Good Night, and Good Luck

2005

93 mins

George Clooney directs this Best Picture Oscar nominee based on real-life journalist Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) who took a... More

George Clooney directs this Best Picture Oscar nominee based on real-life journalist Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) who took a stand against Senator McCarthy's anti-communist witch-hunts in the early 1950s. Co-stars Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey Jr and Frank Langella.

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Good Night, and Good Luck | Ratings & Reviews

93_%227 reviews
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83_%142,808 reviews
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"Clooney doesn’t want to leave you with that cosy Ron Howard feeling. He wants to leave you stimulated, talkative and, perhaps, a little combative about the current state of our corporate-badged media. A second viewing certainly promises further rewards."

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Empire Magazine

"A vital chapter of mid-century history is brought to life concisely, with intimacy and matter-of-fact artistry."

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Variety

"In ninety-three tight, terrifically exciting minutes, Clooney makes integrity look mighty sexy. With the help of cinematographer Robert Elswit and editor Stephen Mirrione."

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Rolling Stone

"The other key character is McCarthy himself, and Clooney uses a masterstroke: He employs actual news footage of McCarthy, who therefore plays himself."

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