Michael Clayton

Isn’t Tilda Swinton absolutely marvellous in this? I mean, she always lends a presence to every film she is in, and always brings something, but here she really delivers her A game for sure.

That’s not to overlook other support cast such as the fabulous Tom Wilkinson, and Sydney Polack, but damn, if Swinton doesn’t just take the scenes away!

Clooney as a fixer (a term which seems to basically be used for anyone who steps outside the law to rein in situations) who is deployed by his law firm to manage a colleagues mental breakdown whilst working on a huge case is at his charmingly, yet silent threatening best, in a role that sits well for him. The story starts off with intrigue as to why Clayton’s car explodes after he leaves the home of a client, and then flashes back to tell the story of the days leading up to it. As corruption and intrigue layer on, the pacing of the film plays well, and the sharp script by Tony Gilroy (who directed) has no chaff on it, and before you know it the climatic ending is approaching. Sharp and engaging, this is a film that was deserving of the multiple award nominations it received, with Swinton winning the Oscar for supporting actress, as well as a variety of other awards for her part.