As an actor, George Clooney has always been in the field of art films after becoming popular with "The Story of the Emergency Room", and the first commercial blockbuster attempt of "Batman and Robin" has encountered disgrace, which has also become a stain that George's career as an actor will never want to mention, so even if there are works with good commercial results such as "Ocean's Eleven", but more often, George is still dominated by works of art, and it seems that except for the "Three Kings Who Escaped from Prison", people can't say his masterpiece for a while, which is really shocking- In my impression, isn't George one of the top first-line actors?

Three years ago, George handed over his directorial debut "Confessions of a Dangerous Thought", which was a hit at the Berlin Film Festival and won Sam Rockwell the Silver Bear for Best Actor. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Now, George brings the director's second work, "Good Night, Good Luck," which focuses on journalism, on that chaotic era, on that golden age full of texture and elegance. The film was the first to land at the Venice Film Festival, won unanimous praise, and was even considered a favorite for the Golden Lion Award for a time. If it weren't for Lee/An's "Brokeback Mountain", perhaps "Good Night, Good Luck" would have won more attention.

"Good Night, Good Luck" was held in Los Angeles for an internal screening, and finally let people see George's good popularity in Hollywood, more than 300 audiences were able to watch the film for the first time, and everyone who got the invitation was an important person who could speak in the circle, and George's friends were collectively present to congratulate, including Lance, who has been staying in New York for a period of time, also sent a video text message, expressing regret that he could not be there, and said, "Next week's screening in New York, I must be there!" ”

The reporters were not able to qualify for the screening, but the next day, 41 critics released the first reviews, which coincided with the overwhelming praise of the Venice Film Festival, and the 80 percent media reviews were amazing, thus proving once again that George's ability as a director and as a screenwriter seems to have surpassed his status as an actor.

"USA Today," 100 points, "The only thing the movie lacks is Edward R. Morlo's infamous invective, and a dusty street." ”

"New York News Today," 100 points, "Today's biggest small production, but also one of the best in film history about the news industry." ”

The New York Post, 100 points, "brilliantly recreates Edward R. Morro's historic moments, and faithfully recreates Joseph McCarthy's disgusting details." It's the right movie at the right time! ”

"Chicago Sun", 100 points, "Another important character in the film -- McCarthy, and Clooney presents it in the most clever and cunning way -- through historical documentary material, let McCarthy play himself!" In addition, the accumulation of a large number of lines shows the profound skills and rich heritage of the script, which is restrained but sharp! ”

Six hundreds, a full six hundred points appeared in the first reviews, including Roger Ebert. What's more, the retro wisdom and elegance of "Good Night, Good Luck" has managed to conquer the most discerning critics on the East Coast, with five out of six hundred coming from the East Coast. It can be seen that this retro and sedate work has been strongly recognized by the East Coast on an artistic level.

Critics on the West Coast don't seem to be as excited, but there's no denying that they've also been acknowledging "good night, good luck."

The San Francisco Chronicle, seventy-five points, "An Interesting History of American Political Culture." ”

Los Angeles Times, 80 points, "Most movies these days are too long, but this 90-minute work feels too short." That's because the core idea of the whole film is so accurate and sharp, rigorous and meticulous: black and white images, classic moments, deep excavation, in this way to present important moments in American history, as well as important developments in American journalism. ”

The Seattle Post, 85 points, "The film has the charm of a small-scale time capsule, its mystery and restraint are even more fascinating, and it is neat and accurate to the theme, regaining the light of liberalism!" ”

It can be seen that the West Coast media's scores are still very impressive, they give relatively pertinent evaluations, and give George's ability to affirm, which makes people deeply feel the excellent quality of the film, as well as George's excellent connections.

From the acclaim in Venice to the rave reviews for internal screenings, the "Good Night, Good Luck" awards season has skyrocketed, and it seems that all signs are that this work has the ability to win the Oscars!

This is no joke, after the internal screening, the first 41 reviews, only one bad review, came from The New Yorker, who said, "Those who know the political history of the United States well will immediately feel the meaning of the film when they watch it, and forgive the film's rigorous focus and narrow point of view." Viewers who want to see the witty and intense, intelligent and profound work of a journalist will be disappointed. ”

At the same time, the "New Yorker" also gave a rating of 70 points. In the midst of the praise, 70 points were a bit glaring, the lowest score in the first batch of reviews; But in fact, this evaluation still reached the level of "good", which is not much different from the 80% media comprehensive evaluation of the movie, and it can be seen that even if it is criticized, the "New Yorker" has not completely denied it.

At the just-concluded Venice Film Festival, "Brokeback Mountain" was born and took away the Golden Lion Award, and the overwhelming praise was even more unexpected, as if all signs were showing that this work is the biggest discovery so far this year. But no one should forget that this is a gay work, and in the long history of Hollywood, no gay work has won an Oscar, and the best performance of "The Philadelphia Story" so far has only won Best Actor and Best Original Song.

In fact, the film industry is the most widely gay, but it is also one of the most secretive. Someone once joked that the topic of homosexuality is like a thorn in the ass for Hollywood, which can't be removed, and it is always there, and it can't be ignored at all, but no one wants to admit it.

So, the outlook for Brokeback Mountain's awards season remains a fog. In contrast, "Good Night, Good Luck" has also received critical acclaim in Watertown, and this work focusing on journalists is definitely the most powerful masterpiece of the year.

No one will forget that in March this year, the "Boston Globe" broke the shocking news, which caused a sensation around the world; No one will forget that not long ago, the New York Times broke another sensational news in North America, when President George W. Bush signed a presidential order in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that allowed the NSA to monitor the international phone calls and e-mails of hundreds of people living in the United States, and the eavesdropping activities were not warranted by the courts.

As we all know, the United States is a country that pays lip service to human rights all the time, and this move by the president not only violates the privacy of citizens, but also violates the basic human rights of citizens. Therefore, after this news broke out, the whole United States was in an uproar.

But in response to the accusations of wiretapping, the president said, "He will continue to authorize intelligence agencies to conduct intelligence wiretapping as long as the United States remains under threat." He insisted that it was perfectly legal. The news is now unfolding, and many members of Congress have come forward to criticize the president.

"Good Night, Good Luck" was released against this background. It is worth mentioning that the news events told in the movie refer to the fifties of the last century, during the Cold War between the United States and the former Soviet Union, when Americans were frustrated by the situation of "winning the war and losing the peace", and McCarthyism came into being! McCarthy claimed that he had evidence of communist conspiracy within Congress, and thus exploited the American people's fear of communism/communism/launched a ******** campaign. Under McCarthy's iron fist, everyone is in danger, because there is no need for direct evidence, and the slightest clue can lead to being put on a "red" hat, and then going to prison, or even ruined.

In that chaotic and frightening time, human rights were severely challenged. Films such as "Bridge of Spies" and "Trumbo" tell the story of this period.

At this moment, "Good Night, Good Luck" is born, which is almost a direct accusation of "bugging". Coupled with the scandal that broke out in the "Boston Globe" at the beginning of the year, the attention of journalists has reached its peak! So, says the New York Post, it's the right movie at the right time.

It would be no surprise if "Good Night, Good Luck" won the Oscar for Best Picture, just as "Chicago" won the Oscar for Best Picture in the first place, just as "Chicago" won the Oscar for Best Picture in the first place, and in the face of the imminent threat of the outbreak of the Iraq War, the academy tried to create a peaceful scene of singing and dancing, so the more entertaining "Chicago" won the award, rather than the more humanistic "pianist" won.

The screening has just ended, and "Good Night, Good Luck" is already standing on the commanding heights, and the future is bright! Even so, this is still not the highest point of "good night, good luck", the Internet is also chasing the movie, it seems that before they have time to watch it, people can't wait to express their excitement, for a while, all the flowers and praise are around the "good night, good luck", flowers, so lively. (To be continued.) )