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Summary: Let me set the scene for you...
Review: The night I saw this movie for the first time (in the theatre) I sat in a gorgeous, antiquated movie theatre, with stars on the ceilings and red velvet curtains. I sat next to my long-time boyfriend, and both of us become entranced as this beautiful story and charming acting were unveiled. Roberto Benigni is perhaps one of the most loveable actors and talented directors I have ever witnessed. As a classic love story unfolds, he gently weaves in a poignant and dramatic backdrop of the Holocaust in Italy and its effects on his family. This movie is one of the most perfect movies I have ever seen, and it truly leaves you feeling that Life is Beautiful. ( I saw this movie with subtitles, but they are hardly noticeable.) Everyone must see this movie.
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Summary: Life IS Beautiful
Review: Never have I been so frightened by a father telling his son to take a shower or touched by the son's temporary misunderstanding of what his father did for him. It must've taken a very large artistic and humanitarian vision to create such a movie.
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Summary: still in my mind
Review: this movie is the best movie I have ever seen. It left me speechless, breathless and emotionally shaken. I too saw this film only after seeing Roberto's "display" on the Oscars. I figured whoever had this much love for life and joy so obviously genuine must have done something great! Boy was I right. The movie was plainly and simply about love and self-sacrifice. Love so powerful that self-sacrifice comes without thought. See it then buy it. Total brilliance!
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Summary: La Vita e Bella
Review: This is the most incredibly poignant film that I have ever seen. The beginning is a lovely, romantic farce which abruptly transforms into the nightmare of the Holocaust. Only Roberto Benigni could find hope and humour in this horrible event. I laughed and cried more than in any other film that I've seen.Possibly one of the most powerful films ever made.
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Summary: Simply Charming
Review: I saw this movie dubbed in English and the result was simply charming and beautiful...
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Summary: One of the most touching movies I have ever seen
Review: I have never been affected so much by a movie than I was by this one. To me, this movie is the epitome of family love and togetherness, as well as of sacrifice. I saw this movie for the first time when I was by myself, and the tears flowed freely as I watched it. Then I took my mother to see it, and cried more as I saw it again. Whether you like Roberto Benigni or not (my uncle thinks he's incredibly annoying), you have to give this movie a chance. It will touch your heart in ways you never knew it could be touched. It will cause you to think of your family, what you value in life, and what things really are important. Benigni is incredible, and his ability to write such a moving script just add to his brilliance.
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Summary: I don't usually watch drama's
Review: I don't usually watch dramatic movies. I watch movies for entertainment, not to have my emotions torn apart. I wanted to see this movie when I saw Roberto win his first acadamy award. The pure joy that I saw intrigued me. I have not seen this movie dubbed in English, and I probably won't. Every time that I have seen it, it was in Italian with English subtitles. I don't think that it would have the same impact in English. I was thrilled with this movie during the whole thing. I did not make the mistake of thinking that this was supposed to be real. I adored the love story in the first part of the movie. When she went with him, on the horse, it actuall curled my toes. The love story continued to the end of the movie. The movie is about emotions and how the way that we choose to deal with life affects the others around you. Look at the other men in the bunkhouse with them. They also ended up shielding the boy. I cried at the end, but I was also ready to watch it again. I usually don't watch movies that make me cry and I certainly do not ever watch them again. I do with this movie.
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Summary: Roberto, GRAZIE!
Review: Ciao Roberto. Quale onore mi fa leggere tutti questi positivi commenti su "La Vita E' Bella". E' bello vedere come non solo gli italiani, ma tutto il mondo ha apprezzato e amato il tuo capolavoro. Volevo farti tanti auguri per il tuo futuro, te lo meriti! Grazie da una tua fan italiana! CIAO Keep up doing GREAT movie like this Roberto! We all love you!
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Summary: Bittersweet humour in an insane world
Review: The first thing that struck me about this film was the intelligence of the humour. Benigni's wit is so subtle in places you may have to see the film again to catch it. His efforts to protect his son from the reality of their situation are a display of improvisational comedy at it's very best, if I were a child I'd believe him. Benigni's comic genius is, as is usual with clowns, offset by his tragic realisation that he alone can help himself and his family when, a German Doctor he befriended before the war and who he thinks can help him, is only interested in 'Guido' for his flair with riddles rather than his predicament. This film will touch your heart with so much love and laughter that you may even forget to cry. A 'must see' film for all.
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Summary: .....Even Though Circumstances Are Ugly
Review: I saw this movie at the dollar theatre and I loved it! The WWII Holocaust was a dreadful time and I'm glad I didn't have to experience it 1st hand. You can't help but love Roberto Begnini's character with his love for life, his son, and the lovely schoolteacher he woos over. Best of all, even when he has seen the worst, he never loses heart! His unselfish protection and cheerful spirit remain an inspiration to his son! I recommend the original with subtitles since I'm a purist about things like that! Bravo, Roberto, and thanks for doing such a great job with both acting and directing!
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