Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you have not seen this movie you are lucky, because you get to see it for the very first time. I saw it on TV ages ago, bought the Laser Disc decades ago, bought the DVD years ago, got the Blu-ray 3 years ago and now the 4K. This movie was released 1946 and the picture on the 4K disc is outstanding. Black blacks, White whites and all the gray tones in between. Crystal clear dialogue.

One of greatest movies of all time. Watch every Christmas. Can say enough great things about it

Frank Capra's masterpiece in beautiful hd, what more can you ask.

This is a must have if you have a Christmas collection of movies that you watch every year.

Always a great movie. Glad to see it on 4K, although black & white. Color on blue ray disc. 4K disc is black & white.

So much has been said extolling what some consider Director Frank Capra's best movie, that I will try to make some valid points. First, the film had a modest opening at the end of 1946, not really making a splash at the box office. For years, the only showings were (I assume) at film festivals and prior to video and DVD/laserdisc releases, late at night during Christmas season on commercial TV. The movie was uncut, but you had to sit through ads for everything under the sun to see Jimmy Stewart grow up, live, love, save his town and emerge a hero. I believe one of the reasons the film didn't find an audience originally was that it was not really a Christmas movie, and had a dark underbelly during the scenes of the town's alternative life without George Bailey. People may not have been ready for a movie that wasn't all feel good or melodrama. Fast forward to the early 1980s. Cable TV and videos make the movie available to a wider public. The picture become much- watched and loved. This special two-disc version has the original black-and-white version in blu-ray, and a colorized version. In either case, enjoy a splendid cast that includes Thomas Mitchell, Beulah Bondi, Ward Bond, Gloria Grahame, Sheldon Leonard, and even Ellen Corby in a small role. Trivia note: Look for Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer as the boy who opens up the swimming pool after George steals Mary away from him. There's also Charles Lane, who was a supporting character in literally hundreds of movies and TV shows. He shows up in every Capra movie and was most prominent as a semi-regular in one of the later Lucy revivals and as Homer Bedloe on Petticoat Junction. Buy it, stream it, or watch it on television, but catch "It's a Wonderful Life" to see Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in roles that should have won them Oscars.

Every time I watch this film, it connects in a different way. Great story.

Classic black and white movie. You can not going wrong with this film.

This is my all-time favorite Christmas movie. I love to watch it every year..

Excellent picture quality. Worth the upgrade is you have a 4k tv and player.

Every year, It's a Wonderful Life comes on TV at Christmas, and I'm tired of searching for it, and dealing with all the commercials. I bit the bullet and finally bought my own copy of this classic Christmas movie. A must watch every year.

Okay, I know what you're probably thinking: "I've seen this cheesy movie a zillion times for free on television; why should I pay for it when it's on TV every year at no cost?" I'll offer several reasons… First, as of the current year, no stations are airing this film in 4K, and YES, it makes a difference. Second, the special features are truly fascinating. I had no idea what went into making this movie until this year, and I have a whole new appreciation for the incredible filmmaking than I ever have before. Third, even for people who (like me) typically don't care for colorized movies, I've never seen a colorization done this well, with this much care. (It looks really, really good.) You get that version as well with this purchase. And finally, who can say no to a steelbook? Right? :-)

This movie brings love,joy and compassion to the screen that no other movie can at Christmas. If you want to watch a GREAT Religious movie,watch the Nativity Story. These two movies will put you in the Christmas Spirit.

One of the all time classic movies. A true Christmas story for everyone

One of the best Christmas movies ever now on Bluray

Great item at a great price especially for a very recent release

I was pretty surprised at how good this transfer was. It was like watching this film for the first time, all over again.

It took me years before I watched this movie, but when I finally watched it it instantly became my favorite movies of all time. Not just Christmas movies any movie. Watch it already don't waste other year.

The story of an unselfish man in a small town that is shown by an angel what the world would be like without him. A classic that looks even better on blu-ray. You get both color and B/W versions. Highly recommend.

I'm going to guess that you've seen this movie. And if you're as big a fan as I am you should be very happy with this transfer, It came out in 1946 and it certainly looks and sounds the best I have ever heard it or seen it. My only complaint is not many extras. The extras they have are interesting but focus mostly on the transfer itself. So you may want to keep your previous dvd/blu ray editions just for the extras.