Review of Michael Clayton (2007) by Jaime R — 04 Jul 2014

A superbly well-made thriller, with spectacular performances from start to finish.

This review of Michael Clayton (2007) was written by Jaime R on 04 Jul 2014.

Michael Clayton has generally received positive reviews.

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Oh George Clooney and Tom Wilkinson, how much I love you both. Really. Again, some really strong performances in this one…

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Wasted a couple hours of my life on this movie. Basically a half a$$ version of the Rain maker. Don't waste your time…

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By Stephen B (1,233) on 11 May 2016

Un excellent George Clooney, mais une histoire assez fade vue et revue dans les séries télévisées et qui finalement n'apporte pas grand…

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By Byron B (1,084) on 28 Dec 2015

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By Jake R (447) on 10 Mar 2018

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I don't know what vast significance Michael Clayton has (it involves deadly pollution but isn't a message movie)…

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By Tom L (496) on 12 Nov 2017

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Superior legal thriller with a great script and wonderful performances by an excellent cast…

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By Anna H (341) on 01 Feb 2016

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