Review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) by Matthew A — 02 Jun 2011

An original film that stands the test of time. About as a good as a compliment you can get.

This review of Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) was written by Matthew A on 02 Jun 2011.

Good Morning, Vietnam has generally received positive reviews.

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