This sci-fi shocker sticks closely to the Alien playbook, down to the intimately acquainted, flatly characterized crew and the scenes of chaos, panic, and overlapping dialogue.

It's familiar comfort food for those in need of gory goodness.

When compared to the cast of Alien, the ISS team isn't well-textured, developed, or likable.

There’s is certainly fun to be had in “Life,” fun you’ve had before or fun limited by missed opportunities to do something surprising or different.