Life Is Beautiful
8.4
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Directed by: Roberto Benigni
Overview
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
Review (1)
tubbs (Rated: 6)
The first half of the screenplay is better than the second and in particular the weak ending which is very commercial Oscar material. However, there is Benigni, who is an old school visual comedian, and some of his antics are a delight. The period setting details are also well done.
Recommendation & Similar
Johnny Stecchino (1991)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Schindler's List (1993)
Pinocchio (2002)
Cinema Paradiso (1988)
The Intouchables (2011)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Léon: The Professional (1994)
The Pianist (2002)
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
The Tiger and the Snow (2005)
3 Idiots (2009)
Nothing Left to Do But Cry (1984)
Fight Club (1999)
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Psycho (1960)
The Monster (1994)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
