this movie has it all...laughs, love, tragedy...a must-see for parents

Rating: 10/10 (9 August 2001)

Life IS beautiful as this movie depicts it, and I buy it! Love and laughter can triumph over tragedy in this heroic and hilarious tale. Roberto Benigni may be well known for his silly and intriguing comedy throughout Europe, but it all came together so perfectly in this well-rounded tale of Jewish oppression. We may think we've seen all the holocaust films we need to see, but this one is oh, so different. As a parent, this film has become an inspiration for me. Guido's (Benigni) heroic comedy in the dire straits he encountered with his wife and son gave perspective and inspire me to strive for heroism in silliness and love during my days with my children in comfortable suburbia.