An edge of the seat space adventure.

Rating: 9/10 (26 March 2017)

Life tells the story of six astronauts on-board the International Space Station. They retrieve a specimen from Mars, to check if there is life beyond Earth. The specimen turns out to be a living, highly intelligent & hostile being. Now, the lives of the six astronauts on the International Space Station, is at great risk.
Life is a mind blowing film. Director Daniel Espinosa maintains the tense atmosphere of the movie, throughout its run-time. The opening sequence is unforgettable & not to be missed. The script of the film by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick may not be very original, but manages to hold your interest throughout. You really want to find out, as to what is going to happen to all the characters in the movie. If you don't like too many gory scenes, then you should give this flick a miss. The visual effects are flawless. The entire film is very unpredictable & you just can't guess what's going to happen next. The climax of the movie is a shock but, it might seem a little contrived. Jake Gyllenhaal is spectacular as David Jordan. Rebecca Ferguson is superb as Miranda North. Ryan Reynolds is brilliant as Rory Adams. Hiroyuki Sanada is fantastic as Sho Murakami. Ariyon Bakare is great as Hugh Derry. Olga Dihovichnaya is awesome as Ekaterina Golovkina. Life is a must watch for fans of the sci-fi/thriller/horror genre.