Michael Clayton (2007)
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Law/Lawyers, Theatrical Release, Mental Illness, Divorce
Starring: George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack
Screenwriter: Tony Gilroy
Producer: Sydney Pollack, Jennifer Fox, Steve Samuels, Kerry Orent
Composer: James Newton Howard
DVD Info
Release:
Feb 19, 2008
DVD Features:
- Anamorphic Widescreen
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
- Dolby Digital 2.0
- Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
- Additional Scenes
- Audio Commentary - Tony Gilroy - Writer/Director; John Gilroy -
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Reviews
A killer voice-over by Tom Wilkinson sets the tone for this dramatic thriller, and you're willing to go on the journey even if you don't understand it all the time.
The cast is outstanding, with Clooney giving the strongest performance of his career, which says a lot since he already has an Oscar
A straight-ahead suspense melodrama, complete with villain and a climax with satisfyingly clean lines. But Gilroy constantly elevates the material with surprise gifts. [Blu-Ray review]
Each new viewing brings something fresh and insightful with it.
a thriller of the most sophisticated type, playing the macrocosm of Clayton's professional problems against the microcosm of the soul he thought he had conveniently compartmentalized
Michael Clayton, The Re-Release: Suits in deadly combat may not sound like the ideal setup for an action thriller, especially if the labels are of the pricey designer variety. But hey, this is George Clooney, who isn't half bad no matter what he's wearing
Un drama en clave de thriller sobre la corrupción corporativa, a medio camino entre El Informante y Erin Brockovich. Estupendo debut en la dirección del guionista Tony Gilroy.
Gilroy demonstra segurança invejável na condução da narrativa e na concepção estética do filme.
...a success because the actors work hard (but not too hard) to convey a sense of genuine investment in the onscreen problems, and because the rest of the behind-the-scenes technicians do immaculate, invisible work
"Man, I could be doing my laundry," I groused, as Clooney looked deep into the camera's eyes and gave me nothing.
Michael Clayton is that scintillating and rare pop-culture creation, a thriller about character.
Cut from the same cloth as "The Pelican Brief" and "The Constant Gardener", it is much more of a psychological study than a "whodunit". Clooney is excellent in the leading role.
Gilroy's goal is to create a smart, literate thriller, and while Michael Clayton is smart and literate, it isn't thrilling.
Think of this intense drama about corporate shenanigans as the capper to a George Clooney trilogy about duty, ethics and professionalism.
The story of some nice lawyers who give dozens of pro bono hours working to adopt puppies for orphans before Christmas. George Clooney plays the headmaster.
This is a crackerjack story with sharp writing, genuine twists, perfect whip-smart acting and a subplot for Clooney's character that actually works instead of just feeling like padding.
Out-Grishams Grisham at his own game, thanks to an engaging plot, fine acting and a pleasing twist at the end.
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