Beautiful

Rating: Null/10 (20 July 2000)

{Beware of SpoiLers!}
Roberto Benigni is simply magnificent, brilliant, etc., etc... I was surprised at reading a review about how one did not enjoy this film as much as most. I wonder what type of person can get so much negative out of a beautiful, uplifting film. Though, as some may point out, there may have been some factual errors in the film, the message of it was clearly, and beautifully conveyed. If one wanted to see facts, a documentary would have been more suitable. However, *Life is Beautiful* is simply one's story. One should appreciate this film for (and judge other films based on) the story or message being conveyed, and how well it was done so. I appreciate this film for its positive message, and optimistic outlook on life... It is often difficult to see the beauty of life when such terrible things exist around it, but Roberto Benigni made the beauty shine through in this film, reminding us of what we already know, but often forget, £ife i§ ßeautifu£.