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Michael Clayton
I really liked this movie. It's intelligent and full of suspense.
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Good ol' George
I wasn't exactly sure what I was expecting from this movie. Perhaps a suspense thriller involving a heavy hitting lawyer going against the grain? No, that wasn't it at all. It showed a good balance rare in cinema in which the main character is a vital character in an unwinding tale as well as making it home for family affairs. One of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
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Another Classic
This is an incredible piece of film.
First George Clooney is first rate in this film, you have no idea how it pains me to say this as GC is such a pretty boy, wow he is really great. He does an amazing job of portraying the 'bag man' or 'janitor' for this large New York Law firm. Being an Attorney myself and having an idea of what kind of person it takes to have a job like Claytons, I can tell you without a doubt that Clooney does an amazing job living the part.
The story line develops nicely. Starting in present day and then going back four days, revealing the background story and filling in the blanks. The only thing that seems to go unnoticed by many viewers is the underlying theme taken from 'Conquest and Realm', a book that exists only in the film. It is being read by Claytons son, who passes it to his father. It is only at the end that the view understands how the book plays an integral part to the plot.
I would HIGHLY recommend this film!! Top rating of Ten Thumbs up!
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Written February 27, 2008
fell asleep
honestly, i fell asleep. not because it was not a great movie, but becuase i was exhausted and had a few glasses of wine. my boyfriend stayed awake and really enjoyed it. Two thumbs up!!
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Written February 25, 2008
George
Geroge Clooney was fabulous, as was the ending, however I did feel that the screenplay wasn't ALL THAT it was talked up to be. I'm happy I saw the movie, however I was a bit disappointed. I kept waiting for it to get AWESOME- and it did right before it ended.
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Written February 25, 2008
Really Enjoyable Moviegoing!
This movie was all that movie-going should be. Suspenseful, the greatest acting, a superb story, and wonderful cinematography. The casting couldn't have been better and I was so absorbed that I couldn't wait to see how the movie kept unfolding. And what an ending!
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Written February 25, 2008
Michael Clayton was AMAZING!
Michael Clayton is a morally ambivalent lawyer struggling to help his best friend overcome a bipolar episode. At the same time, his own financial problems are overwhelming. He's forced into some decisions he isn't proud of, and we follow him through the events that follow. George Clooney is fantastic, as is the supporting cast. Great movie, and worth a second viewing!
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