Review of The Green Berets (1968) by Movie K — 11 Jun 2016

A good action war movie. Even though it is unlike the real life war. Watching it 2nd time, I feel its a tad too long and could have added more action and some character development. John Wayne is a tough Colonel who find a few capable soldiers (Jim Hutton, Aldo Ray, Raymond St.

Jacques, Luke Askew) for his Vietnam War mission. Arriving at the camp, Jim is prank and like by an orphan boy Hamchunk. George Takei is the previous camp officer. David Janssen is a reporter who follows them and he is anti-war.

After beefing up the camp, Aldo found a traitor among the Vietnam soldier who is sizing the defense. The camp is been full attack by the enemies and force to retreat back. John whose helicopter is shot down is lucky to survive.

He quickly round up back up and attack the enemies. The watch tower is bomb. George bravely continue to fight and activate the mines and killed by enemies. David experience first hand the terrors of war.

The gunship arrives and kill the enemies. Just as they need to rebuild, John must head a new secret mission - to kidnap an enemy General. With the help of Irene Tsu, whose husband is killed by the enemies, she gain the liking of the General.

John lead his men to attack his home and kidnap him. After extraction, they must go to their rendezvous point. Jim fall into a booby trap and die. Hamchunk is sad his only friend is also dead. John let him wear the green beret and tell him to be brave.