Believe it or not, some folks haven't seen It's A Wonderful Life. Until a few minutes ago I was one of those. Sometimes there are experiences in life that shouldn't be put off and seeing this movie is one of those. I watched it with my two sons (ages 10 and 7) over the last two nights.
In terms of the movie it truly begins and ends with the legendary Jimmy Stewart. To watch the man throw himself into this movie is fantastic. A few times it's almost too much and I'd dare to say there was a bit of over-acting but it is part of the charm of the flick.
One of the great aspects of the movie is the amazing setup of Jimmy Stewart's character, George Bailey. More than half of the movie is devoted to the build-up and understanding of George Bailey and I feel like I know him quite well. In fact, it's a character that will be impossible to forget. Between the great story and the presence of Jimmy Stewart, I wouldn't want to forget George Bailey.
The bottom line about this movie is it teaches us that we all have an impact on lives whether good or bad. Our lives touch others and we are all important to somebody. It would be interesting to have the opportunity George Bailey has; to see how life would be like if they didn't exist.
If you've not seen this flick then go get it and watch it. It's not a total Christmas movie but is worth watching during the Christmas season.
Merry Christmas, 2005.
Article comments
1 - Victor Lana
Tim, remember no man is a failure who has friends.
2 - Bliffle
I was 40 before I saw this movie at a friends house.
We used to be like that. George Bailey and his father Peter Bailey were heroes. Old Henry Potter, mean Old Man Potter, was a villain, wanting to crush people by depriving them of loans to buy their own homes, so they'd have to rent from him.
We've changed. Now, Mean Old Man Potter is an admired businessman, just maximizing his companies profit. George Bailey is a stupid fool: we have the Swift Loan Veterans lined up to prove it. The rich kids son is president.