Life (1999)
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50% of critics liked it
(54 reviews) -
73% of users liked it
(49,149 ratings)
The story of two criminals, Ray and Claude, who discover the value of life after being sentenced to life in prison.
- Directed By
- Ted Demme
- Written By
- Robert Ramsey, Matthew Stone
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Apr 16, 1999 Wide
- On DVD
- Oct 19, 1999
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Todd McCarthy, Variety
Lively, packed with colorful characters and spiked with outbursts of outrageous banter!
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Ribald, funny and sometimes sweet, and well acted by Murphy, Lawrence and a strong supporting cast.
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Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
Funny, sad, conventional, unpredictable -- just like the real thing!
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
Life is a surprise that not only avoids typical trappings, but throws in a tinge of the bittersweet as well.
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Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
Murphy and Lawrence never quite move beyond shtick.
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Cast
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Eddie Murphy
as Ray Gibson
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Martin Lawrence
as Claude Banks
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Obba Babatundé
as Willie Long
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Ned Beatty
as Dexter Willkins
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Bernie Mac
as Jangle Leg
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Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
as Biscuit
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Clarence Williams III
as Winston Hancock
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Bokeem Woodbine
as Can't Get Right
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Michael "Bear" Taliferro
as Goldmout
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Barry Shabaka Henley
as Pokerface
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Brent Jennings
as Hoppin'Bob
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Guy Torry
as Radio
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Lisa Nicole Carson
as Sylvia
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O'Neal Compton
as Superintendent Abernathy
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Poppy Montgomery
as Older Mae Rose
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Ned Vaughn
as Young Sheriff Pike
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R. Lee Ermey
as Older Sheriff Pike
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Nick Cassavetes
as Sgt. Dillard
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Anthony Anderson
as Cookie
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Noah Emmerich
as Stan Blocker
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Rick James
as Spanky
