Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Mandy P — 22 Sep 2007

Completely underrated and completely amazing.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Mandy P on 22 Sep 2007.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By Curt S (37) on 05 Feb 2012

Loved this when I was younger, thanks to my dad for introducing me to the brilliance of Albert Brooks. Definitely a good watch…

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By Barbara L (69) on 25 Mar 2015

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 16 Mar 2015

It could have just as easily been set in Dr. Freud's office, with his patient spilling his guts out on the couch…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 16 Jun 2017

This amazing after-life story really makes you think…

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By John B (4,244) on 22 Nov 2012

Yeah. An Albert Brooks movie. Aren't I supposed to like these things. Brooks is the king of corn and his title is well intact here…

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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 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 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 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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