Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Eric A — 18 Aug 2010

Thought provoking about afterlife in a romantic comedy way.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Eric A on 18 Aug 2010.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Michael S (3,461) on 13 Aug 2013

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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 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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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 Jay I (29) on 28 Jun 2016

Apart from one really funny scene and some nice conceptual ideas about heaven the film feels slightly tedious and the laughs are somewhat sparse…

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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 Samantha S (1,257) on 02 Jul 2012

Great movie. Holds up well. Albert Brooks can overact it, but Meryl kills it, if you'll pardon the pun…

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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 Tony S (582) on 27 Sep 2017

Another entertaining Albert Brooks movie. Funny, interesting, not great, but enjoyable…

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