Bittersweet slapstick

Rating: Null/10 (3 July 2003)

The movie was framed in Italy during the second world war. A clown (Roberto Benigini) meets a girl, falls in love and "Life is Beautiful" except they are Jewish. Can love, humor, and imagination conquer bigotry and hate?
It is a wonderful film. When I wasn't laughing I was crying. My only criticism was just a little too much slapstick. Benigini and his film deserve the awards. It is certainly worth seeing.