Shuttle Life Review (2017) — 73% Celluloid Score
Directed by Tan Seng Kiat · 2017 ·
Is Shuttle Life worth watching?
Yes. Shuttle Life (2017) earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 分贝人生 셔틀 라이프 分貝人生
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (82/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
- Celluloid Score 73% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Shuttle Life worth watching?
Yes — Shuttle Life earns a 73% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Tan Seng Kiat’s Kuala Lumpur migrant drama won the MGGA 2018 Audience Choice Award — a Malaysian indie that also competed for Best New Director.
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Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Shuttle Life about?
A poor family struggles to cope with tragedy and mental illness in a fractured society.
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Critic Reviews
Shuttle Life (2017) Review: Grief on the Margins of KL
★★★½☆
Shuttle Life is Tan Seng Kiat's raw Malaysian drama about a struggling family in Kuala Lumpur, a bleak but compassionate study of poverty, grief and mental illness.
Yes, with reservations. It rewards viewers who value unflinching social realism and strong acting, but its relentless bleakness makes it a demanding watch.
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Shuttle Life: frequently asked questions
Is Shuttle Life worth watching?
Yes. Shuttle Life (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 73%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is Shuttle Life?
Shuttle Life runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
What is Shuttle Life rated?
Shuttle Life is rated PG in Canada and NR in Malaysia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Shuttle Life?
Shuttle Life is directed by Tan Seng Kiat and stars Jack Tan, Sylvia Chang, Angel Chan, Gan Mei Yan, Juztin Lan.
What is the Metascore for Shuttle Life?
Metacritic's Metascore for Shuttle Life is 68 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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