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In GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM, which is based on a true story, Cronauer (Robin Williams) is a nonconformist with a wicked sense of humor who is transferred from Crete to Saigon. Outrageous and over the top, Cronauer speaks in accents, creates characters, pokes fun at everyone--including the President--and spins banned rock and roll tunes. While his antics amuse the masses, they also put him in hot water with his superior officers, particularly Lt. Steven Hauk (Bruno Kirby), who would prefer that the radio show be censored, sanitized, and completely noncontroversial. Cronauer takes his show outside the radio station when he starts to teach Vietnamese locals English in an effort to meet pretty, demure Trinh (Chintara Sukapatana). He befriends Trinh's brother, Tuan (Tung Thanh Tran), who becomes an unlikely comrade in uncertain times. Directed by Barry Levinson (DINER, AVALON), the film features a tour-de-force performance from Williams, who improvised much of the comedy used in the radio shows, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.Read full review
here never has been, and probably never will be, another film which shows both sides of Williams to such a great degree. As the wise-cracking disc-jockey, Williams shows his undisputed wild comedic talent, but the bomb scene and scenes of rural Vietnam life, truly allow Williams to such his dramatic acting ability. They look at the conflict, without getting in too deep."Good Morning, Vietnam" is truly Robin Williams at his best. As anarchic DJ Adrian Cronauer in 1965 Saigon, he makes sure that you never stop laughing. I really liked what he did with the tape of Richard Nixon's speech, and then his comment about the bombing of a restaurant. Most amazing is that he ad-libbed the whole thing (but hey, that's Robin Williams). Maybe Cronauer wasn't that wacky in real life, but every one of Williams' comments makes the movie worthwhile. The soundtrack even includes his monologues (you'll go crazy over the imitation of Lyndon Johnson, and the commentary from "Roosevelt E. Roosevelt"). A superb cast as well including Bruno Kirby and the late great J.T. Walsh gives a solid backdrop, and are beautiful foils to Williams. Overall, a wonderful movie,A comedy classic in every sense..Read full review
A funny movie about a time in American history that wasn't very funny. Airman Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams)has been sent to Saigon from Crete. He is a disc-jockey assigned to Armed Forces Radio Network. The General heard him in Crete and liked his whit and style so much that he has had him sent to Saigon. Cronauer is met at the plane by Airman Eddy Garlic (Forest Whitaker), who also is assigned to AFRN. He is a good-natured fellow who wants to be a DJ, and has the greatest respect for Cronauer. The Lieutenant in charge of DJ's is Lt. Steven Hawk (Bruno Kirby). He thinks that he is funny, but he is an idiot. The overall operation is run by a Sargent-Major who hates everybody, especially Cronauer. Everything about the AFRN broadcast is supposed to be totally censured, all the way down to the kind of music - no Rock-'n-Roll. Cronauer can't follow these rules, and spins popular music, makes up all sorts of imaginary characters and voices, and is generally ireverant to all. He is instantly popular with all of the soldiers, and makes enemies of Lt. Hawk and the Sgt.Major. But, the General likes him, and he likes what he does for the morale of the soldiers. Cronauer takes himself outside of the radio station and starts teaching English to a class of local Vietnamese. He is only doing it to meet a beautiful young girl named Trinh. As a further means of meeting her, he befriends her brother Tuan. Cronauer and Tuan become good friends. Cronauer has no idea that his new best friend is a Viet Cong sympathizer. Through his association with Tuan, and after being set up and almost killed by the actions of the Sgt.Major, who is willing to do anything just to get rid of him, Cronauer is sent back stateside. Because of the political repercussions the General can't help Cronauer, but keeps him safe and sees that he is honorably discharged. Knowing what he did, The General has the Sgt.Major transferred to Guam. This movie doesn't have too much substance to it, It is primarily about the short time that a funny but controversial radio DJ was assigned to AFRN-Saigon. The movie was very enjoyable, just like any other Robin Williams skit.Read full review
This movie was an excellent vehicle for the late Robin Williams. It displayed his range as an actor from hilarity to despair (sounds like Vietnam). A fun and thoughtful movie. Well worth watching (and buying).
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This is a classic. The acting is great from all in the cast. I just love this movie. I have watched it over and over again.
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