Magnificent

Rating: 10/10 (30 April 1999)

Italian moviemakers seem to have a knack for portraying men in a positive way. This film is a winner, particularly in showing a believable loving bond between father and son, and no less, mother, father and son. Like the film "The Big Night" and several others, "Life is Beautiful" isn't afraid to show love and caring between brothers and male friends. How refreshing given the cardboard portrayal of men on contemporary American television and film.