| Testimonials:"This is one of those films that are absolutely perfect and timeless."Kevin N. Laforest, Montreal Journal | | Synopsis:Reissued in 2001 to commemorate its 50th anniversary, this new print of Frank Capra's timeless classic is a full and utter joy to anyone who's only ever seen it on video. Up there where it belongs, the film has a life that hasn't been discovered by generations--Capra's marvellous attention to detail, terrifically nuanced performances from the entire cast, a striking visual look that simply can't be matched on the small screen, and most of all the communal experience of watching the film with a roomful of people sighing, laughing and trying to pretend that they're not misting up.
The story not only stands strong half a century later, but it continues to show up today's formulaic Hollywood films for the vacuous use of celluloid that they are. There are modern parallels galore in the odyssey of George Bailey (Stewart), forced to abandon his dreams throughout his life right up to the day when he decides the world would have been better off if he'd never been born. Comments on greed have never been more timely--our society seems to be heading toward Pottersville faster than ever. And the complex cast of characters seems so alive that they take your breath away no matter how many times you see the film.
But it's in the heart that the film strikes its richest chords--the romance, friendship and loyalty are sappy as ever, but it's all so effective that it sends you from the cinema singing--and unable to suppress a huge grin. If you've never seen it on a big screen, don't miss the chance!
- Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall | | Official Website |
|  |  | |  | | It's a Wonderful Life (1946)As warm and comforting as a scarf knit by Grandma.
Dec. 17th & 19th only! 
Country: | USA | | Language: | English | | Cast: | James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell | | Directed by: | Frank Capra | | OFRB Rating: | Family | | Runtime: | 140 minutes | | Show Dates: |
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