Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Adam V — 29 May 2006

Possibly the best conception of the afterlife committed to film. Forget what the Christians told you.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Adam V on 29 May 2006.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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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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Starring Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep, this is a wonderful and tear inspiring look at two people facing judgement on how they lived their…

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By Jay I (29) on 28 Jun 2016

Apart from one really funny scene and some nice conceptual ideas about heaven the film feels slightly tedious and the laughs are somewhat sparse…

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By Ben L (1,326) on 16 Oct 2014

Probably my favorite movie of all times! Not only a clever look at life after death but really funny with a lot of heart and great meaning…

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By Jessica R (690) on 30 Sep 2012

I've always been fascinated by the concept of this movie. I don't know that I would want to see clips of my life…

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Another entertaining Albert Brooks movie. Funny, interesting, not great, but enjoyable…

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