A Jewish man uses his sense of humor and good will to keep his family safe and happy during the holocaust.

Rating: 10/10 (24 September 2015)

The film mixes tragedy and comedy to a point of perfection. It captivated my mind entirely, and manages to hold high replay value almost a decade after its release.
Roberto Benigini was/is completely deserving of his Oscar win for his portrayal of a clumsy, caring father keeping his family together and safe. That he also directed it makes it all the more impressive.
Whenever I see a truly great film I feel like I'm witnessing magic. Like lightning in a bottle. This is lightning. A funny, sweet, sad, and hopeful lightning that only comes packaged in great films. Please make the time to watch this beautiful piece of art.