Life Itself (2014)

Life Itself is a 2014 American biographical documentary film about Chicago film critic Roger Ebert, directed by Steve James and produced by Zak Piper, James and Garrett Basch. The film is based on Ebert's 2011 memoir of the same name.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) The documentary movie is about film critic Roger Ebert.
 * 2) The entirety of this documentary is great showing the legacy of Roger Ebert.
 * 3) Great cinematography.
 * 4) The ending is great and beyond.
 * 5) Great interviews with people that knew Roger personally including Gene Siskel's widow.
 * 6) The film mentions Roger's friendship with Gene Siskel.

Reception
Life Itself has received universal acclaim from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 98% from 200 critics, with an average rating of 8.40/10; the general consensus states: "Rich in detail and warmly affectionate, Life Itself offers a joyful yet poignant tribute to a critical cinematic legacy." On Metacritic, the documentary has a score of 87 out of 100, based on 35 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".

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