Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Filipe C — 20 Aug 2015

In it's brilliant simplicity this may be one of the enduring best movies I've ever seen.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Filipe C on 20 Aug 2015.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jeff W (588) on 19 Nov 2011

This was a rather weird movie...Even the concept was a little out there for me…

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By Russell H (886) on 30 Aug 2016

Albert Brooks comedy about an afterlife in which you must defend the actions of your life, and the results of this pseudo-trial will decide…

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By Dale W (156) on 17 Sep 2011

Very funny movie. Vintage Albert Brooks. The scenes showing his past lives make me laugh out loud every time…

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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 01 Dec 2012

My favorite movie. Great cast, great writing, and great score…

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By Keith C (780) on 13 Apr 2017

Not Albert Brooks' funniest film, but makes up for it with a wonderful performance from Streep and a deeply satisfying ending…

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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 John K (1,706) on 08 Oct 2011

Great little movie about what happens after you die…

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By Stephen L (620) on 15 Mar 2014

This is a 'snoozer.' Technically it's not a 'sleeper hit' because it made $16M at the box office. Which, in 1991, is a lot of money, right…

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By Kathleen Maher (33) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 19 May 2015

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 Lucy R (59) on 31 Jul 2014

Goes in my top ten favorite comedies. It's a treasure…

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