Review of Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) by Riren — 28 Jan 2007
Unlike some Best Picture nominees at the Academy, Good Night and Good Luck features some actual characters and a plot that isn't forced forward. It benefits from its plot progression being part of history instead of fiction, but still - even as a black and white film in the era of color - is a more genuine piece of film making than you would find in theatres that year.
It's weakest points are its grimness and unrelenting moral stance, which inhibit it from exploring or debating these positions. In that sense, it is as much a black and white picture as it is a black and white story.
Still, it earns what it makes of itself, and its contemporary political overtones are for the most part subdued enough to be something that could remain worthwhile viewing decades from now.
This review of Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) was written by Riren on 28 Jan 2007.
Good Night, and Good Luck. has generally received very positive reviews.
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