how do this ripoff of be there ever get to be so loved . people say it proof that a decent and honest man can succeed despite lack of intelligence . theyre wrong . the movie be proof that luck be everything represent hope your friend invest all your money in apple and not atari while hope your shrimp boat be the only one out at sea when a storm break while hope that you do not die of shock when youre luckily shoot in the buttock and not in the back while hope you do not get aid from your wife . this movie be also politically reactionary all who rebel against societal convention lose their leg and do drug and beat their girlfriend and or die young . in addition and the product placement in this film ( nike and dr. pepper ) be shameless . an emotionally manipulative film that be very and very empty .