My Life Is a Lifetime Movie explained

My Life Is a Lifetime Movie is an American reality television series that premiered on Lifetime on October 17, 2012.^[1]

Premise

The series mashes together cinematic recreations along with first-hand details with women who relive their shocking life experiences.^[1]

Critical reception

In a review in The Washington Post, Emily Yahr said that the half-scripted, half-documentary hybrid format doesn't work and the show is delivering a mixed tone.^[2] Robert Owen of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said the viewers will be disappointed by the series.^[3] A review in Variety called the show more like a water-cooler gossip than actual true-crime material.^[4] Common Sense Media said the movie has a tongue-in-cheeck tone at times.^[5]

Notes and References

1. News: 'My Life is a Lifetime Movie' - Hybrid Unscripted Program Paying Homage to Cultural Impact of Network's Movies to Premiere October 17. The Futon Critic. September 13, 2012. October 11, 2012.
2. News: TV review: 'My Life Is a Lifetime Movie' . The Washington Post . October 16, 2012 . November 20, 2012.
3. Web site: Sly title the highlight of 'My Life Is a Lifetime Movie' . The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . October 14, 2012 . November 20, 2012.
4. Web site: Review: "My Life Is a Lifetime Movie" . Variety . October 17, 2012 . August 21, 2013.
5. Web site: My Life Is a Lifetime Movie . Common Sense Media . August 21, 2013.