The trailer drew me in, but I was second-guessing the decision to watch pretty early into this one. But it just continued to sneak up on me and surprise me. Chickie Donohue almost felt like a caricature of a human being, but his earnestness and innocence propel the story. It is that same nature that makes this true story even possible. What seems like the worst idea ever actually wins over everyone he encounters and helps him fulfill a journey that should have been dead on arrival, both literally and figuratively. There is definitely some commentary on the Vietnam War that some of you may not appreciate. You’ve been warned!

• IMDB 6.8

• Rotten Tomatoes 42%/91%

• (R)