Probably the most beautiful movie I have ever watched, like EVER

Rating: 10/10 (13 May 2020)

Where can I begin with this movie.
I was an absolute mess for an hour after this. I could not, and I mean could not stop crying.
It was romantic, inspiring, tragic, joyous and beautiful all at the same time.
Watching this movie, especially the first half, I felt as if I was watching a 1950s movie from the Hollywood era, which I loved! It was so sweet and warm and just wonderful to watch. There was such a feeling of magic and fate in the air, and the movie really made you feel like anything is possible.
The 2nd half of the movie had a slight change in tone because of the unfortunate circumstances that happened to the family, but the feeling of magic and wonder never left the screen, and I think that's what stands this movie out from the many other war films. Rather than leaving you completely worn down and in tears (which in some sense I guess it did), it also left you with a feeling of joy and a longing to go out and truly appreciate the beauty around us, which I think is a very hard thing to pull off especially in the context of the holocaust. The movie does a very good job at balancing the horrors of the time and respecting the lives lost, but also sharing some positivity and the power of love between family (shown mainly between the adorable relationship between the father and son)
My heart wept for the main character. From the minute he was first on screen he was a delight to watch and it was hard not to fall in love with his positivity and cheeky smile.
I will never not love this movie.