Tour De Force

Rating: 10/10 (22 April 2006)

Good Morning, Vietnam is probably one of the most underrated films about the Vietnam conflict, loosely based on Radio jock Adrian Cronauer, the first man to play rock and roll on Army airwaves.
Robin Williams, as Army DJ Adrian Cronauer, is at his acting pinnacle in this movie, merging between comic lunacy and gut-wrenching desolation at the blink of an eye. The support cast, including Forest Whitaker and Robert Wuhl also shine in this film, and special mention goes to Bruno Kirby as Lt. Steve Hauk, who almost usurps Williams from his comedic throne.
Beautifully shot by director Barry Levinson and cinematographer Peter Sova in Thailand and with amazingly visceral cut scenes set to a backdrop of various sixties and seventies rock and roll songs. The montage set against Louie Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World" is especially moving, perfectly highlighting what it was like in Saigon during the conflict.
This is a must see film for any Robin Williams fan, or indeed anyone who just likes a good movie. An excellent, entertaining and disturbing picture of the Vietnam War.