Ever since A Civil Action and Erin Brockovich, if you have been waiting for a good legal drama, your wait is over. Michael Clayton is undoubtedly one of the finest dramas of this year. Written and directed by Tony Gilroy (The screenplay writer of The Bourne movies), MC is gripping, thought provoking and a perfect crime drama.
George Clooney plays a lawyer/deal-maker in a large law-firm in NY city. A case that his firm is handling, involving a corporation, goes awry and he is called in to clean up. Things get nasty as he learns the truth behind the corporation and their tactics. Three fourth of the movie runs in flashback and then in the final piece of drama, the story springs back into present. The climax is one of the best in class and leaves the viewers smiling, amazed.
George Clooney once again proves why he is the boss in hollywood. Calm yet passionate, unpredictable and intense. Clooney literally lives his character. The intensity with which he acts puts him class apart from other actors. The camera work, lighting, motion and sound all remind me of The Bourne series. The only difference is that it is not as fast moving as Bourne yet equally enjoyable, even more so to some extent.
There have been a lot of movies about the 'the evil corporations'. This movie is also similar. But it views the story from a more humane perspective. The 'blind zones' created by the scriptwriter make the movie much more thrilling to watch. Total lack of predictability makes it a perfect thriller.
If it is running in any theater near you, go and watch it. I regret not watching this movie in theater. I am sure it would have been worth every minute and dollar spent on it
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Aahhh !! It is running in a theatre near my place and after reading your review, I might go for it this weekend !! Clooney is one of my favorites and It has been a while since I watched a good crime thriller.. So it seems it's a wealthy package to force yourself to a multiplex and in the world of popcorns !!
Soham
Good review, Clooney has amazing screen presence...will try to catch this one on the big screen.
I liked some things about the movie. Clooney is brilliant in it, no doubt. Also the script, since right till the end I was curious about what Mr. Clayton does :) he managed to keep us wrapped till the end.
But i'm sorry I am taking the opposite stand on this movie. It had some good elements but the plot was not terribly original. Or maybe my expectations were too much, considering the awards it won.
Thought 2ice before posting an anti-comment :)
@Nat
Appreciate your honesty :) Anti-comments are welcome too. I am very fond of legal thrillers like this one. Thus, even though the plot was not very original, I enjoyed the whole setup. And the end, I will confess came as a surprise. A pleasant one.
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