Guido, a Jewish Italian is trying to live his life in a peaceful town in Italy in the 1940's, soon to find himself and his family in th hands of the Nazis' plans.

Rating: 9/10 (18 March 2005)

it's a story of values and principles covered with just the right dose of humor and imagination to make the bitterness go away. this movie is somewhat like a bird seen from afar. sure it amazes you and fascinates you with her songs, but only when you can see it next to you does your heart start to tremble. Roberto Benigni is remarkable in the role of Guido. it's like butterflies going under your skin. i can't really make up my mind if it's the setting, the characters, the costumes, the whole atmosphere or simply the story that has found the way to success. to those people out there who see the world and all its meanings in black and white, who like adding and subtracting, splitting the ALL in categories, and always looking for the key explanation to solve the problem the movie won't suit you. you'll find it nice, OK,somewhat funny, beautiful, or boring, but never will you get through the other side to see the ocean view from the ocean, not just from the land.