Review of Life or Something Like It (2002) by Box C — 22 Mar 2010

I find the happy anticipated ending to be the epitome of a meaningless life ever after...

This review of Life or Something Like It (2002) was written by Box C on 22 Mar 2010.

Life or Something Like It has generally received mixed reviews.

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It was okay, not too terrible but Angelina is better suited for the action/adventure/thriller genre rather than romantic comedies, although…

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By Todd S (966) on 01 Feb 2011

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By Dann M (1,530) on 20 Jun 2012

Contains the humor, characterization, poignancy, and intelligence of a bad sitcom…

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First there was Rock Star, and now Stephen Herek is back with TV News Star…

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By Austin T (98) on 06 Aug 2010

Starting with the positives, this is one of the softest roles I have ever seen Angelina in. She does a wonderful job at it…

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By Lisa Michelle A (291) on 28 Jan 2012

I adore this film <333 Truthfully it's my favourite of Angelina Jolie's ^_^ I just love it…

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