The Greatest Beer Run Ever
Chickie wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam, so he does something wild—personally bring them American beer. What starts as a well-meaning journey quickly changes Chickie’s life and perspective. Based on a true story.
- Released:
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
- Stars: Zac Efron, Russell Crowe, Bill Murray, Kyle Allen, Jake Picking, Will Ropp, Archie Renaux, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Will Hochman, Christopher Reed Brown, Joe Adler, MacGregor Arney, Hal Cumpston, Kristin Carey, Paul Adelstein, Matt Cook, Shirleyann Kaladjian, Kevin Tran
- Director: Peter Farrelly
Comments
- lantern4444 - 20 March 2024
The Vietnam War through the eyes of a civilian
A great movie about the Vietnam War. John, as a civilian goes on a beer run to deliver American beer to his friends from his neighborhood fighting in Vietnam. He wants them to know they haven't been forgotten by the people back home. He believes the US governments justification for the war and views it in the same light as World War II. This view is opposed by his sister who is an antiwar protestor.
John's nativity is seen through his complete lack of understanding of the situation. He soon discovers the dangers and difficulties of traveling in a war zone where the front lines are unclear. Despite this he is able to complete his mission and catches up with his neighborhood friends.
During his time in Vietnam he is confronted with the questionable actions of the CIA and army intelligence and the fact many locals are fearful of the American soldiers. His view of journalists reporting on the war changes when he discovers the dangers they face and falsehoods presented by the Army and local Government.
On returning home he reevaluates his beliefs on the Vietnam war after realizing it is far more complicated and unclear than he first thought. - den_kool1955 - 2 October 2023
Disappointing!
Thankfully I read the book first (Which was Excellent!). This movie is a short, fuzzy reflection of the book. It left out a lot of what Chickee did over there. It left out how he got food from a supply ship and fed a lot of people in Saigon during the Tet offensive, including food for the animals at the Zoo in Saigon. It would have made it a better movie if that was included. I guess it would have greatly over flowed the budget and production cost had they included more of what Chickee had done over there. All I have to say is, buy the book and read the whole exciting story of Chickee Donahue.
