Review of It's a Wonderful Life (1946) by Dylan D — 09 Sep 2013
Certainly not a traditional Christmas Movie in the generic sense of the term, It's a Wonderful Life is nevertheless perhaps the one film that truly defines the spirit of the Holiday as it was meant to be understood.
George's actions -- though he in no way sets out with such lofty ideals -- impacts the lives of all around him, and for the better, not because of power or wealth, but because of spirit and a sound heart.
It's a Wonderful Life, then, states that being rich -- or being Mr. Potter -- doesn't equal being happy -- or George -- and it's when the definition becomes confused that life can take a turn for the worse.
The film depicts wealth as the love of family, the respect of friends, and the nobility of being a good man, and in the end, it captures not only the spirit of Christmas but the meaning of life, a fitting combination seeing as how the two are forever spiritually entwined.
This review of It's a Wonderful Life (1946) was written by Dylan D on 09 Sep 2013.
It's a Wonderful Life has generally received very positive reviews.
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