Review of Life or Something Like It (2002) by Aby S — 07 Dec 2012

A few flaws but otherwise enjoyable movie, may be boring moments but only fleeting ones.

This review of Life or Something Like It (2002) was written by Aby S on 07 Dec 2012.

Life or Something Like It has generally received mixed reviews.

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Ummm it was as good as I expected it to be though I really hate jolie with that blonde hair…

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By Alimuzzaman A (47) on 27 Jul 2010

Forgettable...so forgettable in fact, that I actually came in to rate this film and saw that I already had...so I watched it twice…

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While the premise is very obvious and in your face, sometimes films just work better this way rather than trying to be too clever or cryptic…

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Kinda boring at parts but I think Jolie did a great job overall acting…

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