Review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) by Akumajack — 13 May 2018

Robin Wiliams and Forest Withaker are very good. The film is somehow funny, but not too much. It's no masterpiece.

This review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) was written by Akumajack on 13 May 2018.

Good Morning, Vietnam has generally received positive reviews.

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