Great movie

Rating: 9/10 (4 October 2005)

"La Vita Bella" is a wonderful movie (especially if you watch it with English subtitles and hear the beautiful Italian language spoken). Even if you do not like the Italian language, this movie is very well written. The war setting is perfect for the character development. This movie is categorized as a drama, however, I believe it would be better described as a compound love story. It is the story of a man's love for his wife and son. Refreshingly, it's also about the man's love for life in general. He approaches every situation with a positive attitude and conquers his goals, no matter what is at stake. It is the best feel good movie I have ever seen. Though the plot is not the most complex I have ever seen, it triumphs in its innovation and keeps the viewer engaged and entertained to the last. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who has a love for dramas and love stories alike.