Eddie Murphy,
Martin Lawrence,
Obba Babatundé,
Ned Beatty,
Bernie Mac
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Comedians Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence team up for a story that wouldn't appear to have many immediate humorous possibilities -- two men serving life sentences in prison for a crime they did not c... read more
Directed by: Ted Demme
Release Date: April 16, 1999
Keywords:
eddie murphy,
first time,
martin lawrence,
bernie mac,,
Eddie Murphy ,
Martin Lawrence ,
Bernie Mac ,
New York City
DVD Release Date: October 19, 1999
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October 1, 2011Life is a much under rated comedy film. Something you wouldn't really expect from murphy and lawrence is a film as depressing as this is. Its well acted and it's entertaning therefore it's not getting the credit it deserves.
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December 1, 2010It wasn't especially funny, or dramatic, and the entire angle on becoming the next Shawshank Redemption fell through entirely. The very poster is trying to convey that this will be another Nutty Professor, a laugh riot based on the humor that defined the 90's, but this film is a ... read more
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September 23, 2009I really like this film. Martin Lawrence is such a moody little shit though, does he ever smile?
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July 22, 2008It's humor is erratic and maybe a little too long but it's still a damn sight better than any of that Nutty Doolittle stuff.
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June 28, 2008I thought it was a very interesting movie. I especially love the ending. =)
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October 7, 2007Martin and Eddie are imprisoned for a crime they didn't commit. Funny love hate relationship between the pair.
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July 11, 2007Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are framed for murder and spend the rest of their lives in jail. The end. Nope, not quite - they have some funny and touching adventures while they are in their assigned chain gang work camp. Most of the other cons are really nice; they're mostly ... read more
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February 6, 2007I liked this movie and thought it was very funny and thoughtful. It reminded me of Harlem Nights.
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Critic Reviews
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
January 1, 2000
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter
An unexpectedly moving surprise!
January 1, 2000
Todd McCarthy, Variety
Lively, packed with colorful characters and spiked with outbursts of outrageous banter! Full Review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Ribald, funny and sometimes sweet, and well acted by Murphy, Lawrence and a strong supporting cast. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
Life desperately wants to let Murphy and Lawrence be actors, but it can't imagine them as anything more than rowdy showmen.
January 1, 2000
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Lawrence and Murphy make an entertaining team! Full Review
January 1, 2000
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
Funny, sad, conventional, unpredictable -- just like the real thing!
January 1, 2000
Rod Dreher, New York Post
This prison dramedy's muddled, episodic script seems to have gone on a hunger strike for humor!
January 1, 2000
Bob Fenster, Arizona Republic
Lawrence's best movie and one of Murphy's best!
January 1, 2000
Kevin Maynard, Mr. Showbiz
Ambitious, enjoyable.
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