A Beautiful Life

2023

1 hr. 39 min.

Drama

Music

Romance

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43%

7 Reviews

Tomatometer

82%

100+ Ratings

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Elliott, a young fisherman with an extraordinary voice, gets the chance of a lifetime when he is discovered by the successful high-profile music manager, Suzanne. Suzanne soon pairs Elliott with her estranged daughter and music producer, Lilly. On his way to becoming a star, struggles from the past threaten not only his big breakthrough, but also the budding love with Lilly.

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Charlene N

Great film and the music was amazing!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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Esmarie C

Beautiful story and music.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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SkyRo P

The movie served its purpose in passing the time, but it lacked the excitement to warrant a repeat viewing. Despite some challenges with the dubbing, I managed to make it through the film. The music, while humorous, failed to leave a lasting impression, and the plot felt rushed, with a heavy push in the beginning. As the story progressed, the third act fell flat, lacking the anticipated thrill. It seemed to rely on forced emotions to reignite interest, but ultimately failed to deliver a compelling conclusion.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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dk p

the music is great . Each song fits the scene to a tee. I couldn't understand the plot in Episode 1 and it wasn't until I got to Episode 3 that I started getting it and enjoying the movie. The movie is kinda a "feel good romance" story

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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John O

Inga is beautiful enough to be Cobie Smulders' sister. Main character not a bad singer. Rest of it is beyond predictable, cliched, unimaginative. Some of it downright dumb.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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W T

Stilted script dialogue detracted from the romantic and upbeat music. Way too much swearing that added nothing to plot or character development.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Mehdi Avaz

Director

Ardalan Esmaili

Actor

Sebastian Jessen

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Christine Albeck

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Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas

Actor

Christopher Nissen

Elliott

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A Beautiful Mind is beyond clichéd—it’s borderline non-sensical.

Jan 19, 2024

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Graeme Tuckett

Stuff.co.nz

All I'm gonna say about A Beautiful Life, is if you like the yearning nonsense that passes for "a ballad" on the trailer, then this film is exactly what you deserve.

Jun 7, 2023

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Juan Pablo Russo

EscribiendoCine

Despite some small setbacks, A Wonderful Life captures the essence of dreams and the struggle to realize them while providing us with an unforgettable soundtrack that becomes a fundamental pillar of the story. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Jun 7, 2023

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

A Beautiful Life is a small cut above many of the romances Netflix has churned out in recent years. Its dramatic points are a little edgier and a little less predictable, and the romance is more mature.

Jun 6, 2023

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Rohan Naahar

The Indian Express

A cliched drama with all the ingenuity of a musical act manufactured by Simon Cowell for shopping malls and the VMAs.

Jun 3, 2023

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

Insipid and inane.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 2, 2023

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Synopsis

Elliott, a young fisherman with an extraordinary voice, gets the chance of a lifetime when he is discovered by the successful high-profile music manager, Suzanne. Suzanne soon pairs Elliott with her estranged daughter and music producer, Lilly. On his way to becoming a star, struggles from the past threaten not only his big breakthrough, but also the budding love with Lilly.

Director: Mehdi Avaz
Executive Producer: Helle Andreasen, Christopher Nissen, Lars Bjørn Hansen, Tim King, Jens Søgaard
Screenwriter: Stefan Jaworski
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Den Vestdanske Filmpulje, SF Studios Production AB, Rocket Road Pictures
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Original Language: Danish
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2023
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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