Interesting bit about “It’s A Wonderful Life”

I’m a big fan of the New York Times, mainly because they have a great team of people writing about books, films, and culture in general.

Today when I was looking through that the Times had to offer I found this really interesting article about the classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life” which says…

“It’s a Wonderful Life” is a terrifying, asphyxiating story about growing up and relinquishing your dreams, of seeing your father driven to the grave before his time, of living among bitter, small-minded people. It is a story of being trapped, of compromising, of watching others move ahead and away, of becoming so filled with rage that you verbally abuse your children, their teacher and your oppressively perfect wife. It is also a nightmare account of an endless home renovation.

Wow!

I never really thought of the film in that context, but now that he says it… well that is all that I see.

The article is really a fun read, so heck it out if you have a few spare moments.

-N