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By Harriet Waugh (13) for The Spectator (1,162) on 18 Jul 2018

Lurches from a shocking reality into sentimentality and then to a finale in which it only takes a fairy Goddard to wave his lovely dollar wand…

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By Dave Kehr (1,442) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 21 May 2018

But if Brooks doesn't get the sting of reality he's looking for in Life Stinks, he does succeed with the film's fantasy elements-most memorably,…

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By Marron G (40) on 25 Apr 2018

Nice and funny movie abovNice and funny movie above of that it has a valuable lesson Its sad to see how some people ended up homeless and the…

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By Alec B (1,705) on 06 Apr 2018

Brooks' heart is in the right place here and while the movie definitely has problems I think it is better than its reputation…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 02 Dec 2016

This is so underrated! It's just a feel good, innocent story with really hilarious moments…

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By Michael S (3,461) on 25 Jul 2016

It's intermittently funny and Mel Brooks should be given some credit for his attempt at directing and starring in a comedy that's not a parody…

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By Edward Guthmann (364) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 27 Dec 2015

It's a risky movie, and an uneven one. But the impulses behind it are darker and stronger than in most of his previous comedies…

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Creative Loafing (2,337) on 07 Aug 2015

Even comic geniuses are allowed an off-day -- or off-movie, as the case may be -- and Mel Brooks strikes out with this sizable flop…

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By Allan C (2,173) on 02 Mar 2015

It's a bit too bleak and depressing, but Mel Brooks can always be counted on for a laugh. It's not one of his classics, but it has its moments…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 01 Jan 2015

Weak script with a few mindless diversions…

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By Ben C (1,824) on 18 Dec 2014

This movie, relying heavily on jokes about rich versus poor, Mel Brooks' painfully contrived story, and Jeffrey Tambor's painfully awkward,…

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By Timothy S (725) on 07 May 2014

I don't normally like Mel Brooks movies, however when he writes or stars in original material I seem to dig it…

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By Tony M (660) on 09 Feb 2014

Life Stinks is a fun film. I give this flick 4 stars…

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By Christian C (931) on 06 Jun 2013

Heck! This MOVIE stinks! Not funny in the least…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 07 Mar 2013

Goddard Bolt (Mel Brooks, who also the director and co-writer) is a successful millionaire businessman who is about to purchase a major piece…

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By Jonathan Rosenbaum (1,657) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 02 Jan 2013

The movie takes a while to hit its stride, and its conclusion is fairly slapdash, but somewhere in between are some of the funniest bits of…

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By Mitchell M (339) on 23 Dec 2012

I don't like comedy drama much but life stinks shows you well life stinks in a comedic way the film was funny yet dramatic a film that is always…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 05 Dec 2012

Yeah life sucks so does this movie except for a few scenes…

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By Sarah K (459) on 18 Nov 2012

It's an alright movie if I could stand the Hobos…

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By Nicholas H (392) on 21 Jun 2012

Much better than its reputation, but that doesn't say much. Can you imagine this pitch? With a bag lady? Yeah, but, like... a HOT bag lady…

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