Michael Clayton (2007)
Now that I am on my 25th film from my Forty Fabulous Films of the Decade, I have come to the (not-so) subtle revelation that I may have a man-crush on George Clooney. This is the fourth film he has starred in a film on my list. I feel kinda creepy actually. Shouldn’t I have Scarlett Johansen populating this list instead (talk about sexy!). Anyway … back to the matter at hand.
Michael Clayton is INCREDIBLE! I absolutely love this film. Last week when I was recovering from pneumonia, I watched this again (thanks to the Target cheap DVD bin, which normally has junk in it). This film is even better on subsequent viewings.
Since this is a mystery, I don’t want to reveal any spoilers for those of you who haven’t seen this (and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for?). In summary, the film follows Michael Clayton (hence the movie title), a middle-aged ex-lawyer who now works as “the fixer’ for a powerful law firm in New York. In addition to being dissatisfied with his job, he also suffers from personal issues (gambling addiction, failed business ventures, messy family life, etc.). While bailing out his friend, and lawyer genius, Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson in another stellar performance), Michael realizes that Arthur is not as insane as he appears. In fact, he may be the sanest character in the film. To discuss much more would be unethical at this point, and the last thing I want is Michael Clayton coming after me.
I would like to end by saying that the last line, and the final minutes of the film (via credits rolling) are pitch perfect. “Give me $50 worth … just drive.”
Now that I am on my 25th film from my Forty Fabulous Films of the Decade, I have come to the (not-so) subtle revelation that I may have a man-crush on George Clooney. This is the fourth film he has starred in a film on my list. I feel kinda creepy actually. Shouldn’t I have Scarlett Johansen populating this list instead (talk about sexy!). Anyway … back to the matter at hand.
Michael Clayton is INCREDIBLE! I absolutely love this film. Last week when I was recovering from pneumonia, I watched this again (thanks to the Target cheap DVD bin, which normally has junk in it). This film is even better on subsequent viewings.
Since this is a mystery, I don’t want to reveal any spoilers for those of you who haven’t seen this (and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for?). In summary, the film follows Michael Clayton (hence the movie title), a middle-aged ex-lawyer who now works as “the fixer’ for a powerful law firm in New York. In addition to being dissatisfied with his job, he also suffers from personal issues (gambling addiction, failed business ventures, messy family life, etc.). While bailing out his friend, and lawyer genius, Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson in another stellar performance), Michael realizes that Arthur is not as insane as he appears. In fact, he may be the sanest character in the film. To discuss much more would be unethical at this point, and the last thing I want is Michael Clayton coming after me.
I would like to end by saying that the last line, and the final minutes of the film (via credits rolling) are pitch perfect. “Give me $50 worth … just drive.”
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