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The Good Night [DVD] [2007]

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2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Penelope Cruz, Martin Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Simon Pegg, Danny Devito
  • Directors: Jake Paltrow
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Momentum Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 26 May 2008
  • Run Time: 89 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0013VUS6Q
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 30,289 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Jake Paltrow directs his sister Gwyneth in this take on the midlife crisis. Gary (Martin Freeman) was once riding high as the member of a successful pop band. Now, seven years later, the band is no more and he pays the bills by composing mediocre music for commercials. To further add to his unhappiness, his relationship with his girlfriend, Dora (Paltrow), appears to be on its last legs. The only thing Gary looks forward to anymore is sleeping--so that he might have a reoccurring dream about a beautiful mystery woman he calls Anna (Penelope Cruz). He even goes so far as to take dream workshops taught by a scruffy eccentric named Mel (Danny Devito), in the hopes of prolonging his experiences in his subconscious. He soon becomes obsessed with escaping into his dreamworld, and his real life begins to fall apart. Depressed and confused, he finally has a revelatory dream wherein he realizes he needs to make a major change and return to reality. He plots a grand romantic gesture to get his life back on track, but the plan backfires with rather shocking and tragic results.


Martin Freeman gives an endearing performance as the befuddled Gary, and Gwyneth Paltrow is splendidly obnoxious as the nagging, frowning Dora. Viewers should take note, while THE GOOD NIGHT is billed as a romantic comedy, it's definitely not standard fare. It certainly has its share of laughs and feel good moments, but it also has some pretty dark undertones that one doesn't usually find in the rom-com genre.

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Big stars - small film, 14 Mar 2008
By James D. Keaton - See all my reviews
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This is a really sweet, thoughtful little film about a guy who wants what he can't have. Martin Freeman is Gary playing an ex-musician who now writes advertising jingles, in a loveless relationship of convenience with Dora played by Gwyneth Paltrow, friends with his ex-bandmate played by Simon Pegg who he now works with but who has a slightly better career. And at night he dreams that he has the perfect relationship with a beautiful girl played by Penelope Cruz.
This is a well observed, funny film about relationships and the pressures that we put on our lives. But, do not be fooled by the big name cast; this is a small, quiet, gentle, almost art-house movie. Those expecting a broad comedy will be sorely disappointed.
Good performances from Paltrow and Freeman and a nice comic turn from the increasingly popular Simon Pegg, make this a lovely little film.
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4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Oh dear!, 27 May 2008
By Mr. N. J. Davies - See all my reviews
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That was the worst film I have ever seen, slow, unfunny,and I will never be able to get those wasted hours back!

Do yourself a favour and save those pennies!
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great film that actually makes you think, 29 Aug 2008
By G. Crystal (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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Don't be put off by the two negative reviews on this film, obviously written by people who don't actually like films that make you think about life. This is a great little film about someone who rather than face the problems in his life would rather chase the girl of his dreams in his dreams. Lucid dreaming and Penelope Cruz brings to mind Vanilla Sky but Freeman's character knows he is dreaming and wakes up to disasterous consequences. If you have ever been in a "grass is greener" situation you would do well to watch this film. Funny and thought provoking can be hard to pull off but this film more than manages it. Great cast, great story, great film. Negative reviewers open your eyes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Diamond Lost in the Noise of Hollywood Land
I had the pleasure to see 'The Good Night' after waiting almost two years to see it due to limited release. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jean Erasmus

1.0 out of 5 stars It put me to sleep!
'The Good Night' is about a guy named Gary (Martin Freeman) who used to be in a band and is now making music for TV ads. Read more
Published 9 months ago by KM

1.0 out of 5 stars All Wrong!
The problem with this film is that the actors are totally miss cast. Simon Pegg, Danny Devito et al (with the possible exception of Martin Freeman) play outside their usual rolls... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Paul

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok - could do better!
I bought this purely because it had Simon Pegg in it - he is actually very good, but, there isn't enough of him! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Gimme Gompo

4.0 out of 5 stars Slightly Surreal Socks
So, you are wandering around the local video club and you come across a movie you've never heard of, complete with a stella cast and some dubious on-cover reviews from the likes... Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. S. Meins

1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely poor outing from actors who should know better
Shame on you Jake Paltrow.

Shame, shame, shame.

The worst film I have ever seen. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. D. Segeth

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