Review of Life Itself (2018) by Roxy H — 23 Sep 2018

Loved this movie. Amazing writing and great actors. Watched this movie with husband and daughters and we all truly enjoyed. The characters resonate with you.

This review of Life Itself (2018) was written by Roxy H on 23 Sep 2018.

Life Itself has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Rob Carnevale (227) for Indie London (156) on 06 Jan 2019

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By Pat F (46) on 05 Jan 2019

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By Andrew G (1,437) on 06 Jan 2019

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By Edward Porter (366) for Sunday Times (UK) (753) on 07 Jan 2019

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By Rhys Handley (6) for One Room With A View (90) on 14 Jan 2019

Deadeningly obvious cultural touchstones like Bob Dylan and Pulp Fiction, as well as an egregious overload of Creative Writing 101 gimmickry,…

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By Lee A (284) on 14 Jan 2019

While the acting was superb, the story lacked in substance and fluidity. I was engaged from the start but never felt resolved at the end…

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 05 Jan 2019

This stupid person’s idea of a clever movie is keen that we get the point, right down to providing an overbearing, hand-holding voiceover,…

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By Linda H (185) on 06 Jan 2019

Didn't know what I was getting myself into and then it was super depressing, and the ending wasn't a big enough payoff…

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