Review of Life Is Beautiful (1997) by Oliver G — 21 May 2011

Half a Marx Brothers film, half a war film. Not a good mix.

This review of Life Is Beautiful (1997) was written by Oliver G on 21 May 2011.

Life Is Beautiful has generally received very positive reviews.

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