Life

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Life

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Released Mar 24, 2017

1h 43m

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Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Astronauts (Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds) aboard the International Space Station are on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As members of the crew conduct their research, the rapidly evolving life-form proves far more intelligent and terrifying than anyone could have imagined.

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Critics Consensus

Life is just thrilling, well-acted, and capably filmed enough to overcome an overall inability to add new wrinkles to the trapped-in-space genre.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

This sci-fi shocker sticks closely to the Alien playbook, down to the intimately acquainted, flatly characterized crew and the scenes of chaos, panic, and overlapping dialogue.

Mar 26, 2020

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

It's familiar comfort food for those in need of gory goodness.

Nov 20, 2017

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Valerie Complex

Affinity Magazine

When compared to the cast of Alien, the ISS team isn't well-textured, developed, or likable.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 10, 2017

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

A dull and predictable science-fiction movie. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 5/10

Aug 13, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

I’m sure some of its logic could be picked apart if you’re into that kind of thing, but I enjoyed it as a taut, white-knuckle space thriller that looks great and absolutely nails it’s ending. That’s enough for me.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 23, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Aside from a few nerve-racking moments and, generally, professional production values, the film's derivative quality and deficient innovations create a run-of-the-mill outcome.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 4, 2022

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casey W

Coming from someone who isn’t keen on most sci-fi films, I thought this film was pretty good. The story was strong and unpredictable in comparison to other alien films. The crew were likeable and gave good performances all round. The film itself is shot well and captures some visually-beautiful scenes of space. I can’t say I agree with the negative reviews for this film. Would recommend to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Jakob F

An atmospheric, Alien-esque cosmic-horror, Life succeeds with flying colors in grounding it’s far-fetched premise with enough real sounding/looking science to hook and reel you in, all as gruesome twists and gripping uncertainties duel for maximum potency, with occasional poetic quotes and emotional catharses to keep the meaning and stakes afloat in this downward spiral.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Juan C

Good cast but nothing new The same old story of an alien lifeform who becomes a menace for humanity, and the people who has to stop it. At least for me, was a waste of time

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Marcus E

Really liked this. It has great sci fi and horror aspects. Good cast but kind of stupid characters. I just love creature flicks and this creature worked for me.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/28/24

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László R

Excellent sets, breathtaking visuals, a Chernobyls' worth of acting power completely wasted on a script that is uncomprehensively dumb. I saw many people liken the film to Alien, rightfully so as it is esentially the same thing bar one itsy bitsy but ever so crucial little tiny detail. The cast of Alien, whom by all means are esentially truckers in space handle the situation better and make more coherent and logical decision (not to mention the mole on board) then then highly trained and educated ISS astronauts, most of them scientists and engineers. It's the sort of unreasonable storytelling that can ruin a film from the first incident and instead of getting the viewer thrilled or emotional it just makes them shake their heads in disbelief, esentially spoiling what would be a completely fine film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Char T

Personally enjoyed the film. A solid thriller sci-fi that keeps you at the edge of your seat. Very good casting, well shot visuals, well put together. And a great twist you didn't see coming.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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Daniel Espinosa

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Jake Gyllenhaal

David Jordan

Rebecca Ferguson

Miranda North

Ryan Reynolds

Rory Adams

Hiroyuki Sanada

Sho Murakami

Ariyon Bakare

Hugh Derry

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Synopsis

Astronauts (Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds) aboard the International Space Station are on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As members of the crew conduct their research, the rapidly evolving life-form proves far more intelligent and terrifying than anyone could have imagined.

Director: Daniel Espinosa
Producer: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn
Screenwriter: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Skydance Productions, Columbia Pictures
Rating: R (Some Sci-Fi Violence|Language Throughout|Terror)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $30.2M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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