The movie serves as a masterclass in moral ambiguity. Every scene is slow-paced yet high-stakes. The lines between heroes and villains are constantly blurred. Characters seek redemption before it's too late, like Tom Wilkinson's character, or grapple with their own morality. Even though Tilda Swinton’s character is evil, she likely suffers from bellyaches and nightmares due to her actions.
I remembered why this film was on my watchlist: Tony Gilroy, the director, is also the creator of Andor, one of my favorite recent shows. I appreciate that both stories feature similar characters in vastly different universes. Both Michael Clayton and Cassian Andor struggle to determine their lines of acceptable behavior.
