Film Study Response

Rating: 8/10 (7 December 2007)

#1.During the Russian Roulette sequences the director wanted the viewers to feel the pains of war. He wanted to strike panic in the minds of the viewers. Also it reveals a truth about Vietnam, that it was not only about men being shot and killed and the only injuries were the means of pain and suffering. Many of the troops suffered mental injuries that effected the rest of their life's. This is shown in those scenes.
#2.From the begging Mike was prepared for everything. He took responsibility for his actions and always had a plan. He is a strong willed character who takes everything with him to the grave. He shows these traits in Vietnam, being the one to come out on top. Nick is less prepared for the future compared to Mike and goes with the flow. During Vietnam he cracks and shows that he is mentally unable to stand the memories of his past. Steve had the most to loose and the most pressure on his shoulder due to the fact he has a family at home. He cracks and cannot return to his family due to shame.
#3. He sets up stages for the game and also provides people willing to compete. He also bets money on them. He symbolizes the pushing force that brought young boys from America to Vietnam to fight and die for their country. As the French man did with Nick.
#4. Mike goes back to find Nick because he is the only one that he can relate to. He feels guilty that he has left Nick in Vietnam after that conversation they had before they left for Vietnam, Nick told Mike not to leave him their. leave him their.