Life Itself

Amazon Studios | Release Date: September 21, 2018

5.5	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 49 Ratings

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Trineo99Nov 9, 2018

Now the acting in this film was marvelous. Oscar Isaac was the main stand out to me. He could easily switch from a romantic scene to a comedic scene to finally a depressing scene so well and you really feel for his character. And despiteNow the acting in this film was marvelous. Oscar Isaac was the main stand out to me. He could easily switch from a romantic scene to a comedic scene to finally a depressing scene so well and you really feel for his character. And despite Antonio Banderas’ old age, no offense, he also did a stellar performance. When I first found out that he was going to be in this film I thought, ‘Oh god no,’ but after seeing him in the film I now take that back. His character was one that I would love to have as a parent. The final person that I want to give a shout out to is Olivia Cooke. Her character was one that a lot of teenagers can probably relate to, or at least the ones who went through similar/the same experiences/situations like what she did. The humour in this film was definitely directed at younger people because my friend and I were laughing a lot when nobody else was, which can be both a good thing and a bad thing. In addition, the cinematography was stunning in this film, and each shot had great lighting . The final good thing I want to mention is how well the serious scenes were taken. Some films can’t do serious scenes without making a joke out of it or it being out of place but this film did them so well. This might have come from how the director and writer, Dan Fogelman, also created “This is Us,” so he knows how to do drama. Now for some of the bad things. The pacing in this seemed off, just by a bit. It felt like they would drag on too much of one person's story and then cut it short at some of the others. Now I understand that they probably wanted to keep it short, but maybe a longer movie would have helped it out a bit more. The movie was predictable as well. Sometimes, being predictable is fine but not when you’re trying to make your audience cry. In the end, “Life Itself” really depends on what you look for in a movie. If you like romcoms then you’ll like this movie, but if you don’t, you’ll probably won’t .… Expand

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craigmeaselOct 5, 2018

Life Itself centers on a couple (Oscar Isaac and Olivia Wilde) that lead a multi generational love story spanning both decades and continents, from the streets of New York to the Spanish countryside, and are all connected by a single event.

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RyanGimesonSep 27, 2018

I'm giving this a 10 because the performances and dialogue in this film are of consistently high quality, and because these low reviews are ridiculous. People keep saying their emotions feel fake; no they do not, and if you still don't buyI'm giving this a 10 because the performances and dialogue in this film are of consistently high quality, and because these low reviews are ridiculous. People keep saying their emotions feel fake; no they do not, and if you still don't buy the authenticity, that would be because they're actors playing characters, not real people. Seriously though Olivia Cooke is BRILLIANT in this same with Oscar Isaac and Antonio Banderas. I get it if this isn't ur thing the philosophical approach this film takes can be overbearing for some people but I thought it made for a well crafted screenplay complemented by gorgeous cinematography and stunningly real characters. A little predictable for sure, but it has a real, beating heart. I'm gonna remember this film for a while.… Expand

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vlopagliucaDec 24, 2018

One of the best movies of 2018, for sure. I gave 10 for the acting, the stories and how the director could fixed all together to make all the connections. Great movie!

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GrumpyReviewerDec 10, 2018

The critics must be out of their minds... I have NO IDEA how someone can give this movie a poor score. Carrying that same amazing, haunting, beautiful, touching, moving DNA from 'This is Us', 'Life Itself' is a story that should not beThe critics must be out of their minds... I have NO IDEA how someone can give this movie a poor score. Carrying that same amazing, haunting, beautiful, touching, moving DNA from 'This is Us', 'Life Itself' is a story that should not be missed.

This movie is beautifully woven, bringing together different stories that, together, tell a tale that is bigger than all its individual parts. Life as the ultimate narrator and all of us as parts of an amazing story that is told through years, generations, through pain and love. First thing I did when I left the theater was to call my mom and tell her how much I love her and how much I appreciate the fact that I have her in my life. This movie has spoken to me and touched me, leaving me in a sore, yet peaceful catharsis.

DO NOT LISTEN TO THE CRITICS. Go watch this movie! It will destroy your heart, but I will be worth it in the end, I promise.… Expand