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It's A Wonderful Life [DVD] [1946]
enlarge	Director: Frank Capra Actors: James Stewart, Charles Lane, Charles Williams, Bob Scott, H.B. Warner Studio: Universal Pictures UK Category: DVD List Price: ~~£17.99~~ Buy New: £9.95 as of 24/11/2009 20:23 GMT details You Save: £8.04 (45%) New (4) from £9.95 Seller: hearnowentertainment Rating: 32 reviews Sales Rank: 587 Format: Black White, PAL, Subtitled Rating: Universal, suitable for all Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 130 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5050582534320 ASIN: B000WOTTRE Theatrical Release Date: 1946 Release Date: November 10, 2008 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Now perhaps the most beloved American film, iIt's a Wonderful Life/i was largely forgotten for years, due to a copyright quirk. Only in the late 1970s did it find its audience through repeated TV showings. Frank Capra's masterwork deserves its status as a feel-good communal event, but it is also one of the most fascinating films in the American cinema, a multilayered work of Dickensian density. George Bailey (played superbly by James Stewart) grows up in the small town of Bedford Falls, dreaming dreams of adventure and travel, but circumstances conspire to keep him enslaved to his home turf. Frustrated by his life, and haunted by an impending scandal, George prepares to commit suicide on Christmas Eve. A heavenly messenger (Henry Travers) arrives to show him a vision: what the world would have been like if George had never been born. The sequence is a vivid depiction of the American Dream gone bad, and probably the wildest thing Capra ever shot (the director's optimistic vision may have darkened during his experiences making military films in World War II). Capra's triumph is to acknowledge the difficulties and disappointments of life, while affirming--in the teary-eyed final reel--his cherished values of friendship and individual achievement. iIt's a Wonderful Life/i was not a big hit on its initial release, and it won no Oscars (Capra and Stewart were nominated); but it continues to weave a special magic. --iRobert Horton/i

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next » Magical; changed my life June 22, 2008 Aesop (Canberra, Australia) 29 out of 29 found this review helpful Good films have the power to inspire, amaze and leave audiences captivated. br /Legendary films have the power to change lives and the way we as humans look at the world forever. br /This is an unforgettable film. All Christians (who are devout and religious) ought to watch this film. br /I am not Christian, nontheless this film had not only left me crying by the end, completely moved, but ultimately like George (the lead character)it prompted and encourgaed me to understand that all our lives no matter who we are or what we do are truly worth living. Maybe like George (and I know I may be spoiling it here), we should ask ourselves how many peoples' lives have 'I 'changed or influenced for the better. Maybe like George, we would only truly begin to appreciate life and see it as a miracle after our 'guardian angels' have descended from heaven and showed us what the world would be like if we hadn't been born. br /A fundamentally simple, yet phenomenal film. It's power and beauty lies in utterly convincing us that life is worth living no matter what; as well as the potential, innate kindness, compassion laying deep within all our hearts as humans, and I can think of no higher praise for any film. br / br /I would give this film a million stars if I could; I would 'lasso the moon' and give it not just stars but the whole moon if I could. I cannot recommend it highly enough. br / Perfect to watch while you wrap Christmas presents November 23, 2007 Kate 42 out of 44 found this review helpful This film is an annual tradition for me - and one I really look forward to. Every year, once the tree is decorated, I watch this while I wrap presents and it always gets me in the perfect Christmas mood. br /One of the best Christmas films ever! Just like seeing an old friend. Feel Good Factor December 2, 2007 Teddy Tee (Essex) 13 out of 14 found this review helpful Oh what a beautiful film, If you want a film thats Christmas then you've found it. You also have a lovely warm feeling after watching this Feel good film. Even a tear in your eye. Its magical. A Feel Good Christmas Film January 7, 2008 Angela Wiltshire (UK) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful I watched this film, years ago and although its an oldie, its just so good. A tear-jerker but it makes you feel good. I really enjoyed re-living the experience. Excellent for Christmas and making yourself feel cheery. "WONDERFUL FEEL GOOD FILM" November 8, 2007 M. Deborah Crothers (EUROPE) 21 out of 24 found this review helpful THIS FILM IS TRULY ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREATS. I ALREADY HAVE THIS ON VHS BUT HAVE NOW PRE-ORDERED THE DVD. IT HAS EVERYTHING A FAMILY FILM NEEDS, LAUGHTER, SADNESS, OOHH'S AND AAHH'S AND THE ESSENTIAL FEEL GOOD ENDING. I WATCHED IT ORGINALLY WITH MY MUM WHO HAS NOW PASSED AWAY, I THEN WATCHED IT WITH MY CHILDREN WHO GET FED UP WITH ME CRYING ALL THE WAY THROUGH IT. WATCH IT AND FEEL INSPIRED AND WARM. br / Showing reviews 1-5 of 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next »

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