7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Life (2007)
Life (2007)
Overview
Complex, offbeat Detective Charlie Crews returns to the force after serving time in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Crews’ new lease on life has provided him with a Zen-like outlook, peace of mind and no need for vengeance, an attitude which can be challenging to maintain when someone he cares about is threatened — or when he is investigating the mystery surrounding the murder he was falsely accused of.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Complex, offbeat Detective Charlie Crews returns to the force after serving time in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Crews’ new lease on life has provided him with a Zen-like outlook, peace of mind and no need for vengeance, an attitude which can be challenging to maintain when someone he cares about is threatened — or when he is investigating the mystery surrounding the murder he was falsely accused of.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around human survival against an extraterrestrial threat, a largely apolitical theme. Its narrative focuses on immediate danger and pragmatic solutions without promoting specific left or right ideological viewpoints.
The film features a predominantly Black main cast in original roles, showcasing visible diversity. Its narrative subtly critiques historical racial injustice and the legal system, focusing on the protagonists' struggle rather than an explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The TV series "Life" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes that play a significant role in the narrative or character development. The show primarily focuses on its main protagonist's personal mystery and weekly crime procedural elements, with no discernible LGBTQ+ representation.
The television series "Life" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on transgender representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Life (2007) is an original television series. Its characters were created for the show and do not have prior canonical or historical gender baselines to compare against, thus precluding any gender swaps.
The series "Life" (2007) is an original production with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material (such as books, comics, or previous adaptations) from which character races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.3
7.7
Critic Ratings
7.0
N/A
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