Its A Wonderful Life….

[Smowball]

Just watched it whilst wrapping presents. My eyes are NOT leaking x

[emmie]

the film has a very strong message and one that a lot of people miss, its not schmaltzy nor does it preach the gospel, the whole idea of what would happen if one didn't exist is very profound, and i for one watch it on that basis.

[johnny.5]

yes a great message that every life is very important no matter how insignificant you might feel

[emmie]

indeed Johnny, and those that don't like the movie as stilted, miss the point entirely.

[andy-hughes]

emmie - // indeed Johnny, and those that don't like the movie as stilted, miss the point entirely. //

It is perfectly possible to understand the point of a film, while simultaneously disliking the film itself and the way it is constructed.

[jennyjoan]

I never cared for it either years ago or now.

[andy-hughes]

Personally, I take exception to the notion offered by some posters, that because I don;t like the film, for reasons expressed, I either lack the intellect to understand its message, which I don't, and that I have no 'soul' required to appreciate it, which I do.

[Mamyalynne]

We all operate on differing wavelengths and there's nothing wrong with that.

[davebro]

They should a remake where everyone gets on fine without him!

[choux]

a-h @13.25"...some posters..." I trust you are not referring to my 22.51 post yesterday where I typed that you and I have "different souls".
You should know better than to misquote or try and mislead.

[andy-hughes]

choux - // a-h @13.25"...some posters..." I trust you are not referring to my 22.51 post yesterday where I typed that you and I have "different souls". //

I wasn't.

// You should know better than to misquote or try and mislead. //

I do.

But as a point of interest, why should I 'know better'?

[Dagman]

I like IAWL, it's akin to A Christmas Carol, similar message, I love the Jim Carrey cgi version most of all, though I am a Jim Carrey fan, watched Liar Liar again just yesterday, brilliant.

[choux]

a-h, one could be accused for reading some of your posts and perceiving them to show you have a holier-than-thou attitude.

For example "Personally, I take exception to the notion offered by some posters, that because I don;t like the film, for reasons expressed, I either lack the intellect to understand its message, which I don't, and that I have no 'soul' required to appreciate it, which I do."

Less than one hour after that you post a thread saying that Goodlife and others are "soulless". Hmmm.

[pixie374]

I've never seen it, just found it on Prime, free with ads... Will have a go.

[pixie374]

Ah well, managed 24 minutes.

[brian j john]

Pixie , well you should have watched it all

[brian j john]

Then you would have understood what the film was all about

[Arksided]

I like it a heart warming Christmas film and have seen it it quite a few times, (Ma Loves it and Blithe Spirit) as for production it's simple, and telling a story.

[choux]

Ho Ho Ho

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10327285/Frank-Capra-classic-tops-list-favourite-Christmas-movies-75-years-release.html

[emmie]

its a very good film, and has a very potent message, i love it.