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George Clooney stars in this thriller about a lawyer who gets called in by a major corporation to “fix” a potential whistle-blower who is losing his mind the longer he keeps his secret. I never thought I would enjoy this movie because the marketing made it look so drab and dreadful, but it’s actually a solid little thriller where one wrong move or some accidental insight can cost you your life. Clooney is great, but his supporting cast is even better here. Tom Wilkinson gives one of his best performances as the cuckoo-for-cocoa-puffs whistle-blower, and Tilda Swinton took home the Academy Award for best supporting actress for her portrayal of the nervous executive pulling the strings behind the scenes. With Sydney Pollack.

Academy Award: Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Tilda Swinton)

Oscar Nominations: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor (George Clooney), Best Supporting Actor (Tom Wilkinson), Best Original Score