Lanie Kerrigan starts the film as one of the most selfish and shallow characters to be imagined. Her life is simply about external things; her looks, her car, her apartment, her clothes, and her career. Family life is non-existent; she and her boyfriend talk about unimportant trivia, and even her ‘friendships’ seem based on flattery, real or feigned admiration. With Jack’s prophecy however, Lanie slowly begins to realize the shallow reality of her life. She wonders about the meaning and purpose of her life, and attempts to make amends for past wrongs. Jack claims to receive his messages from ‘God’ and, even though some predictions come true, just where and even if he receives real messages remains ambiguous throughout the story. Also, there is a sense of pre-determined fate that is ultimately outside the characters’ control, even though they are encouraged to make the most of what they have been given in life. The importance of family, friends, and relationships, rather than things, comes to the fore as Lanie makes positive changes in her life. Unfortunately, the film includes a bit of foul language and a strongly implied premarital sexual encounter, which makes the production fall short of our recommendation. Without the message of premarital sex as acceptable and use of several obscenities, teens and adults could enjoy LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT.