Impactful movie. Perfect name.

Rating: 10/10 (5 February 2018)

I absolutely loved this movie. I recently saw this film and at first you I did not think of it as a holocaust film. If you cut the movie in half, the first half could be its own short Romantic Comedy, and the second half would be a dark movie with a comedic approach.
Roberto Benigni is an amazing actor and director. His character was highly likable and was very quick thinking. The film's title really makes me think of Guido (Benigni) because throughout the film all he ever cared about was living life based around love. His wife loved him so much that she also got on the train to the concentration camp. He loved her so much that he did things that would have guaranteed his death (and ultimately did) just to prove to her that he only thought of her. He kept his child safe from the brutal reality he was living in. The scene where Guido carries his son through the misty camp night makes me super sad because of the huge pile of bodies that Guido almost runs into. For the first time, his face showed fear and shock which seemed like a defeat for the lovable character. In the end, he marches in a goofy manner for his son to see. This can only make you cry since both the viewer and Guido himself know his death is coming. Ultimately, I actually enjoy the somewhat comedic approach Benigni took when producing this film because it does not undermine the holocaust, but rather it provides viewers with a perspective that provides hope and love that really make you value life much more. I completely believe the title of this film is accurate, and viewing of this film will certainly make you feel that Life is Beautiful.