Life Can Certainly Be Beautiful ****

Rating: 10/10 (15 January 2006)

A positive outlook on life during such adversity, this is the central theme of the excellent holocaust film "Life is Beautiful."
Roberto Benigni was voted best actor by the Motion Picture Academy for his portrayal of a Jewish man, who when imprisoned by the Germans during World War 11, tried desperately to rid his young child of fears by making a game out of the holocaust.
The film begins with the very funny courtship of Benigni and his wife, who is not Jewish.
Horst Buccholz, so young and charming in "Fanny" appears as an Italian army official. They years have matured Buccholz. It was sad reading of his passing a few years after this marvelous film came out.
The scenery is breath taking and Benigni alternates his feelings in a terrific comedy-drama performance.
Just as liberation appears to be imminent, Benigni is shot by the Germans. Unaware of his father's death, the son will carry on in his tradition. His ride on the tank will bring a tear to your eyes.
A moving and endearing film, not to be missed.