Good Morning, Vietnam (Special Edition)
by Barry Levinson
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Actor: Bruno Kirby, Chintara Sukapatana, Forest Whitaker, Robin Williams, Tung Thanh TranDirector: Barry Levinson
Brand: BUENA VISTA HOME VIDEO
Cinematographer: Peter Sova
Editor: Stu Linder
Producer: Ben Moses
Producer: Harry Benn
Producer: Larry Brezner
Producer: Mark Johnson
Writer: Mitch Markowitz
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 121 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-01-10
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
DVD Reviews of Good Morning, Vietnam (Special Edition)
DVD Review: GOOOOOOOD MORNING, VIIEEEETTTNAM!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
A surprise and a half. I'm not normally one for war movies, but Robin Williams is one of my favorite actors and I've heard some good things about this movie.
Williams plays Adrian Cronauer, a new Disk Jockey that is shipped to Vietnam to help bring humor to the Armed Forces stationed over there, during the Vietnam War. He becomes extremely popular with the soldiers, but almost immediately is seen as a problem by the officers. This upbeat, funny guy starts to change as he experiences the horrors of the Vietnam War, up close and personal.
The first part of the movie was an excellent chance for Williams's stand-up to shine. He is able to act more like himself than any of his other characters have allowed him to. But, the movie also shows the Vietnam War for what it really was. Even though this movie is considered a comedy, it still shows that the war was an ugly thing. Overall, it was an amazing job done by everyone involved with the movie.
A must see.
DVD Review: A Great Comedy...Still
Summary: 5 Stars
The setting is Saigon, 1965, Johnson is president and there's a steady military escalation in Vietnam.
Is there a better subject to be tackled by director Barry Levinson and star Robin Williams? Good Morning Vietnam uses the backdrop of one of the most horrifying events in history to create one of the most beloved comedies in cinematic history. Is the hype warranted? Absolutely.
Robin Williams stars as Adrian Cronauer, an Airman recruited by the military to DJ an early morning radio show. Adrian makes no attempt to conform to the military standards of what's appropriate and instantly stirs up dislike from his superiors and immense popularity from the G.I.'s out in the field.
Forest Whitaker co-stars as Private First Class Edward Montesque Garlick, who's in charge of keeping an eye on Adrian and keeping a chokehold on his wild antics.
So, why is Good Morning Vietnam still so universally acclaimed after all these years? Well, much of this has to do with the fact that the film is hilarious, but that's just on the surface. The film has sustained the shelf-life is has not only because of it's hilarity, but also because of it's inspirational attributes and it's depth.
It's not a film that attempts to shed light on the horror of the Vietnam conflict, but it does show how just a little bit of humor can go a long way. During this timeframe, Adrian Cronauer was exactly what the troops needed.
No one could have pulled this role off like Williams did. This is one of the most memorable, energetic, and truly alive performances I've ever seen. The second Williams gets on the air as Adrian he really comes alive. Williams has rarely been seen in better form. He positively crackles with an unsurpassed comic energy that none could match. This is a very impressive performance and it was no surprise to learn he earned his first Oscar nomination for this. He more than deserved it.
Credit is also due to the talented actors that make up the supporting cast. Whitaker plays against type here and was definitely responsible for many of the smiles this film got from me. Kudos also to Bruno Kirby as Lt. Hauk and Robert Wuhl as Marty Lee Dreiwitz.
This is a rare kind of film. You can actually sense the amount of joy that went into making it. What Good Morning Vietnam does that is really impressive is that it allows you to not only sense that joy, but feel it.
This movie is a gem, a real, grade-A genuine comedy. You're not just laughing at the character's, but with them.
GRADE: A
DVD Review: Good Morning Vietnam- Robin Williams
Summary: 5 Stars
I talked to my coworkers about buying this moving for my Dad. All of us were in tears laughing, and discussing scenes. It was a great Father's Day gift!DVD Review: birthday present enjoyed
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed watching this movie and got it for hubby. He enjoyed watching it to.DVD Review: HAHAHAHAHA!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie. Absolutly fantastic. The only thing I didn't like was the child Vietnamese Bomber. Thanks Mr. Williams!
Description of Good Morning, Vietnam (Special Edition)
When the U.S. Army engages irreverent, nonconformist radio deejay Adrian Cronauer, it unleashes a secret, if unpredictable, weapon: laughter. Academy Award(R) winner Robin Williams (Best Supporting Actor, GOOD WILL HUNTING, 1997) shakes up 1965 Saigon in the role that garnered him his very first Oscar(R) nomination. Imported by the military to host an early a.m. radio show, Cronauer (Williams) blasts the formerly serene, sanitized airwaves with a constant barrage of rapid-fire humor and the hottest hits from back home. The G.I.s love him, but the top brass is up in arms. Riddled with sidesplitting comic salvos, bittersweet bombshells, and hot '60s rock 'n' roll, this landmark film chronicles one man's raucous Saigon adventures amidst a world gone mad. Featuring all-new bonus material that includes hilarious outtakes from Robin Williams' "raw" monologues, this Special Edition of GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM, scores a direct hit every time you watch.Barry Levinson (Wag the Dog) directed this comedy-drama about an Armed Forces Radio disc jockey (Robin Williams) whose manic, hilarious delivery from a studio in 1965 Saigon gives U.S. troops in the field a morale boost (while upsetting military brass). Based on the real-life experiences of deejay Adrian Cronauer, the film is actually more concept than story: put Williams in front of a microphone and let him go nuts. Still, the surrounding stuff about the influence upon Cronauer of the endless deaths among his listeners--as Cronauer tries to stay funny while feeling the mounting losses--is affecting. Williams got a much-deserved Oscar nomination for his work. --Tom Keogh
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