Life Is a Wonderful Thing

Name: Life Is a Wonderful Thing
Director: Carlo Vanzina
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2010-01-01
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Gigi Proietti, Vincenzo Salemme, Nancy Brilli, Maurizio Mattioli, Enrico Brignano

2010Dir. Carlo Vanzina1h 43m

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Runtime1h 43m

Released2010

Box office$6.2M

DirectorCarlo Vanzina

About This Movie

Life Is a Wonderful Thing (2010) weaves together the lives of a diverse group of individuals, each with their own complications. The film offers a subtle blend of comedy and drama, where a policeman's voyeurism reveals the hidden threads between a banker and his housewife, who pretends to be of noble descent. The pacing is relaxed, allowing the nuances of these characters to unfold gradually. There's a palpable atmosphere that feels both light-hearted and heavy at times, reflecting the complexity of human relationships. The performances are engaging, with the tension between love and duty being explored in unexpected ways. It's distinct for how it reveals the mundane yet extraordinary moments in life, challenging the viewer to find beauty in the ordinary.

Unique storytelling formatIntriguing character dynamicsBlend of comedy and drama