chicojuarz t1_j22r434 wrote
Reply to comment by the_other_50_percent in Finally watched “It’s a wonderful life” What do you all think about Mary? I find her to be a very interesting character by Burning_Mouth
Totally agree about the scene when George snaps. I also get the sense in this scene that it’s far from the first time he’s complained about his life. He’s dissatisfied and he’s let her know it time and again. She seems like she listens but still knows she has to keep shit together for the family. Which she does again but without knowing that this time is different.
the_other_50_percent t1_j22s47t wrote
I think you’re absolutely right. She’s not shocked at his ill-temper. She’s on guard, checking in on everyone and giving a George little warnings hoping he’ll rein it in, but when he doesn’t, she handles it.
It’s a wonderful (ha) love story, but not a fairy tale of sugary happiness.
After all, the S&L is saved, but Potter doesn’t give the deposit back. Their work and financial lives won’t change.
chicojuarz t1_j22so1d wrote
That aspect is exactly why I think this movie is still so loved nearly 80 years later. Sure there’s a corny out dated part here and there but the story is so rooted in common disappointment and not resolving every problem that it stays timeless (of course the absolutely perfect acting job by Jimmy Stewart helps)
Hawkgal t1_j23ot1q wrote
Little bit off topic but that’s why I love the SNL “lost ending” so much! Plus it’s got Phil Hartman in it.
the_other_50_percent t1_j23qfpq wrote
Never seen that before, thanks! Great use of Dana Carvey’s Jimmy Stewart impression.
jfchandler t1_j283p37 wrote
Wasn’t Lovitz, Potter?
Hawkgal t1_j28cft3 wrote
Yes—Phil Hartman was Uncle Billy.
dadamax t1_j257cxs wrote
Good point. This is shown when he kicks his car tire after Sam shows up bragging about driving to Florida.
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