Response to question about Mike returning to Vietnam

Rating: Null/10 (15 May 2008)

*Spoiler* Just before the end of the war in 1975 Mike travels to Saigon to find Nick. He journeys there because of the loyalty he has toward his friend and to keep the promise he made at the wedding. Upon arriving he acquires the help of the Frenchman Julien Grinda. Grinda takes Mike to a crowded roulette club, where he finds Nick. However Nick seems to have no memory of his friends or his home in Pennsylvania what so ever. Mike challenges Nick to a game and during the final match tried to persuade him to come home. Mike talks to Nick about all of the good times they have had during their deer hunting trips. He reminds Nick of their deer hunting philosophy which is only to take "one shot." Nick finally recognizes this, smiles, and responds to Mike by saying "one shot." With that, Nick raises the gun and shoots himself in the head. Mike honors his promise to Nick and brings the body back to America. The film ends on the morning of Nicks funeral, where the group is somberly singing "God Bless America" while having a mournful breakfast together.