Nothing we haven't seen before, but very well made.

Rating: 5/10 (23 March 2020)

Judging by the casting, they obviously had very high hopes for this film. Just like every shark film is bound to be compared with 'Jaws', this type of film will no doubt be compared with 'Alien'.
Ok, so what would make me decide to watch this instead of 'Alien'? Or 'Aliens', which I actually found better than the original. Actually, nothing. I'd rather watch 'Alien/s'. There's very little originality here, and it pretty much follows the same recipe as so many other films we've seen. The acting is very good, though, and the visual effects are excellent. I also enjoyed the score. (I did find Ryan Reynolds a bit of a waste in this film. Apparently he was supposed to be the lead, but couldn't due to other engagements).
'Life' is a very well made film, which - if it wasn't for 'Alien/s' - could have been a genre defining film. It is suspenseful, dramatic, and action-packed - despite the confined space. We're given enough time to get to know and like the characters before chaos ensues. The film has a very effective, unexpected ending.