Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Missy M — 16 Jan 2008

My all-time favorite Movie. It seems slow now, compared to modern-day movies, but for a 17 year old movie, the dialogue and theme are surprisingly solid!

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Missy M on 16 Jan 2008.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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