Classic Thoughts: It’s a Wonderful Life

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its a wonderful life posterAfter seeing on TV for the first time, I couldn’t go to bed this Christmas Eve without saying a few words about It’s a Wonderful Life.

The film is now considered a holiday classic and it usually airs every Christmas Eve on some channel.

I knew the basic plot (about a down on his luck man, who wishes he never was born) before seeing the film, however the film doesn’t get to that part until the third act.

For the most part, the film tells the story of George Bailey (played by the wonderful James Stewart). George has high ambitions for life, but he always feels he is being held down by various events in his town.

The point of the film is George realizing that his small contributions to the town over the years has made him one of its most well-liked citizens and the film has one of the best feel-good endings I have ever seen.

The film was definitely a great way to spend my Christmas Eve and I look forward to seeing it again.

10/10

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Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.

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