Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Netflix Top 100 - 46. - Michael Clayton


George Clooney gets more than he bargained for in this film as a "Mr. Fix It" attorney.  Clooney plays the title character Michael Clayton, who is a lawyer who is sent in to "fix" uncomfortable situations for his law firm.  He has been working for a long time in this role and has been able to clean up most of the situations, however he runs into an exception to this rule.

After a major lawyer in his firm goes missing and then has a breakdown, he realizes that the problem is much more than just a partner in the firm losing his way. The deceit goes deep and global in this thriller, and the twists and turns in the plot keep you engaged. In the end, Clayton finally realizes he has a conscience, which might be detrimental to his health.  Excellent performances all around in this one especially Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, and Sydney Pollack.  Just Queue It! 

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