| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
B |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Apollo Guide
Dan Jardine |
"Bravo, Roberto Benigni. Bravo." more... |
B+ |
BBC
Tom Dawson |
"...remains a deeply problematic contribution to the growing body of films about the Holocaust." more... |
C- |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"...the role [Roberto Benigni] was born to play." more... |
A- |
| E! Online |
"...underscores an elemental truth vouched by many survivors that the human spirit can triumph over the most horrific adversity." more... |
A |
Los Angeles Times
Kenneth Turan |
"Its sentiment is inescapable, but genuine poignancy and pathos are also present, and an overarching sincerity is visible too." more... |
B- |
Q Network
James Kendrick |
"...a rare film, one that takes great chances with its material and succeeds in grand fashion." more... |
A- |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"In its perspective on the Holocaust, Benigni's film is unique." more... |
B |
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle |
"...the picture doesn't work, at least not to the extent it was intended to." more... |
C |
USA Today
Mike Clark |
"To see someone even attempt bittersweet treatment of this subject is surprising, but to largely pull it off is a major feat." more... |
A- |
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