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Best movie ever!
Livestonth
I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible
Nayan Gough
A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
Prasanth Menon
In between my transit and my stay at various places in Kerala, I happened to see the movie 'GOOD NIGHT, GOOD MORNING'. It was one of those Indian English movies or rather what we simply call as NRI movies. A noted film-critic with 'The Hindu', 'GOOD NIGHT, GOOD MORNING' is Sudhish Kamath's second movie, and as a regular reader of his movie reviews in 'The Hindu', I was naturally attracted to this second venture of his. The title as well as the poster caught my attention and so did the synopsis, as I delved into this movie which is entirely shot in black and white. The Black and White narration seemed to be an anachronism at first, but it essentially turns out to be the movie's USP. It adds to the romanticism of the plot as only the dreamy sequences and the flashbacks are in color. The film employs the 'Split-Screen' narrative, where the entire story is shown happening side by side. Plot wise, the movie is original, engrossing and entertaining.The movie is based in US, New York and the main protagonists are NRI's which help strike an instant chord with the urbane multiplex hopping young Indians. The story revolves around the female character Moira (played brilliantly by Seema Rehman), who stops by in New York while on her transit. There she meets Turiya (played by Manu Narayanan), who along with two of his friends is on a wild night celebration spree. The guys manage to get her hotel room number and there by her phone number.While on their drive back, in an intoxicated state, the guys decide to call her. Turiya calls her and after an initial hesitation, the Moira engages in conversation with him. The rest of the movie is about their phone conversation which is gripping, self reflective as also romantic. The topics of their conversation range from their mutual attraction, to discussion about 'The Matrix', spiritual stuff as also their individual problems. In the course, they both discover themselves and each other as a subtle romance takes over.'GOOD NIGHT, GOOD MORNING' is a very subtle movie, depicting the nuances of relationships that happen just out of the blue - with people whom we never meet or never thought about meeting, but still happens - and then leaves a lasting impression in our lives making us wonder, how life can be so strange. Sudhish Kamath's narrative is fresh, romantic and engrossing while, performances of both the lead actors, Seema Rehmani and Manu Narayan are compelling and original. It is one of those movies that have to be relished like a crunchy and creamy ice-cream sandwich. A must see movie.
Gyandeep Pattnayak
It all began with 'Frozen'. Then, 'That Girl In Yellow Boots' followed. Opinions were as diverse as chalk and cheese, but discussion was 'generated'. I could see the signs. Indie was taking its first baby steps, making its presence felt. Right here, in India.In the times when the majority of people are busy helping the Hindi Film Industry hurtle down the abyss into the Stone Age, here comes a movie to shut us up. Delightfully funny and bitingly perceptive, Sudhish Kamath's 'Good Night Good Morning' is a slap on the faces of those who still try searching for stories in item numbers and mindless action. Not that I am against any of those. As long as they are done well... But, I digress.The point that I am trying to emphasize on is - you can find a story anywhere. In ordinary day to day lives. In two strangers. Strangers who seem to have absolutely nothing in common. In a phone call. Kamath and co-writer Shilpa Rathnam use dialogues extremely well and it helps that Seema Rahmani and Manu Narayan turn in terrific performances. Shot almost entirely in black and white, 'Good Night Good Morning' is a game-changer with respect to the Great Indie Movement.Go watch. You'll have time for mindless entertainers. But see GNGM and tell me it wasn't worth your time. If you've seen Woody Allen's films, Linklater's movies, you'll be more than just delighted. Like I was.
saurabh16287
Many of us won't like this movie because we watch movies only for entertainment,fun,sex, dance n all that... but when we go deeper into such awesome low budget films we realize the strength of Indian Cinemas. Awesome film which takes us through different stages of romantic life in a realistic way.I would suggest the viewers to watch the movie very carefully,for the second time after reading about Turiya on Wikipedia so that you can understand the depth of the film. Film has been directed in a way which could make sense without a Dialogue. Its time for us to choose movies which make sense rather than take us through unrealistic frames of life.
iamjinesh
I saw this film which is about all night tele-conversation between two strangers. The movie is about a general perception of romance..It's a conversational film shot in black and white mostly...It is predominantly made for a film festival audience and it carries Zilch Commercial value.There is one line story to speak of.. wonder someone has taken credit for "writing".. The strangers keep talking whole night over a phone discussing random things which made no sense to me as a viewer. While watching the film i felt i grew older and passed through countless "Bad Nightmares and even Worse mornings". The movie has been directed by some Film Critic who reviews commercial Bollywood films. After watching this film i wonder no more why does he keep trashing most films he reviews. I can only advise him to make a commercial entertainer that caters to a larger audience. Although i am confident he will make a better film than this because there is no scope left to make more boring cinema.To put in nutshell, while watching this movie alone in a theater one can instantly connect with the the protagonists of the film, in a sense the viewer, after a point, will immediately strike a random two-way conversation with a stranger sitting beside. That will be far more interesting than the watching the film. PS: I advise him to put a disclaimer before reviewing any film: I have made Good Night Good Morning and that is my type of cinema.PS II: There is a cameo from another film critic (Raja Sen) which is not worth mentioning.Bad Nightmare Worse Morning
