GOOD MORNING VIETNAM (1987) Reaction | First Time Watching

An irreverent and unorthodox radio DJ is brought on to the Armed Forces radio in Vietnam.
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[@timothyroop2942]

Adrian Cronauer was an actual AFRS radio personality, and this movie is actually based (with artistic license) on his time in Vietnam. Robin Williams was a perfect fit for the role.

[@bettybaby63]

Not sure anyone else could have delivered such an amazing performance.

[@shainewhite2781]

LOVE THIS MOVIE!! One of the funniest war comedy movies ever made! It was the first film that earned Robin Williams his first Oscar nomination. RIP, Robin, we miss you.

[@laudanum669]

This film and the movie M*A*S*H do a great job mixing comedy with the tragedy of war.

[@charlier711]

Bittersweet to watch Robin at his comic best. "What does 3 up 3 down mean to you soldier?" "End of an inning?" Priceless! You really should react to Dead Poets Society. My favorite of his. RIP Captain.

[@Britcarjunkie]

Glad you two watched this - and yes, it's loosely based on the experiences of the real Adrian Cronauer, who, sadly, passed away 5 years ago. Another forgotten Williams classic, is "Moscow On the Hudson", and also, as somebody else mentioned, "One Hour Photo".

[@haydenlindquist7006]

This movie starts off so aloof and fun and then the bar explodes snapping you back to the reality that there is a war occurring. Such an amazing movie

[@jonc7739]

I saw this when it first came out and I literally busted a gut watching it.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

When you just have a great story, and Robin Williams. Just Roll tape and let the Master roll!

[@chrisreulbach]

TOTALLY TRUE! I had the same job in the Air Force at the same time BUT I was stationed in England, not 'Nam. Cronauer continued in radio in California for years.

[@heavycritic9554]

This is the point where Robin Williams really reached the public consciousness around the world. And to most of us, it's where we realized that he wasn't "just" a comedian, but an accomplished, all-round actor.

[@Latash72]

I saw this movie as a kid because I loved Robin Williams. My dad was a sergeant in Vietnam and he never talked about it. It was great to have the great Robin Williams bring some humor and humanity to this story. BTW, you HAVE to watch One Hour Photo and Insomnia. Both starring Robin Williams❤, these movies shows his range, really.

[@saaamember97]

AFRS (Armed Forces Radio Service) was a Godsend to those of us that were deployed in the military. I listened to it endlessly, when I was stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Iceland, back in the 1980's.

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@midianmtd]

I was 15 when this came out. The moment it hit cable and satellite kids everywhere started repeating the lines like crazy. Even if we didn't understand them. Like Richard Nixon references, etc. We didn't care, cuz we knew everything Williams said was hysterical.

[@topfacemod]

Saw this at 57 seconds after upload....DROPPED EVERYTHING. WATCHING THIS! Love this movie and love you guys!

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@christhornycroft3686]

I remember I saw this in Film Studies in Grade 11 and the teacher told us that the soldiers Robin Williams performs for live “O-o-o’Malley” were a real platoon and they were being sent off to a battle where they all died. Every last one. That’s why Robin has that expression on his face and the music is playing. Robin Williams was nominated for an Oscar for this movie, his first nomination I believe. The World According To Garp is another early, excellent film from Robin. I believe it came out 4 years before this. Some of this movie feels like a documentary in the way it’s shot and that enhances some of the more serious moments. You get a sense that it’s not all fun and games. Adrian is doing his thing, but there’s chaos and death going on around him.

[@JoeyMartz]

You two have become one of my "go-to" reactors. 😊 Rip Robin Williams.

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@laudanum669]

Bruno Kirby was a great character actor. He was in several big movies such as "The Godfather II", "When Harry Met Sally", "Donnie Brasco" "This is Spinal Tap" and many more. He died to young at 57 from Leukemia.

[@in8hope617]

One of my favorite reactions for this movie :) I laughed right along with you, and I have seen it many times. It never gets old. The mix of comedy and seriousness is one of the best examples in the movies. It tugs your heart, because it all is so true. (and the actors do a great job)

[@renewillner5061]

Yes, love this movie, and Robin Williams…RIP..LOVELOVELOVE ❤️✌🏻🍁

[@richardyett3985]

Pat Sajak also was a radio d.j. in Vietnam too for Armed Forces Radio. I worked on a film with Robin Williams on the film "Father's Day" and he was funny on and off screen.

[@resonantstorm771]

I remember seeing this in theaters that summer of 87. I was in 7th grade so a lot of the comedic references went over my head at the time but I still loved the movie. It's been decades since I've watched it and I couldn't help but choke up seeing that poetic ending now. I think he IS the leading funny/heartfelt man of my time. And I'm so grateful. Who woulda thought Mork from Ork would turn into literally hundreds (thousands?) of other characters in a single lifetime. 💫

[@Hexon66]

Bruno Kirby and Richard Edson (Lt. Hauk and his assistant) paired up again for great episode of 'Homicide: Life on the Street' entitled 'The Gas Man'. 'Homicide' was a Baltimore based detective show, the forerunner of 'The Wire', produced in part by Barry Levinson. It'd help to know the whole show, but this episode works great even as a stand-alone, with Andre Braugher (maybe better known now from 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' , and the lead of this show) being stalked by a revenge seeker and his reluctant partner. And a great episode soundtrack.

[@thoma9410]

I got to meet and speak with the real Adrian Cronauer when I was in high school because he worked with my dad on some Vietnam veteran project. I wish I would've known more or been more aware back then. I would've liked to have spoken with him more than I did. Alas, hindsight is 20/20.

[@P-M-869]

When My ship was stationed in Naples, Italy, we were all called "Joe".

[@kevinmccann9652]

Hello guys thank you for being a great Mother Son duo.🎉

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@bettybaby63]

This is possibly my fave film of his. Such a compelling story & im not sure anyone else could have delivered such a performance.

[@jesterforhire]

Hey you two! Good day this Sunday night. This is one of my favorite Robin Williams movies…gotta love this one. I’m not sure if I have mentioned one of his personal favorite choices…award winning, with Jeff Bridges, and Directed by Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam…it’s called The Fisher King. It’s actually on cable right now…HBO I think. It has an incredible cast, some wonderful cinematic shots all over New York and Central Park…and virtually nobody knows of it. Let’s change that! Please put it on your list…and if you can’t watch it here…do yourself a favor and watch it on your own…you won’t be sorry. All my love and mad respect.

[@timdyer5903]

I was in Bangkok in 1986 when they were filming this. The Thai actress was incredible. The young Vietnamese man was so realistic in his part. The Vietnam War was only 13 years before this movie.

[@ohoiifilmmotiondesign4822]

Paddy scenes were filmed in beautiful Phuket , and the rest mostly in old part of Bangkok. The cast of soldiers, extras, were my classmates from the International School of Bangkok…Robin came to our school and played baseball with our teachers..the scene when he was entertaining the troops was all improvised…he was incredible..good times

[@orangeandblackattack]

my ex-father in law met Adrian in 1965 while serving

[@dabe1971]

It's a mixture of scripted gags and Robin improvising, certainly there was way more footage recorded than could be used. What is 100% genuine is the reaction of the other actors. The camera used to 'float' on set recording the laughter for real so when you see Whitaker and Wuhl creasing up - they were. Same with the English class, they recorded as per the script but it seemed dry yet when Robin was talking to the extras off camera he had them in hysterics. So Levinson told him to keep doing whatever he was and he would signal to the cameramen when to film their reactions and cut it into the footage Classic example, the softball game. The guy had seen a softball game and knew the fruit was too big to be a ball so he approached Levinson. He explained that Robin was in charge of the equipment so he went to find him. Levinson grabbed the nearest cameraman and told him to start shooting and follow what happened - what you see is Robin's genuine reaction to his concern. Brilliant.

[@DAMHoo]

This was such a great movie. Robin was hilarious at times yet conveyed the emotions of war. In my opinion one of his best. RIP Robin, we miss you😢

[@thegladve]

hey guys, thanks for the reaction to this great classic, it never fails to make me laugh, thank you for making me laugh with your laughter.

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@williamjones6031]

1. Sgt. Major Dickerson: [Pointing to his rank insignia] What does three up and three down mean to you, airman? Adrian Cronauer: End of an inning?= Beer exiting nose!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 2. Don't knock Guam. I was there for a total of 7 1/2 years and it was great. I also did 3 1/2 years on Hawaii and to be completely honest it was 3 years 5 months too long. It SUCKED. 3. I got to meet Robin in 1983 in Cannes France. A couple of us were waiting for a ride to our "liberty boat" and on the promenade, The scene where he's talking to the troopies was very reminiscent to how things went down except there were only 2 of us. He wasn't "on". He was just being himself (as far as I could tell).😇 4. Filmed entirely in Thailand. 5. GOOF: Enlisted men are not called Sir. Garlick keeps calling him sir. 6. Robin Williams suggestion: "Popeye"

[@kendallcarstens9194]

If you want to see a darker side of Robin Williams, check out "One Hour Photo".

[@JoeyMartz]

Underrated film 😊

[@johnathanstruble1064]

What a film.

[@djgrant8761]

My two favourite Robin Williams films are “Dead Poets Society” and “Patch Adams”.

[@surrealsoupuniverse]

That 'ruby slippers' dialogue in the end kinda teared me up.

[@timdyer5903]

Robin Williams deserved an Oscar for this.

[@jakubfabisiak9810]

Noble Willingham you might remember from his role as C.D. on Walker, Texas Ranger with Chuck Norris. Also played in Big Bad Mama (albeit a small role) with Angie Dickinson, William Shatner, and Tom Skerrit.

[@canadianscratcher7834]

18:11 Noble Willingham was also in City Slickers as the man in charge of the cattle drive.

[@PedroCastillo_1980]

I love this film and I love Robin Williams

[@goldenager59]

The movie bangs your head against the Pearly Gates and in the next instant hurls you into the infernal Pit. And back and forth, back and forth...Glad I am that the last shot is of an airplane heading _upwards._ Nice work, folks, on a fond choice of mine. Please regard the following subscription as a holidays gift. 😎

[@user-EricWatson55]

The only polka music I've ever found fun is by Weird Al Yankovic.

[@otisroseboro5613]

R.I.P To A Great Actor Comedian Robin Williams, Still Miss You, Always 😢

[@djgrant8761]

If you want to see the other side of Robin Williams his serious acting then look out for his appearance on Law and Order SVU season 9 episode 17 Authority.

[@dabe1971]

Hey guys, as an 'antidote' to this you should consider reacting to 'The Killing Fields' (1984) for an emotional story about the associated war in Cambodia and the rise of the Khmer Rouge. It's a tough but not gory watch based on a true story. One of the "stars" won an Oscar for his first ever role - and he wasn't even a trained actor. He was compelled to do the movie to bring the reality of his countries plight to the world.

[@lesgrice4419]

I guess someone on here already said it but those moments in the radio studio when you see all the guys laughing their asses off, that's notacting, thats because Williams was in free flow improvisation, they could not help themselves!

[@stevenmoules4955]

A great film to check out if you can find it on streaming...hider in the house (1989) starring Gary busey!

[@Jen-Mom]

Thanks for the suggestion! 😊

[@shaunbryan3421]

If you haven't seen the movie The Fisher King ya need to. It stars Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges. Check it out it's a wild ride

[@tempusspiritus]

This is such a wonderful movie. You should check out The Birdcage which is my 2nd favorite Robin Williams comedy after Mrs. Doubtfire. Another one of his movies you might find interesting which isn’t talked about much is Bicentennial Man.

[@thomasripley1548]

Babette funicello was an original mouseketeer.......

[@thomasripley1548]

That's Annette ,pardon my fat fingers.....

[@MariaPerry-qf1nw]

Another great Robin Williams film is The World According To Garp❤ It would really be great if y'all reacted to that 🤞

[@Paul77ozee]

You mum mentioned Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon in the beach blanket bingo picture. You guys should watch Back to the Beach (1987). I was only 11 when it came out and some references l didn’t know at the time. I just rewatched it last month and it’s still a fun film to watch.

[@scottneil1187]

Sad what went on with Robin, he left us a huge catalogue though unlike Bill Hicks the greatest comedian since Pryor, he left barely anything unfortunately. Couple lesser talked about Robin films I'd love to see you react to are One Hour Photo (not a comedy) and The Fisher King, a Gilliam film about another DJ played by Jeff Bridges.

[@RugNug]

Jakob the Liar is another fantastic Robin Williams war movie.

[@bidwell13]

The majority of the voices he does on the radio is him just having fun without a script. He ad-libbed all the radio broadcasts. The directors knew to just let him have fun and not hold him to the script. The real Cronauer said if he did half the stuff Williams did he would’ve been courtmartialed and sent to Fort Leavenworth. The director purposely didn’t let Williams and the real Cronauer meet prior or during filming for fear that Williams would mimic him too much and it would ruin the type of movie. They did meet at the premiere

[@deenormus1975]

Lmao I used to have the Mork suspenders😂

[@buddinganarchist]

Flix2us, Williams did do a movie where he is a serial killer in Insomnia. And the thriller One Hour Photo.

[@renewillner5061]

Good Will Hunting, you should watch…lovelovelove ❤️🍁✌🏻

[@Flix2Us]

We did, actually!

[@martinsandt1135]

😢...😍 Legend

[@CarolinaCharles777]

It's, shall we say, inspired by the actual radio personality of the same name. However, most of it fiction. He was very much "in line" with the military and nobody tried to set him up for murder like depicted in the jeep incident. Really just used the guy's name and presence in Vietnam to make a vehicle for Robin Williams to be hilarious. I still think it's a great film.

[@AlunThomas-mp5qo]

The real Adrian Croneaur said that he didn't do any of the things that Robin Williams did in the film, if he had done a tenth of them he would have been prosecuted and given a long spell in Leavenworth Military Penitentiary.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Please Do More Of Robin Williams & Great Reaction Guy's 😊

[@RebeccaCunningham-xg3bs]

You need to see Patch Adams

[@deniseg812]

You should watch the Birdcage

[@272eg]

The "Japanese in China level"-comment suggests that you know very little about what the Japanese did in China. Very little indeed. Start looking into Nanjing and Unit 731. Other than that, great reaction. And Cronauer was a real person.

[@mikearmstrong8483]

Apparently, you misinterpreted his meaning. That is exactly what he was pointing out; that there were human rights abuses and atrocities on a massive scale in Vietnam. The same as the Japanese in China. So the difference was 15-20 million Chinese casualties compared to 2 million Vietnamese, but China had more than 10 times the population; whatever. Who cares what the precise body count was, or if one country had 1.3% percent more of the population killed ? The horror is the same. I am thoroughly versed in the Japanese actions in China, and I agree with him; given the relative scale of the populations, the abuses and atrocities in Vietnam were just as bad.

[@retrotero76]

The only problem I have with this film is that nothing looks like Vietnam. They didn’t even try to make it look like Saigon. Almost all the Asian actors don’t look anything like Vietnamese either, and that is - quite frankly - a bit racist. They all look the same, huh?

[@frankenstein3526]

Actually, while it was not filmed there, it looks quite a bit like Vietnam… I’ve spent years there, and the street scenes are passable as many neighborhoods in the central area of Ho Chi Minh City, still referred to as “Saigon”. The family was in Bien Hoa, which is just down the road from where my in-laws live and again, the older (poorer) areas are quite similar to what is shown in the movie. The actors playing Trinh’s brother in the film, and Jimmy are Vietnamese. The customs regarding relationships between men and women were accurate for the era, as was the tradition of family being present during dates. I appreciate that this movie was able to tell its story without trying to preach any morals about the war… it told the story of people caught in a war, where it is often impossible to see anything clearly.

[@retrotero76]

@@frankenstein3526 Just my impression of Saigon. Been there a lot and going for another 3 months in January. I was merely comparing wartime docs, aa Saigon today is obviously very different. I was not there in the 60’s.

[@veggiesaremurder]

The death of Robin Williams was the only celebrity death that actually broke my heart. He formed so much of my life that he felt like a friend. It also taught me more about depression-- the constant fight over decades and decades can sometimes not be won. He fought valiantly.

[@NICK-mj8tb]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Cronauer