This is one of the most beautiful and touching films ever made. It takes true talent to combine both great comedy and terrible tragedy. Roberto Benigni is brilliant as Guido and as the film?s director. I loved how he accepted his award for best film at the Oscars, it makes me lau...( read more)
Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini
The film is a Chaplinesque fable about the power of imagination set against the stark reality of World War II Europe. The film combines satire, physical comedy, social commentary and a touch of the su...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 9, 1999
Stats: 17,614 reviews
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April 23, 2009
I have been meaning to see this movie for ten years now. In 2009, I finally got to see it. Although it kept my interest for the full movie, I was disappointed. Perhaps after waiting for 10 years, I was expecting a better movie.
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October 6, 2008
This film does the impossible. It tells an incredibly funny story that is set during the holocaust in WWII, that also depicts the horrible truth about the holocaust and the suffering of the Jewish people. Roberto Benigni's film is a wonder that it can accomplish both. The playful...( read more)
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February 8, 2010
Esta es muy buena pelicula, que ha ganado varios Oscars, por la calidad y el mensaje que deja.
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February 8, 2010
Went into this film not having a clue what it was about. And immediately I was hooked. the transition from comedy to tragedy only helped to make it feel more intense and the effort Guido went to, just to ensure his son was not scared was very touching. Thought this was truly aw...( read more)
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February 7, 2010
saddest movie ever... Is it possible and how WONDERFUL and DEEP person must be, to find bride side of life...in the DARKEST PLACE IN THE WORLD...in a war.... trying to make happy people
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February 3, 2010
Traiter d'un sujet tellement affreux avec un humour si adroit. film percutant, film romantique, film touchant, film comique, film triste, film drôlement réussi.........
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January 28, 2010
Beautiful story. I actually grabbed it by accident and am so glad that I did. It's an excellent movie. Very moving.
It is definitely worth watching but it's extremely sad. Hard for me to watch again.
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June 21, 2008it's very intersting, this movie shows that the life is a precious thing that must be valuble :D
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October 29, 2007Funny, charming, loving, smart, beautiful, yous a great movie. I love it, and it always makes me cry at the end. WONDERFUL!
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September 3, 2007Fantastic story and a wonderful movie despite the lack of charming movie effects and various filming errors.
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June 4, 2007ive seen this movie only once and that was way back 2002... now im searching for that movie on DVD or VCD format but unable to find it.... will someone please upload a movie clips of this?
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