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Good Morning, Vietnam (Special Edition)
List price: $14.99
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Actor(s): Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Tung Thanh Tran, Chintara Sukapatana, Bruno Kirby
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Creator(s): Cinematographer Peter SovaProducer Ben MosesProducer Harry BennProducer Larry BreznerProducer Mark JohnsonProducer Steven SaxtonWriter Mitch Markowitz
Director(s):
EAN: 9780788853654
Format(s): Closed-captionedColorDVD-VideoSpecial EditionNTSC
ISBN: 0788853651
Label: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Language(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Original Language
List Price: $14.99
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
MPN: DISD35172D
Number Of Items: 1
Package Dimensions:
Height: 0.58"
Width: 5.42"
Length: 0.58"
Weight: 0.18 lbs.
Product Group: DVD
Publisher: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-01-10
Running Time: 121minutes
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Theatrical Release Date: 1988-01-15
UPC: 786936239928
Editorial Reviews
Description:
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.
Amazon.com essential video:
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
Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.5
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-12-05
Content: I love this movie. Absolutly fantastic. The only thing I didn't like was the child Vietnamese Bomber. Thanks Mr. Williams!
Summary: HAHAHAHAHA!!
Rating - 4 Date: 2008-09-15
Content: When `Good Morning Vietnam' allows itself to be nothing more than entertainment it passes with flying colors. It's the type of movie that really doesn't need too much of a plot. When the film tries to add some substance to its running time is when it starts to fray at the edges.
`Good Morning Vietnam' tells the somewhat true story (as in the film is not entirely faithful to actual events) of Adrian Cronauer, a radio DJ who spiced things up during the Vietnam War. During his stationing in Vietnam he raised the morale of the troupes but also managed to press the buttons of some of the higher officials who saw his approach to broadcast as a slap in the face so-to-speak. Their resistance didn't stop Cronauer from expressing his viewpoints and bucking the system, reading news he felt the troupes needed to hear, telling jokes he felt would raise their spirits and playing music he knew they would enjoy.
When the film is focused on that aspect of Cronauer's stay it soars. Robin Williams is hilarious, we all know this, and the film really allows him to just perform his standup routine to us all to enjoy; and enjoy we do. Williams also manages to delve into the moments that startle and unravel Adrian, piecing together a complete man and not just a walking punch-line.
But then, sadly, the film tries to add weight, and that weight comes in the form of Tuan, a young Vietnamese boy who befriends Adrian. For the majority of the film he seems harmless enough; just an acquaintance to add some humanity to Williams' character, but in the third act new revelations are revealed and his character changes, and this spurs the film in an entirely different direction that, in my humble opinion, takes away from the films enjoyment.
It feels forced and unnecessary.
Until that moment though, the film is wonderful. It is funny and moving and meaningful. The performances for the most part are also splendid. Williams received a much deserved Oscar nomination for his performance, and of the nominated five I have a feeling I would have leaned towards Williams for the win as well. Tung Thanh Tran is also effective as Tuan, even if his characters development is ridiculous in my opinion. Forest Whitaker is somewhat annoying here, but it was early in his career so I'll give him some slack (is it just me or does he sound like David Chappelle's imitation of a white man?). The real standout here is Bruno Kirby who just nails Lt. Steven Hauk's wit and humor (or un-wit and un-humor) brilliantly and provides some of the films biggest laughs.
In the end I must say that I enjoyed `Good Morning Vietnam' and would love to say that it was one of the best films of 1987. If the ending had been ditched for one more appropriate then I would say that, but that pesky final act just throws the whole thing for me. I recommend this film, because it has a lot going for it; it just pains me to say that it could have been even better.
Summary: Good morning indeed...
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-08-03
Content: Actor Tung Thanh Tran, now known as Tom Tran, became an engineer in the Chicago area, married, and has three beautiful girls. I am waiting for the day he returns to the silver screen. He has a unique and special talent as a dramatic actor.
Summary: Actor Tung Thanh Tran
Rating - 4 Date: 2008-07-07
Content: What a great movie! I've had this movie on VHS for years and was so very glad to find it on DVD. It truly is one of Robin Williams best movie roles. The movie is funny, tender, and touching. This movie also was my introduction to Forest Whitaker as an actor. How could you go wrong here..Robin Williams and Forest Whitaker in Good Morning Vietnam.
Summary: Robin Williams in one of his best!
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-03-29
Content: I have probably watched this movie more than 20 times, and still laugh as though it was the first time watchin it. A story about a disc jocky in VietNam doing his best to entertain soldiers throughout while walking a fine line of what is authorized by his command.
Summary: Great movie classic
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