1 | * Two symbolical scenes: At first, Mike shoots a deer. But after the war, he's unable to kill a living being. |
2 | * The Russian roulette scene. |
3 | * Steve, who doesn't want to come back home to live with his wife. |
4 | * Nick being unable to remember his parents' names. |
5 | * The uneasy relationship between Linda and Mike (Mike loved her since the beginning, and Linda starts to love Mike in the end). |
6 | * Mike returning to his hometown and deciding to drive to the hotel (despite everybody's waiting to invite him). |
7 | * Mike visiting the paralyzed Steve in hospital. Creator/RobertDeNiro cited this as the most emotional scene that he was ever involved with. He even broke down in tears when discussing it at his AFI tribute. |
8 | * The apogee: Mike plays roulette with Nick after the war. |
9 | * The ending meal, followed by credits. |
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