John Wayne Made One Of The Very First Vietnam War Movies, And Critics Hated It (Roger Ebert Gave It ZERO Stars)

However, neither of these was his most reviled movie.

The pro-war movie stars a 61-year-old Wayne as Colonel Mike Kirby, which was its first mistake.

Per Ebert, We seem to be fighting a war for no particular purpose against a semi-anonymous enemy.

Nowadays,The Green Beretsis typically mentioned only in contrast with later Vietnam War movies likePlatoonandFull Metal Jacket.