“Life Itself” opened last weekend (check here to see where you can see it yourself) and has already started to develop an appreciative following. The critical response was overwhelmingly positive but one never knows how that will match up with the public reaction to a film. Watching Twitter this weekend was truly heartwarming as people turned to Roger’s favorite form of social media to share their reactions to the film. People who have seen “Life Itself” have been clearly moved. We collected a few of our favorite responses:
LIFE ITSELF (2014) Director of Photography: Dana Kupper | Director: Steve James | @EbertMovie pic.twitter.com/6RFJFs6xDk
— Perfect Shots (@OnePerfectShot) July 6, 2014
@ebertchicago @ebertvoices Just finished watching Life Itself. I miss having that man in the world. Chaz is a remarkable woman.
— Mark Chessler (@mchessler1) July 7, 2014
.@EbertMovie is sobering; and a beautiful account of the various kinds of loves we could all hope to experience. @ebertvoices
— CooleyHighFly(@CooleyHighFLY) July 5, 2014
@ebertvoices @EbertMovie Saw it this morning for the second time. Absolutely loved it! Brought tears to my eyes.
— Charlie Kaus(@CharlieKaus) July 5, 2014
LIFE ITSELF: A frank, affectionate tribute to a larger-than-life life. As a cinephile, I owe Roger Ebert a lot. As a human being, ditto.
— nictate(@nictate) July 7, 2014
I really think @EbertMovie is one of the best docs I've seen in years. Loved Roger's book & loved the movie.Thanks@ChazEbert @MagnoliaPics
— PaulsTripToTheMovies(@PaulsMovieTrip) July 7, 2014
The Roger Ebert doc is so inspiring. You'll laugh, you'll cry, then you'll cry some more. Really, just keep the tissues handy. #LifeItself
— Susan Avallone(@SusanEAvallone) July 7, 2014
Had the pleasure of watching the beautiful masterpiece that is #LifeItself @EbertMovie today. Full of tears. #MustWatch #TwoThumbsUp
— Bobby Campos (@bcampos1) July 7, 2014
@ebertchicago Loved #LifeItSelf — sad, joyful, funny, moving, uplifting, and inspiring. What a guy, what a writer, what a life!
— Mike DelNagro(@MikeDelNagro) July 7, 2014
#LifeItself affirmed that I haven't made as many mistakes as I sometimes think, and that I should definitely get back to work.
— Nick Butler (@nbutler11) July 7, 2014
Wonderful to see #LifeItself again on the big screen. Thoughtful, moving & funny. Very funny. Gottawatch this "Benjithe Hunted" sometime.
— ConorHolt (@conor_holt) July 6, 2014
The #LifeItself doc by Steve James starring @ebertchicago is just great. Much more complete having seen it.
— Ryan Walls (@RyanWallsTweets) July 6, 2014
As the credits of #LifeItself roll, I find myself weeping like a baby. And to reiterate, I've NEVER cried at a film before. @EbertMovie
— Jackson Shrout(@jacksonshrout) July 6, 2014
Just experienced #LifeItself – what a revelation and gift from Roger Ebert to all of us.
— Gail Gigi Austin (@gigiworks) July 6, 2014
.@ebertchicago HAVE YOU SEEN THE DOC on Roger ?? Life Affirming indeed
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) July 6, 2014
#LifeItself is a touching affirmation of a life well lived. May we all find our purpose, and embrace it with the same joy @ebertchicago did!
— Lisa Trifone(@LisaBeesa) July 5, 2014
#LifeItself is a fantastic film that shouldn't be missed. It's heartbreaking, lovely, inspiring, and entirely life-affirming.
— Joey Connelly (@JoeyConnelly) July 5, 2014
I don't know what your plans are, but if they don't include seeing #LifeItself you are failing.
— Marya(@oldfilmsflicker) July 4, 2014
@EbertMovie @ChazEbert #LifeItself was such a heartwarming & heartbreaking story. Ebert was such a treasure to film! pic.twitter.com/WdeXx1DfjA
— J.R. Hardman (@jr_hardman) July 6, 2014
