There is no doubt that it is not so safe to go against politicians no matter where or when, which is why many people who dare to reveal the dark side of politics are regarded as heroes. In this film, the setting is America's famous and infamous late McCarthyism. I think many people who watch this film will understand before or after watching the dark period of the American "Cultural Revolution". An apparently speculative politician named McCarthy was able to launch a "loyalty survey" that has prevailed in the United States for nearly a decade. investigated. In such an environment, people who are good at thinking and full of conscience will obviously resist indignantly. A favorable condition for the United States at that time was that this movement did not shake the democratic foundation of the United States, and the press still had sufficient freedom. Provided good fighting conditions for CBS host Murrow and his team in the film. In the face of enormous pressure, they bravely voiced justice for the kind and weak people who were made difficult by the "loyalty investigation" on the show.
The film uses black and white tones. I think this arrangement is very good. Black and white can reveal a sense of historical heaviness, and at the same time, it is in line with the dignified feeling of the high-pressure censorship system at that time. There are not many scenes in the whole film, and more of it is performed in the program hall of Murrow, with a large number of documentary clips, creating a sense of historical reality. Here we can see Clooney's skill, which is very sophisticated. The Murrow in the film is very charming, especially the sentence "Good night, and good luck!" after each show, which is softly said in a magnetic voice, which is very infectious. For Americans, in an era when they may be investigated at any time, good night is not easy, and good luck is even more difficult. A big communist hat may press them to sleep at any time. Fortunately, there are journalists represented by Murrow, who continued the glory of the American press in a disgraceful era in American history, boldly revealed the harm and absurdity of McCarthyism in the program, and conveyed a kind of righteous confidence. To the audience in front of the TV, along with the last "Good night, and good luck!" of the show, let the kind people sleep peacefully.
Although the film is about a struggle between the press and politicians, the film does not feel like a sword drawn, on the contrary, the film has been unfolding in a gentle rhythm. Clooney isn't trying to make an intense commercial, if that's the case, he wouldn't have to do it in black and white, he's a very thoughtful, thoughtful director. In the film, he expressed his recognition of freedom of speech and his respect for the fighters of that era. At the same time, he was full of rationality and restraint. He did not deliberately vilify the villains like many similar films, and even they rarely appeared at all. He aimed more shots at the positive characters, combined with recorded images, so that the audience could make a natural judgment. In the film, we can also see that even in that era, American public opinion maintained his right to speak freely, and McCarthy could only use the Murrow program to defend against journalists, which was also his right. What impresses me is that when McCarthy made a personal accusation against Murrow on the show, Murrow still waited for him to finish his speech with grace, without interrupting, and appeared sharp and sharp in the next rebuttal on the show. control. In this way, a modest, rational, yet passionate film was born. It was created by Clooney, who used to be associated with sexiness. Maybe when I mention him in the future, I will add one more thing - wisdom.
This "Good Night and Good Luck" was shortlisted for the upcoming Oscars. Although "Brokeback Mountain" is very powerful, I see "Good Night and Good Luck" as a film that may be cold. My opinion of Clooney The director's career is also quite optimistic, maybe he will be the next Eastwood, looking forward to his next work, looking forward to him bringing more surprises.
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