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starring: Tom Wilkinson, Michael O'Keefe, Sydney Pollack, Danielle Skraastad, Tilda Swinton directed by: Tony Gilroy  Binding: Video On Demand Release Date: October 20, 2008 Running Time: 120 minutes Studio: Warner Bros. Theatrical Release Date: October 12, 2007 Related Items:
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 Rating: - Corporate/Suspense...Great Combo! I was a bit skeptical about this movie when I first heard about it, but I finally got around to picking it up on Blu Ray. First off let me start by saying this movie is not for people who only want action, explosions, and shootouts. Ill start off with the BD details: The picture is excellent on this film, its smooth and the skin tones have a nice color and smooth texture, the outdoor scenes are very crisp...I was impressed with the picture. The sound is only 5.1 DD, this was a bit disappointing, ... Read More Rating: - Worth itI would have liked to watch this again. Saw it once. I enjoyed the performances, and the quiet but deadly build-up. As I recall, no car chases, which is a blessing in any movie. Tilda Swinton's role as the unraveling robot is masterful. Clooney plays a corporate burnout well enough to be one. Some people call it predictable, but I did not find it so, because I viewed it more as a character study that a plot-driven story. The guy who plays Clooney's friend has a great turn at a monologue that shows ... Read More Rating:  - GOOD MOVIETHIS MOVIE WAS GOOD BUT NOT THE TYPE OF CHARACTER THAT GEORGE CLOONEY SHOULD HAVE PLAYED Rating:  - A top notch thrillerGeorge Clooney portrays a really pushed to the wall attorney which portrays a modern day possible situation which may be happening right in our own back yard. This film keeps you on the edge of your seat with just a minimum of tapering off of action so you may catch your breath. Rating: - Huzzah for lawyersMichael Clayton is a fairly fast-paced look at the life and struggles of the titular character, a 'fixer' at a prestigious law firm. Filled with great performances and enough suspense and intrigue to keep me interested, I greatly enjoyed it. One small quibble I had was with the ending - it seemed somewhat out of place with the rest of the movie. Overall, though, a highly enjoyable experience. Tangentially, my favorite scene was when Clooney confronts Tom Wilkinson's character in an alley - great ... Read More 
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