Heartbreaking even in it's most lighthearted moments.

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2020)

An endearing, deeply-affecting tale crafted with unconditioned love. Benigni's 1000 points worthy auteurship lands with Life is Beautiful, handling delicate themes with a deft, empathetic touch, maintaining an engaging pace with both goofy and witty humour, all the while delivering an infectiously charming central performance that will tear you to pieces in more ways than one. Sure it's not as devastating as everybody wants it to be, but its unique perspective provides insight beyond obvious tragedy. Benigni deserved a tank for this one, and thankgod he got one!