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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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