Life
Life

Life

2009TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users70%
Director: Daniel EspinosaGenres: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

The film follows the six-member crew of the International Space Station (ISS) as they retrieve a sample from Mars, which brings them into contact with a rapidly evolving life form. As the alien organism demonstrates superior intelligence and becomes increasingly hostile, the crew must fight for their survival, both in space and back on Earth.

Critical Reception

Life received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its suspenseful atmosphere, visual effects, and strong performances. However, some critics found the plot predictable or derivative of earlier space thrillers. Audiences were also generally receptive, appreciating the tension and action.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and visual spectacle.
  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in its plot.
  • The performances of the main cast were generally well-received.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the intense action sequences. Many found the creature design and the high-stakes scenarios to be engaging, though some felt the story was somewhat familiar.

Fun Fact

The creature in the film, named 'Calvin,' was inspired by the "Xenomorph" from the Alien franchise and was designed to be unsettling and unpredictable.

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