Christmas Movie Review: Day Twenty-Five

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

A young George Bailey, overwhelmed by family obligations and a sense of responsibility toward his community, feels tied down to a company he never had an interest in working for, and a life he never wanted to live. As he ages, he sees his youth, dreams and opportunities pass him by. Unknown to George, all of his friends and family have been praying for him to get through those hard times. Told through the point of view of a group of angels, he is met by his guardian angel Clarence, as he contemplates ending his life.

Ah, good old Frank Capra has done it again! 

 My family watches this golden classic together every Christmas Eve, and its something I look forward to every year. 

 Nothing in the world can make you smile the scene where George Bailey runs through Bedford Falls, screaming Christmas greetings and laughing in joy for being alive. 

 The jokes make you laugh, the emotional scenes make you cry, and the romantic moments leave you starry-eyed.  

Jimmy Stewart, one of the best actors Hollywood has ever known, gave life to George Bailey in typical Stewart fashion. His mischievous smile and quiet teasing is the sweetest thing, and he shows the broken, overwhelmed husband/father with such realism, it's heartbreaking. 

 Donna Reed as Mary, his wife, is wonderful, too. Someone asked me once: "Who is the real hero in this film?" 

 After a moment of pondering, I firmly replied, "Mary." And that's the truth. 

Mary stands by her husband no matter what, and when he comes home, obviously struggling, she doesn't break down in fear, but instead turns to friends and family, and most importantly, to God, for help. She even encourages her children to pray for Daddy, as they notice that something is obviously wrong. I thought that was beautiful. 

 Mary is the faithful wife we all would do well to try and be.   

The supporting cast is excellent, and Clarence the Angel is quite an adorable old man. <3 

 I loved seeing Beulah Bondi as George's gentle mother. The Bailey children are adorable, and Burt the Cop is cool. (Ward Bond of Wagon Train). Mr. Potter was such a convincing, mean old man. 

The lesson in this film is beautiful, as we are reminded that all of us are on put on this earth with a purpose, and no one has the right to wish they never existed. Life is a gift from our loving Father, and 'It's a wonderful life'. <33 

Content: 

Some drinking. A female character who is a bit of a flirt is shown throughout the film. One sorta awkward scene with George and Mary but it doesn't go anywhere. A few kisses. 

This my absolute favorite Christmas film. <333 

My review: Five Stars ✩✩✩✩✩

And that is the final review! Merry Christmas to all my followers, and God bless! <3

                                                                                                   LaKaysha