Michael Clayton Movie Review by Matthew  (10/16/2007) |
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As we exited the theater, my friend said, "George was good, but I don't think he will win an Academy Award for that role". When I asked why she stated, "Because the role is very similar to the character he played in "Syriana". She has a point, but my argument is that in "Syriana", his character was one of many. In "Michael...
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| Michael Clayton Movie Review by Chris (10/12/2008) |
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'Michael Clayton' is a great thriller, no doubt about that what so ever. The only major problem I had though, and its not a flaw about the movie, it's just the fact that there is a lot going on at one time and I was tired while watching it so it was hard for me to pay to much attention to it. Directed by Tony Gilroy, this...
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| Michael Clayton Movie Review by Johnna (2/27/2008) |
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Although Daniel Day Lewis can holler with gusto, I really believe George gave an Oscar-worthy performance of an almost resentful lawyer that happens to be fantastic at his job, being a "janitor". As you watch George, aka Michael Clayton, you watch the lack of patience for stupidity in his jaw, the longing for his son in...
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Many have heralded this as a return to the political thrillers of the 70's, and I couldn't agree more. Though 'Clayton' does have hints of the corporate popcorn fests of the 90's as well, it leans more toward the classics like 'All The President's Men' and 'Network'.
The story follows a lawyer (Tom Wilkinson) who goes...
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| Michael Clayton Movie Review by Jesse (12/30/2007) |
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I do realize that this film is now nominated for Golden Globes and such, but I still feel that Michael Clayton is underrated by the average moviegoer. I don't think people are giving this film a chance and dismissing it as a bore-fest because the plot doesn't deal with explosions or robots. I watched this film last week...
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