Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Andy R — 28 Nov 2007

Original, silly, fun, powerful. More than your average comedy.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Andy R on 28 Nov 2007.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By Art A (16) on 24 Dec 2018

One of my favorite movies . What is life without concurring your fears ? Albert must have spent some time in therapy to write this script…

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By David F (1,889) on 30 Mar 2013

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By Barbara L (69) on 25 Mar 2015

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By James J (731) on 23 Mar 2012

Immensely watchable and hilarious, Albert Brooks carries the film like dynamite. When he and Meryl Streep meet, the screen explodes…

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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 01 Dec 2012

My favorite movie. Great cast, great writing, and great score…

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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 Kathleen Maher (33) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 19 May 2015

The movie's light, easily forgotten and very good for a few laughs. I sure hope that eating thing comes true…

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By John K (1,706) on 08 Oct 2011

Great little movie about what happens after you die…

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By Patrick L (1,193) on 31 Dec 2012

Hated this as a kid. saw it recently. amazing. albert brooks is great. bye…

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