Life

April. 16,1999      R
Rating:
6.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.

Eddie Murphy as  Rayford Gibson
Martin Lawrence as  Claude Banks
Obba Babatundé as  Willie Long
Nick Cassavetes as  Sergeant Dillard
Bernie Mac as  Jangle Leg
Michael Taliferro as  Goldmouth
Anthony Anderson as  Cookie
Barry Shabaka Henley as  Pokerface
Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as  Biscuit
Bokeem Woodbine as  Can't Get Right

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Reviews

Hellen
1999/04/16

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Diagonaldi
1999/04/17

Very well executed

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Bumpy Chip
1999/04/18

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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Logan
1999/04/19

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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Majikat
1999/04/20

It's fun and laughable in many parts. Not quite as good as others starring this pair, but watchable all the same

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areatw
1999/04/21

It's strange how this is one of Eddie Murphy's least popular and least well-known movies, yet I'd consider it to be one of my favourites of his. 'Life' is a great comedy movie, with a funny plot and an entertaining bunch of characters, but it also carries a deeper meaning and is just as much a tale about friendship and social injustice as it about making the audience laugh.The on-screen relationship between Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence is without doubt the best part of this film. Individually they are great actors and funny guys but their performance together in this film was one of the most memorable and enjoyable of any comedy movie I've seen. The characters are at the forefront of everything that happens in this film and every laugh comes from them rather than the story. 'Life' is underrated and deserves more recognition, especially as an Eddie Murphy film.

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jmydabricks
1999/04/22

I felt this movie with Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence gave endless laughter to the movie and I definitely enjoyed it. It's one of my favorite movies of all time. The characters portrayed in this movie fit the time setting, and I liked how Martin's character was the most dominant funny one when they was young and Eddie's character was dominant when they got old. It gave a great meaning to the word friendship through the good, bad and the ugly you still should have each others back and they did. In my opinion it should have won many Oscars it gave laughter, hurt, pain and victory again it is one of my most favorite movies of all time.

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shagginwagen01
1999/04/23

Its surprising to see that this film has an average of 6 out of 10. This is not only a hilarious movie, but it also has a good story line. Eddy Murphy and Martin Lawrence work great together, the cast also includes other great actors such as Bernie Mack. Ted Demme did a great job creating a Mississippi prison during segregation. This film will have out laughing throughout, but at the same time bring a tear to your eye. You will love Ray's crazy plans and plots to escape and how he always brings Claude down with him. This is one of my favorite movies, it has the perfect blend of seriousness and comedy, and has a great cast.

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