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Michael Clayton

Michael Clayton

2007
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 59m
Michael Clayton (George Clooney) is an in-house "fixer" at one of the largest corporate law firms in New York. At the behest of the firm's co-founder Marty Bach, Clayton, a former prosecutor from a family of cops, takes care of Kenner, Bach & Ledeen's dirtiest work. Clayton cleans up clients' messes, handling anything from hit-and-runs and damaging stories in the press to shoplifting wives and crooked politicians... (imdb)

Directed by:

Tony Gilroy

Screenwriter:

Tony Gilroy

Starring:

George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, Sydney Pollack, Merritt Wever, David Zayas, Michael O'Keefe, Amy Hargreaves, Thomas McCarthy, Denis O'Hare, Katherine Waterston, Terry Serpico

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Michael Clayton

2007
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 59m
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doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Oct 2007
94
97th
A fantastic film with Clooney giving what could certainly be considered his best performance yet. A "what if" about an attorney that goes off his medication and has a crisis of conscience. Clayton, a "fixer" for the law firm is called in to resolve the issue. Every character is fleshed out but not spelled out. If you're looking for an obvious "why's he doing that?" you won't find it. But, if you pay attention hard enough, this is one of the best films of 2007. As well the credits are brillant.
Rated 14 Oct 2007
forehead1forehead1
Rated 08 Jul 2010
30
11th
George Clooney seems to make a living strolling through mediocre pictures which use cheap plot structure and direction tricks to fool the audience into thinking they're watching something much more intelligent. Clayton requires concentration but ultimately your effort is unrewarded: slow moving and dull, it doesn't even provide any real emotional connection to any of the characters. Has been compared to Erin Brockovich and The Insider, but the story here is far too empty.
Rated 08 Jul 2010
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 19 Oct 2007
75
67th
George Clooney, a powerhouse star as the title character of Tony Gilroy's directorial debut, excels in another familiar legal thriller about a water supply scandal. Reminding us of "Erin Brockovich" and "A Civil Action," the story moves at a slower pace than either of those films, but the performances from Clooney, Tom Wilkinson and Tilda Swinton are all Oscar worthy. The film garners speed and slam dunks in the final reel, but up until then it really paces itself, but it's still darn good.
Rated 19 Oct 2007
cambelcambel
Rated 04 Dec 2007
89
94th
En excellent debut from Tony Gillroy. Clooney, Swinton & Wilkinson rock. One of the best thriller in years. It's modest, but demanding.
Rated 04 Dec 2007
nobletNoblet
Rated 13 Sep 2016
74
54th
aw fuck here comes michael clayton man. michael clayton is here to tear shit up. michael clayton is looking at books and he doesn't look too happy. michael clayton drives his mercedes up to the crime place and he brought his boring ass son with him, that's fucked up man. he might not give a shit but maybe he secretly does? i give this four stars out of six.
Rated 13 Sep 2016
martrynmartryn
Rated 26 Apr 2009
82
81st
Surprisingly unboring. Not boring? The story wasnt anything special, but it kept me interested enough to want to see what happened next, and George Clooney gave a very convincing performance. It doesn't surprise or awe or even keep you on the edge of your seat or biting your nails, but it does everything very well, and is one of the top movies in this genre because of that.
Rated 26 Apr 2009
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 27 Jan 2009
89
90th
Wilkinson's opening monologue grabs you by the throat and Gilroy's debut film doesn't let you go until Clooney's in a taxi as the credits roll. The four leads turn in exemplary work: Clooney is the best he's ever been, Wilkinson is unshakeable and Swinton plays the bitch so well. The lasting image is of three muzzled horses, fixed in place atop a hill in the middle of an open field. It's not a subtle metaphor, but it is impactful. With Bourne under his belt, and now this, Gilroy is one to watch.
Rated 27 Jan 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 18 Sep 2008
3
45th
A very intelligent, well-written thriller. The movie starts off on a high note, but it does drag a bit for parts of the middle. Eventually things come full circle and some big twists come to light, and the film redeems its own bit of tediousness. George Clooney is very good as the title character, but Tom Wilkinson is even better. I'm not sure about the extent to which this movie has been praised, but it is good.
Rated 18 Sep 2008
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 06 Feb 2008
77
78th
Everything's here to make this a good movie, even though I don't usually go for legal thrillers. The acting is great, especially from Clooney and Wilkinson, its a great script, and it's suspenseful and intriguing throughout. It's just a solid movie with several scenes that just stick out as phenomenally well done. The opening monologue grabs you and the intrigue of the plot holds you until the satisfying conclusion. Better than expected.
Rated 06 Feb 2008
svacinasvacina
Rated 25 Jan 2008
85
87th
Keeps your eyes locked in the screen and your mind working intensly.
Rated 25 Jan 2008
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 13 Oct 2007
4
70th
Exposes the seedy underbelly of corporatism in a somber yet thrilling manner.
Rated 13 Oct 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 04 Jul 2012
50
44th
Some very good scenes early on mislead the viewer into believing this will be more interesting and less conventional than it turns out to be. Even the wit dries up (but perhaps that's as instructed in some screenwriting manual somewhere, as we are meant to be drawn into the "seriousness" of the "drama") long before the decidedly ho-hum final sting. Claims by some of laudable "realism" are patently false. In some senses a missed chance: surely more Pollack couldn't have hurt.
Rated 04 Jul 2012
borgeestborgeest
Rated 17 Jun 2012
64
48th
A romantic portrayal of conscience emerging within a law firm defending the indefensible. A large burden is carried by Clooney's inherent likeability, but the plotlines become very silly. Tilda Swindon's exaggerated anxiety, and the absurd car-bomb sequence, spoil what might have been an adequate but conventional thriller.
Rated 17 Jun 2012
naurunauru
Rated 19 Apr 2011
35
25th
A reasonably interesting film considering it's a dull legal story. The pace does drag in the first half, but picks up toward the end. Good cinematography, good performance from Clooney. However there are too many irrelevant shots and scenes which could have been cut to get this down to 90 minutes. Most of the film is quite boring, and the ending--which lacks motivation-- only seems interesting because so little happens in the rest of the film.
Rated 19 Apr 2011
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 27 Nov 2009
8
78th
(2nd viewing) It'll probably never reach me on a gut level but this is a damn fine thriller from first time director Gilroy. The story made me think of The Insider, equally compelling in its writing and performances, and failed to bore me for a single second. You should check out ‘State of Play' by Gilroy if you liked this one.
Rated 27 Nov 2009
mikeyboyMikeyboy
Rated 20 Nov 2009
70
41st
It seemed like nothing special when I saw it. It was really just an average thriller with superb acting. Clooney and Swinton are really hot right now.
Rated 20 Nov 2009
sellissellis
Rated 30 Jun 2009
92
92nd
One of the few American studio movies made the last 10 years that has enough depth to make 10 views necessary. Too bad Tony Gilroy couldn't keep his momentum going.
Rated 30 Jun 2009
hahaHaha
Rated 23 Mar 2009
60
27th
Absolutely average script with little flash and little bang. Incoherent mess with a few stellar performances and well put together scenes.
Rated 23 Mar 2009
tomphan25tomphan25
Rated 06 Dec 2008
91
94th
Tightly made psych thriller with top acting all around. The intensity, pathology, and personal cost of the amoral corporate rat race in your face. Should have swept the Oscars.
Rated 06 Dec 2008
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 03 Dec 2008
79
67th
This movie picked up in the final thirty minutes or so, to have a pretty cool ending. The problem was that the middle was confusing, and I am willing to bet that if the middle was a little clearer then the ending would have packed an even bigger punch. My date did not like it at all stating "This movie makes no sense. What is going on? I am going to sleep." Due to my obligations to my fans I could not do the same.
Rated 03 Dec 2008
davebirchdavebirch
Rated 07 Jul 2008
98
82nd
A fantastic, well acted, little thriller which sounds like a John Grissom thriller; but without all the courtroom dick swinging contests and associated boredom. George Clooney is Michael Clayton, a lawyer/fixer charged with investigating a colleague who goes nuts and threatens to lose a million dolllar settlement case...it's not as routine as it sounds.
Rated 07 Jul 2008
shahnessshahness
Rated 25 Jun 2008
66
49th
The performances are there, but the story really isn't. Nothing stands out about this film, but it is watchable and not terribly executed.
Rated 25 Jun 2008
scurryscurry
Rated 22 Apr 2008
55
67th
Well-acted, tight, but sort of uninteresting and flavorless. You might like it.
Rated 22 Apr 2008
ktappektappe
Rated 08 Mar 2008
95
89th
Blockbuster ordered fewer copies of this film than other Oscar contenders because they said it was similar to Syriana and they didn't see high rental rates for that film. Well, they're right and wrong. This is similar to Syriana in that it's thought-provoking & has George Clooney. But they're wrong because this is a better film than Syriana (which was quite good) and I think this has wider appeal. This is not politically-based but power-based, and is well acted with great character development.
Rated 08 Mar 2008
john_lockeJohn Locke
Rated 04 Mar 2008
96
87th
The acting in this movie is astounding.
Rated 04 Mar 2008
mini_tMini-T
Rated 28 Feb 2008
86
73rd
George Clooney definately the best. And looking out for the further work of Gilroy.
Rated 28 Feb 2008
sw0sw0
Rated 27 Feb 2008
89
82nd
A little confusing at first but when I pieced it together I enjoyed the film.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
fingersfingers
Rated 26 Feb 2008
85
75th
Excellent performances all round - great film
Rated 26 Feb 2008
torontodogtorontodog
Rated 20 Feb 2008
85
90th
Doesn't resort to some of the trickery or cliches that a lot of thrillers do. What you see is what you get. Clayton struggles with a lifetime's worth of problems over the span of a few days, and his journey makes us reflect on the choices we all make throughout our lives.
Rated 20 Feb 2008
soluwolesoluwole
Rated 19 Feb 2008
90
91st
great drama. george at his best
Rated 19 Feb 2008
kavuKavu
Rated 11 Feb 2008
84
83rd
Well made thriller all around. Gilroy's script has a certain "Bourne" - feel to it and his directing is good for a debute. Oscar for Swinton what?
Rated 11 Feb 2008
mohkoMohko
Rated 11 Feb 2008
80
83rd
Gilroy shows great promise as director. Clooney and Wilkinson do their parts convincingly but Swinton got her Oscar nod a bit too easily from such a small part. In the end Michael Clayton is a solid thriller with every aspect of it done really well.
Rated 11 Feb 2008
jherman89Jherman89
Rated 09 Jan 2008
83
80th
Clooney gives a remarkable performance, possibly the best of his career. The story is a little slow paced but the cinematography is high caliber. One of the 07's better films.
Rated 09 Jan 2008
timmotimmo
Rated 23 Oct 2007
90
66th
Some of the best performances I've seen in any film. The unorthodox story, which is never explained all at once, is really complemented by Clooney, but most of all, Wilkinson.
Rated 23 Oct 2007
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 21 Oct 2007
91
87th
Edge of your seat, all the way. This is one of the few times I really like George Clooney, and Tom Wilkinson is as great as ever. Worth paying money to see.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 14 Oct 2007
88
81st
Michael Clayton is a smart, taught thriller from the writer of the Bourne series, and it's equally as thrilling but in different ways. The story is excellently crafted and gets you very wrapped up in what's going on and who's doing what. Michael Clayton finishes with a bang and leaves you fulfilled completely. It's one of the year's best and hopefully come Oscar season it will get the attention it deserves.
Rated 14 Oct 2007
tma1tma1
Rated 11 Oct 2007
50
29th
Great performances aside, the story and characters are flat and predictable. The ending is one of those "only in the movies" endings that, in a movie that takes itself so seriously, demonstrates just how immature the movie is.
Rated 11 Oct 2007
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 03 Sep 2024
100
96th
Michael Clayton is a masterpiece of suspense. Thinking back I don't think there was a gun used in this whole movie. It must be difficult to make a movie like this with lawyers, assassins, and cops without firing a shot. I liked the way the movie was laid out. The opening flashback gives the audience a sample of the kind of person Michael Clayton is. The rest of the movie peels away more layers while unfolding the story of the agro-conglomerate and the small town family that is suing them.
Rated 03 Sep 2024
bownBown
Rated 01 Nov 2023
83
67th
Seedy and tense without being too melodramatic, with a cast that couldn’t have been more well-chosen elevating what was already a damn good script.
Rated 01 Nov 2023
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 11 Oct 2023
60
69th
Good little corporate thriller.
Rated 11 Oct 2023
colorbufcolorbuf
Rated 24 Jan 2023
60
14th
I lasted 30 minutes. I was hoping for a trial drama. This isn't one.
Rated 24 Jan 2023
grimsoothgrimsooth
Rated 28 Aug 2022
62
59th
I watched this movie at 1.38x, until the final scene - the taxi cab scene is well paced and sealed a higher rating. The writing was pretty decent, plot was modestly interesting, and there was something grounded in the characters. I don't know that I'd recommend it, but it's a pretty decent character piece - even if most of them were an inch wide and 20' deep.
Rated 28 Aug 2022
sam_quentinsam quentin
Rated 15 Aug 2022
81
67th
Well written, well acted legal thriller.
Rated 15 Aug 2022
honestthiefHonest_Thief
Rated 25 Jul 2022
4
63rd
very sleek movie about corporate greed, where everyone's tired and empty due to being at constant war with themselves. Every character is just perfect but special mention to Sydney Pollack as an affable corporate lawyer who works people to the bone until they're hollow husks devoid of humanity, but will always leave you thinking he's actually the one doing you a favour.
Rated 25 Jul 2022
timon88Timon88
Rated 05 Apr 2022
78
79th
Very well-written, low-key suspense flick. It tells an interesting story in a (mostly) straightforward manner, featuring a lot of excellent work from some very good actors. Tom Wilkinson is great--especially his opening monologue, as is George Clooney. I kept thinking "What's Tilda Swinton doing in this?" Eccentric, artsy--a businesswoman (even with a bit of an evil streak) is not at all what she's about. And she gets an Oscar for this--her only one to date. That award is officially irrelevant.
Rated 05 Apr 2022
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 07 Sep 2021
55
24th
This is so slick and calculated that any potential pathos slips right through the sleek cold cinematography.
Rated 07 Sep 2021
gwaihir15Gwaihir_15
Rated 03 Dec 2020
80
46th
Modest, but in a good way.
Rated 03 Dec 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 26 Sep 2020
61
75th
Seen: 2. Decided to see it again, as this movie gets a lot of love. I was somewhat bored with the first viewing, not picking up on the subtext. But liked it more the second go around. Nothing here is spoon-fed, the intrigue level is high in the first half, but there are lulls throughout. The whole thing needs tightening. The ending satisfies.
Rated 26 Sep 2020
noisebloomnoisebloom
Rated 15 Aug 2020
83
51st
Michael Clayton is an engrossing crime thriller that is a thoroughly enjoyable, if predictable experience.
Rated 15 Aug 2020
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 24 Jul 2020
85
59th
Viewed July 20, 2020.
Rated 24 Jul 2020
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 23 Jun 2020
75
75th
this mothafucker is scripting!!!
Rated 23 Jun 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 08 Mar 2020
74
63rd
73.5
Rated 08 Mar 2020
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 20 Apr 2019
60
41st
It’s not very engaging, and the characters are relatively bland. On the other hand, the acting is good, there’s some very well shot scenes, and the climax is pretty thrilling. I wouldn’t consider it a masterpiece, but it’s a well made film with a pace that’s simply “okay”.
Rated 20 Apr 2019
philamentalphilamental
Rated 02 Jan 2018
79
78th
Intelligent deliberately paced thriller with excellent performances from Clooney, Swinton and Wilkinson.
Rated 02 Jan 2018
mist600Mist600
Rated 13 Nov 2017
86
72nd
BACK-FILLING LOAD OF FILMS NOT SEEN FOR A LONG TIME -> Recall/Scores may be 20-30% off. Not at all offended, grateful actually, if U want 2 drop me a cordial msg if think memory dulled a gem or gave a rosy tint to clunker. IE. Tell me WHY Im wrong & what U think I should score. Love film chat/debate|
Rated 13 Nov 2017
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 05 Feb 2017
80
81st
iyi bir senaryo, minimal bir yönetimle kendisini gösteriyor. ama formülde işleyen sansasyonelize etmeme arzusu, içerik anlamında biraz yüzeysel oluşu engelleyememişi. bombanın yerleşme öncesi gibi sahneleri çıkarmadan ama incelterek son kurguya ekleselermiş senaryoda açık gibi duran belli soru işaretleri belki bu derece göze batıyor olmazdı. yine de gilroy şatafatla boka batırılacak temalarda ciddi incelikli işler çıkartıyor. takdire şayan.
Rated 05 Feb 2017
ocelotOcelot
Rated 31 Jan 2017
65
64th
lawyers are corrupt and bad, but we also need them. really makes you think!! hugely disappointing after the opening monologue and first 10 minutes, which were incredible
Rated 31 Jan 2017
seenmanyseenmany
Rated 28 Dec 2016
97
95th
the sublty told story and mental processing and decision making and each impulse that is at play is subtle to catch and as i was insensitive (am now too) when i watched it for the first time i missed it all, then i watched a youtube video explaining that subtlety and now i understand and having gotten this corrected experience i suggest that this is good exercise for a child to exercise how subtle of a thing can he understand
Rated 28 Dec 2016
morbleMorble
Rated 04 Sep 2016
67
61st
This is one of those crime movies that really gets into it's gritty details. Worth watching.
Rated 04 Sep 2016
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 28 Apr 2016
13
64th
W3E1P1S2V1M1A2R2. Going off distant memory in this review, but an interesting take on the usual lawyers-as-servants-of-evil schtick, where many of them aren't and the ones who are don't really know what they're doing.
Rated 28 Apr 2016
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 15 Sep 2015
70
56th
Nice little white collar thriller led by some quality actors with an entertaining script.
Rated 15 Sep 2015
kough33kough33
Rated 01 Jul 2015
68
45th
A fine finale saves the bore.
Rated 01 Jul 2015
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 12 Jun 2015
77
47th
Overall boring and a little too convinced of its own importance. Clooney just kinda does his thing, Wilkinson borders on annoying in his role, and Swinton, while good, does not deliver anything Oscar-worthy. The movie doesn't really shine except for the end, which I will admit is satisfying.
Rated 12 Jun 2015
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
66
62nd
3.32/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 04 Dec 2014
75
57th
An incredibly solid film, both in writing and direction, that ultimately fails to bring anything worthwhile to your living room. A fine, yet forgettable experience.
Rated 04 Dec 2014
donquixoticdonquixotic
Rated 01 Nov 2014
30
17th
Hey look at this there's a film written and directed by the man who wrote the Bourne films. Sounds good to me. Then I try to watch it and all I get is yak yak yak. I get the feeling this is supposed to be clever writing but it just feels turgid and empty
Rated 01 Nov 2014
tbwTBW
Rated 16 Sep 2014
72
70th
I thought Clooney did a good job carrying this somewhat dark film. Enjoyable
Rated 16 Sep 2014
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 16 Jun 2014
77
70th
I saw this as a 10-year-old when it came out and was obviously too young to understand it. I tried again a couple of years later as a wizened 12-year-old and it of course still went over my head. I can finally say I got it on this third viewing.
Rated 16 Jun 2014
thehynesthehynes
Rated 31 May 2014
50
31st
I am Shiva, the God of Death, and I'm off to watch a more interesting film than this.
Rated 31 May 2014
pboyd_studgePBoyd Studge
Rated 02 May 2014
93
84th
Are you sure you want to be a corporate lawyer in a big firm??
Rated 02 May 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 23 Mar 2014
84
79th
84.000
Rated 23 Mar 2014
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 06 Jan 2014
90
75th
Michael Clayton is one of the most sharply scripted films of 2007, with an engrossing premise and faultless acting. Director Tony Gilroy succeeds not only in capturing the audience's attention, but holding it until the credits roll.
Rated 06 Jan 2014
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 28 Oct 2013
60
6th
What a lame duck. I cannot see what there is to like in this picture. Seems it is all about building up impalpable tension through mystery and subterfuge. Call me stupid but the exposition of the narrative was far too abstruse for me to fully realise what was going on or why I should care about the characters. With the subtleties going over my head and the characters bypassing my heart, there was nothing else to cling to in Gilroy's dark, cold, soulless vision of corporate shenanigans. Zzz.
Rated 28 Oct 2013
elahnElahn
Rated 31 Jul 2013
63
39th
An enjoyable thriller.
Rated 31 Jul 2013
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
80
80th
The great strength of Michael Clayton is that it's no "Erin Brockovich." Rather than a populist tale of class-action triumph, the movie is a grim vision of legal and ethical compromise at the top.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
72
63rd
* Casting, Acting : 7 * Script : 7 * Directing, Aura : 7 * Ease of Viewing : 8 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
joeliusJoelius
Rated 06 Oct 2012
34
47th
Great ending, but slow in many spots, but I think it is probably Clooney's third best film after Ocean's 11 and Up in the Air.
Rated 06 Oct 2012
chrispalmChrisPalm
Rated 09 Sep 2012
73
38th
One of those movies that bets it all on the ending. Doesnt mean the 90% of it is boring and of no interest
Rated 09 Sep 2012
brandonsbrandons
Rated 13 Jul 2012
81
72nd
Michael Clayton is one of the most sharply scripted films of 2007, with an engrossing premise and faultless acting. Director Tony Gilroy succeeds not only in capturing the audience's attention, but holding it until the credits roll.
Rated 13 Jul 2012
entertainmeEntertainMe
Rated 30 Jun 2012
94
97th
Why doesn't that book exist? I need to read it.
Rated 30 Jun 2012
caliman99caliman99
Rated 28 Jun 2012
90
39th
If you like Tilda Swinton, it's a must see. One of the more unusual villains I've ever seen in a movie: the nervous, sweaty, self-esteem-lacking wreck of a villain. Hypnotizing in her novelty.
Rated 28 Jun 2012
rufamRufam
Rated 25 Apr 2012
75
72nd
The first half of the film is near-perfect conspiracy thriller/drama -suave, precise, brilliantly written and finely acted. The second half is by no means bad but, considering what had preceded it, definitely underwhelming. By the middle, the plot had built to a high level of tension and then starts to cool down leading to a passable but kinda tame conclusion. Clooney, Wilkinson and Swinton are all very solid, while Gilroy shows great chops both as a director and a screenwriter.
Rated 25 Apr 2012
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 10 Mar 2012
85
91st
I thought this was pretty thrilling. I certainly was never bored. The story is pretty good and the acting is good. Clooney was good, but Wilkinson stole the show. I can't believe Swinton won an oscar for this. Good debut for Gilroy.
Rated 10 Mar 2012
salopiantreesalopiantree
Rated 10 Feb 2012
60
18th
Could have been so much better if they'd cut out the first 30 minutes.
Rated 10 Feb 2012
supergloosupergloo
Rated 08 Jan 2012
3
9th
A not very entertaining nor compelling movie with a basic plot that's been literally done a thousand times before.
Rated 08 Jan 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Dec 2011
79
77th
This is a good movie. Tom Wilkinson steals this movie with a great supporting performance. Tilda Swinton is also very good here. I would have liked to have seen George Clooney's character make a different decision at the end of the film.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 20 Nov 2011
75
79th
A slow-burning legal thriller bolstered by some fantastic performances. George Clooney in particular owns his role, taking the smooth-talking cocky characters he often plays and adding a layer of cynicism and weariness. Tilda Swinton and Tom Wilkinson also play their parts exceptionally well. We've all seen the story of evil corporations and soulless lawyers before. This film puts a human face on that tale and shows the people behind it to be just as real and fallible as the rest of us.
Rated 20 Nov 2011
masriMASRI
Rated 08 Oct 2011
70
9th
An insightful perspective into the complex, at times melancholic essence of corporations and whether they value humans as flesh, or more simply a commodity consumed when necessary and ridden off when unneeded. The script should have been polished further and the writing is a bit all over the place. The acting is without doubt the highpoint.
Rated 08 Oct 2011
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 05 Oct 2011
77
53rd
Good movie. The normcore people will turn it into what they call a "masterpiece."
Rated 05 Oct 2011
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 16 Sep 2011
80
84th
If you ever hear anyone complaining that Hollywood doesn't make intelligent dramas for adults any more, point them to this film and see if they still agree. A fantastic script, wonderfully understated cinematography, and great acting performances from Clooney, Swinton and especially Tom Wilkinson. It's not an edge-of-your-seat thriller, but one that'll get under your skin and leave you thinking about it long after it finishes. Good stuff.
Rated 16 Sep 2011
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 14 Sep 2011
69
85th
Not at all sure what genre it wants to be and yet manages to work.
Rated 14 Sep 2011
justthinkitjustthinkit
Rated 05 Aug 2011
72
48th
Wanted to like it, but it was a bit thin.
Rated 05 Aug 2011
freshFresh
Rated 28 Jul 2011
90
75th
Michael Clayton is one of the most sharply scripted films of 2007, with an engrossing premise and faultless acting.
Rated 28 Jul 2011
mertz109mertz109
Rated 19 Jun 2011
82
33rd
An unmemorable film.
Rated 19 Jun 2011
dmbbearcatdmbbearcat
Rated 07 Jun 2011
91
90th
An all-around underrated and intense film.
Rated 07 Jun 2011
rottentomatoRottenTomato
Rated 17 May 2011
90
76th
Michael Clayton is one of the most sharply scripted films of 2007, with an engrossing premise and faultless acting. Director Tony Gilroy succeeds not only in capturing the audience's attention, but holding it until the credits roll.
Rated 17 May 2011
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 11 May 2011
64
22nd
Nice idea, but could have been more of a savage satire.
Rated 11 May 2011
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 28 Mar 2011
85
93rd
The definition of a fantastic ensemble cast, Michael Clayton takes Tony Gilroy behind the camera in his directorial debut after a series of fantastic screenplays. Clayton drives award worthy performances from Tilda Swinton and Tom Wilkinson and keeps viewers glued to their seat with a complex character study disguising as a taut thriller. The monumental final confrontation of Clooney and Swinton makes every minute prior worthwhile.
Rated 28 Mar 2011
glmglm
Rated 01 Jan 2011
83
74th
83.000
Rated 01 Jan 2011
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 15 Dec 2010
97
91st
Solid Movie throughout, you never feel lost, the dialogue is superbly well done, well thought and crafted. intense movie, showing the bitter side of business affairs.
Rated 15 Dec 2010

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