Metacritic Movie Ratings
Life Is Beautiful Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 100

  out of 100

  Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington

  A deeply moving blend of cold terror and rapturous hilarity. Lovingly crafted by Italy's top comedian and most popular filmmaker, it's that rare comedy that takes on a daring and ambitious subject and proves worthy of it.

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• 88

  out of 100

  USA TodayMike Clark

  To see someone even attempt bittersweet treatment of this subject is surprising, but to largely pull it off is a major feat.

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• 88

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  Finds the right notes to negotiate its delicate subject matter.

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• 75

  out of 100

  ReelViewsJames Berardinelli

  It's the depiction of the love and sacrifice of a father for a son that makes Life is Beautiful worthwhile.

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• 67

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman

  Starts out as sentimental whimsy and ends as sentimental kitsch.

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