I like the movie.
The author of this piece is completely twisting the movies message.
My guess is that Michael Graham of the Herald is actually just trolling for Christmas sentiments on his comment board for his article. Leaving out the meaning of the final scene, when all of George’s life acquaintances fill-eth up his cup until it runneth over is the moment the viewer is called to realize our hero’s life was, indeed, truly wonderful.
I’ve raised criticism of this movie for its “hate the rich and powerful” message too, BUT overall I like the movie very much. I get past my distaste for the central message by remembering that Potter was indeed a jerk in the end, by not giving the deposit money back to the Baileys.
It’s Uncle Billy’s fault!
specially pottersville....