Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Alan J — 29 Jun 2008

Funny if erratic comedy, Lee Grant and Rip Torn make great adversaries.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Alan J on 29 Jun 2008.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By Patrick L (1,193) on 31 Dec 2012

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Yeah. An Albert Brooks movie. Aren't I supposed to like these things. Brooks is the king of corn and his title is well intact here…

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