Review:Roberto
Benigni's, Life Is Beautiful, is one of those films so touching and so
magnificently directed that once you see it, you never forget it. Roberto Benigni
co-wrote, directed and stared in this comedy-drama about the horrors of World
War II. It's an unusual film that begins as a lighthearted romantic comedy and
ends with a descent into the hell of WWII concentration camps. With the use of
humor and a game, Benigni's character helps his son in the worst of times. Some
have tried to compare this film with Schindlers List,
but I believe this film is more similar to the style of Charlie Chaplin (Gold
Rush, Modern
Times, The Great Dictator), as it uses slapstick, social commentary,
and satire to create a touching tale. Benigni took home the Oscar for Best Actor
and his acceptance speech ranks as one of the best of all-time. Review by Aaron
Caldwell
