Quick Movie Reviews
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3/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 08/14/2014
The third tribute of Robin Williams. Louis Armstrong song: "And i say to myself, what a wonderful world". This is the movie that I saw that Robin Williams in and he wasn't a goofy ball in this one. The acting in this movie was more than brilliant, it was outstanding and in my opinion the second best Robin Williams movie in this tribute week. The writing is sharp and well done and overall a great movie. "Sir, in my heart I know I'm funny".
Rating of
2/4
Yojimbo - wrote on 10/13/2012
The drama behind the scenes lacks subtlety and Williams' tirades on the microphone just aren't funny, but it's well meaning and the fact-based story holds the interest adequately.
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 12/27/2011
Robin Williams uses his standup comedy energy to craft a role that balances humor and heartfelt emotion in a film that is a lighthearted take on war life outside of combat. It isn't as blackhearted or anti-war as M.A.S.H., but Williams' fearless performance elevates the film's sometimes sappy script.
Rating of
2.5/4
Alaine - wrote on 12/15/2011
War is...wait, what is it again? This one has more than Robin Williams showing off, but I'm not real fond of it.
Rating of
3/4
serioussir - wrote on 05/09/2008
Williams is hysterical as the non-conforming military DJ. His on- and off-air dialog is so funny. I always wonder how much is ad-libbed. Bruno Kirby is also fantastic as the wants-to-be-funny-but-just-isn't officer. It's not all laughs though as Williams is faced with the realities of war -- death, violence, censorship, and betrayal.
Rating of
3/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 06/16/2007
While there are other, better films that deal with Vietnam, this is none-the-less a good entry into the war genre. Robin Williams does some of the best ad-libbing ever put to film, while the story goes much deeper than you would think.
