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.

Gowtham Shravan Kumar Well if I have to sum it up, the entire film is a telephonic conversation between 2 people shown in split screen. Does not sound exciting, does it? There is not much happening apart from their conversation. But the subjects explored in the conversation are quite diverse, different and yet related to each other. It definitely makes you think. I really liked the idea of showing real events in black & white and the imaginary parts in color. It belongs to less explored genre of thought provoking entertainment. It's really sad that such films are not promoted properly. I went for a Saturday evening show and I could spot 11 people in cinema hall. I could not help overhearing rest of them ridiculing the film. I am rating it 10 to increase its rating but it really deserves seven. Good Night|Good Morning - For people who like films that make sense and more for people who never knew films can make sense tooPS: Nothing personal against mainstream cinema aka Khan monopoly

Naveen Varadarajan It is your story. No! Its 'our' story! It is Touching, It is heart breaking and if it drives you down the memory lane - that is 'Good Night | Good Morning'Its a surprise package. Its a Lovely and a Lively conversation film. Its got Terrific writing, credits to Sudhish Kamath and Shilpa Rathnam and a Amazing Screenplay with Perfect Casting. I can easily say this is the 'Most Daring movie ever made'! Its a 'Must Watch'.I am going with 4/5!Here is the Synopsis of the film - 'Good Night Good Morning is a black and white, split-screen, conversation film about two strangers sharing an all-night phone call on New Year's night.Driving from New York to Philadelphia with buddies, calls the enigmatic girl staying alone in her hotel room, after a brief encounter at the bar earlier in the night.The boy has his baggage of an eight-year-old failed relationship and the girl has her own demons to fight. Scarred by unpleasant memories, she prefers to travel on New Year's Eve.An all-night phone call becomes a surreal, dream-like experience. Especially when the limited validity of the adventure gives you the freedom to be who you want to be. Anonymity could be comforting and such a situation could lead to an almost romance. Or something like it.'Manu Narayan (as Turiya Omprakash) and Seema Rahmani (as Moira) - Top Notch Acting, perfect chemistry between the leads. Oh Wait! What chemistry are you talking about when they don't see each other through out the film? Yes, Even though they don't see each other, there is this Excellent chemistry between them. After watching the movie, you will definitely agree with me.Raja Sen (as JC) was fantastic. Vasanth Santhosham (as Hussein) was good. People involved in Casting - You are one of the reason for Film's Success!Script is simple and straight and its got to be that way (as said in the film). It is well written. Dialogues are funny, touching, heartbreaking and to top it all, it is very natural and subtle. Screenplay is Brilliant and Well-etched and you become a character in the film. Credits to Writer Shilpa Rathnam and Sudhish Kamath. Direction - You got to congratulate Sudhish Kamath for choosing such a daring theme and Pulling it off in Style! Overall, Fabulous Job. When was the last time you watched a Black & White movie? Yes, Sudhish Kamath's Good Night | Good Morning is 80% Black and White and Cinematographer Nischalakrishna Vittalanathan's work stands out. Nice Lighting and Perfect Framing. He makes the movie look Rich with the Black & White tone. Editing by Vijay Venkataramanan, M. Venkatram and Murugesh Thevar works for me! It was Slick and Crisp. He is also another reason for movie's success. Music by Ray Guntrip Feat. Tina May | Manu Narayan & Darunam | Blues Conscience Feat. Sudeep is a Big Plus. Outstanding Background score takes the movie to another level. Costumes by Shilpa Rathnam are OK. Other crew members hard work is evident and they deserve a huge applause.I also see a lot of Pre-Production has gone into making this film a grand success. Job well done! Good Night | Good Morning is way(^as many) better than many mainstream Indian films! It is a Writing Masterpiece. Exceptional Writing. It is a Great moment for Indian Indie-Filmmaking Fraternity. I was So happy to see everyone glued to their seats for the Q&A. That was the impact the movie had on the New Yorkers!

suniltflw It is beyond unfortunate that the Indian film industry almost ignores its independent filmmakers. In fact, I'll go out a limb to even say that some of our most prestigious directors could learn immense lessons on originality, execution and the real art of film making from indie filmmakers. One such director includes the uber talented Sudhish Kamath. His film, Good Night | Good Morning was featured at a number of film festivals around the world including: The South Asian International Film Festival in New York and Mumbai Film Festival this year. The lucky lot who managed to bag tickets to the film raved nonstop about Good Night | Good Morning . Whether it was the simple story, the writing, the message or the performances, Sudhish Kamath had scored. So what is all the fuss about? You're about to find out!A bunch of lads find themselves hanging out at a bar on New Year's Eve. Very quickly Turiya Omprakash's (Manu Narayan) finds himself spotting a lone lady at the bar and the group makes their way to see her. Moira (Seema Rahmani) is not interested and shoos the boys away, but not before Turiya takes a peek at her room number and hotel name. As the dudes travel back from New York City to Philadelphia, Turiya decides to call Moira who decides to indulge in a "one night stand" over the phone with him as his friends, JC (Raja Sen) and Hussein (Vasanth Santhosham) listen on. Over a span of a few hours, the couple talk about love, relationships, baggage and skeletons in the closet. It is then that Turiya and Moira realize this could be the love story that could have been…but will it?To call Good Night | Good Morning good cinema is understatement; it's beyond good. The film is impactful in a number of ways. For starters, the director takes on a retro theme as the film is filmed in old school black and white, which really adds emphasis. But it's not dull, in fact, black and white has never been so colorful. All flashbacks however, are in color. The effect of this simple technique is impressive and it is as though metaphorically, the couple are hiding from colors in their lives and prefer to see the world in shades of black and white ala their past. And because the GN|GM is an hour and a half telephone conversation in the form of a film, the screen in split in half as you monitor the varied environments Turiya and Moira are in as they chat. But that's just the technical details. As a film, GN|GM impresses because there is no sho-sha with its execution. Rather, it's the writing and dialogues that keep you engrossed. The conversation between Turiya and Moira never runs dry or boring which is all courtesy of the script. You are forced to think, made to laugh and in end, learn to love because of one conversation. The screenplay is simply fantastic and engaging. As a director, you are simply wowed by Kamath who scores and how with GN|GM. He creates a situation that is almost unheard of and in all honesty as a film, could have gone terribly wrong. However, because of his in-depth understanding of the script, at no point does the situation seem unfeasible. You almost wish it could and should happen!The cast is simply S.U.P.E.R.B. At no point do any of the stars seem like a misfit. Manu Narayan is funny, cute, vulnerable and charming as Turiya. You giggle at his innate innocence and his "lack of game", but you are drawn to him no doubt. Seema Rahmani is fabulous as Moira who plays a hard-shelled softie. Her facial expressions and attention to detail are incredible. As a new age kinda gal, you can relate to sentiments, emotions and her definition of love. The chemistry between Manu and Seema has to be noted. You know you have a great pair of actors when the chemistry is oozing despite the fact that they spend the entire film chatting over a phone. The supporting cast too adds and lends great help. Raja Sen as JC adds comic relief with his one-liners while Vasanth Santhosham plays the dude-get-over-it with great ease.Good Night | Good Morning is a just a quick smack in the face to all those who choose to ignore Indian independent filmmakers. It's original, engrossing and entertaining. But what it does most is make you think. You find yourself pondering over old relationships, realizing the need to forgo and let go and more than anything, GN|GM reinforces your faith in love. What you take away is of course relative to your mind set but ultimately it makes for a fab watch!If you don't watch any other independent film before 2010 is out, watch Good Night | Good Morning; it's a conversation you'll never forget. - Roshni Mulchandani, Bollyspice