Is there really any reason to summarize this plot?
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Forget all y'all who hate this film. If you don't like this film, I don't think you're actually watching it. I think you might just be reacting to the film's reputation, because as a film it's darn near impeccable! The story is touching, the social message is important/relevant to right now, the actors are charming and the filmmaking is top-notch. There's a silent tracking shot of George at the train station after he finds out that his brother doesn't plan to go into the family business that could absolutely work in a Bresson film! Even something as deceptively simple as that opening shot of the sign reading, "You Are Now In Bedford Falls" is a stroke of genius. The film is even able to handle some pretty dark/unsettling moments with little sugarcoating. That Capra fella sure could spin a yarn and this is one that I don't have any problem seeing each year. It's A Wonderful Film!
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