I know what you are saying there CW (gee, just like Country and Western!). But there's something about the character of Tom I've always had a bit of a problem with --- not so much problem - maybe just struggle. Duvall is such a fantastic actor, that I sometimes think he is under utilized in the two movies... that the Tom character could have provided a lot more to the film and understanding of Mike if used or shown or developed differently... I think there is more there than we see... or maybe not... maybe I should just shut up and have a glass of wine... I drink more than I used to... oh, wait, wrong thread!

What do you think about the whole Tom character?