The movie that made Robin Williams a star

Rating: 8/10 (17 January 2019)

GOOD MORNING VIETNAM may not be my favourite movie with Robin Williams, but I still enjoyed it very much. And even though it's based on a true story, the movie made a good balancing of comedy moments and dramatic moments.
Williams plays Adrian Cronauer (1938 - 2018), a DJ that had the task of entertain the fighting troops during the Vietnam war with his radio show, where he was also ostracized for his irriverence and funny delivery, but in the meanwhile he also socializes with some Saigon citizens and he is also supported and reassured by Pvt. Edward Garlick (played by Forest Whitaker). Sadly Cronauer doesn't obtain his show again but he will be remembered in the hearts and memory of all the men that loved his radio show.
This movie's strong points are: Robin Williams' marvellous performance (at his zany best) and he more than all dominates the movie. Also Forest Whitaker and Noble Willingham (more remembered for his role in WALKER TEXAS RANGER) give nice supporting performances. Also the soundtrack is good, with ''I feel good'' by James Brown and ''California Sun'' by the Ramones, how can you go wrong? And Barry Levinson directs nicely.
And, this was the first movie for which Robin Williams was nominated for an Academy Award, and he should have won for this performance, but he lost it to Michael Douglas in WALL STREET. However this movie is very worth-watching and easy to please everyone. Do not miss it!