This crisply directed, well-acted show hits most of the right notes and avoids potential pitfalls.
The “Wonderful Life” narrative is re-created faithfully, although a bit compressed in places, but the cast brings the material to life without making it overly sentimental or campy.
[Ken Remmert is] a show unto himself and his timing is impeccable.
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Perhaps the most impressive feat this production accomplishes is that it manages to get the audience thoroughly engrossed in George Bailey’s story even though we’re always aware that we’re watching a radio re-enactment.
Even those who consider “It’s a Wonderful Life” to be an example of “Capra-corn” may fall prey to the nostalgic charms of this good-natured holiday offering.
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