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Life [DVD] [1999]

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Actors: Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatund�, Nick Cassavetes, Anthony Anderson
Directors: Ted Demme
Writers: Matthew Stone, Robert Ramsey
Producers: Eddie Murphy, Brian Grazer, James D. Brubaker, James Whitaker, Karen Kehela
Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
Language English
Subtitles: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Norwegian, Polish
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: 15
Studio: Uca
DVD Release Date: 6 April 2009
Run Time: 104 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00004I9OJ
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,803 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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 freewheeling 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

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DVD Special Features

Spotlight on Location
Outtakes
Deleted Scenes
Feature Commentary
Trailer
Music Highlights
Production Notes
Menu Music
Interactive DVD Rom Options
Animated Menus
Cast And Filmakers Notes
Language: English/German
Subtitles: English/German/Dutch/Swedish/Norwegian/Finnish/Danish/Greek/Hebrew/Polish/Czech
Feature Running Time: 104 mins approx
Ratio: 1.85:1

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5.0 out of 5 stars A serious movie that also happens to be pretty funny, 28 Jul 2004

By	Daniel Jolley "darkgenius" (Shelby, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Yes, this movie has plenty of funny moments, but there is a very real and sometimes rather touching story that takes precedence over everything that happens. You can't get through the most serious of situations without the palliative of laughter now and again, and Life actually does tell a serious story. Eddie Murphy proves once again that he is a great actor, and Martin Lawrence was surprisingly good as the more serious of two men sentenced to life in prison for a murder they didn't commit. One night in 1932, fate brought Rayford Gibson (Murphy), a smooth-talking hustler with big dreams, and Claude Banks (Lawrence) a respectable fellow about to start a good job, together in a New York nightclub. For entirely different reasons, both guys have to face the displeasure of the club owner's wrath; and so it is that Gibson and Banks end up going on a bootlegging run to Mississippi. One dead man later, and both men are sentenced to life in prison for murder. Since Banks blames Gibson for getting him into all this mess, there relationship varies in quality as the years go by, but gradually a real friendship develops between them. They try to escape several times but end up spending basically their whole lives in prison. Along the way, we meet with several sub-plots involving some of their fellow inmates, but the movie never strays far from the lives of Gibson and Banks. The passage of time is marked by clips of historical events, and some excellent makeup works makes both men look old and worn out as they advance into their senior years.

This is not a prison story of hopelessness, however. While no pardon ever comes their way, justice has a way of willing out eventually, and the final ten minutes of the film are just terrific. Since the story does take place in Mississippi in 1932 and beyond, race plays a major part in the film, but it does not define the movie by any means. There are a number of funny scenes, especially those involving pie and cornbread, and Eddie Murphy will definitely make you laugh - Martin Lawrence sort of plays the heavy here to Murphy's periodic antics. Some familiar faces pop up in the movie: Rick James plays the New York club owner, Bernie Mac has a relatively minor role, and Heavy D plays a small but important part. Wyclef Jean contributes an original score for the film. The whole cast is excellent, and a very good script keeps the film on pace and lively.

This isn't Stir Crazy; there are plenty of laughs, but I wouldn't call this a comedy - Life the movie is funny in the way life itself can sometimes be - laughter can get us through the hard times, but it doesn't hide the fact that the hard times are there. This movie really deserves more attention than it has received; with its serious underlying quality, it ranks among Eddie Murphy's most impressive films.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A LAUGH A MINUTE.., 29 Feb 2004

By	"westkel2" - See all my reviews

Two of the funniest comics of recent times, Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence team up in this side splitting comedy where both are sent to jail for a murder they didn't commit. Small time criminal Murphy and goody goody banker Lawrence are thrown together after a mis-understanding with murphy's criminal boss in which they have to bring back cases of alcohol across the country or face fatal repurcussions. Whilst on the job a man is murdered and the two become the main suspects, both are convicted and must spend the remainder of their lives behind bars. Even though the hate for one another is evident they must now become friends in order to survive the prison world. The two stars have a comedic chemistry on camera which would rival anyone and the outtakes at the end are hilarious. Don't miss out.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Movie ever, 14 Aug 2003

By	Darren doyle (Aberystwyth, Wales) - See all my reviews

This movie is so fast paced that you could miss it all if you blink! Murphy and Lawrence are majic together. Its a barrel of laughs. I seriously recommend it to anyone who has a sense of humour! Take my advice and BUY THIS FILM!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Make up and Good Film Too
Two young men (Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence) are paired together by circumstance in 1932 New York City; while travelling in the South, they are framed for murder and are sent... Read more

Published on 25 April 2007 by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars Life
“Life” is an Eddie Murphy film that may well pass you right by, which is a real shame as it’s a very fine piece of film making and is by far much much better... Read more

Published on 15 Jan 2006 by Rich Milligan

5.0 out of 5 stars Best comedy eva
THIS great movie is the best ever made, it is murphy's and lawerence's finest work yet its a shame there is no sequel out yet.
one of the greatest comidies ever!!
buy it !!

Published on 25 Feb 2004 by rush10

5.0 out of 5 stars Eddie Murphy at his very best
This is the best film ever! Eddie Murphy is supreme in his role and the cast supporting him is superb. This is a slick comedy - and comedy at it's very VERY best. Read more

Published on 20 Nov 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Bitter-sweet comedy
An enjoyable movie that surprised me. As it starred Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy, I expected a formulaic, fast-paced banter-strewn, buddy movie but it rose above that level... Read more

Published on 4 Oct 2000

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