Does This Sci-Fi Horror on Peacock Starring Ryan Reynolds, Rebecca Ferguson, and Jake Gyllenhaal Deserve Its Lousy Rep?

Life didn't do well critically, but its strong ensemble cast and one particularly memorable death make it more than an Alien rip-off.

January 5, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Edward Buckley

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For one,Lifehas a pretty solid cast thats really trying.

This charming coming-of-age drama explores the impact that space travel had on a small town.

Lifeis available to stream in the U.S. on Peacock.

A smashed space helmet spattered with blood, and a hand pressing up against the visor from the inside.

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Ryan Reynolds looking through a window on the ISS with Rebecca Ferguson floating behind him in ‘Life’ (2017)

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Jake Gyllenhaal in October Sky

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