| Now perhaps the most beloved American film, It's a Wonderful Life was largely forgotten for years, due to a copyright quirk. Only in the late 1970s did it find its audience through repeated TV showings. Frank Capra's masterwork deserves its status as a feel-good communal event, but it is also one of the most fascinating films in the American cinema, a multilayered work of Dickensian density. George Bailey (played superbly by James Stewart) grows up in the small town of Bedford Falls, dreaming dreams of adventure and travel, but circumstances conspire to keep him enslaved to his home turf. Frustrated by his life, and haunted by an impending scandal, George prepares to commit suicide on Christmas Eve. A heavenly messenger (Henry Travers) arrives to show him a vision: what the world would have been like if George had never been born. The sequence is a vivid depiction of the American Dream gone bad, and probably the wildest thing Capra ever shot (the director's optimistic vision may have darkened during his experiences making military films in World War II). Capra's triumph is to acknowledge the difficulties and disappointments of life, while affirming--in the teary-eyed final reel--his cherished values of friendship and individual achievement. It's a Wonderful Life was not a big hit on its initial release, and it won no Oscars (Capra and Stewart were nominated); but it continues to weave a special magic. --Robert Horton |
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 Do they live happily ever after? |
| Review Date: July 14, 2010 |
| Reviewer: William K. Sellers, Chicago |
| We all know the ending: a victory for the George Bailey family and a defeat for the nefarious Henry F. Potter. But is it a lasting victory? Check out a book that follows the history of Bedford Falls up to the 21st century--Return to Bedford Falls. (Full disclosure: I'm the author of that book!) |
Its A Wonderful Life
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| Review Date: July 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Steel Magnolia, Texas |
| I view "Its A Wonderful Life" each summer while vacationing.....It is a good quality film. I also view it in December BUT good movies need to be seen other than just designated seasons!!!!!! |
All The Stars In God's Heaven
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| Review Date: July 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Roger Leonard, |
It's A Wonderful Life' may be the best movie ever made. My daughter watched it at age 15 at the recommendation of her grandmother (my mom). Mom said, "Honey, your dad always loved this movie, and maybe you'll think it's corny--
care to give it a try?"
Syieta did just that--and she couldn't get enough of it! I'm pleased to know she passed it on to MY granddaughter.
It's movies like this, which give one a little "rush" of enthusiasm that, yeah, maybe God IS in God's Heaven and all's right with us human beings. |
DVD It's A Wonderful life
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| Review Date: June 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Diane S. Hartman, |
| DVD was a pirated copy, audio and visual were poor. Seller pd return postage and provided refund, no questions asked. |
It's a Wonderful Life
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| Review Date: May 17, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ann Azbill, Santa Fe, TX USA |
| This movie has been a favorite at Christmas time for years, and this DVD was a joy to watch. |
Christmas stories
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| Review Date: May 14, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Michael Knoll, |
| Probably the all-time classic Christmas story. The characterizations are absolutely timeless! Jimmy Stewart & Donna Reed work well together. Supporting cast members complement them very well. |
One of the Best Movies Ever Made
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| Review Date: May 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Cactuswren, Arizona |
| The B&W version of the movie has always been a holiday favorite, but the colorized version really brings the movie to life. |
Wonderful Film !!
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| Review Date: April 30, 2010 |
| Reviewer: zck7592, |
Simply the best Christmas movie of all-time !!!!! Excellent performance by Jimmy Stewart !!!! What makes "It's a Wnderful Life" so good is that it makes you think that no matter who you are, you have at one point in your life made a big (good) impact on someones life.
No matter who you are or what kind of movies you like, you should enjoy "It's A Wonderful Life" |
A real classic with classic re-mastering!
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| Review Date: April 17, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Nikola Tesla, Wayne, NJ |
| The movie It's a Wonderful Life goes without saying, is one of the most heartwarming classics ever made. "Capricorn" as it has been dubbed by some critics, is in my opinion without much merit. There are so many versions and transfers of this movie on the market, and I have seen them all. This Blu-ray is without question the finest re-mastering! I am viewing this on a Pioneer elite "Kuro" 60" plasma, and , if you have seen the original transfers you will be amazed how beautiful the transfer is. Such depth and clarity. The audio is mono , and quite frankly it is fine in that mode. Any attempt that I have heard to process this into surround or stereo, gives you an effect, but it not really an improvement. If you are a fan of this movie, even if you have a few other versions. THIS IS THE ONE TO GET! Highly recommended. |
Dance by the light of the Moon
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| Review Date: April 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Genevieve De Chalus, Queens New York |
| This classic is truly that, a classic. No matter how many times you see it, whether in Color or Black & White, it will touch your heart and help you to appreciate life. An excellent family movie. |
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