It's a Wonderful Life

[rapunzel77]

its become a tradition in my family to watch this every Christmas Eve. It is probably one of the best movies ever made, especially around the Christmas season. So many "holiday" movies are either sappy or just stupid but Its a Wonderful Life isn't. Its about the struggle between one's dreams and the sad reality that sometimes life gives you. It also shows that ever person does make a difference in other's lives. It shows how important it is to be community and that each individual is worth something. George Bailey forgot that his life, although mundane and boring at times and frustrating at others is truly special and is never worth throwing away. Sure, it might come off sounding a tad preachy (many movies made in the 40's and 50's did that) but that doesn't negate the themes in the movie. In fact, when it came out in 1947, it was a box office plot. Many folks thought it was too depressing. However, after years of showing it on tv around Christmas, it gained a following and now it ranks as the #1 Christmas movie. I'm happy that you were finally able to see it The Man in Black .