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Matthew Brady-deleted-1534855046 says...

6 years ago

Took me three years to watch this, but each time I fail to get around to it. Now I finally do and feel like I want to cry for hours. A film that's so depressing and yet jolly. Showing how everyone is relevant in the darkness of times.

Also, James Stewart is one handsome son of a bitch.

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Reverse-Flash2024 says...

7 years ago

It was the most beautiful and emotional movie I have ever seen, I recommend it to everyone. This movie was there when I needed it the most, it shows how much one man can make a difference in the world, no matter what he does, and how we sometimes don't even realize what impact our very own existence can have on other people's lives.

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AndrewBloom says...

7 years ago

8.8/10. An incredible, life-affirming movie that has enough of a dark heart to earn the amazingly heart-warming sequence at the film's climax. Some of the angel stuff gets a little silly at points, but it's still just a stellar look at the advantages and pitfalls of the road not traveled, what doing and being good takes from you, and the invisible but strong connections within a community that form when a noble man takes the world on his shoulders when he has to. Stewart gives the performance of a lifetime, selling the nobility but vulnerability of George Bailey with perfection, the highs and lows and joys and anger and despondency and glee of the character with unparalleled commitment, charm, and pathos. This one's a classic for a reason.

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KurtMoney says...

5 years ago

I've been watching this movie every Christmas for awhile and it wasn't until this time that I realized....that jerk George STILL puts coconut on Mary's ice cream! Even after calling her brainless for saying she didn't like coconut! Hahah, man what a dick move, George. I will say that over the past few years I've taken more and more issue with how George treats Mary. And its not just the coconut fiasco, but how he wasn't happy with her for buying the house and how he treats her when they finally hook up. He's dismissive, then comes back to get his hat and is a jerk and like shakes her and stuff. Still a great movie even if George isn't the perfect saint I thought he was growing up.

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TKPNPodcast says...

5 years ago

This is one of my all time favorite films and the recent re-watch did not move me from this conviction. The character of George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart at the height of his abilities, is so easy to relate to and a wonderful human being. He's not always a great guy...he has an anger management issue and is sometimes consumed with revenge, but you can't help pulling for him. Lionel Barrymore's Mr. Potter is a treat to watch and Henry Travers as Clarence enters the film just when it is darkest to buoy it to a lighter tone. This is a classic for a reason! 10/10

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SparklinDiamond says...

5 years ago

Finally I have managed to watch this film. I really enjoyed it, it felt like it went on a little bit too long.....but the message was beautiful!

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5 years ago

@sparklindiamond i’m meaning to watch that again, totally agree, good film

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rgmotamayor says...

9 years ago

This is cinema at its best. A classic in every sense of the word. "No man is a failure who has friends"

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gahudnall-deleted-1490229630 says...

11 years ago

Hudnall family classic.

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rungxanh2901 says...

2 years ago

Strap yourself in for some weeping at the end :blush:

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jarvis-8243417 says...

3 years ago

“Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings.” It’s A Wonderful Life is a beloved Christmas classic, but like most great films, it took some time for it to be appreciated. It has become Frank Capra’s signature film, and epitomizes his populist film style. Jimmy Stewart once again teams up with Capra and gives a career performance as the small town hero George Bailey, who in a moment of despair contemplates suicide, but a visit from an angle who shows him what the world would’ve been like without him changes his mind. The story starts in a strikingly dark place (for a Christmas film), which has the effect of making the climatic ending all the more powerful and heartwarming. While It’s A Wonderful Life has been retold many times in many ways, nothing beats the original.

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wambie says...

4 years ago

An absolute masterpiece. I can't believe that I waited 40 years to watch it. It's now in our yearly Christmas rotation.

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ldjb says...

5 years ago

_It's a Wonderful Life_ is a beautiful film and a true classic. It's often considered one of the best films ever made, and I am inclined to agree.

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Schenley says...

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5 years ago

A true classic - I can't believe I've never seen it before. Watched it with the kids, and they were slow to get into it, but were fully engrossed as soon as [spoiler] Clarence jumped in the water![/spoiler]. Of course, we had to watch the colorized version - they wouldn't even attempt the black and white version.

Although the rate of inflation really is evident in this one, the story and the meaning still hold up extremely well. It did spur on a discussion about inflation, though, which the kids were fascinated by. Adjusted for inflation, $8,000.00 in 1946 is equal to $108,362.20 in 2018. Whoa!

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TvWatcha3 says...

3 years ago

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’:

1. Took me long enough, but I’ve finally watched it. On Christmas Eve no less. So full of heart and hope. I get it now.

2. There was a lot more humor than I expected. Some solid chuckles to be had.

3. I was surprised to see the angel intervene so close to the end of the film. There were definitely happy tears, but I can only imagine how stronger the emotional impact would’ve been if we spent more time in George’s alternate nightmare reality.

Bonus Thought: I’m officially smitten with James Stewart.

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3 years ago

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BraylonMitch07 says...

4 years ago

A spectacular film. Definitely one of the most classic movies ever. I watched this for the first time this year and I want to start watching this every year for Christmas movie rotation. It sends a great message and all together is a masterpiece. Overall it’s one of the best Christmas movies and best movies ever.

(9 out of 10)

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BrayGoogz says...

one year ago

Christmas Marathon 2022

(1-2 Movies/Specials each day throughout December)
(Day 1)

Having never watched It's a Beautiful Life, I watched it without really knowing what to expect. I was surprised to find out that despite the year this film was released it still immediately connected with me almost 70 years later. The message is exactly what the title says, Life is beautiful and sometimes we take it for granted, but there's always a reason to keep living. Awesome movie with a meaningful message.
9.4/10

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