One of the most moving films you'll ever see.

Rating: Null/10 (24 March 2001)

There are movies that entertain you and there are movies that touch you. This one, Life is Beautiful, does both. Roberto Benigni's character is charming from the start, but over the course of the movie - especially once he and his family are imprisoned - you learn that he's more than just a goofy romantic. His humor is his defense mechanism, shielding not only himself from the horrors around him, but his child as well. This movie will strike a chord in people who don't even normally appreciate foreign films or romances, and for those who do - it's a fantastic ride with a devastating conclusion. Whether you're a brutish toughguy or a hypersensitive milquetoast, keep a box of kleenex handy while watching this stupendous movie.