Michael Clayton (2007)
- Directed by
- Tony Gilroy
- Genre
- drama film, thriller film, mystery film, legal thriller
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.8 of 10 from 2,008 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A corporate lawyer at a powerful firm uncovers a coverup of criminal activity by a major client. He must decide whether to expose the truth or protect his career and his firm.
tensedeliberatecerebralbleakmorally complexslow-burnsuspensefulgritty
What happens
Michael Clayton is a 2007 American legal thriller film written and directed by Tony Gilroy in his directorial debut. It stars George Clooney as lawyer Michael Clayton, who discovers a coverup of criminal wrongdoing by one of his firm's clients. Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, and Sydney Pollack appear in supporting roles. Released on October 5, 2007, the film grossed $93 million worldwide. It was praised for Gilroy's direction and screenplay, and the performances of the cast, with Swinton's performance particularly lauded. Michael Clayton was nominated for seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor for Clooney, Best Supporting Actor for Wilkinson, and Best Supporting Actress for Swinton, which she won. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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