Review of Life Is Beautiful (1997) by Juancho F — 09 May 2012

Beautiful story.. Hats off to Benigni... Marvelous acting, shows us how life should be enjoyed even in the darkest days.

This review of Life Is Beautiful (1997) was written by Juancho F on 09 May 2012.

Life Is Beautiful has generally received very positive reviews.

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