Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by David B — 27 Aug 2012

A wonderful comedy/love story... and it has Mr. Brooks in it to boot!

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by David B on 27 Aug 2012.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By Curt S (37) on 05 Feb 2012

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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If I'm flipping through channels and this film appears on my screen, time stops. And I would play this film on repeat if I could…

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

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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 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 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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By David F (1,889) on 30 Mar 2013

Brilliant. Brooks at his best as actor, writer & director…

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By Michael S (3,461) on 13 Aug 2013

Funny and deep when you don't really expect it, an interesting take on how any situation can be viewed in more than one light…

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