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# Michael Clayton DVD

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George Clooney already has one acting Oscar to his name, and it’s unsurprising that immediately after the release of Michael Clayton , there were many arguing he was deserving of a second. For without a doubt, as impressive as the film is, it’s very much Clooney who powers this one forward. Written and directed by Tony Gilroy, who previously adapted the Bourne movies for the big screen, Clooney takes the title role as a lawyer who goes in to do the jobs that, bluntly, nobody else wants to know about. And before long, Clooney discovers a cover-up that proves to be a mighty challenge to uncover, and one the inevitably conflicts him as a result. Aided by a superb supporting cast that includes the likes of Sydney Pollack, Tom Wilkinson and Tilda Swinton, Michael Clayton at its best is a tense and effective thriller, written and directed steadfastly well by Gilroy. It’s not without a few problems, most notably a comparably weak conclusion and one or two underdeveloped characters. But it’s still a worthwhile film, and very much worth seeking out to simply enjoy a terrific performance from a Hollywood leading man who absolutely refuses to shy away from edgier roles. Long may he continue to do so. -- Jon Foster Thriller set in the murky world of corporate law. Michael Clayton (George Clooney) is an in-house 'fixer' at one of the largest corporate law firms in New York. A former criminal prosecutor, Clayton takes care of his employer's dirtiest work at the behest of the firm's co-founder Marty Bach (Sydney Pollack), to whom Clayton feels a deep loyalty. He arranges top-flight legal services and skirts through loopholes for their ethically questionable clients. Though burned out, disillusioned and hardly content with his job as a fixer, his messy private life has left him inextricably tied to the firm. Meanwhile, litigator Karen Crowder (Tilda Swinton) finds her entire company's future hinging on the outcome of a multi-billion dollar settlement overseen by Clayton's friend, star lawyer Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson). When Edens snaps and decides to blow the whistle on the questionable case, sabotaging the defence, Clayton finds himself in the centre of a conspiratorial maelstrom where he must decide between his loyalty and his conscience.

Review: If you are fed up with car chases, guns & special FX this is a cerebral tour de force. - This movie went under the radar, I was glad I found it because it was an enjoyable watch. George Clooney was not riding on his good looks, he delivered a gritty and believable performance that had the viewer heavily invested in the story and the outcome for various characters. Excellent.
Review: Tales of a Janitor - This is Tony Gilroy's first film as a director; Gilroy is better known as the writer of the screenplays to the Bourne series. This is a cold and restrained thriller, an excellent and yet unusual take on the genre because the crucial moment that ratchets up the tension does not occur until the second half. In the meantime we see Clooney in action as a fixer (aka `janitor') for a top New York legal firm. `Sight & Sound' magazine in a generally positive review thought the story `overplotted'. But to me, the film is very cleverly constructed, the viewer wondering what's going on until it all slowly comes together, each piece of the jigsaw nicely sliding into place with perfection. To that extent it's a film worth watching more than once. Of the top stars, Clooney and Pollack make their roles look supremely effortless, whilst Swinton is convincing as the career woman compelled to make uncomfortable choices. I'm a big fan of Tom Wilkinson, but here - despite doing a brilliant job - his American accent remains unconvincing. In his director's commentary, Tony Gilroy explains how he constructed the film around a specific framing style with lots of negative space, thus concentrating the eye into the corner of the screen where the action - or inaction - is taking place. Clooney's face is often hidden in the dark shadows. Colours are also subdued: Gilroy refers to "cool colours", producing "a movie that's beautiful but not pretty." There are also three deleted scenes lasting six minutes in total.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | George Clooney, Sydney Pollack, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, Tony Gilroy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 805 Reviews |
| Format | PAL |
| Genre | Drama |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05060002835838 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Studiocanal |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 54 minutes |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** George Clooney, Sydney Pollack, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, Tony Gilroy
- **Format:** PAL
- **Genre:** Drama
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 54 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are fed up with car chases, guns & special FX this is a cerebral tour de force.
*by D***X on 29 January 2026*

This movie went under the radar, I was glad I found it because it was an enjoyable watch. George Clooney was not riding on his good looks, he delivered a gritty and believable performance that had the viewer heavily invested in the story and the outcome for various characters. Excellent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tales of a Janitor
*by N***Y on 31 December 2012*

This is Tony Gilroy's first film as a director; Gilroy is better known as the writer of the screenplays to the Bourne series. This is a cold and restrained thriller, an excellent and yet unusual take on the genre because the crucial moment that ratchets up the tension does not occur until the second half. In the meantime we see Clooney in action as a fixer (aka `janitor') for a top New York legal firm. `Sight & Sound' magazine in a generally positive review thought the story `overplotted'. But to me, the film is very cleverly constructed, the viewer wondering what's going on until it all slowly comes together, each piece of the jigsaw nicely sliding into place with perfection. To that extent it's a film worth watching more than once. Of the top stars, Clooney and Pollack make their roles look supremely effortless, whilst Swinton is convincing as the career woman compelled to make uncomfortable choices. I'm a big fan of Tom Wilkinson, but here - despite doing a brilliant job - his American accent remains unconvincing. In his director's commentary, Tony Gilroy explains how he constructed the film around a specific framing style with lots of negative space, thus concentrating the eye into the corner of the screen where the action - or inaction - is taking place. Clooney's face is often hidden in the dark shadows. Colours are also subdued: Gilroy refers to "cool colours", producing "a movie that's beautiful but not pretty." There are also three deleted scenes lasting six minutes in total.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great performance, interesting characters.
*by M***R on 22 March 2012*

I saw this as a film not so much about the story but more about characters; George Clooney's in the main, obviously. The plot regarding the UNorth case is just a scene-setter and contrary to what some other reviewers have said I didn't find it unduly complicated or slow. Mr Clayton is a man who is apparently successful - defined by his corporate, private jet, world - but is hugely unfulfilled; Tom Wilkinson's character (Arthur Edens) similarly so. Each in their own way is miserable, we see much of Clayton's non-work life where even then he is required to be welded to his `phone, but not so much of Edens'. The apartment where Edens `lives' (when not at the office or on the road) is not exactly luxurious. So each of them `want out', Edens from his job and Clayton - it seems - from `everything'. Casting aside the mental health aspects, how many people, I wonder, would like to have rebelled against interminable meetings as did Edens, to go out in one grand futile gesture perhaps. The scene with Clayton and the three horses is exquisite, well acted and played with the correct level of pathos. Other early scenes build the characters on which the film depends and, yes, there are no car chases nor exploding helicopters so I can see why some of the other reviewers would find it boring. We see how Karen Crowder responds to pressure, so someone who again seems to live the corporate high life, in this case in charge of a large department and being a `key client', is reduced to being just a person on their own who makes interesting decisions from a strange set of values. Marty Bach (Sydney Pollack) begins the film as powerful and in complete command of his universe but we see by the end that corporate machinations within his firm render him to be just someone else having his strings pulled so he is not the master of his own destiny, albeit well remunerated. This is a film that you have to watch rather than allow to wash over you; it has a great central performance around which all of the other characters revolve.

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