Life in a Year
Life in a Year

Life in a Year

2020Movie107 minEnglish

A 17 year old finds out that his girlfriend is dying, so he sets out to give her an entire life, in the last year she has left.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users46%
Director: Mirko Ve uevoGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

An 18-year-old aspiring musician, Darnell, is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. His girlfriend, Isabelle, a model with a privileged background, rallies to help him make the most of the time he has left. Together, they embark on a journey of love, self-discovery, and making memories before his time runs out.

Critical Reception

Life in a Year received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the film to be overly melodramatic, predictable, and lacking in originality. While the performances were sometimes noted, the overall execution and screenplay were frequently criticized for being clichéd and emotionally manipulative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on predictable plot points and melodramatic tropes.
  • Performances are serviceable but cannot overcome a clichéd script.
  • The emotional core of the story feels manufactured and unearned.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a predictable and overly sentimental tearjerker. While some appreciated the romantic elements, many felt the story was too conventional and lacked emotional depth, leading to a mixed reception.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by director Mirko Ve uevo's own experience with his mother's battle with cancer, which motivated him to tell a story about cherishing life and love.

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katch22

katch22

Jaden Smith is still not much of an actor, but it's "Love Story" for teens.