Sunday, November 2, 2008

Brandon's "Good Morning Vietnam"

I would have to agree with Brandon's review of "Good Morning Vietnam."  The film, starring Robin Williams, is very entertaining while making a statement about the Vietnam era.  I mostly enjoy the film because I think that Robin Williams is one of the most genuinely funny people I have ever seen.  He has ways of making people laugh that are unique.  

His role in "Good Morning Vietnam" is a military radio DJ who breaks the norms of the jobs and changes how people think of Vietnam.  Williams adds a bit of humor to a war which many people did not find very funny at all.  His character is a very high energy one and is exciting to watch. 

Overall, I enjoyed this movie very much.  One of my favorite lines is from when he goes on the air for the first time.  He begins to play a record, but the speed is too slow, then he speeds it up, then he 'plays it backwards' while saying "Freddy is the devil" in a creepy satanic reverse english kind of way.  This has become a popular phrase with a friend of mine.  Anytime we can't understand something we use this phrase to imply there is a hidden message.

No comments: