience to wrestle with any more.
One complaint would be the ending which is perhaps a bit too swift and tidy.
Overrall though a very good film.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By TwirlySue
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Really enjoyed this film and I am really am not easy to please (so I am told). No need for me to add words to what other more literate reviewers have said. Really good.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A. J. Cromby
Format:DVD
I agree with the comments about it being a slow burn but have found it rewards those who stick with it. The acting is superb and all in all is just simply a very classy piece of filmwork. It's one of my favourite films so far and deserves 5 stars.
42 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film takes time to build its characters, which must be why it has garnered some less positive reviews. Take the time to get involved - it's worth it. There IS a compelling storyline, and this, combined with first-class performances from Clooney, Swinton & Wilkinson, works to produce one of the best films to come out of America in years.
If you need crash, bang wallop every frame instead of every sixth frame, watch something else; for those with an interest in strong characterization, psychology and just a little social comment, sit back and enjoy.
If you need crash, bang wallop every frame instead of every sixth frame, watch something else; for those with an interest in strong characterization, psychology and just a little social comment, sit back and enjoy.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Felip
Format:Blu-ray
In such an intercultural world we live in, and interconnected, and technological, this bluray disc has one audio and, what is most annoying, just one subtitle, in english of course.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I agree that this is not a fast paced film, in this case I didn't mind that. It is an involving film and is probably based very much on real life, ie a large company that has the money and power to step on individuals. In this case though they don't necessarily get away with it due to some rather unusual events. It is a good intelligent film and I am happy to recommend it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
MICHAEL CLAYTON: "I'm Not The Enemy!" ARTHUR EDENS: "Then, who Are You?"
18 April 2008
Format:Blu-ray
Late at night on the one-millionth floor of a city skyscraper, a trolley chock full of legal papers is being wheeled through the immaculate corridors of a huge US Law firm. A voice-over is having a full-on meltdown as the big wheels of this little cog roll ever forward. The educated tones are that of a man in his late 50's; he's obviously hugely intelligent, yet there's only half-coherence in his lengthy fast-spoken sentences. The voice babbles on and on about morals and death and epiphanies. He talks of searing personal clarity, of monsters, of ordinary people being screwed by the system. He's drowning in a river of shit that he's been swimming in for years and can stand it no more. This man is clearly unhinged. Or is he?
The voice you vaguely recognise is that of the superlative British actor TOM WILKINSON (an inspired piece of casting) and he's playing top Personal Injury lawyer Arthur Edens. Arthur is a man who got into the law for the right reasons when he started out as a young man, but now, in the twilight of his long and acknowledged career, finds that his brilliance is being used. It seems that he has finally been driven mad by 12 long years of evasion and counter tactics in what he knows to his very marrow is an indefensible lawsuit.
The case is a class-action suit pending against a huge agro-chemical company called U-NORTH whose 'odourless/tasteless' weed product may/may not have killed 450 unwitting US farmers - despite U-North's glossy 'for the people' TV advertisements. Billions of dollars are at stake here and the very soul of the law firm itself. And that is of course one of the problems - unlike some of the other lawyers in Kenner, Back & Ledeen - Arthur still has a soul - and now - maybe even documentary evidence to settle the case once and for all.... Read more ›
The voice you vaguely recognise is that of the superlative British actor TOM WILKINSON (an inspired piece of casting) and he's playing top Personal Injury lawyer Arthur Edens. Arthur is a man who got into the law for the right reasons when he started out as a young man, but now, in the twilight of his long and acknowledged career, finds that his brilliance is being used. It seems that he has finally been driven mad by 12 long years of evasion and counter tactics in what he knows to his very marrow is an indefensible lawsuit.
The case is a class-action suit pending against a huge agro-chemical company called U-NORTH whose 'odourless/tasteless' weed product may/may not have killed 450 unwitting US farmers - despite U-North's glossy 'for the people' TV advertisements. Billions of dollars are at stake here and the very soul of the law firm itself. And that is of course one of the problems - unlike some of the other lawyers in Kenner, Back & Ledeen - Arthur still has a soul - and now - maybe even documentary evidence to settle the case once and for all.... Read more ›
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm usually too lazy to write reviews - but really felt that this film deserves some better feedback! I thought it was fantastic. It has one of the best scripts of any film I've seen in the last five years - especially the scenes between George Clooney and Tom Wilkinson, and the performances are uniformly excellent; Tilda Swinton is amazing. The politics and atmosphere that are depicted of corporate life are much more accurate than you would normally see portrayed in a film and I found the characters to be very rounded and believable. Its like a more intelligent version of John Grisham.
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This is an outstanding piece of cinema. A thriller which packs a punch; completely gripping and really rewarding. It might not be for some but, I loved it. Read more
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I had a copy but lost it just replaced I enjoyed the movie very much George Clooney is a good actor
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EASILY GEORGE CLOONEY'S FINEST FILM A REALLY GOOD THRILLER THAT KEEPS YOU CLUED TO THE SCREEN A TOP CLASS SUPPORTING CAST THAT DELIVERS QUITE SURPRISED THAT CLOONEY DIDN'T WIN AN... Read more
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Great film.
I bought this film as I had to review it as part of a module on ethical behaviour at university but what I found was a great film. Read more
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I must admit that when watching Tony Gilroy's 2007 film Michael Clayton I begin to (somewhat) regret my frequent rants about the deleterious effects that modern Hollywood has had... Read more
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A confusing trudge, but it can be decoded through multiple viewings
This film shrewdly navigates the tolerant tastes of a cheerful public. The wad of 5-star reviews testify to this. I'm simply baffled by these torrents of unqualified praise. Read more
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