It is a tribute to the CBS television journalist Edward R. Murrow, who courageously stood up against the then Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Edward R.Murrow played by David Strathairn, is a prominent CBS television journalist who hosted the news show "See It Now". He had a strong team of journalists like Don Hewitt (Grant Heslou), Jesse Zousmer (Tate Donovan) and John Aaron (Reed Diamond). Murrow always signed off his news broadcast with the phrase "Good Night, And Good Luck".

The story takes place in mid 1950s, when Murrow broadcasted the story of the airman Milo Radulovitch, who was trashed as a communist. But Murrow defended Radulovitch whole heartedly. Right after his broadcast about Radulovitch, Murrow was labeled as a communist sympathizer by Senator Joseph McCarthy. The influential Senator was a known crusader against communism. With the support of the CBS boss William Paley (Frank Langella), Murray fought back, but the powerful Senator was not that easy to win.

Director George Clooney narrates a vivid account of Murrow's assault on Senator Joseph McCarthy. With a brilliant setting of the 1950s surroundings, especially the prominent CBS news room that gives a wonderful appeal to the film, he gives a clear and strong account of the war between Murray and Mccarthy. Murray's familiar sign off phrase is very appropriate as a title for the film. He puts great emphasis on journalists and their responsibility to the public and the absolute necessity of telling the truth to the public.

David Strathairn as Murrow presents an excellent performance. The rest of the cast also put up a decent show.

The movie puts some light on the era of Mccarthyism. There are many movies made about television journalism but this one stands out to be the best. Clooney has made a colourful, vivid drama filled with vigour and vitality. This is one of the best films of the year.

We rate this movie GOOD.