It was so sad when Guido thought the doctor was going to help him but turned out he wanted help with another riddle!! The look on Guido's face was so poignant as it was the only time in the film he was silent and had a grave look on his face.

I loved it when Guido put the music on the loudspeaker so's Dora would know he and Joshua were still ok. Broke my heart   I loved the actress who played Dora. She's beautiful and played the role convincingly well. All the actors/actresses did. The little boy is so cute.

I loved the Chaplinesque style of the film. The humour was fantastic and made the sadness all the more poignant. So sad when Guido silly walked to his death, his little boy giggling from inside his hidey-hole. The things he did to protect his son were very touching and inventive. The way that love bound the 3 of them together.

At the end, I thought Guido had overcome the German soldier and dressed up in his uniform!! I'd convinced myself they'd all survive because of the comedic aspect of the film. I even thought Guido was driving the tank!! So when it twigged a couple of seconds later...    

So flippin' sad! A classically structured film. Definitely an all-time favourite.

Oh and I loved it when Dora slipped under the table and kissed Guido. Brilliant! The chemistry was convincing. Loved it.

I know what you mean Glynis I couldn't believe he had actually died!!!    And I genuinely thought Guido was in the tank or would pop up to tell his son that he had won! A wonderful, wonderful film that has stayed with me since I watched it.

I think Benigni is a genius and that little boy just broke my heart   It's just amazing how a tragic film about a horrific moment in history can make you feel enlightened and understand the strength that people need to make the best of it. That silly walk has stayed in my mind and I don't think it'll go  

It was at the end with the older Joshua voice over commenting: 'this is the sacrifice my father made for me'. That's when it sank in  

I also loved this scene:

Guido: I forgot to tell you.
Dora: Go ahead.
Guido: You can't imagine how much I feel like making love to you. But I'll never tell anyone, especially not you. They'd have to torture me to make me say it.
Dora: Say what?
Guido: That I want to make love to you - not just once, but over and over again! But I'll never tell you that. I'd have to be crazy to tell you. I'd even make love to you now... right here for the rest of my life.

The look on his face - you just knew he meant it (and I do now knowing they're actually married). Perfect

And to think if he hadn't gone to rescue Dora at the end, he'd still be alive   So touching.

I know what you mean Glynis about the film leaving you sad and happy ~ ulimately it makes me happy to realise the love this family shared and the strength of Guido to save his family whatever the cost. It's just wonderful. I can imagine Benigni to be a bit like that in real life...that photo that Laura posted certainly looks like his sense of humour is not just something written for the viewers benefit! He has such a charismatic face and I just want to hug him!