Last night we watched the first 50 minutes of "Life is Beautiful" for the first time and fell in love with it. The entire 50 minutes clips along at a cheerful pace to match the personality of the main character, Guido. The plot is simple, but is interwoven with details that come up later to make jokes in delightfully surprising ways. Though we really only watched the introduction to what I expect to be a much deeper, richer story, it left us feeling enriched.
Thus far it is an enchanting story about how Guido falls in love and woos his wife, but there are ominous undertones and commentaries about the political turmoil beginning in Europe in the 1930s and 40s. The title seems to suggest the message of the movie--that despite everything going on around you, there can be beauty, meaning, and purpose in life. I am excited to finish it.
**I have decided that any media that leaves me giggly, optimistic, chatty, and more inclined to exclaim "Buongiorno Principessa!" is worthwhile. It is even a priority when it comes to leisure time because it rejuvenated my spirit, made me grateful for the details of life, and linked my heart a little closer with my husband's just by watching it together.
I love watching movies that take place during that time period! I feel the same way that you do as well. I find that watching a movie or Netflix is very relaxing and bonding with my husband as well. I don't know if it's healthy how much I enjoy "tuning out" though. haha.
ReplyDeleteI love watching movies that take place during that time period! I feel the same way that you do as well. I find that watching a movie or Netflix is very relaxing and bonding with my husband as well. I don't know if it's healthy how much I enjoy "tuning out" though. haha.
ReplyDeleteThomas and I are going to need to watch this and then we could have a movie night to discuss it!
ReplyDeleteYes please! It is so moving, maybe my favorite movie now. Plus we love hanging out with you two.
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