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Clooney claims due victory in ‘Clayton’

Staff Reporter
Published Friday, October 19, 2007
 

When I first saw the trailer for “Michael Clayton,” I found it to be an impenetrable mess. After seeing the movie, I understand why. It’s too complicated to squeeze into two minutes, and for that, we should be thankful. “Michael Clayton” starts with a fevered torrent of words and doesn’t let up. It’s a dark, exciting thriller, powered by a high-caliber script and a wealth of great acting and committed to telling a complex, twisted tale.

The story centers around the titular character (played by George Clooney in the latest of a string of good performances). Clayton — a “fixer” for a...

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