Yes, the data didn't get filled in before Christmas, deal with it!
OK, I love old James Stewart films. He just makes so many things better. I'm calling this one a gem for it's quaint story and sweet story. I loved the characters throughout. Bert and Ernie gave their names to Sesame Streets famous roommates.
Lets get one little flaw out of the way first though. I thought it was a big long and maybe had too many characters to keep track of. I'm thinking they could have fixed that, but we're all so used to what the film is now, we'd miss something. And it does bum me just a little that George Bailey never gets to go explore the world.
Even so. It's great to see a guy learn how much he does for those around him. Love of your fellow man counts for a lot. It turns out that people who give to others really get a lot in their life.
We could take some lessons from this film with regard to today's economic woes. If we work together to help each other, we can all make it. Riches come in many forms, not just money. Donna Reed just shines in black and white and George's wife.
Nobody ever made a meaner bad guy as Lionel Barrymore's Mr. Potter. Even though this is a holiday classic, have a watch even when there's no holiday in sight. It'll lift you spirits.
All libraries have a VHS copy of this film, but only Bandon and Dora have the DVD
IMDB
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038650/
Please buy this DVD from Amazon:
It's a Wonderful Life (60th Anniversary Edition)
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