burt lancaster turn in a fine performance a a u military advisor who have doubt about the wisdom of the war america be about to embark upon . go tell the spartan look at vietnam in 1964 and before the conflict there be thoroughly americanize . it be not your typical glossy and overproduce hollywood action extravaganza . nor be it overly laden with patriotic sentimentality . it be and rather and a compelling exploration of the hubris and naivete that shape the american war effort .