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  • Michael Clayton
  • Opened October 5, 2007 | Runtime:2 hr. 0 min.
  • R
    language including some sexual dialogue
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+. Read More
  • Former prosecutor Michael Clayton (George Clooney) works as a ''fixer'' at the corporate law firm of Kenner, Bach & Ledeen, and takes care of his employers' dirty work. Clayton cleans up clients' messes, handling anything from hit-and-runs and Read More
  • Cast: George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack, Michael O'Keefe
  • Director: Tony Gilroy
  • Genres: Drama, Suspense/Thriller

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  • So-so

    Michael Clayton

    George Clooney is as charismatic as ever in the role of Michael Clayton. In plain words he is a legal firm's "fixer-upper", playing a role similar to that of Aaron Eckart in Thank You For Smoking (although not funny). This movie is made out to be very serious almost like an actual class-action lawsuit. The case begins to build on itself, continues to build and then eventually comes to a conclusion. The movie dragged on trying to "build the case" and finally came to in the final 30 minutes of the film. Slow movie with a good ending...

  • Must Go!

    Loved the film - a classic thriller

    Having worked in the legal profession many years it is hard to imagine that this film can take something that on the surface is so boring and make it into a suspenseful thriller that is not only exciting but plausible. This is a lean film with purposeful moments. Well crafted, well acted and the kind of film that reminds me of why I go to the movies. Bravo !!!!

  • Must Go!

    Well Done

    Intelligent script and an interesting novel story kept me intrigued throughout the movie. Very well acted. I can't remember when I've seen a movie that succeeded so well on the fundamentals without using gratuitous sex to prop up interest. Well Done.

Michael Clayton Critic Reviews

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  • 100
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    It's a rare film that can challenge our minds and rattle our nerves so...

  • 100
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    It's better than good; it's such a crackling and mature and accomplished movie...

  • 100
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    I don't know what vast significance Michael Clayton has (it involves deadly...

  • 90
    Washington Post | Ann Hornaday

    This uncommonly intelligent thriller evokes the great films of the 1970s ("All...

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