Christmas could not possibly be Christmas without it. It’s a Wonderful Life has been entertaining families for over 60 years with its timeless spirit enriching story of one man and a journey of discovery which reveals that life really is wonderful.
Available to own on DVD and for the first time on Blu-ray from 2nd November 2009, this masterpiece of film making is essential viewing over the festive period.
You can enjoy the immortal director Frank Capra’s classic in glorious high definition in both the original black and white version and now in a beautifully colourised version of the film. Both versions of the film feature on the Blu-ray and also on the DVD.
In the current recessionary times, never more has this film’s beautifully crafted story held more poignancy.
Starring the unforgettable James Stewart and featuring a superb ensemble cast including Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore, we follow one man’s journey from the depths of despair to the realisation that through the existence of love and family, it really is a wonderful life.
Widely acknowledged as compulsory Christmas viewing that unites viewers of all ages across the globe, this iconic film has received numerous accolades over the years, regularly topping lists of both fans and critic’s most loved films.
In 2006, the American Film Institute named it the most inspirational American film of all time and in 1990, the United States Library of Congress selected it to be eternally preserved in its National Film Registry, such is the high regard for this festive classic. Now available on Blu-ray it can be viewed in its most vivid edition yet.
James Stewart is George Bailey, a man who at a low point in his life considers his suicide on Christmas Eve. Seeing his despair, an unconventional guardian angel, Clarence, comes to visit George and takes him on a journey through his home town of Bedford Falls.
Throughout their journey, George comes to see just how destitute and unhappy his family, friends and community would have been had he never been a part of their lives.
The uplifting story of George Bailey will not fail to touch the hearts of both young and old this year. Make sure your Christmas is wonderful.
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