Review of Life Itself (2014) by Kelvin W — 04 Jul 2014
LIFE ITSELF is touching, funny, informative and often difficult to watch, and it offers an unflinching glimpse into Roger Ebert's life. Everything is discussed, from his early life as a newspaper editor all the way up to the medical issues he encountered during his last years.
However, what I found most interesting was the discussion of his alcoholism, which I wasn't aware of before watching this. I already knew a lot of the stuff regarding his show with Gene Siskel. Still, it was nice to get more background and see it all in the context of his career, and the fantastic insight into his and Siskel's spirited professional relationship.
I'm almost hesitant at writing a review of this in the first place, but I do feel like this was a very poignant documentary which serves as a fitting epitaph to one of the giants of film criticism.
This review of Life Itself (2014) was written by Kelvin W on 04 Jul 2014.
Life Itself has generally received very positive reviews.
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