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Life Itself

Lists: Documentary

Brief Synopsis: "Life Itself recounts the surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert. The film details his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer."

Overall Ranking: 421 (Rank from 2014: # 14)


Rating:
85.36
Adjusted* Rating:
(lowest rating dropped)
86.2

Ratings Breakdown
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Buttery 45.45%
Regular 54.55%
Half-Popped 0%
Stale 0%
Burnt 0%




 


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Sober Film Critic James Brown97 - Life Itself is a machine of empathy about the life and times of Roger Ebert, a soldier of cinema.
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Citizen Charlie97(full review)
David Baruffi97(full review)
Tom Little of Digital Shortbread86(full review)
Lisa Marie Bowman85 - Touching and thought-provoking
Fast Film Reviews Mark Hobin80(full review)
Dan O'Neill80(full review)
Gorgon Reviews80(full review)
ClairestBearest Reviews80(full review)
Bryan Lienesch80 - The unfettered access of the documentary is unsettling, but that's the point. Still, one can only wonder if it could have gone farther.
Rob from GuysFilmQuest77

People Involved



  • Roger Ebert (Himself)
  • Steve James (Director)