Somehow I had never managed to watch Michael Clayton until last night, although folks I know, and whose film opinion I respect, think a lot of it. I liked it a lot, and thought it was, by far, George Clooney's best performance. I've always like Clooney, partially because we're about the same age and from the same area and, obviously, the same leading man good looks (grin), and partially because of his politics, but sometimes he slides by on good looks and charm (although, truthfully, I think that's more a comment on the failure of the director than the actor). However, he's great in Michael Clayton. I was surprised that Tony Gilroy has not done more meaningful work. His career mainly seems to be related to the Bourne franchise and Star Wars related TV material, which seems like a waste of a lot of talent.
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