Life (1999)

Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy play it surprisingly straight in this film by director Ted Demme. Though there are laughs to be had, this is a story about perseverance in the face of a life of disappointment (yet the film was sold as a prison comedy). But Stir Crazy this isn't. Rather, Lawrence and Murphy play a couple of New Yorkers making a moonshine run from New York to Mississippi during the Prohibition who find themselves framed for murder and sentenced for life to a prison chain gang. As they age, the two become close friends, although the strait-laced Lawrence always resents the free-wheeling Murphy for getting him into the situation in the first place. Ultimately, these two men learn to find meaning where they can, taking value from friendship and their limited ability to affect the lives of others. At times preachy, it ends on an upbeat note; the film's biggest laughs are reserved for the final section, in which Lawrence and Murphy don age makeup and play octogenarians. --Marshall Fine Amazon.com

 Life is funny, Life is great....
This movie is perhaps Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence's Sistine Chapel. That is a bold statement but this movie is so funny and such a good, well made movie. There are endless funny moments in this movie. I might be being biased because I love timeline movies a lot (ex. Forrest Gump). This movie will also make you cry from sadness and laughter. I laughed out loud many times and (ALMOST) cried from emotion.

The movie has an all-star cast as well which can sometimes be disastrous (ex.Nothing But Trouble) It hits every angle possible and could not have been done any better for what it was. And that is one great, funny movie that is one of my all-time favorites.



April 14, 2008

 Very funny movie
This is one of the funniest movies I have seen. Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are a funny team. April 11, 2008

 very pleased indeed
I ordered "Life" for my mom, when I told her she can get great deals on Amazon, she didn't believe me. Until we received the DVD. It came sealed and it looked brand new. Keep up the great work. We will only use Amazon FOREVER!! Thank you. February 16, 2008

 The movie was brilliant
I can't believe the poor reviews of this classic movie. Even the 4 and 5 stars are saying it was just OK. Just because Eddie wasn't "Buckwheat" & Martin wasn't "Shanaenae" doesn't mean the movie has to be put down. This was a very good, intelligent & well done film. It shows the acting skills of Lawrence in a big way. He plays the "straight" man very well. It had a lot of history in it as well, if one paid attention, that is. You just can't please everyone. I'm not going on too long, because one would have to have a logical brain & appreciation for good comedy/drama. Apparently, I'm alone around here. And, for people to say the only good thing in it was Rick James? I hope you folks are 13 and 14 years old, and heard about James through parents, or something. Otherwise, I'm worried about you. I mean, watch the damn movie. Pay attention to the story and what is being told. January 31, 2008

 LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE
I LOVE THIS MOVIE IT MAKES ME LAUGH SO HARD,ON A BAD DAY AT WORK COME HOME AND WATCH THE MOVIE LIFE AND SEE IF IT WON'T CHEER YOU UP. December 11, 2007

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