Review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) by Eric H — 11 Aug 2014

This film has a superb mix of contrasts, Robin Williams at his insane best but against a backdrop of a very serious story and how Uncle Sam's interference how ever well intentioned just creates a mess.

Given that the Vietnam war was 40 years ago and this review is being written some 40 years later (nearly 20 years after the film was made) it is interesting to see parallels with what has followed in American actions since and also in what is going on today.

Williams is superb as an over the top disc jockey who likes to rattle a few cages of his superiors, but also give hope to the countless men and women fighting in the Vietnam War. Williams' radio scenes are classic examples of off the wall antics at its best.

Director Levinson just sits back and lets it all come alive.