-restored my faith in humanity

Rating: 10/10 (13 October 1999)

I want to direct, I want to make films. I want to reach into other peoples lives and touch them in a way that nothing else has before. Life is Beautiful touched me like this and reminded me how powerful film is. Among shoot-em-up, graphics superfluous movies La Vita e Bella shines through. I am sorry if i offend, but i don't like Star Wars, I don't like Rocky, I don't like unnecessary expensive special effects or bloody car crashes. I love stories about human beings and their emotions and real life. This movie, this piece of art is the epitome of the beauty of humanity. If you love movies, please see this movie. If you doubt the sincerity of the film industry, please see this movie. Don't be turned off by the subtitles or the subject of the Holocaust. Because this movie is not about death or destruction or hate. This movie is about love and about what makes life worth living. As much as you will cry and as sad as you will be, this movie will change your life forever. At a moment when I was doubting my dream of being a film-maker, this film reminded me why i dreamt it in the first place. This film reminded me that for every thousand Stallone movie that is a waste of time and money, there is a diamond in the rough that is priceless and timeless in it's message and effects.