Life Is Beautiful

Miramax Films | Release Date: October 23, 1998

7.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 369 Ratings

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sunnyauJul 29, 2015

Irritating movie ,and just hated it as the concentration camps should not be put into a comedy.The ingredients are wrong so that the movie itself even is entertaining, it won't be good.Also these camps are the dark times of humanity andIrritating movie ,and just hated it as the concentration camps should not be put into a comedy.The ingredients are wrong so that the movie itself even is entertaining, it won't be good.Also these camps are the dark times of humanity and should be respected, not to be made into comedy.It itself is not a fun topic and this movie just do the opposite.… Expand

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KickingtheplaceApr 16, 2019

This movie is a pile of garbage and I'm saying that with all my honesty after watching it. The story is terrible and dull whereas the characters in this film disrespected the reality regarding the treatment of the Jews. It makes no sense fromThis movie is a pile of garbage and I'm saying that with all my honesty after watching it. The story is terrible and dull whereas the characters in this film disrespected the reality regarding the treatment of the Jews. It makes no sense from the story line whatsoever and Robert Bengini made the theme cheerful and hopeful which doesn't seem to add well for a movie to be based on a WWII and Holocaust setting. Even though it's presented on a matter of fiction but reflects the reality of the event, It's a bad movie that you shouldn't watch. Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" will always be the truly emotional and superior film based on the events that happened in the Holocaust. Why? because it's a Spielberg film and he does not disappoint and the fact he comprises reality more than fiction. Unlike Roberto Bengini, he is disrespecting the theme by creating a film that is presented in a cheerful matter and thinking that it's best to add a level of inconsistency to the story line.… Expand

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RegOzSep 30, 2014

Terrible! It starts well but overall it is a real disappointment! It is a cheesy film, with not real artistic value whatsoever. It appeals to romanticism and sentimentality to gain the attention of the masses. The plot is weak andTerrible! It starts well but overall it is a real disappointment! It is a cheesy film, with not real artistic value whatsoever. It appeals to romanticism and sentimentality to gain the attention of the masses. The plot is weak and unrealistic. This is definitely one of the worst European movies I have seen!… Expand

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JD.Sep 1, 2009

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 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

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WCM320Jun 13, 2020

It pains me to be so negative when reviewing this but.

This movie is pure and utter garbage, aimed squarely at dolts and as a award movie. The humor is annoying and childish, made even worse when you remember where it takes place. TheIt pains me to be so negative when reviewing this but.

This movie is pure and utter garbage, aimed squarely at dolts and as a award movie.
The humor is annoying and childish, made even worse when you remember where it takes place.
The message is childish in a saccharine way that Disney never even approached.
The acting is bargain basement at best. Most people that defend the movie have to approach it from some a juvenile direction that it becomes comical in and or its own right.

If you where going for a comedy based in the time period.. It's not that you can't do it. (It would be VERY HARD) But as a example, blazing saddles straddles that line pretty well.
But this goes far beyond that making it clear that oh no, the holocaust is totally going on in the background, but we want to you feel warm and fuzzy.

I normally don't go this far but.

If you like this movie, you should feel bad about yourself.
Your stupid and you fell for emotional manipulation.… Expand

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imabigDec 19, 2021

This film is just the worst shame! It's a joke it made me want to throw up my heart ache! Plus it's supposed to be funny. I much prefer to play 30 great games.

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