Disc jockey bucks the system.

Rating: 7/10 (15 June 2000)

Robin Williams is excellent as the disc jockey Adrian Cronauer who dares to defy the powers that be in Vietnam. He knew the average age of the soldier was 19 so he played what they liked. He also treated the nationals like human beings. The most poignant scene was as he played Louis Armstrong singing 'Its a wonderful world" the screen was showing just the opposite- poverty, death and war. This movie makes a strong statement about the power of words on people- Adrian believed in starting the day with a laugh- his supervisors did not. He did more for morale than anyone else. For those who watch Vietnam movies this is a must.