Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Lisa G — 19 Mar 2007

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This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Lisa G on 19 Mar 2007.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By John B (4,244) on 22 Nov 2012

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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By El M (15) on 10 Nov 2012

Ugggghhhhhh :( Pretty much unwatchable pap…

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By Curt S (37) on 05 Feb 2012

Loved this when I was younger, thanks to my dad for introducing me to the brilliance of Albert Brooks. Definitely a good watch…

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By Nick M (1,532) on 30 Mar 2013

Brilliant. Brooks at his best as actor, writer & director…

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By Art A (16) on 24 Dec 2018

One of my favorite movies . What is life without concurring your fears ? Albert must have spent some time in therapy to write this script…

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By Barbara L (69) on 25 Mar 2015

A great movie about life choices and being fearless…

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By Renee Schonfeld (431) for Common Sense Media (4,943) on 01 Mar 2016

Priceless comedy with a message-rich heart, mild swearing…

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By Shay B (131) on 03 Aug 2016

Silly and cute even if it is completely dated and totally not how the afterlife is going to be at all…

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

Hated this as a kid. saw it recently. amazing. albert brooks is great. bye…

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By John K (1,706) on 08 Oct 2011

Great little movie about what happens after you die…

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