Life
Life

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Life

2001
Movie
93 min
Kurdish

"Jiyan" takes place in Halabja about five years after Saddam's infamous chemical attack in 1988. Diyari (Kurdo Galali) has come from his new homeland, America, to put up a badly needed new orphanage. As construction proceeds, he gradually becomes acquainted with the tragic individual stories of the survivors. Prime among these is orphan girl Jiyan (Pirsheng Berzinji), and her lively young cousin Sherko (Choman Hawrami). Although he seems to fit right into life in this impoverished town, Diyari can hardly absorb the catastrophe that hit there, nor can he accept the level of injury that he encounters. When the orphanage is ready, Diyari says his goodbyes, plunging Jiyan back into quiet despair.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes66%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users75%
Director: Peter Ho-Sun ChanGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In the early 1980s, two charming but down-on-their-luck con artists, Claude and Ray, hatch an elaborate scheme to make their fortune by selling a phony elixir. Their ambitious plan quickly spirals out of control, leading to a series of comedic misadventures and unexpected challenges. As they navigate the treacherous world of scams and betrayals, their friendship is tested, and they must confront the consequences of their actions.

Critical Reception

Life received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its humor and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable and the pacing uneven. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's comedic elements and the chemistry between the main cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic performances and laugh-out-loud moments.

  • Criticized for a sometimes meandering plot and a lack of originality.

  • The chemistry between Murphy and Lawrence is a definite highlight.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Life' to be an entertaining comedy, appreciating the comedic timing and banter between Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. While some noted that the story wasn't groundbreaking, most felt it delivered consistent laughs and enjoyable performances.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's original script was conceived by Barry W. Blaustein and was originally intended to be a more serious drama before being reworked into a comedy.

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