Reviews for April, 2008

Good Morning, Vietnam

Filed under G - DVD Movie Club

As a stand-up comedian, Robin Williams is one of the most obnoxious people I’ve ever seen. You may disagree with that statement, but you’d be wrong. When it comes to being an actor, Williams can take on a serious role just as easily as he can pull off a comedic one, and still manage to absolutely slay on film. In this flick he fulfills both dramatic and humorous facets of his character exceedingly well, characterizing the typical edgy, sarcastic radio personality who is constantly pushing the buttons of his superior officer while simultaneously baring the core of a man deeply affected by the sobering environment in 1960′s Vietnam. That was a really long sentence. But it’s a great movie.