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SMQRSKEETMar 25, 2017

What an unexpectedly awesome film. I would give it an 8 in normal circumstances but to get rid of dem h8rz I shall increase it to 10. I had no idea what this movie was going to be about, other than knowing astronauts find some bacteria andWhat an unexpectedly awesome film. I would give it an 8 in normal circumstances but to get rid of dem h8rz I shall increase it to 10. I had no idea what this movie was going to be about, other than knowing astronauts find some bacteria and after it I just wanted to talk to someone about it. When you see it you will know why.

It had some similarities to alien in the end which is by no means a bad thing. A difference I suppose is that alien has some movie moments in terms of the characters and what they do whereas in this it plays more like an accurate representation of what would happen should our brothers and sisters up there find some new species or bacteria.

After this I won't even ready any reviews or synopsis of films before going to see them. It saddens me that people are put off by negative reviews, when there is a strong possibility that they could or would love the film in question.

The CGI in this movie is unreal and the film is visually stunning. There is great character relationships and a whole lot of bum clenching moments, without delving into spoilers I will say you will touch your face in 'ermagerdage' once or twice. What would you do on a ship if things potentially went wrong? Where would you go?
I thought this was a brilliant original film and would love to see a sequel to this.… Expand

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marcmyworksJun 21, 2017

Life is a film that could have been brilliant, unfortunately was light on plot and contained nothing original. This film was shot in a stunning manner, however due to the over-exposition, lack of character development and heavy reliance onLife is a film that could have been brilliant, unfortunately was light on plot and contained nothing original. This film was shot in a stunning manner, however due to the over-exposition, lack of character development and heavy reliance on CGI, it falls flat. I will give the actors credit for delivering what little script there was.… Expand

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russiangamerMar 30, 2017

Диалоги скучные, местами ужасно знакомые и предсказуемые. Но триллер, мясо, саундтрек, концовка - это выполнено хорошо. Итог: Один раз посмотреть можно, вполне неплохо.Диалоги скучные, местами ужасно знакомые и предсказуемые. Но триллер, мясо, саундтрек, концовка - это выполнено хорошо. Итог: Один раз посмотреть можно, вполне неплохо.

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ivan_terribleMar 29, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is pretty decent, cgi is good and the story line is adequate. It lacks intensity and not scary enough. Everyone dies and as we know it, human race has come to an end. If you like bad ending, this is for you… Expand

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TheDarkKnight65Jan 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got to say, a pretty good sci fi movie. I was also surprised that the movie was also a horror/thriller movie. Not to violent but there is one part where Ryan Reynolds' character is attacked and eventually blood just pours out of his mouth. There is a twist ending. Very good movie though. I recommend it to people who like sci fi and "partial" horror movies.… Expand

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RattazustraMar 29, 2019

This is one of the worst movies that I have ever seen. Most of all, because it is entirely pointless. The entire story depends completely on every character beeing dumber than manure. No single character does one single meaningful orThis is one of the worst movies that I have ever seen. Most of all, because it is entirely pointless. The entire story depends completely on every character beeing dumber than manure. No single character does one single meaningful or intelligent thing throughout the entire film. Every escalation depends on that. As they start dying one by one, I felt absolutely nothing, because they all didn't matter to me at all. They were so incredibly dumb, that they did not even seem to be human at all. More like retarded replicants from the uncanny valley. Absolute waste of time and an ending that makes everything even worse. Especially since you'd need to be an idiot yourself not to see it a long way coming.… Expand

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JoeCoolApr 11, 2019

Pretty good thriller that's just a little bit too far fetched to be believable on the one hand, especially the ending, and on the other hand not scary enough to pull you all the way in. Almost good enough, nice idea, script should have hadPretty good thriller that's just a little bit too far fetched to be believable on the one hand, especially the ending, and on the other hand not scary enough to pull you all the way in. Almost good enough, nice idea, script should have had more thought go into it. Really hard to believe that under those protocols, highly trained people would be that dumb. "OMG there's somebody dying in there, let's get everybody else killed too..." Still, nice visuals and good acting but story a really too light to pass for good.… Expand

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badgerryan19May 19, 2017

Great movie. Everyone gives a great performance. This is probably one the most intense films I've ever seen the theater. I'm happy the trailer does not give too much away in the actual film which a lot of movies do now. The movie definitelyGreat movie. Everyone gives a great performance. This is probably one the most intense films I've ever seen the theater. I'm happy the trailer does not give too much away in the actual film which a lot of movies do now. The movie definitely has similarities with alien and other space films but I think this one does enough to separate itself from other ones. Had a great time.… Expand

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dashtagMay 4, 2017

A big surprise! When I saw the trailer, I was like, no way is this going to be good. It's copying Alien! Well it turns out, this movie does a better job than Alien in my opinion! Life is a fun, smart, and creepy movie that is perfect for aA big surprise! When I saw the trailer, I was like, no way is this going to be good. It's copying Alien! Well it turns out, this movie does a better job than Alien in my opinion! Life is a fun, smart, and creepy movie that is perfect for a Friday Night or anytime. I love the cast, ending, directing, editing and the visuals are great! This movie really doesn't deserve the hate, even if it copies Alien. Go See Life!… Expand

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DavidSpecialMar 8, 2018

Solid sci-fi / horror film. Nothing particularly new here but suspenseful in parts, never not entertaining and some great camera work by Seamus McGarvey.

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gdiego135Mar 24, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't understand all the hate, the cast for this film is fantastic, and finally Ryan Reynolds isn't the main lead. I know there has been many alien films that can and will be put above this one, I give props to the writers for killing of Reynolds first, because I don't think anyone expected that, and just the way he died was so much more horrifying, because he is always the one who lives, and you just see his blood burst from his mouth and floating around because of zero gravity, it's a disturbing yet beautiful scene. And the ending my lord, actually when Reynolds died i hoped they all would die, just so they don't follow the "good guys always win cliche, and i got my wish even though it was sad to see them all die, especially the Japanese man who just had a baby. It's just movies now a days are so predictable, like the next avengers movie, you know their gonna defeat the bad guy, or the new justice league, it's obvious their going to win, but that's not the case in this film and that's why I love it.… Expand

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moviecritic68Mar 24, 2017

Kept my attention the entire time but wasn't quite up to matching the frightful drama like 'Aliens'. Bottom line ... if you are a SciFi buff this will suit your fancy but I assume the lower ratings are given by non SciFi buffs.

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gpurkisJun 23, 2017

I wish I had never seen this movie, stupid does not = scary. After the 10th obvious mistake by the crew I walked out of this pos movie. I only wish I had walked out after the 2nd mistake.

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cstrangJun 4, 2017

Think "Alien" with impossibly dumb astronauts instead of the resourceful Ripley. Dubious pseudo-science and braindead characters wreck an otherwise passable sci-fi creature-feature.

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dharmaJun 9, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of film fans praise LIFE a lot, saying that it's a realistic interpretation of the great 'what if', encountering a hostile alien life form. For most of its part, it succeeds to do that, thanks to a truly stellar line up of casts that include Jake Gylenhall, Rebecca Ferguson and Ryan Reynolds. However, it jettisons such lofty ambitions to become another 'ALIEN' clone, and here, it's so called 'realism' made it a victim of itself. A good 'ALIEN' clone has to have one key ingredient: great, bombastic, creature design. Calvin, the so called ALIEN and monster of this flick, looks like an 'evil' Pokemon.....which is seemingly invincible and behave like an inter galactic Freddie Krueger. Sure it has the so called twist ending, which sort of again called for Calvin to become this 'super alien' that can literally learn how to control a spaceship. As such, this so called 'absurdities' clashed with the realistic tone it greatly established early on. The end result: a good time on video perhaps, but a clear missed opportunity.… Expand

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StuntzMcKenzyJun 8, 2017

The acting is good and it's visually entertaining, but the story was just too much for me. They portray the astronauts as very emotionally driven and uninformed people. And the creature just seems to perfect to not have dropped the phraseThe acting is good and it's visually entertaining, but the story was just too much for me. They portray the astronauts as very emotionally driven and uninformed people. And the creature just seems to perfect to not have dropped the phrase "biologically engineered killing machine," for me to take it serious as something that could exist.… Expand

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LoveeLandMar 25, 2017

I don't understand why this movie is receiving hate and such mediocre reviews. I found it to be incredibly gripping, suspenseful, and utterly thrilling for its entirety. The story isn't anything special but its a horror film so that comesI don't understand why this movie is receiving hate and such mediocre reviews. I found it to be incredibly gripping, suspenseful, and utterly thrilling for its entirety. The story isn't anything special but its a horror film so that comes with the territory. None of the great horror films have a jaw dropping, Shawshank Redemption level story, so ignore those criticisms. I really appreciated the fact that there were no stupid movie character mistakes in this film, which seem all too common in the horror genre. As mentioned above, the movie keeps you hooked from beginning to end which I think is the most important thing for a horror movie. The movie doesn't give an obvious main character, making nobody safe. The way they went about ending the movie I think is classic (You'll have to go see it to know what I mean). The acting is excellent in this movie. Not a single one of them fails to deliver a great performance. They know how to act scared and distressed. During the scene in the trailer when the alien grabs the doctor's hand, his reaction is superb. The only criticism I can levy in terms of acting is at times the accents didn't seem that great, but that's a small thing.

The best part of the movie is the originality of the creature. I give this crew a lot of credit for putting serious effort into creating a believable monster (they hired scientists to help design the thing) that doesn't disappoint. Watching the alien grow and evolve throughout the film is spectacular, and I personally found it to be the most believable alien lifeform I've ever seen in a movie. So while the movie does borrow a similar plot from the original Alien movie, I think it deserves credit for having an original, terrifying monster, fantastic acting, a beautiful setting that I haven't seen in a horror film before (the fact that its in zero gravity), and just the right amount of violence that doesn't just gross you out the way Prometheus did. All that being said, its a fantastic movie that i'd recommend to everyone!… Expand

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Brent_MarchantMar 26, 2017

"Derivative," it seems, is not just a financial term -- it's also an apt way of describing this flat, unoriginal, overlong, poorly written knock-off of "Alien" with homages to "Gravity" and "Armageddon" thrown in for good measure. The story"Derivative," it seems, is not just a financial term -- it's also an apt way of describing this flat, unoriginal, overlong, poorly written knock-off of "Alien" with homages to "Gravity" and "Armageddon" thrown in for good measure. The story is wholly predictable in virtually every regard, right down to its supposed final plot twist. Some of the special effects are genuinely well done, but some others, like the acting, are positively silly. It's easy to see how this one got moved out of the summer blockbuster release season; it would have been easily embarrassed by its competition. The film's tag line says "We were better off alone"; that really should read "We were better off staying home."… Expand

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Rebecca31Mar 25, 2017

It wants to be Alien, it tries to be Alien but it’s not Alien. Rebecca Ferguson and crew are aboard the International Space Station, discover life on Mars and chaos ensues. Six crew members face a quickly evolving life form that threatensIt wants to be Alien, it tries to be Alien but it’s not Alien. Rebecca Ferguson and crew are aboard the International Space Station, discover life on Mars and chaos ensues. Six crew members face a quickly evolving life form that threatens their existence etc. etc. Thankfully it didn’t fall into the trap of too many underdeveloped characters that are simply there to be killed. Yeah I’m looking at you Prometheus, take note. There is no way to watch this without comparing it to Alien as every second scene can’t help but remind you of Alien. I didn’t expect much but I enjoyed it all the same. Yes it’s predictable and practically writes itself but it’s got enough in it to keep you interested but more importantly it’s got enough to entertain you. Recommended popcorn movie.… Expand

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MetacriticusJun 3, 2017

predictable, actors keep making stupid mistakes. Special effects are quite good though. Not enough character building before they get sacrificed so their death is not impactful.

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Qgal5kapJun 5, 2017

Oh my god, what a piece of crap. I was really hungry for a new sci-fi movie, but this just made me sad, and annoyed. Just like astronauts/scientists would breach protocol in such a catastrophic way. The whole premise of this drama, isOh my god, what a piece of crap. I was really hungry for a new sci-fi movie, but this just made me sad, and annoyed. Just like astronauts/scientists would breach protocol in such a catastrophic way. The whole premise of this drama, is ridiculous. As for the final escape part, where they would attempt to use the escape pod, to take the alien out into deep space, it's beyond silly. An escape pod would never have enough delta V to get anywhere close to escape velocity, and astronauts would know this. I am very annoyed by the fact that movies set in a "universe" where technology is based on current tech, have such a high disregard for the actual science. This RUINS immersion!!!… Expand

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TVJerryMar 30, 2017

The crew of the International Space Station (which includes Ryan Reynolds & Jake Gyllenhaal) intercepts a satellite from Mars and guess what it possesses? Hint: see title. It's a beautifully-designed organism and the havoc it causes resultsThe crew of the International Space Station (which includes Ryan Reynolds & Jake Gyllenhaal) intercepts a satellite from Mars and guess what it possesses? Hint: see title. It's a beautifully-designed organism and the havoc it causes results in several tense moments. There are also some slow parts and a few ruptures in the logic that make it hard to swallow (how did that ending happen?). The overly ominous soundtrack is almost obnoxious. Even so, it's an old concept that's given a unevenly compelling new take.… Expand

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Compi24Mar 28, 2017

Is this movie basically "Alien's" conceptual twin? Pretty much. But underneath all of those superficial parallels to Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi classic is a more grounded and timely piece than you'd expect. Featuring solid performances fromIs this movie basically "Alien's" conceptual twin? Pretty much. But underneath all of those superficial parallels to Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi classic is a more grounded and timely piece than you'd expect. Featuring solid performances from every actor involved and a bevy of creative uses in store for the claustrophobic setting at hand, "Life" marks a relative high note in the careers of director Daniel Espinosa and co-writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. And, though, the ending kind of bummed me out, I would still say the overall experience was a lot more fun that I had ever anticipated.… Expand

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GinaKMar 29, 2017

I enjoyed this movie. Yes, it had a “monster” similar in its stick-to-itiveness (literally in this case) to Alien. Yes, the crew moved about their spaceship just like in Gravity. Yes, the ending seemed a bit forced. But the acting was veryI enjoyed this movie. Yes, it had a “monster” similar in its stick-to-itiveness (literally in this case) to Alien. Yes, the crew moved about their spaceship just like in Gravity. Yes, the ending seemed a bit forced. But the acting was very good (even though the men had more distinctive personalities than the women), the script was good, and the action was well-paced and never boring. So I have nits to pick, but generally I thought the film was well done and never boring. If you like science fiction films as I do, you should enjoy this one. It’s well-made, even if not very original.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticJun 20, 2017

This is a film that knows what it is and delivers exactly that. There isn't much fluff here, very little backstory. The alien is there and they must try and kill it. The simple premise doesn't change the fact that there are some real tenseThis is a film that knows what it is and delivers exactly that. There isn't much fluff here, very little backstory. The alien is there and they must try and kill it. The simple premise doesn't change the fact that there are some real tense moments and the film is very well made. A-… Expand

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romanontherunMar 30, 2017

Very enjoyable film, very grounded with some clever ideas.
It's not ideal, and certainly not on par with Alien, some characters are lacking, but still one of best sci-fi movies of recent times.

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Jess_HillApr 14, 2017

The cold expanse of space has always been ripe for chilling forays into the perils of undiscovered life, and this film delivers a compelling exploration of the potential such a discovery might entail. The performances are polished, though theThe cold expanse of space has always been ripe for chilling forays into the perils of undiscovered life, and this film delivers a compelling exploration of the potential such a discovery might entail. The performances are polished, though the script lacks depth; you don't feel particularly connected to the characters, which results in a lack of emotional resonance. The cinematography is exceptional, and the visual effects and creature design are inspired. There are some horrifying moments, and the pacing keeps the tension taut throughout the film right up to the breathtaking climax. In the tradition of Alien, though nowhere near as sublime, this is a well crafted sci-fi thriller well worth your time. 8.43/10… Expand

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igorcgarciaApr 5, 2017

The movie is well developed, great acting from all of the actors and is a different type of horror, it is not an Alien reboot, but a homage to it, and has it's own plot and an interesting and debatable ending to it.

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laidoffgamerMar 31, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why is Life a good movie when so many critics are saying the opposite? First you must consider the fact that a movie about an alien killing humans is going to automatically be compared to Alien(s) on this face value alone. However Calvin is no Xenomorph. Calvin has no desire to implant fear or babies into it's victims. Calvin wants what most of us want, to live and be left alone. Unlike the hilarious men in rubber suits though, Calvin's CGI makeup separates it from humans. Where the Xenomorph has found a warm place in many critic's hearts, Calvin finds hate. Just like the Captain of the mission, you grow to hate Calvin for simply surviving and existing. Where the Xenomorph makes us laugh with its inability to control its own spittle while simultaneously intelligently murdering everyone for simply being there, Calvin makes us angry, and scared. In fact the primary reason one would walk away from Life with disappointment is because us humans didn't win. Life isn't trying to present to you another impossible space Marine who saves everyone with fire, it's presenting the consequences of thinking we are the best and can win any fight vs creatures severly more advanced than us. It doesn't do everything right, some parts drag, but when you think about the reality of the situation, it's all very plausible. Calvin is not a rampaging murderer, it's alone, attacked, and as our dear biologist states "just trying to survive". Imagining that a group of intellectuals who's logics revolves around managing a space station everyday, would somehow become the guardians of the galaxy, well, you decide what you think, but I'm rather pleased that Calvin showed them where there's a will there's a way.… Expand

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Patryk02099xApr 2, 2017

"Life" may look like another "Alien" but in fact it's mix of more movies and in the end when you watch it you doesn't feel that it's big copy of something else. Probably you won't find in it original things but it's pure entertainment and for"Life" may look like another "Alien" but in fact it's mix of more movies and in the end when you watch it you doesn't feel that it's big copy of something else. Probably you won't find in it original things but it's pure entertainment and for its own luck it doesn't want to be something more. There is a lot of great actors but like about story they don't create nothing original. Jake Gyllenhaal is like his character in "Source Code", Ryand Reynolds is Deadpool in space and Hiroyuki Sanada plays modern samurai. On the other hand there is nothing bad about it because they all are still good and you enjoy watching them.… Expand

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MattyiceMar 25, 2017

Despite generally solid performances, characters, and action, Life has no life in it. The movie's plot is generic and completely free of effort. It feels like a major blend of Ridley Scott's space-themed movies with no originality. It's aDespite generally solid performances, characters, and action, Life has no life in it. The movie's plot is generic and completely free of effort. It feels like a major blend of Ridley Scott's space-themed movies with no originality. It's a very safe and dull movie that can entertain for a bit but nothing more. Sony, still unable to catch a break in the past several years, is going to need to do better to prove it can keep its skin in the game when it comes to blockbusters.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingMar 25, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As far as 'Alien' knockoffs go, 'Life' tops the rest with edge of your seat thrills, a tense tone, a cast that alleviates the more boring moments and a devastating twist in the end.… Expand

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AcaciaMar 26, 2017

I saw this movie with my husband and we both thought it was fantastic. The person sitting next to me in the theater, let out a big "Wow!" When the movie ended. I have no quibble with any part of this film. It is well done, well acted andI saw this movie with my husband and we both thought it was fantastic. The person sitting next to me in the theater, let out a big "Wow!" When the movie ended. I have no quibble with any part of this film. It is well done, well acted and well paced. Is it as great as "Alien(s)"? No. But it is scary and creepy and suspenseful. I was certainly entertained.… Expand

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ZariaMar 25, 2017

Life was a disappointing movie. I found the plot to be predictable. The characters lacked intelligence, forethought and development. The special effects were pretty though.

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schmoresMar 25, 2017

While it follows all of the standard tropes of recent space horrors it executes them with a methodical, scientific approach that makes the ensuing carnage that much more savage and visceral. Some of the scenes had me wincing! Well acted, wellWhile it follows all of the standard tropes of recent space horrors it executes them with a methodical, scientific approach that makes the ensuing carnage that much more savage and visceral. Some of the scenes had me wincing! Well acted, well produced, very pretty to look at and effectively paced, it's not an Oscar nominee by any stretch but if you want two hours of decent sci fi entertainment I'd highly recommend it!… Expand

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Nobilis1984Mar 30, 2017

My criticism: If we make it short. A mixture of Gravity and some alien 1. In addition still much dull scenes. At least, it looks good. Rightly the film gets bad assessments.

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Val-835Apr 1, 2017

Terrible plot. Astronauts aboard ISS violate any imaginable protocol in dealing with an alien life form. These guys are supposed to be smart ( many of them are scientists ) but here they seem to be retarded. One of them is studying the lifeTerrible plot. Astronauts aboard ISS violate any imaginable protocol in dealing with an alien life form. These guys are supposed to be smart ( many of them are scientists ) but here they seem to be retarded. One of them is studying the life form with his rubber gloves !!!.
The rest of the movie follows the same pattern. Wow !
There is a chilling aspect to this. As lousy as it all seems, this could actually happen somewhere in the future.… Expand

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UserNameUnKnownMar 27, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - Completely Insane That I wasted mon one this- I lost total interest in it when it became the "Jaws of Space" smelling Blood in the air.. The beginning was alright, and then they have to give it a Cute little name.. then it becomes Alien, then not... then Has a snake head with a butterfly body... And so predictable. Shame the Name actors stooped to the low of a file, Ryan Reynolds - cracked stupid Jokes that are only funny in Deadpool... Typical "Jack" running from problems, the One Scientist that is Disabled trying to cure everything (Resident Evil Scientist was the Same...) the Capitan women showing power, the smart Nerd and then there is the Finisher.. Who is always sent to Kill everyone...LOL What a Shame! I want my 20 bucks back!… Expand

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DevilGearHill66Mar 26, 2017

I am very sorry, but the fact that this movie sits in "avarage" is a exact reason why I am absolutely assured people have no standards of their own. The movie is very well scripted, very well executed and as such should be very wellI am very sorry, but the fact that this movie sits in "avarage" is a exact reason why I am absolutely assured people have no standards of their own. The movie is very well scripted, very well executed and as such should be very well received.
The entire premise of the movie itself has little to nothing to do with "Alien", believe me. Also, the horror in this flick is presented in a very sub-contextual way... By the time movie ends in the most disturbing way it was possible TO end it viewer realizes why exactly the alien life cell was discovered on Mars and the connotations of this realization will, eventually, bring anybody's mind into a state of silent horror.
This movie is outstanding. It understands the pacing, the method of delivering understated fear and most of all it has perfect knowledge of the subject matter.
I created an account here to write how good this movie is on a site I rarely have interest in and I hope it means something.
The mere fact that human beings out there give this motion picture, this evolution of space horror, low scores gives me this sad feeling that humanity doesn't deserve protection...… Expand

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qamasterMar 27, 2017

How does "life" differ from Ridley Scott's "Prometheus" or "Alien"? If this is alien creature, then it must necessarily climb into the person's mouth and eat his flesh... OMG. This fantastic film lacks imagination

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TheomancerMar 25, 2017

I'm a diehard sci-fi fan, so it's not simply "non-scifi critics" who think this movie is bad.

Instead of an awesome suspense/thriller in the cold darkness of space, this quickly becomes fundamentally a lame "monster movie." It's utterly aI'm a diehard sci-fi fan, so it's not simply "non-scifi critics" who think this movie is bad.

Instead of an awesome suspense/thriller in the cold darkness of space, this quickly becomes fundamentally a lame "monster movie." It's utterly a B-movie that was given access to a triple-A budget. Incredible sets, fantastic aesthetics, gorgeous visuals -- and just awful application.

This movie is basically the opposite of good sci-fi. Oftentimes, sci-fi stuff will have great characters and story, but with a low budget -- but you can be somewhat forgiving on the aesthetics because the material is worthwhile. This movie is the opposite of what you want: great visuals to wallpaper over the terrible film beneath.

***** SPOILERS BELOW *****

The movie is great in the beginning, when they're still doing all the set-up. When the life-form is still small-but-growing, it's an interesting and intriguing film. But there's an inverse relationship between the size of the creature and the quality of the film. At first, it's this horrifying amoeba-like (octopus-like) being, very otherworldly, and therefore allows the imagination to "fill in the blanks" and make the prospect of such a creature extra frightening. But the filmmakers eventually go so far as to even give the creature a face(!!), and it just destroys the immersion and "verisimilitude" of the film. It's fine and cute that they give the life-form a little pet name in the beginning, when it's a lab specimen -- but the continued use of its little pet name when it becomes a ravenous killing creature is just obnoxious.

The fact that they even swap the camera to "monster-vision" to give us the perspective of the creature at one point is just borderline campy -- but again, a triple-A budget version.

I do love sci-fi: I love Star Trek (every series!), Battlestar Galactica, The Expanse, ALIEN, Firefly, Star Wars, etc. "Life" is fine as a cheap thrill monster flick with great visuals, but it's not a great film. It's bad.… Expand

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spudApr 8, 2017

Ugh. Unimaginative and unnecessarily shiny take on Alien. And with a mightily disappointing ending, which the writers probably thought was clever. It is not. Also, the cast was more wooden than Pinocchio. Less life-like, though.

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AmadeusMozartMar 25, 2017

This movies is actually great. Being very entertaining and innovative from the beggining, I think it deserves much more than what it is actually getting.

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HerrKapitan9Mar 26, 2017

Life... i was really looking forward this movie and i have to say it nails it!, I mean, yeah is not Alien of some other similar cult classic, but Life is a very grounded, realistic and dramatic approach to an scenario where things could goLife... i was really looking forward this movie and i have to say it nails it!, I mean, yeah is not Alien of some other similar cult classic, but Life is a very grounded, realistic and dramatic approach to an scenario where things could go wrong during experiments with an unknown extraterrestrial specie and damn it turns wrong hard. The setting was confined, dark and cold as you could imagine space, the overall acting is pretty good, and it has a pretty cool twist with one of the characters that i thought was genious, the CGI is very tight and the pace of the movie is always moving, along the threats inside the ship. I got constantly entertained and there's a lot of danger sense in the film if space wasn't enough. In resume, I think this movie hyped me even more for the upcoming alien covenant movie, and definitely worth my while and my $$ this time around. its a good movie to enjoy :)… Expand

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rodogonioMar 28, 2017

Despite its many tropes, solid performances, high production values and a realistic approach to the space-horror genre turn Life into an enjoyable yet forgettable experience.

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SchroederRockJun 7, 2017

I had zero expectations for this movie and decided to watch it 1/2 way through watching its trailer. I like sci-fi thrillers so this seemed like a good fit for me. For the most part, it was. The cast is strong but doesn't get much time toI had zero expectations for this movie and decided to watch it 1/2 way through watching its trailer. I like sci-fi thrillers so this seemed like a good fit for me. For the most part, it was. The cast is strong but doesn't get much time to develop before the story gets into full swing, which hurts the film throughout. Still, you'll probably get wrapped up in the suspense as the crew are pushed into full fledged survival mode within the first 20-30 minutes of the film and the rest is a bit of a roller coaster ride. It's a monster vs man story and it has a fantastic budget for a B-level film (the special effects are very good). If the characters would have been developed a bit more I think this would have been highly rated.… Expand

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SkulbJun 14, 2017

A pretty good movie, although a bit cheesy. Still, it's about ten times better than Gravity was, and a little similar, so I have to up the score just based on that. I felt very cheated by that movie, and Life makes up for it at least a littleA pretty good movie, although a bit cheesy. Still, it's about ten times better than Gravity was, and a little similar, so I have to up the score just based on that. I felt very cheated by that movie, and Life makes up for it at least a little bit.

Life is a decent sci-fi realism movie about something that is possible, if not very probable. As always, it is not too realistic at times though. An escape capsule with directional thrusters only is somehow supposed to generate enough thrust to reach escape velocity. Just all sorts of no on that from anyone who knows the first thing about orbital navigation. You would need a big burst lasting a few minutes to do this. Still, after Covenant I have lost faith in my Hollywood scientists and barely noticed this and other, slightly less ridiculous things. It is also the only thing that is completely ludicrous from a scientific standpoint, so I'll give it a pass.
But Life is a pretty awesome horror story anyway, in the same mold as the inevitable Alien. It isn't as good as Alien, but it might have been with a little more thought put into the characters and their behavior and dialog. For example, why do ALL the characters have to have the same sappy reaction to a crew member dying? Can't one of them at least show some, I don't know, rage? Confusion? Resolve in a crisis? No, no. They all have to cry like girls because that's just how astronauts are; a very emotional group of people there. And why do they read children's books in the middle of an emergency? What am I watching here?
Anyway, and despite this awful and unrealistic sentimentality, the ending is just proper B-movie "surprise" cheese, and sort of rights the ship before you leave. Although at this point in the story they had the choice between two cliches that would both have been just as bad in different ways. I for one prefer the ending they chose, even if it is a bit worn by now.

Watch this instead of the awful Covenant. And if an occasion arises for any reason to choose it before Gravity and The Martian, go see Life instead.… Expand

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NikolayGJun 16, 2017

A standard horror film (more horror than sci-fi) elevated by the acting, and some cool effects. As people have noted, it's not unlike Alien. It's not unlike Prometheus, but it's actually better handled than Prometheus. It's funny that there'sA standard horror film (more horror than sci-fi) elevated by the acting, and some cool effects. As people have noted, it's not unlike Alien. It's not unlike Prometheus, but it's actually better handled than Prometheus. It's funny that there's so much more story in certain games, such as the new Mass Effect. Anyway, a handful of astronauts on the International Space Station (a real thing, so that aspect isn't science fiction) get a hold of a sample from Mars brought to them by some sort of unmanned capsule thingy we sent up. The cute minuscule life form they find in the sample proceeds to grow and begin killing the astronauts. I will say - while it was standard - it had a particularly good ending.… Expand

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LeZeeJul 13, 2017

Their historic discovery was not celebratable.

As I mentioned many times before, now is the trend of the space exploration in films. So there were many films like this one, but not all of them are received well. It was a decent flick, if youTheir historic discovery was not celebratable.

As I mentioned many times before, now is the trend of the space exploration in films. So there were many films like this one, but not all of them are received well. It was a decent flick, if you consider from the real world aspect, but definitely a very nice entertainer. Very tense plot, especially in the second half till the final scene.

This is a minimal cast film and the entire story takes place in an Internation Space Station in the Earth orbit with a lab facility. They've come from Mars with a soil sample to study for any sign of life. Their historic discovery does not become a happy event as they encounter life threatening trouble on-board. The remaining is to focus their rest of the mission that how it'll end.

This is the second film with the same name I've seen in the recent time. The other one was a biographical-drama starring Robert Pattison, but this is an sci-fi-thriller. Lots of big names in it, but the film did not make that kind of a big buzz. It was considered a good fictional space film. Kind of inspired by other similar themed flicks.

Lots of thrills, fast paced narration, a simple story with the nice visuals. From the Swedish director of 'Easy Money' fame. There were lots of speculations about its connection with other films. But nothing was confirmed by the filmmakers. I hope there will be a sequel, but this time it won't be same as the story might take place in a different setting. Overall, I enjoyed it and surely would suggest it if anybody asks me.

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chidimeJun 3, 2017

My only major criticism of this movie which took it down to a 7 from an 8: It just doesn't make too much sense how Calvin gets so intelligent after surviving for just a a matter of days. If they had at least shown a learning period for theMy only major criticism of this movie which took it down to a 7 from an 8: It just doesn't make too much sense how Calvin gets so intelligent after surviving for just a a matter of days. If they had at least shown a learning period for the organism, that would have made things make one sense, and could have even been more tragic if the crew members were the ones who gave him that learning experience. It's not a bad movie at all so all the hateful reviews are just silly. But a 6/10 or 7/10 seems about right for this.… Expand

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GuiRMDJun 16, 2017

Um "Alien" melhor do que o pobre "Covenant" conseguiu ser. Bons personagens, boa direção, suspense muito bem criado, você não sabe quem será o próximo a morrer pois não tem nenhum protagonismo superior entre um personagem e outro. GosteiUm "Alien" melhor do que o pobre "Covenant" conseguiu ser. Bons personagens, boa direção, suspense muito bem criado, você não sabe quem será o próximo a morrer pois não tem nenhum protagonismo superior entre um personagem e outro. Gostei muito, apesar de não ser nem um pouco original, faz muito bem aquilo que se propõe.… Expand

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KaptenVideoApr 9, 2017

A space crew discovers life on Mars! But it's never too late to copy the seminal sci-fi classic "Alien" (1979), so it decides to kill everybody on the International Space Station, and do it fast. I hope they will not let it reach Earth,A space crew discovers life on Mars! But it's never too late to copy the seminal sci-fi classic "Alien" (1979), so it decides to kill everybody on the International Space Station, and do it fast. I hope they will not let it reach Earth, because that would spell doom for all of us! Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Hiroyuki Sanada. They do a fine work with all the usual genre staples – pretending to be awed by new life form, then scared, brave, desperate etc. – but it's not really an actors' movie. You will only probably remember Reynolds because his character's fate is the most surprising.

If you like the kind of movies where humankind meets extraterrestrial life that turns out to be fast and efficient killer(s), then you will mostly enjoy "Life". If you find the original "Alien" blueprint shamelessly overused during the last 40-some years, then you will... also mostly enjoy this. It's fast and brutal enough to satisfy those hungry for some blood and guts, and slick-looking Good luck searching for this movie online, though. The word "life" is a popular part of many movie titles, including some which are also just called "Life". Like this Eddie Murphy's and Martin Lawrence's 1999's comedy which is way more original but way less entertaining than this new actioneer.
"Life" has been released two months earlier than initially planned, to avoid competition with "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales". A wise choice! Or maybe it would have turned out to be an excellent counterprogramming for those who would rather be killed by extraterrestrial than watch another Johnny Depp big summer movie?

Directed by Daniel Espinosa whom you probably don't remember by competent actioneer "Safe House" (2012) and mediocre thriller "Child 44" (2015).… Expand

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SadiePApr 2, 2017

Crazy question - hubs & I saw Life & when talking about it on the way home, neither one of us could remember what happened to the one woman early in the movie .... grrrr, can anyone fill in our blanks?????

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FlexedacornMar 29, 2017

"Art imitates life" and "Life imitates Alien". This is not a knock on the movie itself, but an observation of the many similarities between” Life” and Ridely Scotts original "Alien" movie. Though the main themes of isolation in space"Art imitates life" and "Life imitates Alien". This is not a knock on the movie itself, but an observation of the many similarities between” Life” and Ridely Scotts original "Alien" movie. Though the main themes of isolation in space against and unknown threat are similar, the movie does a good job of standing on its own. Where the Alien franchise is in the far future, "Life" takes a more contemporary approach with earth’s current technology. There is not a lot of character development as the movie gets into the action early into the film, but the acting was good enough to make the characters have a little depth.

It is a good addition to the genre, and while it doesn’t bring much new to the table it is a treat for fans of the sci fi horror genre. I would recommend this movie if you like movies like: Alien, Event Horizon, Sunshine, or the Thing.… Expand

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VadertimeMar 26, 2017

Absolutely terrifying. Not in the visceral sense of Alien, but in a more disturbing way. This very smart movie begs the question regarding the introduction of an exo-biogenic lifeform. What if this alien microbe wanted to survive at allAbsolutely terrifying. Not in the visceral sense of Alien, but in a more disturbing way. This very smart movie begs the question regarding the introduction of an exo-biogenic lifeform. What if this alien microbe wanted to survive at all costs? That's the scary stuff that can keep you up at night.… Expand

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RelaxedmikeMay 8, 2017

I see people here making comparisons to Alien. Its not even close. I enjoyed this movie because the creature actually outwits the humans!! A nice twist for us..Afred Hitchcock types. I like the way the director makes us feel such an innocentI see people here making comparisons to Alien. Its not even close. I enjoyed this movie because the creature actually outwits the humans!! A nice twist for us..Afred Hitchcock types. I like the way the director makes us feel such an innocent little wormly thing is harmless..so thought the scientist handling the entity. But thats when the fun starts.....Would have loved to see what the creature did after he landed. But thats the sequel I suppose!… Expand

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Ekoc_77Mar 25, 2017

well wasn't that a surprise? keeps you on the edge of your sit all the way through, good characters and what a villain! I enjoyed all the movie and besides the lack of story, still it kind of stands on its own right for what type of moviewell wasn't that a surprise? keeps you on the edge of your sit all the way through, good characters and what a villain! I enjoyed all the movie and besides the lack of story, still it kind of stands on its own right for what type of movie intends to be, i had a lot of fun :)… Expand

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TheMetacritiqerMar 26, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I went to see it cause of the lovable Rebecca Ferguson, the movie itself held its own. It's been a while since I've been so into the mortality of a character. I cheered when she got out of any particular hard place. And swore when I was confident this was it. I really wanted Miranda to live out the rest of the expendable characters(top 4...top 3...top 2!) By the very end I realized I was leaning forward throughout the whole ending sequence. It's really too bad she got screwed into certain doom. I was hoping as a further nod to alien(they also mentioned a "plasma cutter") the girl would outlive them all. I'm pretty sure that escape pod has a tracker though. Send in the Man of Steel!:)… Expand

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TryASummersaultMar 25, 2017

4.5/5 The idiots that keep calling this "an alien ripoff" are mindless. Minor similarities in visuals and themes and actually Life had way more going for it overall. One of the most intriguing and suspenseful sci/fi horror's of all time with4.5/5 The idiots that keep calling this "an alien ripoff" are mindless. Minor similarities in visuals and themes and actually Life had way more going for it overall. One of the most intriguing and suspenseful sci/fi horror's of all time with one of the most incredibly brilliant alien creatures of all time. I know that the trailers make this appear to be another (cliche alien attacks a space crew horror film) with a big name cast of Reynolds and Gyllenhall, but this film is much more than that, and its intricacies and smart visual terrors blew my expectations away. It's wondrous space setting looks absolutely glorious within the ship and out of it into the galactic horizon with marvelous visuals that any sci/fi fan will love. The story is rather straightforward in the beginning with a group of 6 scientists on a mission to discover life on mars, and once they do it's all downhill from there, and it's an absolute thrill ride full of grim space trauma that you cant turn away from. The true star of this film is the actual alien creature that has to be one of the most perplexing and creatively cool aliens portrayed in any film. It was a genius evolving force to be reckoned with that wreaked bloody havoc in some of the most aesthetically pleasing brutal fashion I've seen. While you felt bad for the crew members dying, you also were amazed in the ways this alien resiliently executed them with its extreme ingenuity. The creature design/cgi of this particular alien takes influences from others we've seen in the past, but looked so awesome and satisfying and utterly terrifying in which it moved/killed/thought. It's easily up there with my other favorite aliens in film. Overall the acting was pretty standard though fitting and convincing enough for this type of film but did get better in the crucial last important act when more was on the line. There are some amazingly innovative twists that will leave you mind blown and disturbed simultaneously and definitely stick with you after the film. All in all i enjoyed this film way more than i anticipated and would strongly recommend for any sci/fi fan or just movie fan in general to see this. What a year for films 2017 has already been!!! Split, Wick 2, Kong, Life.… Expand

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jtlatsMar 28, 2017

OMG! How are people not loving this movie? They were accurate in (Most) of their science. The protocols used to contain were right. The acting above and beyond in most places. The pacing is great. The way they kill off certainOMG! How are people not loving this movie? They were accurate in (Most) of their science. The protocols used to contain were right. The acting above and beyond in most places. The pacing is great. The way they kill off certain characters will surprise you.
And the ENDING! Yes! The ending alone was worth the money to see this movie let alone the rest of it.… Expand

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LXQUICKJUSTICEJun 14, 2017

This movie was 10x better than ALIEN Covenant. The scientists generally felt like scientists, despite Ryan Reynolds being part of the cast. Jake Gyllenhaal was authentic as always.

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MarioVisionApr 20, 2017

Very solid sci-fi horror alien movie overall.
Plenty action & thrill till the end.
The actors did also very good job.
Generally it left me satisfied.
I recommend this pretty cool movie.
You should definitely go & see it on the cinema.

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Meth-dudeJul 12, 2017

It's a very well made sci-fi/horror movie. The acting was great, the action scenes were all well made and the atmosphere was quite intense. It might have been better if the blood wasn't all CGI and if "Calvin" was a practical creature,It's a very well made sci-fi/horror movie. The acting was great, the action scenes were all well made and the atmosphere was quite intense. It might have been better if the blood wasn't all CGI and if "Calvin" was a practical creature, instead of a CGI one, but all in all, it's still one of the best sci-fi movies I've seen in a while.… Expand

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shoulderoforionJun 11, 2017

Anyone not digging this piece of fluff just doesn't know what a decent scifi monster movie is. LIFE's not going to win any awards or be included in the pantheon of best anything, but it was a beautiful space flick all the same. Recommended viewing

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TrashhandJun 2, 2017

Incredible stupid movie. All the same errors over and over again... Totally predictable. Nothing new. Dialog super stupid. Alien not even a little bit scary.

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andyjoefromindyJun 5, 2017

This movie has been criminally under-seen! Life is a 90 minute, zippity-zoppin', comet-ride, blast off, straight into the cold, dead black-hole of existential dread. It borrows a few creature-feature tropes from familiar places like "Alien"This movie has been criminally under-seen! Life is a 90 minute, zippity-zoppin', comet-ride, blast off, straight into the cold, dead black-hole of existential dread. It borrows a few creature-feature tropes from familiar places like "Alien" and "The Thing", sure, but it manages to stream-line and accelerate the action better than its predecessors until all thats left is one tender, juicy chunk of premium 100% sci-fi/horror goodies. For the sake of humanity, we can only hope that Life will catch on once it hits red-box. Seriously. If you think you might like this movie, you will love it.… Expand

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TheHonestJackApr 2, 2017

Despite a nice twist ending and the occasional impressive visuals, Life is a surprisingly boring sci-fi thriller with bland characters and a predictable plot.

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mirbahramJun 11, 2017

There is not even a single Original cell in this so called "movie". Every thing is a bad replica of the worst movies of this genre. Crazy, terrified crew + An alien creature who just pops out like "Web ads" where ever the writer got stock andThere is not even a single Original cell in this so called "movie". Every thing is a bad replica of the worst movies of this genre. Crazy, terrified crew + An alien creature who just pops out like "Web ads" where ever the writer got stock and of coarse a dystopian ending. This is all what you will get.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeMar 24, 2017

Don't give Life so many love. It doesn't need any love. This film doesn't have any life put to it either. All there is to it is just nothing interesting. Just your average science fiction film with no effort put to it. This film is indeedDon't give Life so many love. It doesn't need any love. This film doesn't have any life put to it either. All there is to it is just nothing interesting. Just your average science fiction film with no effort put to it. This film is indeed watchable, but it can't be loved unless your opinion differs.… Expand

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KittyWhiskyMar 27, 2017

In the cinema I almost the entire film was stuck to her chair. Life is the best thing to happen to horror in space. Original the movie? You can draw Parallels with Apollo 18, and in particular with Alien. And it's not bad. The monster in theIn the cinema I almost the entire film was stuck to her chair. Life is the best thing to happen to horror in space. Original the movie? You can draw Parallels with Apollo 18, and in particular with Alien. And it's not bad. The monster in the film is quite original (the concept of the monster, though fiction, but still on Earth, you can draw an analogy with the slime mold). Life not so much horror, so much survival. You worry about the characters. If you think that they behave stupidly .remember that they are not ordinal, a terrible situation, when the brain just turns off. After this film don't even want people carried out surveys in the search for life in space - anything can happen extremely tragic. The final film is simply gorgeous! Acting pleased. Ryan Reynolds humor does not spoil the atmosphere, even he is very serious here. I liked Jake Gyllenhaal - he's a wonderful actor, I love his movies. All fans of Alien films with scientific themes, fans of horror movies immediately run to Life!… Expand

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RockStaR_55Mar 25, 2017

This movie is god awful bad and boring and every one like it is no taste in cinema. Jake is a worst actor in world ..................................

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HTGamerApr 21, 2017

Life is a shameless rip-off of the original 1979 Alien movie.

As shown in the trailers, a crew of scientists bring on board of the ISS a returning pod from Mars containing a dormant martian life form (a micro-organism) which wakes up, growsLife is a shameless rip-off of the original 1979 Alien movie.

As shown in the trailers, a crew of scientists bring on board of the ISS a returning pod from Mars containing a dormant martian life form (a micro-organism) which wakes up, grows considerably, becomes hostile and takes them out one by one, while the crew have to stop it from reaching the Earth. So far so Alien. The only difference is the very end scene which is a nice twist. But then again there is no real sense of fear and horror in this movie as in Alien. Based on the trailers I expected a movie following in Alien's footsteps but still I expected more than just that.

If you haven't seen the Alien movie (which you should), then I 'd say you can watch the Life movie. But if you have already seen Alien, then save some money by not watching Life. You won't miss much.

My score would have been zero due to it being a rip-off of another movie, if not for the actors' performances and the overall production values.… Expand

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jpatricJul 27, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film's plot, pacing, and acting is so horrendously bad that it managed to make Tommy Wiseau's "The Room" look like a cinematic masterpiece never before imagined by the most brilliant minds in the industry. I won't spoil the plot for you simply because a five year old could produce better content in the span of two seconds than clearly any imaginative thought that went into this thing disguising itself as a "Movie".

Ryan Reynolds spends the entirety of the film wondering why he's not acting for "Deadpool 2" yet, because even he knows how bad this is and would rather simmer in his frustration as he goes through the motions. He performs as best acting as possible alongside other actors who appear to share similar feelings about the plot and are so ecstatic when one of them inevitably gets killed off because it takes their minds off the nonsense that is "Life".

The ideas presented are a straight, trope-heavy rip of every "Alien" movie ever conceived, and, oh my goodness, the progression is slower than waiting in traffic after a seven thousand car pile up on the highway (which would still have more entertainment value than "Life".

All deaths are telegraphed, and the plot is forcible moved only by extremely unintelligent decisions somehow made by a crew supposedly stocked with geniuses. They managed to qualify as reputable astronauts and yet possess the judgment ability of hedgehogs. This film was so bad that, during sex, I immediately lost my will to continue after having PTSD-like flashbacks on literally any part of this catastrophe.

Thus, I am convinced that the director and writers behind this film are pug canines hiding among us as real people. These pugs have manifested their vision of what a film looks like, regressing humanity itself into a time when silent films were all the rage and people thought Stalin was a cool bro.

If you are still trying to go watch this film after this review, please just donate that money instead to a much better cause, film, or literally anything else far from this illusion. Thanks for your time; have nicest day ever.… Expand

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TomHugJun 18, 2017

Like a supermodel in a brand-new Ferrari, fun for a spin, but ultimately a regrettable waste of time. Odd to have such a heavy-weight cast, such impeccable special effects, and such a thin, threadbare, and over-used sci-fi trope of a plot.Like a supermodel in a brand-new Ferrari, fun for a spin, but ultimately a regrettable waste of time. Odd to have such a heavy-weight cast, such impeccable special effects, and such a thin, threadbare, and over-used sci-fi trope of a plot. Recommendation: Watch Alien, Aliens, or Prometheus again instead.… Expand

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OpetyrMar 27, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wished this film could have been better. The first two thirds were pretty good but they screwed up the ending so much. There were so many ways that have not been used in other films but they decided to pick the easiest ending which sucked. There were many issues with the plot and personally the CDC person was so bad she deserves what she got.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerOct 17, 2017

Another entry in the post-Alien sci-fi horror scene. Life fares much better than it's contemporaries thanks to director David Espinosa's ability to craft tension and keep the tone free of aby cheesiness. The attention to detail brings aAnother entry in the post-Alien sci-fi horror scene. Life fares much better than it's contemporaries thanks to director David Espinosa's ability to craft tension and keep the tone free of aby cheesiness. The attention to detail brings a necessary dose of realism to the space station setting that makes a lot of difference. The complications and dangers inherent to their surroundings serves as a nice way of upping the difficulties the scientists face while trying to keep the intelligent and deadly alien lifeform from reaching earth.

Where Life doesn't succeed to strongly is in having it's talented cast play interesting characters that we care about. It's ultimately not too big of a deal as the whole point is basically about watching the alien kill them, but there are a few moments where we witness the cast have moments where they struggle with what they believe are their final moments. Because we form no connection with them, these moments are boring, lack meaning, and don't have any sort of impact on the audience. But hey, the death scenes are cool. Blood looks good in zero gravity. A few dull spots get in the way of thrills here and there, but overall Life proves to be a successful Alien-influenced horror flick. It's just a shame the talented cast aren't given much room to grow in their characters, but the alien does and it is fun to watch them fall prey to it. If you like these kinds of films, Life may not blow you away, but it won't disappoint either.… Expand

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VDSJul 7, 2017

More like Lifeless, as in the plot, characters and script. Main point – even if this had been a wholly original idea, the movie would still have been a dud. As it is, there wasn’t a shred of originality in it. Think Alien crossed withMore like Lifeless, as in the plot, characters and script. Main point – even if this had been a wholly original idea, the movie would still have been a dud. As it is, there wasn’t a shred of originality in it. Think Alien crossed with Gravity, and you’ve got it. But it could have been better if (and this happens so often with ensemble, cast-die-one- at-a-time films) the players had died in a different order. Had Ryan Reynolds and Hiroyuki Sanada been the last men standing, that would have been interesting. Theirs were the only decent characters, and they were polar opposites too. Though it was Reynolds being Deadpool, and Sanada being the stoic Oriental type (Hollywood loves its stereotypes, I’m surprised there wasn’t an English psychopath in there somewhere), when things were going south in a big way, they would have made an interesting matchup in the ‘trying to get out alive’ stakes. From that point of view, it’s a shame we ended up with Gyllenhaal and Ferguson (English, but not a psychopath, you were so nearly there Hollywood) Mr and Mrs Boring. Really, I just wanted them to die. And that ‘twist’ ending – a five-year-old could have seen that coming from 20 minutes away. You’d think making a movie that turned out to be worse than the sum of its parts would be quite difficult. Not so, apparently. Life shows us once again that CGI and plagiarism do not a good movie make.… Expand

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johntechwriterFeb 28, 2019

The most underrated science fiction film of 2017. I recommend Life because it pushes all my buttons for an SF film: 1) high quality production that makes you feel it's really happening in space; 2) an original, interesting, believable story;The most underrated science fiction film of 2017. I recommend Life because it pushes all my buttons for an SF film: 1) high quality production that makes you feel it's really happening in space; 2) an original, interesting, believable story; 3) an original and very nasty creature; 4) a small group of well-played characters you get to care about; 5) a storyline that grabs you because you never know what will happen next -- and your guesses are usually wrong; 5) a shocking ending.

If your priorities are like mine, and if like me you are a science fiction snob who thinks most SF movies are crap and you celebrate when a good one comes along, you will probably enjoy this film. I recommend you ignore the mainstream critics who for reasons that puzzle me sell this movie short. Ignore reviews with spoilers or comparisons to a certain Ridley Scott film because it is not at all like that film. Just watch the thing and be prepared for a great ride.… Expand

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GwaihJun 17, 2017

Short summary: stupid people in space doing stupid things when ever they have a chance. The visuals can at times make you believe there is something more to be found, but alas - no.

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bfoore90Dec 7, 2017

Life is definitely one of those films that could have and should have been brilliant. It was nicely shot with a ton of close quarter shots with a clear intention of wanting to be like Ridley Scott's Alien. Unfortunately, it has a very thinLife is definitely one of those films that could have and should have been brilliant. It was nicely shot with a ton of close quarter shots with a clear intention of wanting to be like Ridley Scott's Alien. Unfortunately, it has a very thin plot, complete one-note characters and an over reliance on some bad CGI. With that being said, the characters are portrayed really well, like I said, theres alot of close shots in what could have been another Alien. It has some nice jump scares as well… Expand

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FireantusMar 26, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just to start this. 5 ouf ot 10 is not /BAD/ movie. It's just perfectly mediocre. And it is so! First of all, it's a 'By the Book Horror Sci-Fi' to the bone. It plays like if the director, actors and everyone who worked on this movie had a handy manual and a checklist of things to do to make a horror SF film. And so, it executes the tropes and cliches quite competently in this boring, predictable manner that made me yawn all the time...

So we have a bunch of diverse and utterly lifeless, boring characters on a space station. We have no time to get to like them or know them, so we have to rely on tokens and tropes. Like Rory, for example, who is a Spunky American Guy who acts instead of thinking! Or the guy who is a Nerd and he is all Nerdy and he loves the Alien and tells people it's not bad, even if it brakes his entire hand. Or the girl. Remember about the girl!

So our band of poor-ass pseudo-scientists find alien life! And of course it turns out to be super hostile. I can understand that and even approve of it - after all they treated it with a bit of electroshocks to 'stir it up', and that would piss off anyone... But of course it turns out that the space sperm medusa slash starfish is also super strong, super intelligent and pretty much completely indestructible, because hey - THAT'S SO SCARY! It is also called Calvin, so that's super scary...

Shenanigans begins, people die, space spermozoid grow up to be a killer and we can only sigh in mild resignation to see the classics that make such horrors possible, like everyone ignoring safety precausions and protocols, like all tech and gizmos being made of flimsy, wet cardboard or braking down after someone make a louder fart. How in mother of all coinky-dinkies things brakes down exactly when you need them to in order to make things Oh So Spooky.

Simply put it's a boring space horror that takes no risks and delivers a soup of things we all know that is not bad, but it is surely bland.… Expand

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PanchogulJun 22, 2018

Independiente de las criticas y el rendimiento en taquilla, me pareció una película muy buena, quizás no sea la historia mas original del mundo, pero si que tiene bastante suspenso, la criatura y su inteligencia son realmente de temer...

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caslahJun 6, 2020

Great cast, terrible text. Omg, this director is a dumb, the end of this movie is such horrible. Don't lose your time with this piece of you all now.

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alejandro970Nov 28, 2020

"I am what I am, I don't look like anyone." This is how this film is justified, as it makes its effort not to be associated with Alien (1979), and does it well when it comes to generating tension in the viewer. To watch as you hum Life on"I am what I am, I don't look like anyone." This is how this film is justified, as it makes its effort not to be associated with Alien (1979), and does it well when it comes to generating tension in the viewer. To watch as you hum Life on mars? by David Bowie. It deserves a chance, especially for the end.… Expand

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HomelesssJun 4, 2017

The bad acting, the bad script, the obvious outcomes, the predictability... Only good thing about this movie is Jake Gyllenhaal and his acting, the worse part is he has very few scenes in the movie...

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BerikNov 6, 2018

What can i say? The characters were dumb as **** The alien starts out boring, but then becomes interesting. The plot is something that kinda respects the impossibility of life on mars, but stretches it too far.

If these characters representWhat can i say? The characters were dumb as **** The alien starts out boring, but then becomes interesting. The plot is something that kinda respects the impossibility of life on mars, but stretches it too far.

If these characters represent the brightest minds on Earth, Humanity deserves to be annihilated like is bound to happen after the movie ends.

Underwhelming movie, it earns a 5/10.… Expand

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Kdog152Jan 27, 2023

Not a masterpiece by all means, but not awful either. I will say however, that the ending was rubbish.

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DirigiblePulpJul 8, 2017

This is a solid enough, verging on gripping and provocative, work before it loses steam about a third of the way through (yes that early). It's just a standard alien on a spaceship movie after that, with very little in the way ofThis is a solid enough, verging on gripping and provocative, work before it loses steam about a third of the way through (yes that early). It's just a standard alien on a spaceship movie after that, with very little in the way of inventiveness or scares or art.… Expand