tornadojoegee Very flawed and yet fantastic fable, remarkably touching performances, especially by Benigni and Reno. I think those who have panned it missed the point - Benigni is not the greatest poet nor person; it is because he is flawed that we identify and are so moved. I particularly enjoyed the song by Tom Waits and its performance and use in the film. I did not mind the lack of political opining at all; I doubt the film was intended to further any particular political point of view. It was, however, philosophical, beautiful, romantic, and uplifting. Not quite up to the level of Life is Beautiful, but a wonderful cinematic experience in its own right.

ma-cortes This is a poignant and moving fable about a sacrifice to save the sweetheart's life. It's an unforgettable story that proves imagination, family and love conquer all. It concerns upon Attilio(Roberto Benigni, a magnificent rubber-faced funnyman), a professor of poetry in Italia, he raises a darling pair daughters. He's a madcap romantic man and women(Emilia Fox) wish him. But he falls in love with Vittoria (Benigni's real-life sweetie Nicoletta Braschi, also producer). Every day Attilio dreams of marrying her, under Tom Waits songs , dressed in underpants and T-shirt. Vittoria trips to Irak along with Faud(Jean Reno),when the second War Gulf spontaneously breaks out . She's injured and Attilio is determined to save his lover from dangers around them and encounter medical care. His effort sometimes is pure fantasy , though with ruse he pull off more impetus to keep his wounded lover and accomplishes feats no man could realistically execute.This is a story about love, war and sacrifice, well starred and directed by Roberto Benigni who develops a fire-line between comedy and tragedy. Inventive gags and wacky humor are splendidly proceeded. Benigni tirelessly maintains the humorous ingenuity, even as the horror war escalate. Actor and director Benigni shapes simultaneously haunting and hilarious comedy out of the tragedy of Irak. The film displays an emotive musical score by Nicola Piovani, Oscar winner by 'Life is beautiful'. Colorful and glamorous cinematography by Fabio Cianchetti. The motion picture is marvellously directed by Benigni. He's a good comedies director (Monster, Johnny Toothpick, Little devil) with some flop(Pinoccio) and usual actor for Jim Jarmusch(Coffee and cigarettes, Night of Earth, Down by law). Rating¨: Better than average. Well worth seeing.

bilinmeyenosey What a splendid magnum opus! Am I seeing the reconciliation of the western and of the Muslim world on the horizon? Should I believe in this very beautiful possibility, although there are so many people who cause wars on the earth? I thought yes watching this movie. I believed in the superiority of love and wisdom to primitivity, the so-called "power" and evil. Because of the dialog between De Giovanni and Al-Guimeilli, and their understanding of each other in a very deep level without having to use any words.. Poets.. Hikhmah.. Wisdom.. And of course Love.. Il giro.. il cielo.. zucchini.. Al Guimeilli's pretending to be blind, not to hurt his wife. Nobility. Poetry. Merciful God. Bi't tawfik Roberto Benigni!

Faisal_Flamingo I missed Roberto Benigni & and I miss his good movies .. and not since "A Beautiful Life" he has directed a successful movie.This movie is poetic and I wish I speak Italian to understand all the nice poetic speeches and the Italian poems.As in "A Beautiful Life" Benigni mixes the tragedy with a light comedy that is funny and touching in the same time.His performance was good .. Jean Reno was good .. Nicoletta Braschi wasn't bad.It is a good movie that you will fell in love with it if you are a Benigni fan ..and will at least like it if not.