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  • 2013
  • PG
  • 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2013
  • PG
  • 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • 1 h 45 m

Summary Between the pressure of running a foundation started by his late grandfather, being sued by his greedy extended family, and seeing his beloved Alexia leave on an extended mission trip to Haiti, Jason Stevens' world is unraveling. But when Jason discovers the lifelong journal his grandfather began as a Depression-era lad, Red Stevens' wri...

Directed By: Michael Landon Jr.

Written By: Brian Bird, Lisa G. Shillingburg, Jim Stovall, Cheryl McKay

  • 2013
  • PG
  • 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2013
  • PG
  • 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • 1 h 45 m

The Ultimate Life

Metascore Overwhelming Dislike Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Summary Between the pressure of running a foundation started by his late grandfather, being sued by his greedy extended family, and seeing his beloved Alexia leave on an extended mission trip to Haiti, Jason Stevens' world is unraveling. But when Jason discovers the lifelong journal his grandfather began as a Depression-era lad, Red Stevens' wri...

Directed By: Michael Landon Jr.

Written By: Brian Bird, Lisa G. Shillingburg, Jim Stovall, Cheryl McKay

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38
Sep 9, 2013
The performers are more competent than compelling, a common failing of faith-based films. Blame the edge-free, freshly-scrubbed characters that they play. Sadly, even as a safe-for-seniors saga ready-made for The Hallmark Channel, this is pretty thin gruel.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
30
Sep 6, 2013
The Ultimate Life is hampered by a predictable story, stereotypical characters and wooden acting.
By Daniel M. Gold FULL REVIEW
30
Sep 6, 2013
This second feature based on a best-selling book by Jim Stovall is mainly repetitive in its themes and suffers from a melodramatic plotline and hamfisted execution.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
25
Sep 6, 2013
The message of The Ultimate Life could be summed up on a greeting card. Or rather, 12 greeting cards.
By Michael O'Sullivan FULL REVIEW
25
Sep 4, 2013
Its thinly veiled message of social conservatism and religious affirmations as the pathway to an ideal life is delivered with all the predigested sentimentality of a Hallmark card.
By Drew Hunt FULL REVIEW
20
Sep 4, 2013
Again. Via Red’s experiences as a young man and wildcatter, Jason learns that money cannot buy happiness. What the viewers learn is that money can’t buy a good movie either.
By Marjorie Baumgarten FULL REVIEW
10
Sep 6, 2013
At least the narrative sloppiness and ineptly delivered themes in the script by Brian Bird and Lisa G. Shillingburg (freely adapted from the novel by Jim Stovall) feel of a piece with the entire production.
By Geoff Berkshire FULL REVIEW

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Production Company The Ultimate Life, ReelWorks Studios
Release Date Sep 6, 2013
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating PG
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Tagline Some things are worth more than money.
Website https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateLifeMovie
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