re: #54 Dark_Falcon

It’s a Wonderful Life ends well, but before the joyous Christmas morning George Bailey has to pass through a very dark night. He falls victim to despair, and Jimmy Stewart lets us see his pain. We believe he wants to kill himself, and it is from that place that he is rescued. Things do come out well, but the movie deals with some brutal emotions along the way.

I find It’s a Wonderful Life too depressing to watch. Mostly because I find Pottersville a better place to live. Pottersville, for all its faults, has a thriving nightlife and a stable economy. Bedford Falls only has a moderate manufacturing economy, no obvious places to find excitement, and an oppressive lack of culture. Once the factory closes down, Bedford Falls will suffer depression and unemployment. Pottersville has backup industries, such as the nightclubs, that can encourage outside investment.