The Good Night

"Dreaming is believing."

Jan 18 2008 R 1h 33m
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Gary, a musician, is trapped in an unhappy relationship with his live-in lover, Dora. He becomes enthralled with a beautiful seductress who enters his dreams, and tries to control his dream-state so he can spend more and more time with her. When Gary sees his mystery woman's face on a bus billboard, he discovers she is real, and fate brings him an opportunity to meet her.

Plot

Former British pop star Gary Shaller (Martin Freeman) is at a crossroad in his life: his job in New York City is going nowhere, his American wife, Dora (Gwyneth Paltrow), drives him crazy, and he passed his thirtieth birthday four years ago. Add to that his best friend Paul (Simon Pegg) seems to become more successful every time he breathes. Gary is feeling depressed and dejected, until he meets Anna (Penélope Cruz). She's glamorous and smart; she's seductive and witty. Best of all, she's crazy about Gary. Anna is the girl of Gary's dreams, literally. And that's the problem. Gary can only see Anna in his dream life, so he has to find a way to carry on the most satisfying relationship of his life, in his dreams. His quest for lucid dreaming techniques introduces Gary to some crazy characters who ultimately give him a new perspective on life.

Written by

Jake Paltrow

Directed by

Jake Paltrow

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America

Production Companies

Destination Films, Good Night Productions, Tempesta Films

Languages

English, Italiano

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
8,882
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
49
Popularity
NA