After.Life

  • 2009


MOVIE IS thematic meandering fascinating intriguing elegant
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29 %
25 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 15
Negative reviews 24
Average Rating 2.4/5
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2.0
Maddeningly inert caught in a pretentious no mans land between horror and melodrama. Av Club
3.0
has to operate, unfazed, in close up nakedness much of the time, while the camera practically licks her pale skin. EW
3.1
Life is a horror film involving the familiar theme of being alive when the world thinks youre dead. Rogerebert
2.0
And those looking for scares will find the movie lacking too when the infrequent scary parts pop up, they dont pack much of a punch. Common Sense Media
1.5
On a plot level, few of the psychodrama elements make much sense. Variety
2.0
Considering the weakness of the material that she has been given to work with, Ricci does what she can but the only person likely to cherish this part .. E Film Critic
1.5
I say poor Justin Long because hes one of the few putting any life into their role, though the dialogue is so obvious theres not much to work with.
1.3
Although theres a juicy role for Liam Neeson, and hes good, its just not enough. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
While nobody comes out especially well, Ricci is the only one required to spend much of the movie naked. And for what Ny Daily News
2.5
After.Life is a fascinating premise lost inside a meandering script. JoBlo
2.5
Lets just get down to the basics: If you want to see both a movie that keeps you guessing as to whats really happening AND Christina Ricci naked %u201 .. Screen Rant
3.0
Though elegantly made, After.Life is basically one long tease that in the end doesnt deliver much beyond further obfuscation. One Guys Opinion
1.5
What might have played well as a multipage Poe rumination gradually gets pulled to bits by thudding Ricci Neeson face offs in the poster ready funeral .. Village Voice
3.8
In the end, no matter how you look at it, the whole thing doesnt quite come together. ReelViews
2.0
Doesnt really work either as a scary movie or as a food for thought cautionary tale. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.3
Boiled down to whats actually presented, the whole movie is misdirection, executed without any subtlety. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
Life isnt going to appeal more to followers of Mr. Skin than fans of, say, Neesons Kinsey. New York Post
3.0
Best of all is Neeson, who is nicely creepy. Whether hes genuinely gifted or knuckle chewing insane, hes not the kind of guy youd want to spend time w .. Az Central
2.6
Theres a precision to her first effort as a feature director thats as cold and clinical as the stainless steel undertakers implements that her camera .. Npr
1.5
The time is that misty period between here and hereafter, and despite heavy handed philosophizing on mortals resistance to proof of mortality, this is .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
makes you think too much about what its doing, rather than what its about, thus drawing you away from the deeper philosophical questions of life and d .. Q Network
1.3
Its too dull for grown ups and too nightmarish for children. It makes Nip/Tuck look like a Mel Brooks musical. Observer
1.0
Exhibit B Liam: You all say youre scared of death but the truth is youre scared of life. Movies
1.9
Stephen Whittys review: ONE AND A HALF STARS Except thats just it. Nj
3.5
Born again Christina Ricci haunts a mortuary, while perfecting post mortem freaky in the nude. This may or may not be your cup of embalming fluid, in .. News Blaze
1.5
Either youll go with After.Lifes conceit or you wont. Even if you do, youre left with more questions about its plausibility than youll be comfortable .. Hollywood And Fine
1.0
The film itself is just a lackadaisical mess that confuses sotto voice with creepy. Killer Movie Reviews
1.5
Its cliched necro torture porn, which sadly cant be made fun to watch even when great acting and Riccis goth girl nudity are involved. Io9 Gizmodo
2.1
Its a triumphant action comedy and the first great date movie of the year. Nyc Movie Guru
2.0
When you dont care if the main player survives, achieving peril is impossible. Shockya
2.0
But the scene doesnt work (in spite of them trotting out every worn out device in the book) because we dont understand the rules of the game. Dvd Talk
4.5
The comedy turns coarse during a garishly overproduced car chase. ( Wsj
2.0
Neeson floats through the picture with the conked demeanor of a man whos suffered an accidental self lobotomy. M Tv
2.5
There is too much reliance on one characters word against another which leads the audience back and forth over the truth. Future Movies
3.0
A tense, elegant, intelligent thriller that will have audiences debating whether Liam Neesons character is a serial killer or a kindly mortician. Compuserve
3.5
An atmospheric effort curious enough to intrigue both hardcore horror fans and those simply looking for a good thriller. Metromix.com
3.5
Despite the meandering pace, and lack of fearsome thrills, After.Life is a chilling fairytale that grabs you and takes you on a strangely hypnotic rid .. Blu Ray Ign
3.0
Almost imperceptibly, the is she alive or dead equation takes over the entire affair. Mania.com
1.5
This ambitious little horror movie deserves credit for its art house aspirations...unfortunately, this is a case when vaulting ambition oerleaps itsel ..
1.5
Boring horror movies are common but what distinguishes After.Life is the pretension with which the boredom is doled out. Movie Retriever
2.5
Slightly creepy and very well shot, but essentially its a Twilight Zone concept thats been (unkindly) stretched to feature length. FEARnet
4.5
I have seen my share of cheapie horror flicks that invariably end with the CARNIVAL OF SOULS twist... knows you know this stuff, and offers it up as a .. LYTRules.com
4.5
... guilt by association ... with Death himself. ... Agnieszka Wojtowicz Vosloo exploits that unease and does it well.
1.3
Eliot constantly lectures Anna (You all say youre scared of death, but the truth is youre scared of life!) Miami Herald Type Pad
4.5
Rarely has a screen relationship conjured such subdued spine tingling revulsion, pitting Annas funeral parlor undead anger management issues against a .. Purple Revolver



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