Life

The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) are on the verge of the greatest discovery in history: the first evidence of life beyond Earth. As the team begins to conduct research, the organism proves to be more intelligent and hostile than anyone could have imagined. A desperate battle for survival ensues as the alien life form attempts to reach Earth.

Life received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, visual effects, and performances, though some found the plot derivative of other sci-fi horror films.

• While the film delivers effective scares and strong visuals, it treads familiar ground in the sci-fi horror genre.

• The cast, particularly Gyllenhaal and Ferguson, elevate the material with their committed performances.

• The tension is palpable, making for a thrilling, albeit somewhat predictable, ride.

Google audience: Audiences found 'Life' to be a tense and visually impressive sci-fi thriller, with many praising the suspense and action. However, some viewers felt the story lacked originality and that the ending was anticlimactic.

The film was originally conceived with a different ending where the alien successfully reaches Earth, but it was changed during production to allow for potential sequels.