cravenator..............

Rating: 3/10 (20 December 2007)

The French character who introduces Nicky to the Roulette den clearly symbolizes France getting America into the hornets nest of Vietnam. The character is excited and really wants Nicky to see the den, while France wanted aid from the United States in Vietnam. After the character introduces him to the den, he is relatively uncooperative, especially with Mike when he goes back to get Nicky. This is comparable to the behavior of France after the US gets involved in Vietnam. The French ask why we are bothering the Vietnamese even though they were the ones who asked for our involvement. Both France and the character in the movie are uncooperative and "play dumb" after they get what they want from America and the American soldier. This symbolizes that France is immature and irresponsible and back out when the going gets rough.