Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Tony S — 27 Sep 2017

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

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Tony S on 27 Sep 2017.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mike C (1,722) on 17 Nov 2011

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By Heather S (375) on 16 Apr 2012

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 Michael S (3,461) on 13 Aug 2013

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