A thrilling ride with an exciting new take on the sci-fi/horror genre

Rating: 9/10 (21 February 2018)

Alien set the standard for the sci-fi horror experience, with enthralling characters, with logical thoughts and motives, and a terrifying creature that would propel most viewers nightmares. Life, whilst paying homage to this classic, offers a refreshing view of this genre.
The narrative of Life sets the viewer on an experience full of twists and horrors, the characters are portrayed with a level of deft realism, excepting Rory Adams (Ryan Reynolds) as the generic funny guy. This character providing my main gripe with the film. Outside of this cliched character Life engages the viewer through insightful and thoughtful characters. Each flawed and human, yet driven and believable. The performances of Jake Gyllenhaal and Rebecca Ferguson shining above the rest. This film engages the audience and provides an exciting and powerful opening, portraying the awe of such a discovery of new life. Before plunging the viewer in to the horrors and thrills of a nightmarish world presented to our protagonists. Each situation handled logically and thoughtfully. The narrative provides no rest for the viewer and will leave you in suspense to the last minute.