Characters make the movie, and George Bailey is perhaps the most human character to ever be depicted on film. George's fierce devotion to his family, desperate circumstances, and realization that the relationships forged within a lifetime are more important than anything money can purchase is certainly something I can relate to on a very personal level as I think most of us can.
I've never really considered "It's A Wonderful Life" a strictly Holiday movie, and apparently neither did the director Frank Capra. I also couldn't find anything Christmas oriented in the original movie poster- can you? Still, the Holidays are a great time to watch this beautiful cinematic masterpiece with your family or even by yourself if you can afford to invest the time.
- Did you know?
- You can watch the entire movie for free online in various places including Google Video.
- Jimmy Stewart who played the part of George Bailey was also an officer in the Air Force for many years.
- The movie was based on an unsuccessful story called "The Greatest Gift" written in 1939.
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I love this movie. I grew up watching it every Christmas (unfortunately I didn't appreciate it back then). P.S. I would love to try to take your family pictures (no charge, because I have no idea what I'm doing). :)
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