Michael Clayton

George Clooney is great as Michael Clayton. He's hotter than ever and playing a lawyer in this thriller.

Clooney is a veteran of a law firm in which he is the fixer, a position he doesn't like but is stuck with. With his personal life in ruins, his restaurant closing and he gets thrown in to fix the patner of his law firms deeds with one of their high profile clients.
He's great friends with the partner of the law firm, but can't help think along with everyone else that his friend is going mad. It takes him 3/4 of the movie to figure out what is reality and what isn't. Meanwhile, the client is fighting battles of its own- image, reputation and morals. Who's right. Who's dead? Who'll end up winning the case? You'll have to watch to find out.

This was a fun thriller. No hype needed. Check it out. Form your own opinion and be thankful you're not a lawyer, well at least, not Michael Clayton.

Worth the money: $$$$

We Rule The Night

Marky Mark plays another cop in this movie. Can't say I've seen all of his movies, but tough guy seems to be his typical role nowadays. As shown in the previews, Mark Walhberg plays the son of a police cheif; his brother plays a night club owner. Their two world collide when Bobby, Phoenix, is recruited for help in capturing a Russian drug dealer who attends his club. At first Bobby says no. He likes his world and his girlfriend. But then his brother gets shot and he realizes that blood is thicker than the nightlife and risks his life to bring the drug dealers down.

This movie is just what I expected, dark, loud and expected with sex scenes thrown and foul language. Unless you're a die hard Phoenix or Walhberg fan, I'd wait for the rental. It's a depressing movie and could be fairly good entertainment on a rainy night.

Worth the money: $$$

Elizabeth, The Golden Age

I remember vaguely Elizabeth the first movie that Kate Blanchet was in a few years ago. She makes a great Queen in this movie as well. The costumes were beautiful and if you love Clive Owen, you'll love this movie more than ever. He plays a hot Sir Walter Raleigh who's passion and candidness help the Queen through her trying times before England's Golden Age.

In this movie, Queen Elizabeth is tortured by her thought of Mary Queen of Scots taking over her throne. She is also lonely as the Queen without a male companion. She married England and the people are her children, yet Sir Walter Raleigh intruiges her and makes her feel like a women. Her first lady in waiting, also Elizabeth, is her favorite and does her bidding to speak with Sir Walter Raleigh. To him, the Queen shows her vulnerability and fears. And he in return shows his affection to her lady in waiting.

Hearing of a plot to assinate her, Elizabeth decides to have Mary Queen of Scots beheaded. This leads Spain to declare a religious war on England. Elizabeth has beheaded a true heir and religous monarch, Mary. A great fleet is sent to conquer England. Spain is confident it will win.

Court intrigue heigtens. There are deaths and betrayls. Elizabeth is the pillar of strength for her court and her country though she is scared to her wits end.

This was a long movie, but well worth it. I especially like time period pieces, so it held extra charm for me going in.

Worth the money: $$$$