Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Dale W — 17 Sep 2011

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

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Dale W on 17 Sep 2011.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By Molly R (320) on 25 Mar 2015

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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 Nick M (1,532) on 30 Mar 2013

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

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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 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 Frances H (1,591) on 16 Jun 2017

This amazing after-life story really makes you think…

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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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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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