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Tigerlily
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 Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject: December's Film Choice: It's a Wonderful Life |
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Discuss here your thoughts on It's a Wonderful Life once you have watched it. Did you (not) enjoy it? Anything that struck you or maybe someone else could help if you have a question? We're not really looking for in depth discussions... just tell us what you think of it!
For those who have watched the film, please choose a star rating based on how much you liked it.
If you do have something to post that may ruin the plot for others, please remember to use the spoiler function (Details: http://risibookclub.myfreeforum.org/ftopic12.php )
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Frangipani
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| Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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I have never seen this film, but have heard so much about it!
I am going to make it my mission to watch it this month... |
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Frangipani
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| Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Frangipani wrote: | I have never seen this film, but have heard so much about it!
I am going to make it my mission to watch it this month... |
Going to finally watch it this afternoon!  |
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Tigerlily
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| Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Ooh can't wait to hear your thoughts on it
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Frangipani
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| Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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| I loved it Glynis! It is such a lovely film, I can't believe I have never watched it before, I will certainly watch it again! I just loved the ending, it definitely has the 'ahhhhh' factor! I think it is one of very few films which are timeless classics and I can see myself enjoying it as much in another forty years (although I won't be leaving it that long until I watch it again!) |
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Tigerlily
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Excellent! Glad you liked it Frangi. I just love James Stewart; one of my favourite actors.
One to definitely watch every Christmas 
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:21 am Post subject: |
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I have seen this before but it was years ago so don't remember much about it. I've borrowed it from my dad and am about to watch it now while I wait for my new cooker to be delivered! Rachel's at her nans today so I should be able to watch it in peace!
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| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Did you enjoy watching it again Mel? x |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Frangipani wrote: | | Did you enjoy watching it again Mel? x |
Oh my goodness, I'm so forgetful at the mo....yes I did. For a film that obviously didn't have any impact on me the first time I watched it, I thought it was fab! I'd definately watch it again. I thought it was similar to Christmas Carol in somme aspects, in that it makes you think about your life a bit and what difference you make to other peoples lives....does that make sense? Although I'm not sure what difference I'd make to other peoples lives!!!! 
A Wonderful Life definately get's top marks from me. 
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Yes it is like A Christmas Carol. I'm sure Hollywood did a similar film to It's a Wonderful Life starring Cary Grant, can't remember the title, but for me James Stewart is the better actor and It's a Wonderful Life the better film
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Stuffit UK
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I know I'm a little late  but I couldn't resist commenting on one of my favourite films.
It's a Wonderful Life is, for me, one of those rare breed of films that takes you on an emotional journey; hope, despair and joy all jostle for a piece of the action throughout. Hope - that James Stewart's character George Bailey makes it away from his home town to travel the world. Despair at the buildings & loan falls into difficulties and George is ready to take the flack. And Joy when George realises just how much he has affected the lives of his friends, family and fellow towns folk.
I'll not go on too much more for fear of spoiling it for those yet to sample Frank Capra's masterpiece, but put simply It's a Wonderful Life is a Wonderful film. |
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braider31
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This is one of my all time favourite films too. I dont generally have a great deal of tolerance for black and white movies but this is just brilliant. I've urged friends to watch it and they all loved it too apart from one who gave up half way through because he thought it was boring. I really feel bad for him because he missed out on one of the most rewarding endings to a film in cinema history.
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Im not a massive fan of old black and white films I think its fir to say, but I saw Its A Wonderful Life many years ago and it always kinda stuck with me. I think for me it is Capra's best film and always gets a watch around xmas time, I dont tell me mates though....would get a lot of stick hahaha
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