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Summary: Pure Emotion
Review: This film touches every emotion known to exist, particularly for those who have children. Begnini and this film deserve all the awards and praise they have received. Nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece.
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Summary: Nothing short of exquisite
Review: Roberto Benigni creates pure enchantment in this most touching of films. I loved it with deep intensity. Guido (Benigni's character) is so laden with humor, humanity and passion that you find yourself feeling that you, somehow, know him. He is everyman who's risen above his circumstances to face his destiny with dignity and humor. Benigni walks the finest line of, I believe, any character in modern cinema. Here we have a man facing one of the greatest horrors in history and he does so with a smile and an innate sense of fantasy in order to shield his beloved son from the tragedy that's unfolding around them. This is an enormously human film, touched by genius. I dare anyone to walk away unaffected by this charming and haunting tribute to the endurance of the human spirit. Flawless performances all around and Giorgio Cantarini is so adorable you want to make him your own. What a magical film this is. "Life Is Beautiful" does exactly that: Makes life beautiful. Rent it or buy it; either way, just watch it.
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Summary: Great!
Review: Starts out very funny, and then becomes very sad, almost to the point of making you feel guilty for thinking it was funny. Benigni is very funny and is able to make you feel good even when the subject is sad. For the most part the translation was very understandable with only a few rough spots. One of the best movies I've ever seen!
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Summary: Best Picture it should be!
Review: This is an absolutely wonderful film! Roberto Benigni's performance and story are very moving. Although there are elements of sadness in the tale, there are also elements of joy and conquering evil. Grab a box of tissues, settle into your favorite chair, and watch this film. The extra elements on the DVD are also nice (theatrical and t.v. trailers, a short featurette about the making of the film, and the ability to choose English or Italian track and subtitles) and enhance the experience.
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Summary: Simply amazing! An emotional roller-coaster!
Review: I am very picky when watching movies. My wife went to see Life is Beautiful at the theater, I did not want to go. So when it came out I rented the DVD because my wife like it so much. Now that I have seen it myself, I can very well understand what the fuss is all about. It is a splendid movie!I laughed, I cried, I laughed, I cried, I laughed and cried at the same time... Wow! This is a movie (specially if you are a husband and a father) that completely changes your perspective on life. If I could have given the movie 10 stars I would have. it made my top-ten list of all time great movies. I recommend it to anyone. Those who criticize obviously missed the point (Speilberg included).
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Summary: A Persuasive Marriage of Comedy and Tragedy
Review: This is a fantastic DVD, highly recommended not only to Benigni fans, but also to those interested in a movie that takes a very unusual and personal approach to the defining event of our century. Benigni's direction is uncomplicated but effective--he lets the story do the talking. And while there is plenty of Roberto's vintage slapstick--the schoolroom scene rivals Sellers at his goofball best--the film's triumph is the way Benigni marries comedy with devastating tragedy. Life is Beautiful gloriously celebrates a theme seen throughout Benigni's ouevre: the triumph of kindness, simplicity, and love in the face of cynicism and evil. It is an old-fashioned film in the best sense of the word with solid acting from the supporting cast and a fine musical score to complement Benigni's antics. One of the few "must haves" among 1999 releases.
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Summary: Un tres beau film
Review: Un tres beau film qui m'a beaucoup emu. Roberto Benigni a su developper le devoir du souvenir tout en offrant une oeuvre pleine d'humour qui oblige chaque spectateur a reflechir sur les themes de l'amour et de la haine.
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Summary: a really moving film
Review: this movie is divided into two parts. the first part is your usual romantic-comedy fare between an Italian jew (benigni) and braschi, a christian. the second (and more interesting) part is about how they lived their lives in a concentration camp. this is one heartwarming story, beatifully directed by benigni. and the script was so balanced.mixing comedy and the holocaust is`a serious thing! but he weaves his tale with a careful hand, not making too much commentary on the subject. i should've given this film 5 stars if not for one complaint. i grew up on tarantino and kevin smith humor, and i don't really find benigni's chaplin-esque antics very funny. well, i guess it's just me...
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Summary: Masterpiece! Bravo!
Review: This heart-warming, heart-rendering film was crafted with such precision and care. Roberto Benigni is a true master to direct and act in such a glorious spectacle. This Italian fable brings across one ray of sunlight in the horrific holucost. Aside from the captive story, the acting is flawless. And the musical score composed for the film is also a perfect accent to a perfect film. After viewing this film, you will certainly say to Roberto, 'Tanks' a lot!
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Summary: It will leave you remembering how beautiful life really is.
Review: Naturally, as a high school sophomore, I was not thrilled about being drug to a foreign movie where I was forced to read subtitles rather than relaxing. But, by the end of the film, it seems as though my jaw had to be picked up off of the floor. I have never seen a more beautiful, well written, and acted film. Life is Beautiful is a movie which will bring many emotions. You will find yourself laughing and crying at the same time. It is the odd yet perfect combination of comedy and tragedy. Throughout the entire movie, I sat in awe of the fathers dedication to his family. Needless to say, this movie will leave you remembering how beautiful life really is long after seeing the movie.
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