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Michael Clayton Reviews
Well, maybe poor Arthur. 2.5 stars. I didn't find anything about this movie either thrilling or suspenseful. She lied. Clooney does turn in an average performance, but the movie is dull regardless. Syriana) I never come to care about the characters. The ending was a little too pact and yet again in a George Clooney movie ( ex. I gave up on this movie the first time, but then a friend told me that I needed to stay with it because it got better.
I'm quite curious about the one film that doesn't fit with the rest of his resume. Rent it when you're in the mood for an intellectual thriller. It's a film that gets better the more you think about it; one further realizes how intentional every frame is. The story is told in the details, and I thought I was missing things at first. Watch repeatedly. I'm incredibly partial to movies written to be movies rather than those adapted from books.
Sydney Pollock was great. The film is deliciously dense. Tom Wilkinson was amazing. Tilda Swinton was good. It's subtle and seems subdued until the last ten minutes, when all the details and images come together seamlessly.
I've enjoyed many of Tony Gilroy's films, but I may have to actually watch The Cutting Edge now.
They're different means of storytelling, and they're not always as compatible as producers seems to think.
Buy it when you realize it hasn't left your head for days.
Dialogue is often minimal, and the viewer is forced to pay attention.
Overall, I think it was better than No Country for Old Men, which won the Best Picture Oscar.
George Clooney was good.
It's so clearly a film written to be a film; it treasures the visual medium.
They're certainly both great movies, but at the end of the day, Michael Clayton felt more complete.
The less you know about civil litigation, the better you'll like Michael Clayton. The film is generally well-acted, though you may wonder why the rather hammy Tom Wilkinson drops into an Irish brogue in his big dramatic scene. Only in Hollywood. Furthermore, when a lawyer begins to have a breakdown during a big case, the firm would bring in a more senior and more experienced partner. The tricky and very arty opening adds little to the film except unnecessary confusion.
If you wonder why Clooney goes over toward the horses, that's the director's homage to a much better film, The Asphalt Jungle, which is as taut and believable as this film isn't. George Clooney proves that he can carry a movie; having seen him only in the Ocean's series, I'd thought he was George Hamilton without the tan. By the way, the plaintiff would have requested all reports made about the product (duh)., and all Wilkinson had to do was send a copy to opposing counsel, as he would ethically be required to do. Wilkinson's contacts with the plaintiff are as unethical as the evil corporation's withholding of the key document.
As for the legal background, writer-director James Gilroy didn't even begin to do his homework. Bring in someone who didn't make partner. Sydney Pollack is quite believable as the managing partner.
In the end, the movie becomes another rehashing of The Insider. Of course their was the divorced dad angle too for more contrived emotional push. The film does have a strong feel and Clooney gives a solid performance. I found Pollack's lawyer especially sharply drawn and convincing. The screenwriter tried to create the typical conflicted sub-plot of the protagonist's battle with his professional/moral obligations and his personal struggles, etc, however this was not highly nuanced. As for the attorney who "sees the light", although strongly performed by Wilkinson, his self-revelation becomes cliched scene-by-scene. The one liners that are stirring in the trailers turn out be banal in the context of the plot, which turns into a simple-minded rampage of a corporation hell-bent on eliminating all whistle-blowers.
I found myself enjoying the "thinking" throughout the entire movie, who did this, whats going on with that, it made for a very good experience. First off let me start by saying this movie is not for people who only want action, explosions, and shootouts. Ill start off with the BD details: The picture is excellent on this film, its smooth and the skin tones have a nice color and smooth texture, the outdoor scenes are very crisp.I was impressed with the picture. Now onto the movie.I will admit I sat down to watch this and figured it was gonna be slow, however its a good paced slow. I enjoyed the characters, and George Clooney did an excellent job.
Clear highs, great voice depth, and deep lows when needed.I cant complain to much. All in all id say this one is definitely worth checking out, you wont be disappointed. The sound is only 5.1 DD, this was a bit disappointing, but got the job done nonetheless. I wont give away any spoilers, since they are the best part of this movie.
His position at a huge law firm requires him to be serious and quick on his toes.George does this perfectly and really convinced me. I was a bit skeptical about this movie when I first heard about it, but I finally got around to picking it up on Blu Ray.
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