Life(1999)- User Reviews

martin lawrence and eddie murphy really represent comedy life in this film there jokes were perfect and the movie had other comedians like bernie mac which made the film a funny classic about life in a comedy waymore»

...that deals with serious topics like racism and the meaning of friendship. Eddie Murphy's comic genius shines through, and Martin Lawrence plays the straight man equally well. The prison parts drag on too long, but don't try telling that to …more»

this was a refreshingly different; super funny; we enjoyed watching how the people went from young to old, and the story line was very good....more»

I just saw this movie on tv, and I was pleasantly surprised. It’s definitely not a comedy, but it’s not a drama either. It is long, but it’s a life story of two wrongfully convicted black people who are friends without even knowing it. They squabble, …more»

This movie was so hilarious at times and at the same time so heart breaking. I absolutely thought that they couldn't have had the same chemistry with any other actors. Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence what a great hilarious pair.more»

Life, starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence is the best acting job either of them have done. They are trully hilarious in this movie, where they play 2 guys framed for a murder that a deputy commited, and sentenced to life. They end up living for …more»

Murphy and Lawrence play Ray and Claude, two black strangers in the 1930's who get arrested and sentenced to life in prison in the deep south (Mississippi).

Claude blames Ray for his imprisonment and they feud most of the time. During their years …more»

This movie provides comedy at its best, w/a superstar cast who didnt fail to make you laugh. Most movies w/a whole lot of stars flop, w/a few exceptions & Life is one of them.more»

I think this is one of the most underrated comedies of the 90s. 'Life' is funny and has a pretty good story. Unlike 'White Chicks', impressive makeup isn't all the film has to offer. It actually has a pretty good story, and some …more»

this movie is said to be a comedy, and it is in ways, but it is also very sad and depressing, it touches your heart. sometimes you laugh but most of the time you just want to cry because you see two innocent men lose all opportunity they can have in their …more»