Review That Good Night (2018)

Doctor Omega

Doctor Omega

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That Good Night
Directed by Eric Styles
Produced by Alan Latham
Charles Savage
Victor Glynn Exec
Geoff Iles Exec
Screenplay by Charles Savage
Based on That Good Night
by N. J. Crisp
Starring John Hurt
Music by Guy Farley
Cinematography Richard Stoddard
Edited by Mali Evans
Chris Timson
Production
company
GSP Studios
Distributed by Trafalgar Releasing
Release date
Running time
90 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Budget £3m
That Good Night is a 2017 British drama film starring John Hurt.[1] It is based on N. J. Crisp's 1996 play of the same name.[2] It is also notable for being Hurt's final film,[3] although Damascus Cover (filmed earlier) was released later.


Plot

Ralph (John Hurt) is the main character of the film, which is based on a stage play written by NJ Crisp. Being a famous screenwriter in the past, Ralph is now in his seventies, terminally ill and is struggling to restore the balance in his family, come to the terms with his moral principles and die with dignity. Ralph’s desire is to reconnect with his son, Michael and make sure that he doesn’t turn into a burden for his dearest wife Anna as he goes “into that good night”.

Cast
Production

The film was shot in Algarve, Portugal for five weeks [2] and produced by London film investment company - Goldfinch Studios LTD, formerly GSP Studios

Reception

Neil Young of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review and wrote that it "passes muster strictly as a showcase for Hurt and Dance."[1]

Wendy Ide of Screen Daily also gave the film a positive review and wrote "So effortlessly good is Hurt, however, that he rather outclasses the rest."[4]

James Luxford of Picturehouse Spotlight was impressed "'That Good Night' is an absorbing British drama that explores issues that with resonate with everyone who sees it. Featuring performances that will inspire conversations long after the credits have rolled, it is a fitting tribute to one of our most instinctive talents."



 
Doctor Omega

Doctor Omega

Member: Rank 10
Just got back from seeing this.

John Hurt puts in a moving final performance as an elderly writer facing his last days.

Charles Dance and the rest of the cast offer sterling support.

I actually, somehow ended up preferring this to DEADPOOL 2, which I had seen the day before.

Maybe I was just ready for a quieter drama, which is nicely shot against lovely. sunny backdrops and has a good balance of humour and moving moments in it..

Hurt knew he was dying while making this film, so it gives it an added poignancy.

Bless you John - and thankyou for all the great movie roles in movies and tv.
 
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