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Article: 'Michael Clayton': Near-perfect thriller

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Tom Wilkinson (left) and George Clooney star in the new film "Michael Clayton."(PHOTO) (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/WARNER BROS. PICTURES)

George Clooney brings a slick, ruthless force to the title role of "Michael Clayton," playing a fixer for a powerful law firm. He works in the shadows, cleaning up messes, and he is a realist. He tells clients what they don't want to hear. He shoots down their fantasies of "options." One client complains bitterly that he was told Clayton was a miracle worker. "I'm not a miracle worker," Clayton replies. "I'm a janitor."

Clooney looks as if he stepped into the role from the cover of GQ. It's the ...

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