Originally Posted By: pizzaboy
Michael still had a window of opportunity to escape the life when he came home from Sicily, while Vito was still alive.

I still agree with Turnbull that Michael could have approached Vito and I'd have to believe that Vito could have made a deal for him to be peacefully let out, free to go his own way in life.


To me, that seems like pure speculation. Doesn't mean it isn't the most likely scenario, but it's still speculation.

The facts of the case are that Mike told Kay....My pop was injured, I had to protect him. What else could I do? Then...Roth double crossed me and my plans of legitimacy went through the window with the bullets he shot at me. What could I do? I had to protect my family.

Now...if we are going to assume that this is either disillusionment on his part, or that it was another of his lies to Kay, fine. But...I believe him. I don't think he's lying to himself or to her.

Even before I saw 3, I always assumed that Mike's involvement was forced on him. Perhaps he could have pulled the plug and gotten out, but....once your in there's no getting out. Am I wrong about this? Are we to assume that Mike(or anyone for that matter) can really leave?

I still watch the movies with the idea that Mike's life in the 'family' has been forced on him. It's not his plan, not his intention. He's doing what he has to do and what he was forced to do. Like TB says all the time, the hospital scene in 1 is when Mike's life in the 'family' begins. I find it hard to believe that he or anyone else(Vito) ever thought there was a chance of him turning back. Once you're in you're in....