Starring: George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson

The plot: Michael Clayton (Clooney) works as a "fixer" for one of Manhattans top law firms. His job is to clean up the mess left by the companys high-paying, high-maintenance clients. He is good at it - until a top lawyer at his own company has a nervous breakdown and sabotages a multimillion-dollar law suit.

Believe the hype? After his Oscar winning performance in 'Syriana, an intelligent thriller starring George Clooney is proven box office gold, but the world of corporate law is a complicated and a little too much wordy explanation is required.