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Screenwriter Tony Gilroy (of the Bourne trilogy) makes his
directing debut (but he's still the writer) in this legal/business
thriller that is very reminiscent of John Grisham at his
best. Michael Clayton (an excellent George Clooney playing
a fixer for a powerful law firm) hurries through increasingly
dangerous episodes telling clients what they don't want
to hear "I'm not a miracle worker, I'm a janitor."
Gilroy has a knack for creating strong characters and situations
that resonate with tension. His casting is superb: Clooney
of course, but we're treated also to the best of Tilda Swinton,
Sydney Pollack and Tom Wilkinson. A fascinating morality
tale in the world of sharp suits and smooth operators.
"It is just about perfect
as an exercise in the genre."
ROGER EBERT
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