Review of Life Is Beautiful (1997) by Jeremy A — 24 Sep 2011

Films don't get better than this. Funny, moving, profound.

This review of Life Is Beautiful (1997) was written by Jeremy A on 24 Sep 2011.

Life Is Beautiful has generally received very positive reviews.

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