It's not really fair to generalize about an entire population just because of one film. There are many more serious movies that have made a lot more money in the U.S. It's also important to consider the historical context in which the film was made. During the Cold War, Americans wanted some nostalgic reassurance--a reminder that they had been the Arsenal of Democracy, had been instrumental in winning WWII, and could still prevail in the Atomic Age.
It's probably worth remembering that, if not for the American involvement in WWII, most of the world would now be speaking German, Italian and Japanese, and it would probably not be a very nice world.
It is better to be kind than to be clever or good looking. -- Derek
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