A deeply Poignant and Moving Story

Rating: Null/10 (21 May 1999)

This is the most touching movie I have ever seen. Benigni is a genius - his interpretation of Guido is excellent. Benigni's chaplin style creates moments of intense humour which in a flash of lightning transform into drama. In his attempt to disguise the sheer horror of the prison camps, Guido captures our heart by convincing his young son that the whole thing is only a game. I am still haunted by the distant sound of Giosue' laughing.
Equally haunting is the score by Nicola Piovani. I could not hold tears from my eyes at the final moments of the movie. A CLASSICAL MASTERPIECE - not to miss 10/10