Michael Clayton (DVD, 2008, Widescreen)

Great movie starring George Clooney as Michael Clayton. Clayton is a legal
"fixer" and in this movie becomes involved with a former friend and client
who is involved in a case with a agro-chemical company that is attempting to
hide something. Clayton uses all his people "connections" in order to try
to find out what is happening in a suspense filled movie. A great finish to
the movie comes as Clayton finds his own life in danger. Definitely a must
see movie.

Michael Clayton (George Clooney) is all stressed out. He is a trial lawyer, but in his firm he has been placed in the position of a "fixer." A fixer takes care of problems that the firm's clients have gotten themselves into, sometimes illegally.

We get the idea early in this 2007 movie when he is called to help a hit and run driver who has all kinds of excuses for what he did--fog, a curving road, a jogger dressed in black who suddenly appeared, poor lighting due to sodium lamps, etc.

Michael is considered excellent at what he does. But his personal life is an absolute mess. He is close to bankruptcy due to gambling problems and a bad investment in a bar to help his deadbeat brother. He is a divorced father of a brilliant son; his x-wife has remarried and she has custody. He is behind on his rent, and his father is dying.

But the main focus of the movie is on Michael's attempt to fix the firm's defense of a class action lawsuit for the client U North that is headed by a very nervous Karen Crowder (Tilda Swinton). U North is a farm chemical firm that knowingly has poisoned many of its farmer-clients through the chemicals they produce and sell. The firm's main lawyer Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson) has had a meltdown and is rumored to be selling out to the prosecution. Enter Michael Clayton to help straighten out this brilliant lawyer.

This movie was nominated for 6 Academy Awards and won 1. Tilda Swinton won Best Supporting Actress as the evil but very nervous head of U North. We get to see her sweating and preparing her lines as she goes to all of her meetings, and we especially see her sweat at the end of the movie.

Additionally, the movie was nominated for Best Actor (Clooney), Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Tom Wilkinson), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Original Score.

This movie is complicated and requires your absolute attention. It repeats some of the beginning scenes of the movie at the end of the movie. By then, you have almost forgotten about them. It is a very thrilling ride and is much in the realm of other evil corporation movies like "The Fugitive" and "Erin Brokovich".

From the opening scene, the movie moves and grips you as you enter into the character of Michael Clayton, his energetic apathy and forceful lethargy. He gets the job done but doesn't feel good about it, until he finally gets pushed to the point where he takes a stand and sticks it to the opposition. I've watched the ending over and over, especially on days when I'm "facing Goliath" and need a pick-me-up and confidence booster. Enjoy this movie - not light-hearted, but definitely satisfying. Someone can stand up to those in this world who always seem to "get away with it".

I saw the movie Michael Clayton at the theater. It was very fast pased with several twists and turns. I wanted to buy the DVD so I could watch it again and pick up more details. It is a very compelling movie that I am enjoying very much. I would recommend this to anyoone who likes a good mystery.

That mixes great acting with a stellar script and shocking scenes left and right..I wa sunsure of this flick at first actually passed on it several times before buying it for $5...George Clooney is great as a trial lawyer reduced to more or less an invetsigating job where he cleans up messes caused by rich jerks and corporate a***s.. as Michael Clayton discovers a huge coverup he is forced to fight back or die the ending made even the slow parts worth the time spent..everyone is this great flick did their part and did it perfectly..from the good guys right down to the bad guys..which is which is the real question and Michael better find out who's who and quick! A fun edge of your seat thriller you're sure to love!! 5 out of 5 bars!!

This is your typical insider on how low corporate america can and will on many instances stoop to. Corporate greed in many ways is what is wrong with this country today...low paying jobs,deception, and outright unlawfulness. etc. Enjoy this show!

This was a great movie it had everything in it. I would say that everyone should see it... It great!!!

This is a very good movie. My husband and I both liked it a lot. This one is a keeper to watch again someday. It keeps you interested throughout and until the very end of the movie. Excellent!!

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I loved this movie. I liked the divine justice, and the ending which was totally awsome. Also, who doesn't like George Clooney??? He is a wonderful actor! This movie had a great cast, also great class, and I think is closer to reality than anyone would like. Arthur was a peach!! I have watched this movie at least 4 times, and I don't plan to quit!! Thanks for asking.
Sue

I love this movie, this made me realize what a great actor George Clooney really is!!! This thriller has a lot of things going on, in order to catch everything you might want to watch it more than one time. This movie has an excellent cast, but George Clooney just makes the movie even better.

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FANTASTIC MOVIE, STORY AND ACTING!! I had seen the movie prior but had to have it in my library of DVD's. It is a must have for anyone that considers him or herself a movie buff.

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I absolutely love this movie! It's so good how the character Arthur plays such a huge role in uncovering such huge lies. It's a must see!

When they say that 'they don't make em like this anymore" this movie is exactly what they are talking about. Michael Clayton is a challenging, finely crafted film that has no easy answers. The acting is beyond superb. The direction is lovely as well. There is not one scene in the whole film where you won't believe the actors or question their choices. I won't give any spoilers about the plot but if you want to see a film that is uncompromizing in its vision, then I strongly recommend Michael Clayton!

I like movies but I'm not a movie-goer. In addition, most movies I will watch once or twice if they are especially good or intriguing. This was an intriguing movie so I've watched it twice. Since I consider myself thrifty, my purchase of this movie was at a great price. I enjoyed it and will probably pass it on to my family members for their viewing.

I liked the Michael Clayton movie when they showed it my law firm in Washington, D.C. for staff appreciation day in April 2008. I was really impressed with the movie and so did my co-workers at my firm. That evening when I went home and I ordered it from Ebay.

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I really enjoyed this movie. The plot was different and you had to watch carefully,but it was worth it. George Clooney wasn't one of my favorite actors but I've changed my mind since watching him in this movie.Just buy it. Get it cheaper on E-bay like i did that way if you don't like it you haven't paid full price. Great movie.

Loved Michael Clayton and George Clooney. While the film kept you guessing all the way through,
the suprise ending was a classic. I'm glad to have it in my collection

This is an excellent film and the acting is superb. George Clooney really shines in this movie!

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Clooney at hi sbest, with a script that allows hime to showcase his talent rather than standing on the sidelines (the Ocean Sagas). The pace is great with just enough intrigue and switch backs to keep your attention..