Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by James F — 04 Jun 2013

The best romantic comedy I've ever seen.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by James F on 04 Jun 2013.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christopher W (375) on 20 Jun 2015

An amusing romantic comedy whereby in the after-life a man has to defend the choices he made in his life…

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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 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 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 Filipe C (248) on 20 Aug 2015

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

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 16 Mar 2015

It could have just as easily been set in Dr. Freud's office, with his patient spilling his guts out on the couch…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 25 Nov 2012

I've always found Albert Brooks films amusing. I really enjoyed this one…

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By Jorban J (58) on 27 Nov 2015

I like movies like where I can't exactly explain why I liked it so much. The 2 hours just flew by…

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