Life

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  • 2014


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Positive Reviews 113
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Average Rating 3.0/5
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2.0
But the film has a nasty edge, a visceral mean streak, thats genuinely bracing. Av Club
3.0
Life is a fun, if inch deep, monster movie that stars one hell of a creepy creation. Den Of Geek
2.0
If it feels like Life succeeds in spite of itself, the important thing is that it succeeds.B+ EW
2.5
Life struck me as several cuts above meh but never made me jump out of my seat. Rogerebert
3.0
Overall, Life is pretty basic, and its a familiar story, but any story can feel fresh again when its told well. Common Sense Media
2.0
Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal star in this space survival story, which is fun to watch but weak on new ideas.Life spends its first act building up .. Indie Wire
3.0
Lifes a thrill when its smart, but its even more exciting when the characters are dumb which is ultimately a paradox the film wears proudly, to the po .. Variety
3.0
As Lifes animated squish monster becomes a mini Cloverfield inspiration, plotting runs glides through the motions.Its never as terrifying as Alien, no .. We Got This Covered
2.0
A handful of tense moments and some neat Gravity style effects just about keep Life ticking along. Time Out
3.0
The expressions on the spacepersons faces here may give a guide to the feelings of Ridley Scott and everyone involved with the 1979 classic Alien when .. The Guardian
4.0
And if that premise sounds more than a little familiar, thats because Daniel Espinosas enjoyable sci fi horror movie shares narrative DNA with everyth .. The Guardian
1.3
If you ever find yourself in outer space and the only person talking any sense is Ryan Reynolds, locate the nearest escape hatch.
3.8
Life has cool effects, real suspense and a sweet twist.It aint rocket science, but it does what it does well even, one might say, with a kind of geniu ..
4.0
And while Scotts film remains, unquestionably, the benchmark for this genre, Lifes combination of a photogenic cast and arresting cinematography and F .. Screen Daily
2.5
But because Calvins abilities arent well defined and it seems to have no limitations, Life lacks tension. Collider
2.5
On that count, it falls short, but as a final girl structured horror film, it has plenty of imaginative moments. Vulture
3.5
Insatiable genre fans who do buy a ticket will likely send lukewarm responses back to the wait and see crowd. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
In the reincarnated horror film Life, the real dread comes from the feeling youve seen it all before.
3.0
The biggest find is a single cell organism: proof of life on another planet. The New York Times
4.0
Life, a gripping space station horror movie somewhere between The Martian, Alien and Event Horizon, uses this scientific unfamiliarity to its terrifyi .. Paste Magazine
3.4
Their approach to the film features their signature wit and banter that made previous efforts like Deadpool and Zombieland stand out, but they bring a .. IGN
3.0
Its the first touch in Daniel Espinosas Earth orbiting suspense flick that may remind you specifically of Ridley Scotts Alien. Telegraph
2.5
Life has its share of twists and scary moments, but most of them can be seen coming.
3.0
With a well balanced cast and a decent story, this movie was still a fun experience. The Young Folks
3.0
Yes, Life doesnt commit enough to its scares or set pieces to truly excel, but its gung ho cast, tight plotting, slick visuals, and gripping conclusio .. Cinema Blend
3.0
And this microscopic Martian is a marvel all muscle, all eye, all brain. Ny Daily News
1.5
Helmer Espinosas approach is too workmanlike and seemingly uninspired to really give this any sense of fun or style. JoBlo
2.5
Despite some promising elements, Life amounts to a middling (and derivative) sci fi horror/thriller that never fully realizes its potential. Screen Rant
2.5
A so so space station suspenser with heavy actors and a zero gravity script. The Globe And Mail
3.1
The Spy Who Dumped Me is an action comedy withwell, it has action.The Spy Who Dumped Me is an action comedy withwell, it has action. Philly
3.5
However, it is a tautly wound thriller with some gruesome and unpredictable twists to keep you on the edge of your seat, and occasionally even jumping ..
2.0
One thing that distinguishes this retelling is an exceptional cast, which does its best to breathe some dramatic life into the unexceptional story. One Guys Opinion
2.8
Slick but lifeless sci fi thriller about a Mars probe that unearths an alien . Sover
3.8
Fans of more cerebral movies might be put off by the degree to which Espinosa celebrates the Grand Guignol. ReelViews
2.0
It doesnt simply pinch outer space horror, but creature motivation, claustrophobic spaces, and combative characters. Blu Ray
3.8
They try to suffocate it in space, but the thing can hold its breath for a long time in the vacuum. Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
Much of the cosmic claustrophobia, body invasion and other genre elements create a palpable tension but are pretty standard stuff for sci fi fans, and .. Usa Today
3.8
And although the movie hits a bit of a lull in the buildup to its climax, Life closes with a jaw droppingly bleak finale that packs an impressive punc .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Imagine Alien remade with a giant calamari and you have some sense of where Life is heading in outer space. The Times
2.8
The movie gets high marks for its technical achievements, including some nice camerawork and mostly solid editing. News Review
3.0
Instead, its plain old cat and mouse action with simple, squelchy thrills to carry you through to a turbo boosted finale. Radio Times
3.0
Still, I cant deny, the pace of this film is good and theres not a dull moment in it.And is there possibility for a new franchise here Screen It
4.0
At times here, Espinosa seems uncertain as to whether this is a film exploring the mysteries of the cosmos or a B movie fairground ride.For all its lu .. Independent
2.5
Neither Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal nor a creepy crawly monster can save this Alien ripoff. Theres no life in Life, just leftovers. Rolling Stone
2.5
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
2.5
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
3.5
Life never reaches greatness, but its solidly good, from its earned scares to a spot on ending. The Wrap
2.5
Without much to hang onto emotionally or thematically, Life becomes mostly about the logistics and mechanics of its plot. News Day
2.0
Life is pretty lifeless.Set inside the orbiting International Space Station, this Alien knockoff, haphazardly directed by Daniel Espinosa, features a .. Cs Monitor
2.5
Life is a high budget affair with impressive cinematography, occasionally dizzying in its depiction of a zero gravity workplace. New York Post
4.0
Its poetic, yes pure music to film geeks the world over, yes. A work of movie marketing genius, by most accounts. But its a tagline. And almost 40 yea .. Hindustan Times
1.5
Life is bogged down by an unduly verbose narrative and an overload of technical jargon. Hindustan Times
2.5
CLOSE An international space crew discovers extraterrestrial life on Mars that becomes a danger to human existence in Life..USA TODAY Jake Gyllenhaal .. Az Central
3.0
Weve had too much experience.The CGI reality can no longer outdo our imagination. Smh
3.0
I have no idea how they did it but weightlessness is used as a major asset for the whole film both as an element of style and to establish a gripping .. Smh
3.0
Its Gravity with a hostile and apparently intelligent Martian jellyfish. Npr
2.5
The film reveals itself as clammy sci fi on the outside, blood drenched horror on the inside.The surprisingly dignified cast of Life is excellent at f .. Star Tribune
3.8
Its a harrowing high wire adventure with an unexpected but satisfying conclusion. Toronto Star
3.8
Like those films, Life is happy to indulge in the basic thrills inherent in its storyline without much recourse to grand themes or noble ambitions. Q Network
4.0
Theres a late lurch into sentimentality that feels a little forced, but Espinosa keeps his picture taut and eminently watchable right to the end. Daily Mail
4.0
Its visually imaginative and steadily riveting, making it worth your two hours, especially if youre a fan of the genre. Film Inquiry
4.0
And when Science Officer isolates a microscopic single cell organism in a petri dish and feeds it glycerin, it becomes the first proof of extraterrest .. Susang Ranger
3.8
You could wait for Mr. Scotts Alien: Covenant, his next Alien installment that hits screens this summer, but if your craving for monsters from Mars ne .. Observer
3.0
Generic characters and story aside, Life is definitely a suspenseful, blood drenched affair filled with familiar faces that will satisfy those looking .. Flickering Myth
4.0
The movie reduces its fear factor to simple suspense thats not insignificant but is pretty insubstantial. New Yorker
4.0
Whatever your anxiety, Daniel Espinosas polished space thriller Life is designed to tease it out. Time
2.0
T erribly titled, well cast and as unsparing as it is unoriginal, Life is a sci fi/horror hybrid set in the near future. Boston Herald
3.0
Hunnam is a fine actor and injects Fawcett with dignity and courage but boy is he a bore; a deeply earnest obsessive without any sparkle or energising .. Express
2.0
Despite a layer of derivative blandness with the formation of its characters and cribbing from genre greats, theres something downright invigorating a .. The Film Stage
3.1
If youve seen director Ridley Scotts Alien, Life will be mighty familiar. Chicago Tribune
3.5
(Well, at least as much as I allow myself to enjoy horror movies. Uproxx
3.0
The familiarities dont end there.Rebecca Fergusons security obsessed doctor plays awfully like Tasha Yar fan fiction from someone who never actually g .. The Irish Times
3.5
All in all, Life is exactly what youd expecta bit of nasty, energetic horror that ends on a darkly satisfying notebut thats an increasingly rare quali .. The Atlantic
3.0
It may be the only drolly ironic line in a rather clunky script that eschews humour quite deliberately in favour of gripping intensity. Standard
3.1
Yet Espinosas movie is never boring.The director manages to keep the tension level high even if surprises are few and even further between. Movie Freak
3.0
There are a few decent B movie jumps, but Espinosa thinks hes making Gravity, not a SyFy movie with an unusually good cast. Detroit News
3.0
Life rather economically mashes up the two, producing a taut, suspenseful thriller thats more enjoyable the less you think about it. Cnn
3.8
It never quite does, opting instead to be a fast paced outer space horror flick. Aisle Seat
3.5
But to its credit, this ambitious and thoughtful little chiller sets itself apart from its cinematic brethren.It is rooted in a certain plausibility a .. Forbes
2.0
Espinosa manages to deliver his concept at a clip, with some assured cinematography, smooth VFX design, and solid performances from his doomed crew. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
I have always loved genre films, and I am willing to grant them One Impossible Leap of Faith. Nj
3.0
The answer: nothing good.Its easy enough to guess the outline of what comes next, and Life renders it as visceral horror, the title seeming more and m .. Vox
3.0
Life is effectively a B movie dressed up as something more, following a formulaic narrative, and yet is one elevated by the stellar cast and big budge .. Hey U Guys
3.0
Its pretty decent right up until it isnt, but its always polished and engaging to look at.This young year has offered its share of crappy genre movies .. Now Toronto
3.5
At the heart of the tale is the cat and mouse game between Calvin and the astronauts. Scroll
4.0
Review Life Finds a Way to Deliver Slick Thrills Despite the Generic Setup Life Finds a Way to Deliver a Fun Thrill Ride Despite the Generic Setup A c .. Film School Rejects
3.0
Its a solid SF thriller that never manages to elevate itself into the realms of the truly memorable. Film Ink
4.0
A good, solid, scary sci fi movie that knows exactly what it is but rises above it, Life is the kind of movie weve been missing. Ner Dist
2.0
In the end, Life is curiously lifeless.Where it should be grabbing us by the throat, it instead leaves us idly wondering if anyone will survive and wh .. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Its life, Jim but not as we know it in this entertaining sci fi chiller Anyone whos ever chased a particularly fleet footed and elusive spider around .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
As the tale progresses, youll find yourself noticing nods and winks to movies of yesteryear, but its never done in an over the top way that feels like .. Star Burst Magazine
4.5
If youre after something cerebral and thought provoking like Arrival youll need to look elsewhere because Life is clearly content to be nothing more a .. Star Burst Magazine
2.0
Youll have forgotten it by the time you touch down in the cinema lobby. Lw Lies
3.0
Taking inspiration from the zero gravity cinematography of Gravity but clearly most influenced by Alien, the film works best when its a claustrophobic .. Abc
2.5
I felt like an American watching cricket waiting for the penny to drop. Nz Herald
2.5
But Life is utterly predictable when its not being outright nonsensical. The Stranger
4.0
However it is beautiful, the performances (and accents) are good and the story very engaging. Independent Ie
3.0
In fact the film is nicely enough designed overall, and the ensemble acting makes it more than bearable. Independent Ie
3.5
And while the film is almost as forgettable as its generic title, it at least provides plenty of freak out fun while it lasts. Contact Music
4.0
Life is tense and unnerving and a total bummer.But its still worth it. Vanity Fair
2.0
To your right is our protagonist, an extremely angry starfish Groot who is very hungry, very fast and very adaptable.It enjoys eating disposable cast .. The Sun
2.5
For all its flashy trappings, weighty ruminations and zero gravity floatings aboard the International Space Station, Life turns out to be another vari .. Wsj
2.0
LIFE takes that premise and gives it a derivative ALIEN esque story and a lackluster execution of same. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
A dark and stylish space set horror, what Life lacks in originality it makes up for with tightly paced, slickly made, genre filmmaking smarts. Matts Movie Reviews
3.8
1 of 8 View Caption In this image released by Columbia Pictures, Ryan Reynolds appears in a scene from, Life. Sltrib
4.0
The ISS created by Espinosa and the special effects teams feels both expansive and claustrophobic, and the innovative camerawork in Life really sells .. Io9 Gizmodo
2.5
You knew time was short the minute Calvin started chomping on your friends. Chicago Sun Times
1.3
Remember how you felt at the end of that 2001 Tim Burton remake of Planet of the Apes starring Mark Wahlberg Who thought this was a great way to waste .. Movie Crypt
3.0
Instead, what results is serviceable entertainment that may leave many audience members wondering if theres more to Life than this. Straight
2.0
And its like Deadpool, in that Ryan Reynolds cracks wise and suffers horribly.What of it Sandiego Reader
1.5
A subpar creature feature with delusions of grandeur and a cheat of a twist ending. Cinemix Tape
3.0
What begins as a promising fact based science thriller in the vein of The Martian (2015) or Gravity (2013) turns into a competently executed if unorig .. Straits Times
3.5
If the simplest and best definition of Darwinian evolution is a creature that generates the most copies of itself going forward, Alien is as much a pe .. The Ringer
3.0
Sometimes its just as worthwhile to be familiar, even derivative. Metro New York
3.0
Life is a sleek, effective thriller, sometimes scary and often visually impressive. The Verge
4.0
Yes, its predictable as hell, full of cliches and at times, damn insane, but its one hell of a watch.And that ending. Metro
2.5
But as Ive complained about countless horror flicks, if you dont give me characters to care about, the atrocities and violence on display feels theore .. Cbr
2.0
The design and plot are so perfectly derivative, spliced from their respective parents , that its possible to imagine the film was previsualised from .. The Ooh Tray
4.0
Gravity meets Alien in gripping sci fi horror thriller Life, which cleverly blends up to the minute digital effects with old school monster movie thri .. What So
3.0
Life is a serviceable space thriller, largely derivative and agreeably unapologetric about it. reason
2.5
And this would be fine and all, except that the characters are thin ciphers, not nearly interesting enough to support the re conception of the film as .. Alternate Ending
3.0
However, Life does deliver a heap of gag inducing moments and manages to have some sneaky surprises up its sleeve despite its similarities to its genr .. Scifi Now
3.0
Life is stupid as f*ck but enjoyable anyway, like any B movie worth its salt. Lainey Gossip
1.9
Nothing much new on that front, and nothing much new either in terms of other elements. Seattle Times
2.0
Seamus McGarveys sparkling cinematography adds a beautiful visual juxtaposition as even bloody deaths look gorgeous. Fresh Fiction
5.0
The angry amoeba is unstoppable, growing ever larger, faster and smarter. Seven Day Svt
2.0
There are lots of ways to spot a bad film while youre watching it. Concrete Play Ground
3.5
Let other people come up with blazingly unique storylines and nuanced charactersthe fact that Life is totally familiar is what makes it work on its ow .. New Republic
3.1
Life is a good science fiction horror blend, but it falls short of greatness because its fear outweighs its curiosity. National Post
3.0
So, while the shadow of Ridley Scotts 1979 classic hangs heavy, this has enough tricks up its sleeve to provide the necessary thrills in its own right .. Sky
2.5
You would do best by turning off your brain and enjoying it for the basic suspense of survival and with it a few fun, cheap thrills. Blacknerd Problems
3.0
This is a B grade horror movie wrapped nicely in A grade packaging. The New Paper
2.0
We, too, are just collections of cells, and Espinosa plays our nervous system like a flamenco guitar in concert with head pounding drums and nauseous .. M Tv
3.5
From the performances to the set pieces to the clean storytelling, Life is an all around satisfying popcorn movie. Blog Bullz Eye
3.1
The final moments are dispiriting, a wildly predictable shock that feels like a sop to our franchise fever.Its the last reminder that anyone can clone .. Hollywood Into To
3.0
Haunting and subtly beautiful, Life offers some genuinely entertaining and frightening moments. Cairo 360
1.3
Even if the alien ultimately wins, you want to see humanity putting up decent resistance. Sf Chronicle
3.0
If youre in the mood for a simple horror thriller in space that owes its life to Aliens, give some of your life towards Life. Culture
2.0
This is a B movie not an epic... It only wants to thrill you, not impress you or challenge your worldview. Washington City Paper
4.0
Ultimately the films main strength is in successfully straddling the line between fantasy and reality without tipping too far in either direction. Film Ireland
2.5
Thats not necessarily a bad thing, and this science fiction horror thriller does possess a few decent twists; however, its hamstrung by a lack of iden .. Dark Horizons
1.9
It neither fails in trying to go big nor succeeds in anything daring. Cambridge Day
2.0
Life is a movie you wish you could see for the second time first, so that everything that fails to make sense first time around, every amazingly stupi .. Metro Active
3.1
Nothing good can come of this, as the movie hair raisingly proves and while this is strictly sci fi schlock with cardboard characters, it does deliver .. Heral
4.0
The refreshingly grisly sci fi/horror outing Life, from Swedish director Daniel Espinosa, has acknowledged a debt to Ridley Scotts original Alien in o .. Adelaide Review
2.0
It has detailed space scenes and sets but no original ideas of its own to stand upon. Impulse Gamer
2.5
Life offers tension, but without much of an accompanying vision to elevate it. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
2.0
Life might not be high art, but its awesomely effective horror. Im never watching it again. The Week
3.5
Its a cheeky and sarcastic way to finish and I couldnt help but laugh at this dark humour. Iol Co Za
4.0
If youre in the market for a truly intense horror film with just enough sci fi to appease fans of that sub genre, Life is more than just worth living .. Dread Central
3.8
Im not easily moved in my chair at scare flourishes but twice in Life I was quite nicely jolted out of my seat.It is, in that regard, a very good thri .. Buffalo News
4.0
Life bears more than a passing resemblance to Alien but skillfully captures much of that films horror and suspense, so its difficult to complain too m .. Leonard Mal
3.5
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2.0
Its easy to say it should have been about any movie, but anything beyond its flaccid, refried Alien retread would have surely been better.As it is, th .. Junkee
2.5
It may feature excellent production design and some fine cinematography, but they are merely wasted on a film that put very little effort into its mos .. The Blus Pot
3.1
The finale, unfortunately, creates a situation that a first year film student can determine within 30 seconds.Otherwise, Life is fun, a visceral and f .. Reel Bob
1.5
Life plays out like everyone involved was filling boxes on a space horror bingo card. Houston Press
3.0
x Close What is the Tomatometer.The Tomatometer rating based on the published opinions of hundreds of film and television critics is a trusted measure .. Rotten Tomatoes
4.4
The solemn sense of duty to a higher purpose carried out by the astronauts makes their grace under pressure and commitment to one anothers survival al .. K Gun 9
3.0
Overall, the film does what it sets out to do: spill blood and guts with abandon, gleefully entrap and torture its characters and delight in building .. Japan Times
3.0
The tension builds nicely and never lets up until a predictable twist ending. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
2.0
But instead of shocks, it simply feels like an appeal for franchise status. My States Man
3.0
Despite a couple of patchy moments though, this is an entertaining sci fi thriller that delivers exactly what it promises. I News
3.5
Its a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time and has an ending you will never see coming. Business Insider
3.1
This summer, Ridley Scotts Alien: Covenant will be hitting theaters.If nothing else, this one feels like a pretty good palate cleanser. Baltimore Magazine
3.8
Of course it didnt ask to be taken from its homeland, but once it sets out to kill everyone in sight the picture rarely, if ever, slows down for a bre .. The Fright File
2.0
LIFE is beautifully rendered and feels scientifically accurate, but it isnt very smart. Franks Reel Reviews
2.0
Throat squeezing verisimilitude exhibited early on gives way to a rote genre exercise; nevertheless a tight, twitchy, muscular ride. Daily Review
3.5
Space may be vast, but cinemas vision of it is much more limited. Arts Hub
3.5
Theres a great sense of rationality and intelligence amongst the characters. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.0
Thats so it could get some distance from the May 19 debut of Alien: Covenant (a sixth installment in that undyingly popular franchise). Blog Cleveland
2.0
Once the alien lifeform strengthens and gets loose, Life surrenders to a tiresome chase away from not just its ravenous creature but from the movies L .. Ap
4.0
Well, no matter how big and dazzling it is, you are stuck in a big metal tube with so many parts that something will go wrong.Its claustrophobic. Films In Review
4.0
This makes them very relatable and leaves movie goers holding their collective breath for a good part of the film. Courier Mail
5.0
But just when we thought it was safe to visit Mars again, along comes Life, a cautionary horror flick unleashing a terrifying alien force aboard an in .. Gig News Online
2.0
When compared to the cast of Alien, the ISS team isnt well textured, developed, or likable. Culture Affinity Magazine ..



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