One Paragraph Review: Michael Clayton

If someone ever tries to tell you that George Clooney isn't actually that good of an actor just staple the DVD of Michael Clayton to that person's face. He's better than good in this movie: he's downright badass. The movie, a suspense tale about a "fixer" at a big New York law firm, smartly avoids what bad suspense movies do by telling the viewer too much. It leaves just enough story-line and dialogue out to leave your mind racing. The excellent music also puts you right in the mood. And no review should exclude the final six minutes of the film. Wow. Clooney pretty much gives you the cinematic definition of an ass-kicking.

One Paragraph Review: Michael Clayton

This movie just did not live up to the hype for me. Sure, there were some stellar performances. But I don't think that makes up for such a lackluster and unfinished plot. I was not gripped at all by the story, partially because I just didn't think it was that well-told and partially because they give away one of the most exciting moments in the first three minutes of the film. Even though this movie had environmental health and scientific integrity elements to it, topics I care deeply about, I wasn't that into it. Am I missing something?