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Life (1999) -- The story of two criminals (Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence) who discover the value of life after being sentenced to life imprisonment.
Life (1999) -- The story of two criminals (Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence) who discover the value of life after being sentenced to life imprisonment.
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6.2/10   14,440 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Robert Ramsey (written by) &
Matthew Stone (written by)
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Release Date:
16 April 1999 (USA) more
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Plot:
The story of two criminals (Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence) who discover the value of life after being sentenced to life imprisonment. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 3 nominations more
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(18 articles)
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User Comments:
One of Eddie Murphy's best films. more (109 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Eddie Murphy ... Rayford Gibson

Martin Lawrence ... Claude Banks

Obba Babatundé ... Willie Long

Nick Cassavetes ... Sergeant Dillard

Anthony Anderson ... Cookie
Barry Shabaka Henley ... Pokerface
Brent Jennings ... Hoppin' Bob

Bernie Mac ... Jangle Leg

Miguel A. Núñez Jr. ... Biscuit
Michael Taliferro ... Goldmouth (as Michael 'Bear' Taliferro)
Guy Torry ... Radio
Bokeem Woodbine ... Can't Get Right

Ned Beatty ... Dexter Wilkins

Lisa Nicole Carson ... Sylvia

O'Neal Compton ... Superintendant Abernathy
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong language and a shooting.
Runtime:
108 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Anthony Anderson's feature film debut. more
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Continuity: In the scene where Jangle Leg introduces himself to Claude, they are seated beside each other with Ray sitting beside Jangle Leg. Then the camera switches to a shot of Ray. If you look below Ray you can see Jangle Leg seated below him. more
Quotes:
Claude Banks: [Claude has just been punished for crossing the gun line and Ray shares the punishment, but he chuckles to himself] What' you laughin' about, Ray?
Rayford Gibson: Ah, just thinkin' about you runnin' with them bullets flying all over the top of your head, that's something to see there, that was a sight to see.
Claude Banks: The bullets weren't the problem, ray. The pie was too hot! Burned my damn tongue.
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References Harlem Nights (1989) more
Soundtrack:
Banana in Your Fruit Basket more

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22 out of 22 people found the following comment useful.
One of Eddie Murphy's best films., 22 March 2000
Author: TxMike from Houston, Tx, USA, Earth

If you're not a fan of Eddie Murphy's humor, then skip this one.

The movie begins in modern times, 1997, with the main characters' funerals. The movie then flashes back to 1932 to begin telling their story, and continues as they age in prison in Mississippi.

They were "petty criminals" but were sentenced to life in prison for a murder they did not commit. However, being black in 1930s Mississippi did them no favors. The story that unfolds is irreverent and funny and has enough twists along the way to keep things very interesting.

I can't understand why the average rating of this movie is below "6". I give it "8" of "10" for its overall entertainment value, plus a few "life's little lessons" thrown in. I think it is one of Eddie Murphy's best movies.

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