Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by John B — 22 Nov 2012

Yeah. An Albert Brooks movie. Aren't I supposed to like these things. Brooks is the king of corn and his title is well intact here.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by John B on 22 Nov 2012.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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Please God, when I have to defend my life let me have Lee Grant…

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