Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Halsted B — 13 Jan 2008

This was definitely better when I first saw it in '91, but I still love the premise.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Halsted B on 13 Jan 2008.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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