The saddest comedy ever

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 1999)

I admit I didn't want to go to this movie at first, but after my parents saw it and told me how good it is, I had to. And I'm glad I did. This movie doesn't let you forget it.
The first half is totally brilliant comedy. The second half didn't make me laugh at all. Tears were edging my eyes. Benigni made a beautiful movie. In his acting, writing and direction he proves to be one of the greatest, and finally gets an audience he well deserves. Very gutsy, and I liked that there was a reality touch, as he walks in the fog in the camp and sees the shocking pile of bodies. Some scenes are truly genius and can automatically be called classic (see Maria- the key!, and the hat "trick"). This movie is here to stay.