It's a Wonderful Life. A movie about an angel sent to help a man who had done good deeds his whole life. They magically start this 1946 film with the man's life story. George Bailey (James Stewart) saved his brother's life when he himself was only a young boy, sacrificing his hearing in one of his ears. He also saved a man from jail, and another death by spotting poison in the shop that he worked in. these are only two of the deeds he did in his life.
The story continues with how George gives up his college career for his loved ones. He gets married and has kids. He also proceeds to take over his father's business, a local bank. However his bank, as well as many other local businesses, are in danger of being forced to sell out to the richest man in town.
George heroically gives up his honeymoon with his new wife, (Donna Reed), to give money to the people of his bank during the Great Depression. However all of these issues put stress on poor George Bailey. George goes out to end his misery, but that's where the angel comes in. The angel continues to show George how the world would be without him; and it's not pretty.
This is one of my all time favorite Christmas movies, and it is appropriate for all ages, however younger children may get bored with it.
I love this movie, but do not get the color version, it will loose its black and white charm. It's a wonderful life? Yes it is.
Thumbs up.
-Megan
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