Review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) by Kieran F — 11 Aug 2014

Robin WIlliams Steals the show with his Zanyy performance as a Vietnam War Radio. The film kind of reminded me of Private Parts with Howard stern.

This review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) was written by Kieran F on 11 Aug 2014.

Good Morning, Vietnam has generally received positive reviews.

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