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Metascore
59 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critics What's this?

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 68 Ratings

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  • Starring: Nicoletta Braschi, Roberto Benigni
  • Summary: From one of the world's most acclaimed comic filmmakers comes an unexpected and unforgettable fable about the power of laughter to move the human heart and the power of the imagination to bolster the human spirit. (Miramax Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 5 out of 32
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    A deeply moving blend of cold terror and rapturous hilarity. Lovingly crafted by Italy's top comedian and most popular filmmaker, it's that rare comedy that takes on a daring and ambitious subject and proves worthy of it.
  2. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    60
    Has one of the most stupendously tasteless premises in cinema history, and much of the time when this movie tries to beckon a smile, the effect is closer to astonished nausea.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    30
    The director gives us not just a pop Holocaust but a prettified, palatable Holocaust.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. MasumA.
    10
    This film is like a dream but it is emotional. It's a symble of love, happiness and beauty of life.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. LouZoo
    10
    I'm in my 60's. My daughter her 20's. We listed our favorite all-time films. Life is Beautiful was in both of our top 10 lists. Great film with one of the great scenes of all times. If you've seen this film you know which scene I'm talking about. We decided to watch it again soon. The best of film making.… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  3. JD.
    0
    Painfully horrible movie with an inappropriate story, terrbile bad humour an a hyper-irritating lead actor. The horror of the concentration camp is so much embellishid till it's completely unrealistic, probably only to receive a PG-13 rating. Really, really BAD.… Expand
    • 1 of 5 users said yes

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