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It`s a Wonderful Life -- For Those Not Paying Attention.

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  1. zsasz
  2. david_4321
  3. JuneM

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Top 1.   Feb 25, 2001 11:51 AM

» zsasz - the most poignant scene in the movie is when......

George is finally getting ready to leave when Uncle Billy comes out and says that the Board of Directors will vote with Potter if George doesn't stay on a director. That scene that focuses on a closeup of Stewart is in my opinion the best I've ever seen him do. Without a word he conveys the sense of helplessness that is his life. Its at this point that he realizes that this is the road his life is going to go down and there is nothing he can do about it. Its one of the saddest, most honest moments in the history of film simply because almost everyone has had one of those moments in their life; when you realize you won't be a major league baseball player or ballerina or worldwide explorer, and you just have to accept the hand that you've been dealt.

-- posted by zsasz



Top 2.   Mar 1, 2001 7:27 AM

» david_4321 - Re: the most poignant scene in the movie is when......

In response to message posted by zsasz:

Hey, I don`t think I could have said it better myself. More proof that there is a lot more to "It`s A Wonderful Life" than a sappy Christmas movie. It is actually pretty strong stuff.

-- posted by david_4321



Top 3.   Dec 19, 2001 7:06 AM

» JuneM - Re: Re: the most poignant scene in the movie is when......

In response to message posted by david_4321:

I agree this movie is actually pretty strong stuff and I love watching it year after year. So get out the popcorn, it's time to watch it again.

-- posted by JuneM



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