Review of It's a Wonderful Life (1946) by Dann M — 24 Dec 2013
"Every time a bell rings..." 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. 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.
Though It's A Wonderful Life has been retold many times in many ways, nothing beats the original.
This review of It's a Wonderful Life (1946) was written by Dann M on 24 Dec 2013.
It's a Wonderful Life has generally received very positive reviews.
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