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Good Morning Vietnam is a more than usually human take on America’s most controversial war, an often poignant and always entertaining fictionalisation of the Vietnam years of DJ Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams). Cronauer is employed as the voice of the US Armed Forces radio in South East Asia, but it soon emerges that his idea of entertaining the troops and the Army’s are poles apart. This isn’t a biopic--director Barry Levinson doesn’t give any detail of Cronauer’s life before Vietnam--instead it’s about Cronauer discovering a better understanding of the war, the people and himself. Interspersed with the radio sequences is a gentle plot which follows Cronauer as he teaches English to some Vietnamese kids, falls for a local girl and narrowly misses being killed in a terrorist attack. However, it is the sheer frenetic genius of Williams’ largely improvised radio monologues that account for the film’s box office success.
On the DVD: Good Morning Vietnam gets the special edition DVD with digitally remastered audio and picture. Extras include a couple of previews--both the theatrical and a teaser trailer--as well as a production diary which contains interviews with director Levinson, crew and the real Cronauer. But the best feature by far is the "Raw Monologues": introduced by Levinson, this featurette shows the process that Robin Williams went through to improvise the radio slots and is a valuable insight into the comedic talents of the film’s star.--Kristen Bowditch
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Language in Dolby Surround Stereo: English/French/Italian
Subtitles: Portuguese/English Close Captioned
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This film isn't 5 stars, it's 10 stars!!
I remember the first time I watched this with my mum and the whole way through, we laughed our heads off!
Robin is again absolutely hilarious and brings a brilliant performance to the film. He has to be the reason the film went to box-office success because I can't imagine another actor playing the role of Cronauer as well as Robin did!
Not only is this one of my favourite films, it's one of the films I mention when I get asked what's your favourite films?
So seriously buy this DVD now - it's worth it!
I remember the first time I watched this with my mum and the whole way through, we laughed our heads off!
Robin is again absolutely hilarious and brings a brilliant performance to the film. He has to be the reason the film went to box-office success because I can't imagine another actor playing the role of Cronauer as well as Robin did!
Not only is this one of my favourite films, it's one of the films I mention when I get asked what's your favourite films?
So seriously buy this DVD now - it's worth it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I have never seen this movie before and I bought it recently. A funny film with some good humor and a lot of good music. It is obvious that a lot has happened during the last 21 years of making movies but this one it still good entertainment. Watch Robin Williams as a upcoming star.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent movie. Deals with wider issues of the Vietnam conflict. Great actors portraying believable characters. Enjoyed it the first time around and bought it to share with my older children.
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good morning vietnam
gooooooooood morning vietnam !!!! has the best soundtrack ever - brought it so i can listen to the soundtrack all over again and to watch some quality acting by robin williams and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by DITZY
Robin Williams at his best!
Set in Saigon during the Vietnam War, this film is based on a DJ, Adrian Cronauer, in Armed Forces Radio Service, who proves hugely popular with the troops serving in South... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Louise Roberts
A classic
A classic piece of movie magic. Robbin Williams and his co-stars work wonderfully together covering some tricky topics during an aggressive, political and pointless war. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. SMITH
Absoloutely fantastic film!
This is a world class film that really shows the quality of the actors involved. It portrays the situation in Vietnam at the time superbly, giving a balanced view of teh situation... Read more
Published 12 months ago by becky
Good morning, everyone!!
This is that kind of movies that at the first time is something, but at the second view is another totally different. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Joćo Paulo Neves
Changed my view of Robin Williams
Not being a fan of Robin Williams I did not see this film at the cinema when it first came out. Having visited Vietnam I decide to watch it. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by Barbara Brookes
Williams, funny?
I long ago came to the conclusion that there is a conspiracy afoot with regards to Robin Williams. This film, I believe, was meant to be a showcase for his amazing comic talents,... Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by Guv
Total drivel.
Am I supposed to find this guy funny or something? I attempted to watch the whole of this film, but ended up bearing the first hour only ... My favourite part? ... Read more
Published on 10 July 2008 by Mr. I. P. Whiting
Good Story but overated
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Published on 20 Nov 2007 by Film Critic
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Published on 23 Jun 2007 by Jay
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