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Life (1999 film)

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that Pike has his father's watch and realizes he is the one who framed them 40 years prior. When Ray presses Pike on the true origins of the watch and the scar on his left cheek, Pike instantly recognizes Ray and threatens to kill him. Ray then grabs Pike's shotgun and points it at him. He tells Wilkins that Pike framed him and Claude for murder, which the sheriff admits to with no remorse, saying that state of Mississippi had them as cheap labor for 40 years. Furious with the response, Ray tries to kill him for robbing him and Claude 40 years of their lives. Claude struggles to stop Ray from killing him, Pike aims at them both with a hidden Derringer. Realizing that they are both innocent, and disgusted with Pike's wickedness, Wilkins kills Pike and covers it up as a hunting accident. He apologizes to Ray and Claude for their unjust imprisonment and promises to issue them pardons, but suffers a fatal heart attack before he can do so.
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story, and Willie concludes the tale by outlining Claude's plan: Ray and Claude would steal two bodies from the morgue, start the blaze, plant the bodies in their beds, then hide and escape in the fire trucks. When asked why the plan did not work, Willie tells the workers that he "never said it didn't work". The inmates quickly realize the bodies they have buried are not Ray and Claude, who have gone back to New York immediately and are watching a
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involved with Jangle Leg), Radio, Goldmouth (a bully who picks a fight with Ray, but befriends him afterward), Cookie the chef, and Pokerface. Claude's cousin, an attorney, unsuccessfully appeals his conviction and seduces his girlfriend (who’s grown tired of Claude’s selfishness). With no chance at freedom, Claude and Ray break out, getting as far as
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During a dance social, Biscuit confides to Ray that he is due for release but fears returning to his family because of his homosexuality. Despite Ray’s sincere encouragement to resume life on the outside, Biscuit instead commits suicide by crossing the gun line, much to the shock and heartache of the
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By 1972, Ray and Claude are still not speaking; all their friends except for Willie have either died or been released. One day, Claude snaps, running past the gun line to steal a pie, and he is punished by having to stand barefoot on a case of bottles. Dillard offers to set Ray free if he will shoot
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Ray and Claude are transferred to live and work at Superintendent Dexter Wilkins' mansion. Ray does yard work, while Claude works inside and befriends Wilkins. Claude is entrusted to pick up the new superintendent, who happens to be Sheriff Warren Pike. While on a pheasant hunt one day, Ray notices
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scout who offers a pardon to play. Sensing an opportunity for freedom, Ray and Claude introduce themselves as his handlers. Despite his talent, Can't-Get-Right is often distracted by Mae Rose, the daughter of Camp 8's superintendent Abernathy. After Mae Rose gives birth to a biracial boy, Abernathy
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gave a positive review, writing "Lawrence and Murphy make an entertaining team", and noting "Murphy in particular develops a more substantial personality than might be expected here. As he evolves affectingly from a fast-talking hotshot into an old man with the growl and gait of a venerable blues
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A surprisingly touching buddy comedy-drama that both lives up to and subverts audience expectations, Life has become a cult classic over the past 20-plus years, showing the artistic range of stars Murphy and Martin Lawrence. The film is greatly aided by the steady hand of director Ted Demme, who
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In 1997, present day, Ray and Claude live in the prison infirmary with Willie. Claude tells Ray of a new plan, which Ray initially rejects, but then follows Claude to hear more. Later that night, the infirmary catches fire, and they seemingly perish in the flames. The inmates are saddened by the
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was released on April 16, 1999 in North America. On its opening weekend, the film grossed $ 20,414,775, making it one of the biggest April openings at that time. However, its gross the next weekend amounted to $ 11,257,995, and $ 6,481,175 in its third weekend. Its domestic run concluded with $
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Ray and Claude are given life sentences, with hard labor at an infamous prison camp called Camp 8. They immediately run afoul of the guards, Sergeant Dillard and Hoppin' Bob, and also meet fellow inmates Jangle Leg (who makes a pass at Claude), Willie Long, Biscuit (another homosexual inmate,
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furiously demands to know who is the father. Various inmates simultaneously claim to be the father, embarrassing Abernathy by indicating that she had slept with all of them, which results in all present laughing at Abernathy and him quitting on the spot and leaving the prison.
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other inmates. Can't-Get-Right is soon released without Ray and Claude, which causes extreme frustration and a bitter falling out between them, ending their friendship. Over the following years, Ray attempts several escapes alone unsuccessfully.
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singer, he seems to be reaching for a greater acting opportunity than this lightweight material can offer. It's a performance that feels solid even when the film is at its most formulaic, or when it vacillates strangely."
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has an approval rating of 52% based on 58 reviews, with an average rating of 5.7/10. The site's critic consensus reads, "Entertaining if not over-the-top humor from a solid comic duo provides plenty of laughs." On
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failed to meet the studio's expectations at the box office, and received mixed reviews from critics. The film later found a strong cult following among Murphy and Lawrence’s fans, establishing
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In 1944, twelve years later, Claude and Ray meet young, mute inmate "Can't-Get-Right", a talented baseball player who is sighted by a
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Claude should he move. Ray refuses and is given the same punishment. Touched, Claude apologizes, and they finally make amends.
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as a story being told by an elderly inmate about two of his friends, Ray (Murphy) and Claude (Lawrence), who are both
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A soundtrack containing hip hop and R&B music was released on March 16, 1999 on Rock Land/
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gives his actors both freedom to shine while also reining in their overwrought impulses.
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63,886,029 for a worldwide total of $ 73,475,268, making it a financial disappointment.
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and was certified platinum with over 1 million copies sold on June 18, 1999.
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game. They are again on good terms, free and living together in
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gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale.
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Index


Ted Demme
Brian Grazer
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Martin Lawrence
Geoffrey Simpson
R. Kelly
Wyclef Jean
Imagine Entertainment
Universal Pictures
buddy
comedy-drama
film
Ted Demme
Eddie Murphy
Martin Lawrence
Boomerang
Ned Beatty
R. Lee Ermey
Obba Babatundé
Bernie Mac
Anthony Anderson
Miguel A. NĂșñez Jr.
Bokeem Woodbine
Guy Torry
Michael Taliferro
Barry Shabaka Henley
framed
wrongfully convicted

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