It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Reviews
- Starring:
- James Stewart, Donna Reed, (more)
- Director(s):
- Frank Capra
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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8 out of 9 people found this review helpful One of my absolute favorate movies of all time. Yes, it is long, and yes, some say it is "depressing" but I don't see it like that. It is funny, entertaining, positive and encouraging. James ... Read More One of my absolute favorate movies of all time. Yes, it is long, and yes, some say it is "depressing" but I don't see it like that. It is funny, entertaining, positive and encouraging. James Steward and Donna Reed are excellent and believable. One the Christmas traditions in my house is watching this on Christmas eve....when the children were younger they would complain but now...now....they love it!
This story does such a wonderful job of showing that no man is an island to himself. George wishes he had never been born and he gets his wish only to find his life touched so many others in ways he didn't even fathom.
OK...it is an OLD movie and for some difficult to watch but there are so many golden nuggets in this it is worth sitting through (yes...as I said, it is a little long). Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful Although this movie probably has the all-time repeat on TV record, it is still the definitive Christmas movie. The story line is excellent and it does bring to mind how all of us have a place in ... Read More Although this movie probably has the all-time repeat on TV record, it is still the definitive Christmas movie. The story line is excellent and it does bring to mind how all of us have a place in other's lives. This movie is a tear-jerker when you witness human kindness when the entire town comes to the Bailey family's rescue. This movie deserves to have a prominent place in anyone's Christmas movie collection. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful Cheesy? Maybe. Inspiring? Definitely! This movie helped me realize that although my life may not have gone exactly as I had hoped or planned, I absolutely have a lot to be thankful for. I LOVED ... Read More Cheesy? Maybe. Inspiring? Definitely! This movie helped me realize that although my life may not have gone exactly as I had hoped or planned, I absolutely have a lot to be thankful for. I LOVED this movie. I'm definitely going to make it a Christmas tradition. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Quite simply my favorite movie of all time. I discovered this movie as a teenager, when I stayed up late to watch it one New Years Eve. It made me cry the first time I saw it, and every time since. ... Read More Quite simply my favorite movie of all time. I discovered this movie as a teenager, when I stayed up late to watch it one New Years Eve. It made me cry the first time I saw it, and every time since. Evidence of true love in George and Mary's marriage, the importance of family, proof that every life is important (a great Pro-Life statement), and a story of how being rich or famous is not what's important, but how you demonstrate love towards others is. So much more than 'just' a Christmas movie... Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful Yes, this IS a good movie; I just have seen it so many times i could care less if I ever see it again. I would recommend anyone who hasn't seen it to see it IF you are in the mood for a Christmas ... Read More Yes, this IS a good movie; I just have seen it so many times i could care less if I ever see it again. I would recommend anyone who hasn't seen it to see it IF you are in the mood for a Christmas film Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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