Sunday, November 25, 2007

Michael Clayton


  • Directed by Tony Gilroy
  • Starring George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack
  • A wonderfully complicated and mature tale of morality and corporate evil. Movie succeeds in being simple yet subtle in presenting its ideas, and do not have to use any action, sex or CG to charm the audience. However, back at home, I caught The Peacekeeper (another George Clooney movie) on the cable, and enjoyed it so much more than this movie. Does this say something about me, or does it say something about this movie? Hmm. - Comment written by Dear.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Lions For Lambs


  • Directed by Robert Redford
  • Starring Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise
  • All the actors perform admirably, particularly how Tom Cruise succeeds at making his charming face into a devious politician looking face. However, story is far too preachy and impersonal for us to take seriously at the convincing level. I want moving, convincing and personal arguments in movies, not a lecture. The messages are there, but they just don't get across. - Comment written by Dear.