Review of Life Itself (2014) by Carlos J — 27 Mar 2015

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This review of Life Itself (2014) was written by Carlos J on 27 Mar 2015.

Life Itself has generally received very positive reviews.

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My only complaint about the expansive, emotional documentary Life Itself, about legendary film critic Roger Ebert, is that you really can't…

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By Spencer H (746) on 09 Mar 2017

This movie chronicles the life, and death, of one of the most popular and revered film critics of the last 50 years…

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By Sebastian Zavala Kahn (303) for Cinencuentro (218) on 30 Jan 2018

a revelation, an approach to the life of a fascinating man we only knew through his work. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 02 Jan 2017

Although it leaves out his years with Richard Roeper (and unfortunately much of his work post Gene Siskel), and it doesn't quite go as deep…

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By Christopher R (545) on 20 Apr 2018

Steve James' documentary about famed film critic Roger Ebert is a fascinating and compassionate glimpse of Ebert's life and career…

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SPECIAL 1000TH FLIXSTER REVIEW! I would like to begin this review with a story…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 20 Jan 2016

Of course the first thing one wonders when watching a documentary about Roger Ebert's life and career, is whether it would've made his best…

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By Ratedrex (77) on 07 Jan 2016

Roger Ebert was the first columnist I read as a kid. I read him from 1967 until his death…

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By Tim R (1,080) on 24 Jul 2016

A wonderfully full documentary about my favorite film critic. Such an interesting, elaborate life, with an endless story to tell…

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By Lisa Rosman (132) for Signature (102) on 03 Aug 2017

This is an extraordinary biopic not just because it is about an extraordinary life but because it advocates living - and dying - with candor…

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