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IMDb rating 6.9
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Critic rating 6.5

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Critic Matt Zoller Seitz
rated 8

...fundamentally an affectionate and sympathetic work...

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Mark Kermode
rated 8

Crucially, James’s intelligent, moving film charts Ebert’s early adoption of the internet – a resource that some thought would kill film criticism, but which merely widened its scope, giving Ebert back his voice when his body failed him.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Ian Freer
rated 4

A clear-eyed celebration of a giant of film writing.

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Jackson Holiday Wheeler
rated 9

Incredibly moving film, and the main premise is quite compelling. Highly recommended! 

3 years ago
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rated 6

Damn, - hvis bare filmen havde været syv minutter kortere, hvis de havde klippet barnebarnet fra, så ville jeg ikke have siddet med en fornemmelse af at ha' set en smuk film, der fik et afsnit af And Just Like That tvunget ned i halsen til si...

7 months ago
Critic Fredrik Sahlin
rated 6

...ett ensembledrama som svingar sig över Atlanten och mellan dur och moll.

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna

Cast & Crew

Dan Fogelman
Director
Dan Fogelman
Writer
Antonio Banderas
As Vincent Saccione
Jean Smart
As Linda Dempsey
Oscar Isaac
As Will Dempsey
Olivia Wilde
As Abby Dempsey

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"Life Itself" is a sweeping romantic drama that explores the interconnectedness of love and fate across decades and continents. The film follows a young New York couple, Will (Oscar Isaac) and Abby (Olivia Wilde), as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship, from college romance to marriage and parenthood. But when tragedy strikes, their story becomes entwined with those of others, including a Spanish landowner (Antonio Banderas), his wife (Olivia Cooke), and a troubled young woman (Dylan) who is struggling to find her place in the world. Through a series of unexpected twists and turns, the film shows how one event can have far-reaching consequences that impact lives in profound ways. With an all-star cast and Dan Fogelman's signature blend of heartfelt emotion and witty humor, "Life Itself" is a beautifully crafted tapestry of love, loss, and redemption that will leave audiences moved and inspired.

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Life Itself was released in theaters on September 21, 2018.

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Life Itself was released for streaming on December 21, 2018.