Review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) by Alasdair B — 13 Sep 2014
It's almost eerie to watch anything with Robin Williams these days since the world lost one of the greatest comic geniuses ever. But the man leaves behind a legacy of performances that live on today.
GOOD MORNING VIETNAM was one of his earliest works, in which he portrayed a rapid-fire comedian of a DJ in war-torn Vietnam. This role was impeccably suited to Williams' unpredictable style of humor.
Unsurprisingly, the scenes where he goes all out in the radio studio are a scream. Even before he achieved greater recognition with later projects, Williams delivers 101%, never holding back in every scene while at the same time knowing when to tone down his energy and be subtle during any moment that requires him to be so.
In a way, this film oddly reflects his real-life struggles with drinking and depression, especially in some of edgier sequences. The subject matter of the story and the setting make this better suited for adult viewers -- younger viewers had better wait until they're older before waking up to Williams' boisterously brassy radio act.
This review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) was written by Alasdair B on 13 Sep 2014.
Good Morning, Vietnam has generally received positive reviews.
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