It,s a wonderful life ??

[Legacywr]

Eric Mc said:

Legacywr said:

i watched it for the first time last Christmas, I had wanted to see it so much.. but I was very disapointed with it!

It may not to be everyone's taste. I do agree, there aren't enough murders or explosions in it - which is a tad disappointing.

The film was poorly received when released, and it was a flop at the cinema, and I can see why!

... and I have just looked at your profile!

[Halb]

Legacywr said:

Eric Mc said:

Legacywr said:

i watched it for the first time last Christmas, I had wanted to see it so much.. but I was very disapointed with it!

It may not to be everyone's taste. I do agree, there aren't enough murders or explosions in it - which is a tad disappointing.

The film was poorly received when released, and it was a flop at the cinema, and I can see why!

And then gone onto being one of the most popular and well loved films since, Shawshank Redemption had the same history. Transformers and Phantom menace are amongst the biggest money makers at the cinema, but stink, what's your point?

[Eric Mc]

Legacywr said:

The film was poorly received when released, and it was a flop at the cinema, and I can see why!

... and I have just looked at your profile!

It was released right at the end of World War 2 and didn't chime with people's sentiments right after a hard war.

Like a lot of films, plays or shows, it was a slow burner which gathered momentum as the years passed. There are lots of examples of this phenomenon. A drama sometimes needs the right time and circumstances for people to appreciate its virtues.

[Halb]

Just saw the advert for the new dvd, for the 'most beloved Christmas film'. Gave me a little tingle.

[Legacywr]

The Shop Around The Corner is a much much better film IMO.