Jeanskynebu the audience applauded

SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Fleur Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Munro P "Good Night and Good Luck" is, in short, a superb piece of historical film, both at once giving an excellent insight into the world of television making and a clever piece on the Red Scare, and the infamous Sen. Joseph McCarthy. Its close knit approach feels personal, while the cinematography is brilliant, and the acting is stellar.Perhaps the films greatest strength is its pacing; the film is roughly cut into three sections, each concluding with a broadcast from Edward R Murrow, while in between, events play out without a hitch and a surprising amount of tension is built up throughout the story. The connections between the characters are also superb; Murrow and Friendly serve as the focus point of the film, and their chemistry is strong and interesting. The CBS crew are a perfect addition to this, being far more than just background characters; they greatly expand the story and build on the personal feel of the film. You feel as though you aren't just viewing these characters, but are actually part of their team, something that is expanded upon by the cinematography. The antagonists of the film are also well designed. While the story's structure doesn't quite permit a truly defined antagonist, the twists at the end with Hollenbeck's suicide and Payley's ultimatum for Murrow and Friendly reveal that the true enemy in this film are symbolic - they are the influence of corporate sponsors and the impact of the fear that McCarthyism helped to create. That really defines the films hard hitting message, and helps to portray the semi-victorious main characters as vulnerable. In short, it's a clever touch that really strengthens the film.Then, there is the cinematography. Some might say that the deliberate use of black and white filming is pretentious, but its all about creating atmosphere and authenticity. Particularly in HD, it is a superb looking film. The camera movements and positioning all help to generate the personal feel, especially with how the vast majority of shots are from eye-level. The use of rooms and windows too with the visuals of the film are a neat idea, and help to separate the film from mainstream movies. Flaws in this film are very few and far between, with the only I can think of being related to your opinion of the film as oppose to any genuine problems. It is such a well crafted piece of cinema.To conclude, Good Night and Good Luck is essential viewing for anyone interested in this part of history, but also for anyone who wants a drama film that's a little more special than the average one. Excellent casting, very well written and gorgeously filmed, this is truly a gem of a film.

Kirpianuscus cold. and honest. more than a good work, an useful warning. magnificent performance of David Strathaim. and a new George Cloony who gives not exactly the portrait of a politician or the image of a team against a powerful adversary but the spirit of a period who could not be only slice from the past. a good film. but, more important, an useful one. for the science to respect the right tone about a delicate subject. for the remind about the fragile balance of power and about the democracy as a building in construction. for the wise definition of a status of media in society. for the inspired sketch of courage as part of duty. for the special portrait of hero. and for the universal message. because Mc Carthy is not only a character. maybe, only a temptation for each political actor.

krocheav It would be difficult for serious viewers not to get excitedly caught up in this work. The American news and social commentator Edward R. Murrow was absolutely spot on with his predictions for the future of Television. He was right, not just regards news broadcasting but across the full programming spectrum! And sadly, seems the perpetuation of its ethical downfall lies in the gullibility of viewing audiences who have become equal partners in crime - allowing themselves to be dragged down into the sludge alongside the programmers, writers, producers and sponsors.Many younger viewers won't even realize they are being compromised daily by the 'less is more' mentality of modern entertainments. I wonder if this important work might help some to question the ethics of a society where so-called grown-ups 'play' 'M and R' rated 'games' ad nauseum and TV News is dished out by matinée style pretty boys and girls - sandwiched between specially programmed promos, product placements, and a barrage of handpicked commercials. Murrow was seeing the giant CBS Corporation dump important social and ethical programs for easy revenue shovelled in with endless re-runs of mindless TV series. Other attempts at serious social comment like David Suskind's "East Side West Side" series was dropped by CBS for upsetting some overly powerful sponsors (but hey, surely I understand that sponsors are more important than the truth...well, aren't they?)Only a couple of minor technical bits interrupted my enjoyment of this serious endeavor...the prolific use of super blow up zoom type lenses to give that 'fly-on-the-wall' feel, at times detracted from the 'look of the fifties' (as these lenses weren't even available in this era - tending to give the film a more 'resent' look). Not that I object at all to the use of modern technology in movies set in the past - it's just that in certain situations, when overused, it can have the effect of giving the subject a somewhat pretentious look. Joyously, most images were steady - some may have even been shot on tripods! This same style of photography was used to give "The Downhill Racer" its 'documentary' feel back in the late 60's. A couple of shots appeared to have been compromised by some editing decisions (possibly telling us they had nothing else to replace them with) And OK... we know more people smoked in the health ignorant 40's and 50's but these shows look very much like they are playing the same game as did the major studios of the times, by taking money from cigarette companies to bankroll their projects. This has a tendency to look somewhat more than simple 'realism', to being a tad suspect. Another modern, over-written and endless TV series "Mad Men", bears this same 'suss'look.Clooney shows no fear in some of his more intelligent projects and this is certainly one to be commended. Perhaps he is a little too in awe of his title character - to the extent of maybe manipulating his audience's emotions but, the equally manipulative bullying tactics of Communist witch hunter, Senator Joseph McCarthy also had to be highlighted - with this being done to strong effect by the use of archival footage. Anyone with a serious interest in the overzealous political pursuits of the day should see this one.

Mr-Fusion At its core, "Good Night, and Good Luck" contains a message about the power of the press that's both powerful and disappointing. It's hard to reconcile what's on TV today with what Edward R. Murrow was doing in 1953 when he used his show to push back against Sen. McCarthy. There was nobility in Murrow's fight, and David Strathairn plays him with a quietly commanding presence. He delivers Murrow's words beautifully and it's a highlight that the telecasts play out (largely) on their own. This is a modest story but makes for good drama and breezy entertainment.7/10