When the movie comes on I cry by the time the druggist hits George’s ear. On a bad year, I cry when the opening credits come on. The movie DOES make me cry every time I see it. Why?
Because no one cared about George’s dreams. He gave his whole life for people who were selfish and ugly to him. They loved him, sure they did. It’s easy to love someone who gives up everything for you.
Why didn’t his younger brother give George a chance? Because he was selfish. Why didn’t Mary help save money so he could go on a trip around the world? Because she was selfish. He would have come back and been satisfied I bet. She didn’t want to try anything new or to support her husband’s dreams. What kind of a wife or friend is that?
It’s not that George’s life was bad, it wasn’t. There are many people who dream of spending a life helping others. Who wish they had a means to help someone get a house, beat poverty or live independently. There is someone who would LOVE George’s life. But it would be fulfilling a dream for that person.
I dislike it because in the end, he is rescued from a mess he didn’t even make, and he learns to be satisfied with his lot in life. He gives up his dreams. He never even asked for that much. Why couldn’t he have had even a little bit of it?
Why is it a good thing that George didn’t get to have any of his dreams come true? He was a good person. He would have helped people no matter what. You will never convince me that it is a good thing that he never was able to pursue his dreams because he helped others.
If I were him, I would have gone nuts too. Good grief, Now I cry just thinking about the movie. I guess it’s gonna be one of THOSE years.
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