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www.washingtonpost.com - : If the film were merely a playground for Williams -- and if Williams were in good form -- it might have been tolerable. But when Williams has to play a scene in which Cronauer makes contact with real soldiers and is forced to realize just how much he means to them and how petty his battles have been compared with the hardships endured by these brave boys, then you think, ''Enough!'' It's one thing to want to turn Robin Williams into a star -- it's another to turn him into Bob Hope. more...
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www.bullz-eye.com - : The sheer fact that this movie almost didn’t get made due to heavy studio criticism is more than enough reason as to why “Good Morning, Vietnam” should be seen by everybody at least once before they die. The film, which stars Robin Williams in his first semi-serious role, isn’t perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but its ability to push through the solemnity of the war effort with heavy doses of humor is what makes the film such a unique experience. more...
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3.5/
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rogerebert.suntimes.com - : In a strange, subtle way, ''Good Morning, Vietnam'' is not so much about war as it is about stand-up comedy, about the need that compels people to get up in front of the room and try to make us laugh - to control us. more...
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4/4
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