There was once a very happy-go-lucky guy named, Guido Orefice, who really believed that life is indeed, and really beautiful. The princess who fell down from the sky to the arms of Guido was Dora, a young and pretty school teacher who happens to be unfortunately engaged. At first, they met so unexpectedly! But then, later on, when Guido fell even more in love with Dora, he did everything just to win her heart. And, indeed! They ended up to each other’s arms wherein Giosue was another blessing from the heaven to them.
Unfortunately, war struck and Guido, who was Jewish, Uncle Eliseo and Giosue, were sent to a camp based by the Germans. Meanwhile, Dora, who was not a Jew, demanded the military to let her go with the train to be with her family. They experienced a lot of hardships inside the camp. And because Guido didn’t want to disappoint his son nor be exposed to the hurtful reality they are in, he did everything just to make Giosue happy and thought of everything as a game wherein the winner takes home a real tank – Goisue’s most favorite thing of all! When there was a chance, Guido tried to escape with Giosue, and at the same time, save Dora. But, unfortunately, Guido got killed. But even if he died, he was able to prove that Life is Really Beautiful….
The story, Life is Beautiful, was done great! It was able to unfold the story well. The intentions, values, and lessons were clearly expressed. There was not much twist, and the story was direct to the point. The actors, especially Roberto Benigni who acted as Guido Orefice, did well on his job. He successfully touched the hearts of the viewers. He had an impact which was surely unexpected. He served as a bridge where at the end of the movie, we would surely appreciate the value of our parents and upon how much they sacrificed just for our own sake.
Probably, the movies’ strong point would be, it was well directed because the war was so real and an unexplainable pity or anger would be felt at the end of the movie, as if you were really there who experienced the hardships. On the other hand, the weak point of the movie would be, it was in Italian that’s why others were having a hard time focusing on the movie and at the same time, reading the subscript.
“Good Morning Princess!” This is what Guido often exclaims. Even if they were already having a hard time dealing with the consequences of the war, he was able to find ways to let his princess know that life is still beautiful. For me, it was entitled, “Life is Beautiful” because that represents him, so optimistic and never gives up despite the negative things that were coming on his way.
One perfect example that I can think of was during Dora’s engagement party wherein it was announced that Dora will soon be married. Because I thought that he would loose hope and just walk out, but, I was wrong! Instead, he did everything so that Dora would know that he’s there and he really found ways to get close to Dora and he was very successful in taking Dora along with him.
As a viewer I find the story so simple yet it had so much impact to me. Because I could really feel how deep is Guido’s love for Dora because even if it meant risking his own life just to save Dora from being one of those women brought along by the truck wherein God knows where the military would bring them, he still did take the risk because that’s how much he loves Dora. And in every chance he had, he would really grab it just to make Dora and Goisue happy and safe.
This movie is highly advisable especially for the whole family because there are so many values you can find in this movie! Like, the sacrifices our parents do just for our own sake. How much our parents really strive hard just to give us a good life and a bright future ahead of us, even if it means risking their own lives.
Honestly, I felt guilty after watching this movie because sometimes, I take my parents’ efforts for granted and sometimes, even accusing them that they don’t love me because they have no time for me! Through Guido, I now fully understand that my parents love me so much and I love them so much, too! With my family and loved ones by my side, I know, and I won’t surely forget that life is really worth living and Life is Beautiful.
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