Review of Michael Clayton (2007) by Ben D — 20 Oct 2010

Michael Clayton is a terrific film. No other words can describe this film. A film that is very well written and superbly acted, this is a film that will definitely entertain you. A top notch cast upholds the terrific script.

George Clooney as usual delivers a solid performance and so does Tom Wilkinson who always brings something great to his roles. Tony Gilroy's directing is terrific and the story is solid. A riveting dramatic Thriller, Michael Clayton is a film that has a very strong story, and is the type of film you may need to watch a second time around to get the whole storyline to the film.

Michael Clayton is a pulse pounding thrill ride. This definitely a well plotted drama film. The cast here do an incredible job at elevating the story of the film. Theres terrific character development and it's very interesting to see events unfold as the story becomes more complex.

A terrific drama/Thriller, this is a great example of a well executed film. The story is solid, the cast is incredible and the directing is almost flawless. I've seen a lot of George Clooney films, and I truly think he's a talented actor.

But in Michael Clayton he gives something that truly redefines his acting style, he delivers a bold performance, a performance that should have earned him an Oscar. The role that he plays in this film is one of his greatest yet and in time will probably one of his most memorable.

Yes, at times the film is confusing, and like I've said once, you may need to watch this twice to get whats going on, but thats whats great about this film, with every viewing you'll unlock something new and thrilling.

Michael Clayton is a masterful dramatic Thriller with a multi layered plot with interesting, conflicted characters. A film that must be seen. Truly something different.