It's A Wonderful Life
REVIEW
Starring:
| James Stewart | .... | George Bailey |
| Donna Reed | .... | Mary Hatch Bailey |
| Lionel Barrymore | .... | Mr. Potter |
| Thomas Mitchell | .... | Uncle William 'Billy' Bailey |
| Henry Travers | .... | Clarence Oddbody |
| Beulah Bondi | .... | Ma Bailey |
| Frank Faylen | .... | Ernie Bishop (taxi driver) |
| Ward Bond | .... | Officer Bert |
| Gloria Grahame | .... | Violet Bick |
| H.B. Warner | .... | Mr. Gower (the druggist) |
| Frank Albertson | .... | Sam Wainwright |
| Todd Karns | .... | Harry Bailey |
| Samuel S. Hinds | .... | Peter Bailey (Pa) |
| Mary Treen | .... | Cousin Tilly |
| Virginia Patton | .... | Ruth Dakin Bailey |
Genre: Drama/Fantasy/Family/Romance
Studio: Universal Studios/ Artisan Entertainment
Release Date: December 20th, 1946 (New York City, New York); January 7th, 1947
Writer(s): Philip Van Doren Stern (story The Greatest Gift); Frances Goodrich; Albert Hackett; Frank Capra; Jo Swerling; Michael Wilson
Producer(s): Frank Capra
Director(s): Frank Capra
Plot:
On Christmas eve, all of the citizens of the small town of Bedford Falls pray to the heavens to help George Bailey. It's then decided that Clarence, an angel who hasn't earned his wings, to help George. Before he does, he should know who George Bailey. George Bailey grew up in Bedford Falls, which is a small town, he dreams of somebody leaving it and making his mark on the world. His family's business is all what stands between the good citizens and Mr. Potter, a rich miser who takes sick pleasure in taking from everybody, without even caring how it affects them. George was all set to leave when his father died and George had to take care of the business. George would forever be stymied with his plans to leave and when he thinks that he is nothing but a failure, he decides to kill himself and that's when Clarence comes in and tries to convince him that he has made something with his life and that he had a "Wonderful Life".
Rating
31/2 out of 5
Rated ![]()
Notes:
I will probably piss alot of people off with the way I rated this film but I don't really give a shit! Sure it's the biggest Christmas movie of all time but, when was the last time you watched it when it wasn't Christmas time? Plus, I felt it didn't keep your attention. I was bored and I watched the colorized version don't say it was because it was in black & white! But, I do got to hand to Jimmy Stewart who gives a spectacular performance, and probably the best of his entire career! That's all I can say! But, Hey it was still a good movie!
Bottom Line: If you are of an older age say late,late 20s and up then you probably want to BUY it before you rent it BUT, if you only watch it during Christmas season the n definately RENT it instead!!
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