Rent Good Morning, Night for FREE

Start your 30 day FREE trial » Find out more

+70,000 other titles and counting

NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
FREE first class post for DVD, Blu-ray & Games rental
1000's of films to stream instantly to your PC, TV or PS3^TM at no extra cost

Good Morning, Night Reviews

2003

60
from 1240 members

The 1978 kidnapping and murder of Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro as seen from the perspective of one of his assailaints - a conflicted young woman in the ranks of the Red Brigade. Read more

Starring	Luigi Lo Cascio, Maya Sansa, Roberto Herlitzka, Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
Director	Marco Bellocchio
Genres	Drama, World Cinema

Sign up Good Morning, Night DVD

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

Critic's review of Good Morning, Night
View all critics' reviews (5)
- In 1978 Italy, Red Brigades terrorists abducted and eventually murdered the statesman Aldo Moro, a past prime... read more on Time Out
- 47919
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:18
Write your own review »
Most helpful member's review of Good Morning, Night
View all members' reviews (14)
- - 13
  - 3
  Don't Resucitate
  
  This film is watchable despite containing many of the usual European traits:
  
  1)It's serious so it must be slow.
  
  2)Don't change the... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 254524
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Brighton England
  - 14 Jun 2006 at 15:20
Most recent members' reviews of Good Morning, Night
View all members' reviews (14)
- - 0
  - 0
  Highly recommended
  
  I would recommend this film to friends it is superb. The two central characters are acted so well that they become real. One is left feeling sadness for both ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 940448
- - HastingsJude
  - 20 reviews
  - Hastings
  - 17 Nov 2010 at 22:01
- - 1
  - 1
  Politically naive and superficial
  
  If you are interested in a politically serious cinematic study of the Red Brigades avoid this film. You will be disappointed. It is naive in its politics, with ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 898597
- - papadopoulos
  - 7 reviews
  - Bath
  - 14 Jun 2010 at 09:33
- - 0
  - 0
  Night Haunting
  
  Haunting, deeply thoughtful account of the Aldo Moro murder. Not perfect, but in many ways masterful - pure cinema. Only art movie lovers need apply. If you don... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 833078
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Martinbuckley
  - 14 reviews
  - London
  - 20 Nov 2009 at 21:14
- - 0
  - 0
  A superb film by Marco Bellocchio
  
  This was the first time I have been able to watch a DVD all the way through without postponing parts of it to another evening.
  
  I remember the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 746516
- - carollangdonuk
  - 1 review
  - Reading
  - 22 Apr 2009 at 18:46
- - 0
  - 0
  brilliant picture of yesterday's politics
  
  I'm sorry I haven't come across this film before. it's a fascinating movie about the link between high ideals and human suffering. Who under 40 ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 708848
- - conformist
  - 24 reviews
  - Ulverston
  - 14 Feb 2009 at 22:33
- - 1
  - 0
  Good Morning, Night
  
  Interesting film & well acted by all
  
  Report this review
- 705606
- - a customer
  - Bicester
  - 09 Feb 2009 at 20:40
- - 1
  - 1
  Slight, frustrating, and yet...
  
  This film has its moments without being a bona fide must-see. Its problems include a certain amount of implausibility in the rag-bag bunch of amateurs who are ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 621338
- - Chintan Nanavati
  - Staffs, England
  - 30 Aug 2008 at 01:33
- - 13
  - 3
  Don't Resucitate
  
  This film is watchable despite containing many of the usual European traits:
  
  1)It's serious so it must be slow.
  
  2)Don't change the... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 254524
- - a customer
  - Brighton England
  - 14 Jun 2006 at 15:20
- - 3
  - 3
  Gloomy Requiem for Aldo Moro
  
  This is the kind of film that appeals to students at film school for it's so obviously serious, so obviously intended to be dark, so obviously 'daring&#... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 216045
- - A classical actor
  - from deep in the luscious green valleys of stunning Mid-Wales.
  - 08 Mar 2006 at 14:29
- - 5
  - 0
  Excellent
  
  Good Morning Night.
  
  Brilliantly written, directed and acted, not to mention the excellent soundtrack that accompanies the film. Though it may be a ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 204585
- - Kiran Sidhar
  - London
  - 09 Feb 2006 at 00:08
View all members' reviews (14)

- - 13
  - 3
  Don't Resucitate
  
  This film is watchable despite containing many of the usual European traits:
  
  1)It's serious so it must be slow.
  
  2)Don't change the... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 254524
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Brighton England
  - 14 Jun 2006 at 15:20
- - 5
  - 0
  Excellent
  
  Good Morning Night.
  
  Brilliantly written, directed and acted, not to mention the excellent soundtrack that accompanies the film. Though it may be a ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 204585
- - Kiran Sidhar
  - London
  - 09 Feb 2006 at 00:08
- - 4
  - 0
  Original!
  
  the perspective of the kidnapping and murder of the Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro is seen in a very original way. For the first time the Red Brigades are ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 103106
- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 14 May 2005 at 10:59
- - 4
  - 0
  Brilliant!
  
  Bellocchio manges to direct this movie in an incredibly clever way. I loved the way he inserted fantasy bits in order to avoid any discrepancies with the truth... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 109501
- - a customer
  - london
  - 01 Jun 2005 at 14:13
- - 1
  - 0
  Good Morning, Night
  
  Interesting film & well acted by all
  
  Report this review
- 705606
- - a customer
  - Bicester
  - 09 Feb 2009 at 20:40
- - 1
  - 1
  MMMmm Not Sure
  
  Certainly not a fast pace thriller. An interesting insight into the kidnapping of the Italian PM during the 1970s.The kind of film that after its finished you ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 158991
- - a customer
  - aberdeen, Scotland
  - 10 Oct 2005 at 10:58
- - 3
  - 3
  Gloomy Requiem for Aldo Moro
  
  This is the kind of film that appeals to students at film school for it's so obviously serious, so obviously intended to be dark, so obviously 'daring&#... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 216045
- - A classical actor
  - from deep in the luscious green valleys of stunning Mid-Wales.
  - 08 Mar 2006 at 14:29
- - 0
  - 0
  Illuminating!
  
  An illuminating and interesting piece of true and sad Italian history. It is interesting to see Mr Aldo Moro's kidnapping from the Brigate Rosse's point... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 335125
- - mikymax
  - West Sussex
  - 18 May 2005 at 19:45
- - 1
  - 1
  Slight, frustrating, and yet...
  
  This film has its moments without being a bona fide must-see. Its problems include a certain amount of implausibility in the rag-bag bunch of amateurs who are ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 621338
- - Chintan Nanavati
  - Staffs, England
  - 30 Aug 2008 at 01:33
- - 0
  - 0
  brilliant picture of yesterday's politics
  
  I'm sorry I haven't come across this film before. it's a fascinating movie about the link between high ideals and human suffering. Who under 40 ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 708848
- - conformist
  - 24 reviews
  - Ulverston
  - 14 Feb 2009 at 22:33

< Prev
1
2
Next >

Critics' reviews
- In 1978 Italy, Red Brigades terrorists abducted and eventually murdered the statesman Aldo Moro, a past prime... read more on Time Out
- 47919
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:18
- Maya Sansa is an actress of exquisite sensitivity
- 23339
- - The New York Times
  - 29 Jan 2006 at 16:11
- Masterful...A filmmaker at the top of his form
- 23342
- - Variety
  - 29 Jan 2006 at 16:11
- Compelling...Impressively controlled
- 23341
- - Total Film
  - 29 Jan 2006 at 16:11
- Impressive...haunting...engrossing
- 23340
- - The Observer
  - 29 Jan 2006 at 16:11

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title: Give it a rating:

Write your review:

Tips for writing helpful reviews

Only review titles you've actually seen!
Talk about what you liked and disliked
Compare this title with other similar titles
Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Give it a title:

Tips for an eye catching title

Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!

Keep me anonymous Keep me anonymous Contains spoiler? This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)

New users register here

Email address:
Password:
Preferred user name:
I agree to LOVEFiLMs Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
I'd like to receive film news and reviews as well as info about all the other good stuff LOVEFiLM offers

Already a member? Sign in here

Email address:
Password:Forgotten password?

By clicking Preview review you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

- - Buy
- Good Morning, Night
  
  The 1978 kidnapping and murder of Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro as seen from the perspective of one of his assailaints - a conflicted young woman in the ranks of the Red Brigade....