Review of Life Is Beautiful (1997) by Spangle — 03 Nov 2015
Life Is Beautiful truly shows why life is beautiful. A film about the Holocaust, the film shows how one man's energy and passion for life can shield his young son from the atrocities surrounding him. The film toes the line between tragedy, comedy, and romance, throughout, but knocks all of them out of the park.
It is heart warmingly funny and Roberto Benigni has an absolutely irresistible charm that almost distracts the viewer from the horror they are watching. The romantic element is touching and brilliantly executed (it also has the best non-sex sex scene, I've seen).
Finally, the tragedy is hard-hitting. This film will truly break your heart and those last 20 minutes are guaranteed to at least leave you on the brink of tears. As a whole, Life Is Beautiful is a wonderful film that differs from other Holocaust films in that it brings some a different human element to the table, other than despair.
Rather, it injects an adrenaline shot of hope and optimism that is largely unmatched in film.
This review of Life Is Beautiful (1997) was written by Spangle on 03 Nov 2015.
Life Is Beautiful has generally received very positive reviews.
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