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2008

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"Live!" follows ABN network president Katy Courbet and up-and-coming documentary filmmaker Rex as inspiration strikes to create the most daring reality program ever. The show is Russian Roulette, network style, with contestants competing for 5 million dollars on-air, complete with loaded guns. As seen through the lens of a .. Read more

Starring	Eva Mendes, David Krumholtz, Eric Lively, Katie Cassidy
Director	Bill Guttentag
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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- Shot in hyperreal DV shakeycam by documentarian Bill Guttentag, âLive!â tries to convince audiences that a show... read more on Time Out
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- - Tom Huddleston
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  - 06 Aug 2010 at 06:06
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  Must see. It's a journey and a half
  
  This is one of those films I went out on a limb with, and I wasn't disappointed, at least, not in the end.
  
  In fact, I think the producers were ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - artfilmaddict
  - 2 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 12 Mar 2009 at 21:33
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  - 1
  I'd rather not live than watch Live!
  
  This film could possibly hold the accolade of being the worst film I have ever rented! I was thoroughly disappointed with every aspect of the film. The ... read more »
  
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- - gingerspike
  - 289 reviews
  - Grimsby
  - 27 May 2011 at 22:03
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  Live!
  
  I saw this film advertised on a trailer and thought i would give it a go.......
  
  Very interesting concept that people will watch anything on TV, ... read more »
  
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- 875267
- - Keeley Andrews
  - Wickford, Essex
  - 22 Mar 2010 at 10:04
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  Live!
  
  Brilliant film - one of the best I have seen this year
  
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- - FTPaul
  - 1 review
  - Farnham
  - 20 Nov 2009 at 18:56
- - 1
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  Bizzare Concept
  
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  Wow i was on the edge of my seat when the gameshow started - I felt really sorry for them - It was a klittle slow to get going but l was shocked when the guy ... read more »
  
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- - woozip
  - 7 reviews
  - Notts
  - 07 Oct 2009 at 12:44
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  Amazing!
  
  I have to say i was a bit sceptical about a film around a reality tv show (I mean we really don't need any more of them in the world) but i have to say that... read more »
  
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  - Wellingborough
  - 23 Sep 2009 at 13:38
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  Worst film ever
  
  I chose this film based on the premise which seemed alright. However having sat through 90 minutes I would like my money back.
  
  From the wooden acting... read more »
  
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- 813639
- - Bez4481
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 22 Sep 2009 at 22:30
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  OUCH
  
  Yeah ok its got some great scences....... so has your local park. Visit the local park instead!
  
  Shockingly bad movie, absolute S***! However it wont ... read more »
  
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- 812957
- - Traceytroo
  - 10 reviews
  - Luton
  - 21 Sep 2009 at 11:56
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  A Little predictable - like most reality TV strangely
  
  This is quite an interesting look at the way reality TV could go if any sadistic people out there would greenlight it. It has the same stucture as what you ... read more »
  
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- - JustAFanTC
  - 121 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 12 Aug 2009 at 15:33
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  Dead!
  
  What a disappointment! Such a good idea but hopelessly portrayed. The first hour is spent on the build-up to the 'Live Russian Roulette' programme ... read more »
  
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- 783210
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  - London
  - 13 Jul 2009 at 09:45
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  Live? It certainly felt like it was!
  
  Wow, have just finished watching this movie and my heart is still pounding! There aren't many movies that manage to keep my undivided attention from start ... read more »
  
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- - xKoalax
  - 3 reviews
  - Northampton
  - 02 Jun 2009 at 19:53
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- - 19
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  Must see. It's a journey and a half
  
  This is one of those films I went out on a limb with, and I wasn't disappointed, at least, not in the end.
  
  In fact, I think the producers were ... read more »
  
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- 725237
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  - artfilmaddict
  - 2 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 12 Mar 2009 at 21:33
- - 7
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  Delivers a few jabs without the knockout punch
  
  The story itself, if not completely original about how far television stations will go to grab their share of the audience is an interesting one. However, the ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Bolton
  - 30 Mar 2009 at 10:40
- - 6
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  I don't want to Live!!
  
  I thought this film was absolutely terrible. Eva Mendez looks amazing and is pretty good in her role, but the whole film is just utter turd. Without a doubt ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Swansea
  - 20 Mar 2009 at 14:14
- - 4
  - 1
  Superb
  
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  Loved this film.The ever lovely Eva Mendes shined in her role.She's always vastly underused in any film and she should surely hit the big time soon.
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  - AndyYos
  - 8 reviews
  - London
  - 12 Mar 2009 at 10:13
- - 3
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  Interesting premise but little else
  
  Really, realy bad. Absolutely devoid of logic and thus believability. Once you get to the actual russian roullette scene it is entirely predictable. Eva Mendes ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Fulham
  - 31 Mar 2009 at 23:01
- - 3
  - 0
  This film's average ratings don't reflect its worth
  
  The ratings don't reflect just how good this film is. It's what we've all been asking for: FRESH. I guarantee you haven't seen anything like ... read more »
  
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- - BigMeUp
  - 268 reviews
  - Midlands, UK
  - 25 Apr 2009 at 11:49
- - 3
  - 1
  Live!
  
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  A little warped for my liking.
  
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  - Chorley
  - 28 Apr 2009 at 13:55
- - 2
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  worth the wait to the end!
  
  the film was abit slow for the first hour, just going through the motions of intoducing a new tv show and introducing the contestants and their individual ... read more »
  
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- - postie101
  - 2 reviews
  - Portsmouth
  - 14 May 2009 at 20:22
- - 2
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  Live? It certainly felt like it was!
  
  Wow, have just finished watching this movie and my heart is still pounding! There aren't many movies that manage to keep my undivided attention from start ... read more »
  
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- 765492
- - xKoalax
  - 3 reviews
  - Northampton
  - 02 Jun 2009 at 19:53
- - 2
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  Dead!
  
  What a disappointment! Such a good idea but hopelessly portrayed. The first hour is spent on the build-up to the 'Live Russian Roulette' programme ... read more »
  
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- 783210
- - a customer
  - London
  - 13 Jul 2009 at 09:45

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  "Live!" follows ABN network president Katy Courbet and up-and-coming documentary filmmaker Rex as inspiration strikes to create the most daring reality program ever. The show is Russian Roulette, network style, with contestants competing for 5 million dollars on-air, complete with loaded guns. As ...