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SueScribe
02-24-2008, 07:11 PM
The recipient of 7 Academy Award nominations, this movie is a full-throttle ride through the world of the highest-powered corporate law firms, the corporations they represent, and the powerful individuals one or more lawyers in these firms are always called upon to "fix", when things go horribly wrong.

The Awards will be handed out tonight, and Michael Clayton should capture at least two - one for Best Supporting Actor, and one for Screenplay. Best Picture is likely a long-shot, but it IS a film that is not for people whose minds tend to wander, or who want the formulaic answers handed to them on a platter.

I highly recommend this brilliant, compelling film.

George Clooney is in his element, perfectly matched to a perfect role for him that doesn't require getting wet or donning scrubs. He is simply amazing, as is the entire ensemble cast.

thrillseeker
02-24-2008, 07:29 PM
Cool. I havent hear about this one so thanks for telling about it. I will have to keep it on my list of must sees.

Honey
02-24-2008, 09:01 PM
Oh my stars, Sue! I loved this movie. Clooney did a great acting job in this movie. In fact everyone did. I was so convinced they were lawyers. Great acting.

SueScribe
02-25-2008, 04:03 PM
Oh my stars, Sue! I loved this movie. Clooney did a great acting job in this movie. In fact everyone did. I was so convinced they were lawyers. Great acting.

Thanks, Honey. It was wonderful, wasn't it? I was a tad disappointed last night that it didn't win Best Original Screenplay, but at least Tiva won for her brilliant turn as a corporate lawyer-type whose life IS corporate law, from the top of the tower to the gates of hell.

Daniel Day Lewis is a formidible opponent when he is in the Best Actor category. I hoped George would win, but from the trailers I've seen of "There Will Be Blood", I thought, "Gosh, another score for Mr. Lewis."

That's a movie I want to see. I "almost" read Sinclair Lewis's book, Oil, back in high school for an assignment, but chose Faulkner's Sound And The Fury, instead. Now, I've got to find Lewis's book and read the thing.