Film Studies review on option 4

Rating: Null/10 (13 December 2012)

Option 4: I believe Mike went back for Nick because of an undying love he has for his friend, even though Nick has completely gone off the deep end and doesn't even remember Mike. Mike also promises Nick earlier in the movie that he won't leave Nick in Vietnam no matter the cost and I believe Mike is the kind of person who will always keep his promises especially to his best friend. Mike also finds out that Nick is still alive when he finds the money he's been sending to Steve. Mike also knows that Nick is getting all this money from gambling on Russian roulette. And by gambling I mean he is the one playing Russian roulette. Mike knows at this point his friend has changed for the worst and may not be the same when he attempts to save him in Vietnam, but seeing that Mike seems to keep all of his promises and loves Nick dearly he still attempts to save Nick no matter the cost. Even if the cost is his own life.