Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Noah S — 14 May 2009

Very insightful, entertaining movie. Can't believe I have never seen this up until now.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Noah S on 14 May 2009.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Miranda Z (124) on 02 Oct 2014

Predictable but so, so lovely. Brilliant concept and world…

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By Nicole F (241) on 26 Apr 2017

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 Lucy R (59) on 31 Jul 2014

Goes in my top ten favorite comedies. It's a treasure…

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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 David B (3,254) on 27 Aug 2012

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

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By Joshua D (826) on 01 Dec 2013

A delightful little comedy with a message good for the spirit…

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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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By Salvador D (9) on 24 Mar 2014

Expected a little bit more, but I think a lot of that is just built-up expectations. Really enjoyed it though…

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By Nick H (590) 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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