Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Christal R — 01 Mar 2007

A movie I will, inexplicably, watch over and over again.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Christal R on 01 Mar 2007.

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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The movie's light, easily forgotten and very good for a few laughs. I sure hope that eating thing comes true…

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By Paul J (1,190) on 02 Jan 2012

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A wonderful comedy/love story... and it has Mr. Brooks in it to boot…

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