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It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)Director: Frank Capra
Stars: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell. It’s A Wonderful Life should be required viewing for anyone who hates more than they appreciate. James Stewart plays a mentally beaten guy who’s weighed down by financial debts and a general displeasure toward his existence; it isn’t until an angel descends from the clouds and walks Stewart through his personal timeline that he realizes just how fortunate of a guy he is truly is. Director Frank Capra's classic ends with an iconic final scene: Stewart races through his town in jubilation, returns home, and smothers his family with hugs and kisses alongside a Christmas tree. Undeniably mushy, It’s A Wonderful Lifeovercomes any schmaltz through its strong acting and unavoidably effective sentiments.
