Review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) by Fong K — 15 Jul 2017

One of Robin Williams' best films & roles... this was an instant classic.

This review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) was written by Fong K on 15 Jul 2017.

Good Morning, Vietnam has generally received positive reviews.

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

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