Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Heather A — 19 Jan 2008

I love the idea of this movie being real...

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Heather A on 19 Jan 2008.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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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 David F (1,889) on 30 Mar 2013

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

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By Barbara L (69) on 25 Mar 2015

A great movie about life choices and being fearless…

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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 Robyn Karney (3) for Empire (3,446) on 07 Jun 2020

The movie is lavishly designed and assembled…

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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 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 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 El M (15) on 10 Nov 2012

Ugggghhhhhh :( Pretty much unwatchable pap…

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By Jeff W (588) on 19 Nov 2011

This was a rather weird movie...Even the concept was a little out there for me…

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