In my book, nothing compares

Rating: 10/10 (10 February 2000)

There are a lot of movies out there that impress me. Movies that are just so well made I can't help but noting their beauty, their genius. Life is Beautiful is more than beauty, and genius it is the wonder that I compare all other works to. The acting is great, the screenplay is wonderful, the camera work is excellent. I could say that about so many films. Life is Beautiful is different because it's theme is so moving. Self-sacrifice is something our culture seems to have forgotten. Roberto Benigni is able to portray Guido as a figure we don't just enjoy we want to become like Guido. He represents all that is right with the world. The ability to put others first. That is the theme that makes Life is Beautiful not only a masterpiece, but a moving one.