When his manic radio show proves a colossal morale-booster, Armed Forces Radio deejay Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams) gets sent to Vietnam. His monkeyshines -- lampooning any and all sacred cows -- tickle the troops but land him in hot water with his superiors, who'd like the broadcast to be sanitized and uncontroversial. Then, after encountering war's horror firsthand, Cronauer makes the egregious mistake of telling his audience the truth.
He may have made some questionable movie choices throughout his career but I'd like to say, on record, that Robin Williams is an amazing actor. The scene where he's talking to the soldiers on the... more
He may have made some questionable movie choices throughout his career but I'd like to say, on record, that Robin Williams is an amazing actor. The scene where he's talking to the soldiers on the trucks before they go to battle is one of my all time favourites. Beautiful