Nazi's aren't really that bad.

Rating: 10/10 (29 February 2016)

What can I say about Life is Beautiful that has not already been said by someone else? that question is rhetorical, you don't have to think of an answer to yourself while reading this.
Everything "technical" is beautiful in this film, that being things like lighting, sound, score, continuity, historical accuracy and pace, among other extremely important things that in my opinion really don't need to be discussed. I could go on and on about the hardships of war and family, antisemitism, human intrigue within and or of a perfect society, or the zeitgeist within Nazi Germany... but I won't.
*spoiler* I would like to talk about a man who under the guise of playful exuberation, concocts a complicated game with a point system to try and distract his young son into believing that the occupation of Italy by Nazi Germany is a game that everyone is in on... sure the kid doesn't always go along with his father, and at times he even sees this "game" as a bit much, but the grand 1st place prize of a shiny new tank is too much to sway him. The father actually gets this kid to believe that all of the mass killings, and the immense destruction all around them, and all of the frightened and starving people are all in on it to...
I mean this kids not too bright! (rimshot)
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