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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for holocaust-related thematic elements
Starring Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bustric, Giorgio Cantarini, and Marisa Peredes
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)
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Vincenzo Cerami
Roberto Benigni |
| DIRECTED BY: | Roberto Benigni |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: November 9, 1999 Video: November 9, 1999 Theatrical: October 23, 1998 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 114 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | Italy |
| LANGUAGE(S): | English / Italian / German (with English subtitles) |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
The average user rating for this movie is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 42 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Nate M. gave it a10:
Anybody who could actually think that this beautiful film makes a mockery of the Holocaust must be either blinded by anger, ignorance or both.
J. L. gave it an8:
“Life is beautiful” is a very interesting movie. Critics have its very best to praise this kind of movie.From beginning to the end, it can arouse someone’s emotion to the highest degree from sweet laughter to bitter cries. It reflects to the reality that all of us only live once so make use of it. I like this movie because the main character, Guido, died in the end which is sad of course. So there’s no room for happy endings. It’s a comedy at wits-end, a romance with never ending love, and a drama that sinks down every happiness in life. It’s not just a movie but a movie that has feelings and expresses it on its own way.The chemistry of it fills in every space of a viewers contentment. A movie with no boundaries to what it says to the reality. It simply tell us that life is really beautiful..
Alberto G. gave it a9:
Maybe it's hard to get the sense of the film if you are non-italians. Maybe you think Benigni is kidding the Holocaust. But he is not. He's only trying to say that, after all, life goes on. And it's definitely a Masterpiece of international cinema (and italian cinema, of course). This movie deserved his "Best Movie" Oscar.
Mark G. gave it a10:
Its times like this I wonder how critics manage to survive in their chosen profession when the vast majority are ignorant bigots with inflated opinions of themselves. Any critic who actually condemned this film needs to go away and think long and hard about why on earth they bother polluting film history with such trashy writing. Please refrain from writing ever again, so as to save yourself unavoidable future humiliation. A Masterpiece in film making.
Kritz M. gave it a10:
What on earth were half the "professional" reviews watching when they gave this anything less than 80? This movie is the most entertaining, funny and touching movies I've ever watched. It's a brilliant tale about a Father's love for his son, and how you can always look towards the bright side of life. The use of colours of this film were so great. It starts as a vibrant, colourful comedy and later moves to a dull, bleak and depressing drama. It can play with emotions like no other movie, and is an outstanding example of genius film making. This is, without a doubt, the best movie I've ever watched.
Nate H gave it a9:
Yes, the Holocaust was awful, and it should not be mocked. However, this movie is not about the Holocaust - it is about the triumph of the human spirit, and specifically the ability of the Jewish people to rise above the oppression they have experienced through the centuries. This has become one of my favorite movies for that reason.
TYQ BB gave it a10:
One of the best films i ever watched! The acting is simply top class from Benigni. The cinematography is brillant. This film has also some really touching moments. Go watch it!

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