Good Night, and Good Luck Blu-ray

Good Night, and Good Luck

 (2005)

Drama | History



"Good Night, And, Good Luck." takes place during the early days of broadcast journalism in 1950's America. It chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow, and his dedicated staff - headed by his producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba in the CBS newsroom - defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his communist 'witch-hunts'. A very public feud develops when the Senator responds by accusing the anchor of being a communist. In this climate of fear and reprisal, the CBS crew carries on and their tenacity will prove historic and monumental.

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Starring: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Robert Downey, Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Frank Langella
Director: George Clooney

Good Night, and Good Luck Blu-ray, Video Quality

 


This 1080p, 1.85:1 black and white image is pristine. It's been a while since I enjoyed a black and white film, and I'd forgotten just what a beautiful thing to behold a well done colorless film is. It captures the feel of the period all too well. Detail is strikingly high throughout. There is nary a hiccup to be seen. This is a sharp, lifelike image. The clarity of the details is something else. For example, every bead of sweat on Murrow's face as he broadcasts under the hot studio lights looks amazingly real. Even the old stock footage of Senator McCarthy and Annie Lee Moss look to be in remarkably good shape given their age. A fine transfer all around, and the first black and white picture I have seen in high definition, is a wonder to behold. I yearn for more black and white movies in high definition on Blu-ray after seeing this. Kudos.

Good Night, and Good Luck Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 


As an almost completely dialogue driven film, it comes as no surprise that this is a front heavy soundtrack. Action takes place completely indoors, and there is little to no ambience to be heard throughout the film. Warner has chosen to only include a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, and frankly it doesn't hurt a movie such as Good Night, and Good Luck. With little opportunity for the soundtrack to wander away from the center channel, this at times sounds like a mono track, but that's fine. Dialogue is key, and it sounds great. David Strathairn's voice sounds so lifelike that you are often drawn into the studio with him and Fred Friendly. It's hard to tell that this is a soundtrack and not real life during his monologues. I really can't fault this track for being what it is. A soundtrack doesn't need whizzing bullets, heavy bass, and active surrounds to be a good, pleasing listen. Good Night, and Good Luck sounds just fine.

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