A Beautiful Life

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A Beautiful Life

2023

1h 39m

Drama

Music

Romance

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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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Anna Menta

Decider

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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Amanda Guarragi

Ready Steady Cut

Elliott has a wonderful voice and the dedication to his craft is inspiring. His soul comes through the songs he sings and it’s an enjoyable movie because of it.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 1, 2023

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Christian B

Ich finde der Film erzählt eine schöne Geschichte! Er nutzt dabei zwar die bereits oft erzählte Cinderella Version, doch die familiären Konflikte und tiefen Schmerzen in den einzelnen Charakteren, lassen einen mitfühlen und erneut durchleben. Der Sänger Christopher ist echt gut und schauspielerisch ist da sicher noch potenzial, doch der Cast harmoniert gut. Ich hatte schöne, unterhaltsame und auch nachdenkliche 96 Minuten. Gern mehr davon. Lebt lang und in Frieden ✌️

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Daryl D

"A song doesn't exist. It comes to life. Between two people. One who sings and one who listens"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/24

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Jon B

I didn't know much about this film but gave it a shot - I was pleasantly pleased. I enjoyed the drama, romance and music. Not a fabulous film, but I certainly didn't feel like I wasted my time. Acting was decent, but the music is well done and is the real star. Check it out.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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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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Mehdi Avaz

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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
Producer: Julie Rix Bomholt, Anna Malmkjær Willumsen
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
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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