Certain movies have explored the American dream without being total downers, including the likes ofMinariandThe Right Stuff.
This reality does become warped into something more nightmarish right near the end, too.
Thats the main thing here.

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He parties, betrays, demeans, and faces little by way of repercussions.
If everyones personal American dream is warped, then America itself wouldnt be much of a dream for anyone.
The American dream continues to be dreamed, rather than lived.

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As such, its a no-brainer to put in the top spot, for present ranking purposes.
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