Steward and Capra classic American fable Great Film #37
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3
2007
It's a Wonderful Life —
Capra corn at its finest. Well that's what they say, but you know what, this film for all it's humane touches is quite edgy and there's a real dark side to Jimmy Stewart's performance. Stewart givies another wonderful nuanced memorable performance as George in this rich piece of Americana. Tired of his life, George believes he will not be missed if he jumps off the bridge. A guardian angel shows him what the future would be like in Bedford Falls without Stewart's character in it. Trouble is, even if he gets his life back can things be fixed? Beloved by millions for a very good reason.It may seem hard to believe now, but this film originally got mixed reviews and bombed at the box-office. It hurt Capra's career for several years.
# 37 in my Greatest Films list.
It's a Wonderful Life 1946, Directed by Frank Capra
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