Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Elizabeth L — 22 Oct 2007

Kind of a wacky imagining of the afterlife, but a very romantic comedy, and very moving.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Elizabeth L on 22 Oct 2007.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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