watch it to enjoy it

Rating: Null/10 (11 December 2006)

hm I'm a little shocked at the level of hatred for this film. I've seen it at least half a dozen times, and every time i cannot help but be touched.
i think a lot of people are taking it far too seriously.
i don't think this film is about all the events featured in it, its not about the moral implications of war, about the right and wrong way to live life, i don't even think its all that much about the "american dream" this film is about the way a simple minded innocent man LIVES through these experiences, its about his VIEWS on life.
i think its really sad that people can watch this film and completely miss what makes it so moving. if u watch this film as a walk-through of the life of an extremely likable character, if u see it as he sees things, you will undoubtedly enjoy this movie experience. if your going to watch it to pick faults in the personality and views presented then you will undoubtedly find a lot to complain about.
its a story about how one individual handles the situations that life throws at him. it is what makes this film so charming.