Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Jessica G — 07 Jul 2007

Very interesting look at the afterlife and how what you do effects your future.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Jessica G on 07 Jul 2007.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Jorban J (58) on 27 Nov 2015

I like movies like where I can't exactly explain why I liked it so much. The 2 hours just flew by…

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By Jessica R (690) on 30 Sep 2012

I've always been fascinated by the concept of this movie. I don't know that I would want to see clips of my life…

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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 Marcelo V (18) on 09 Jan 2012

Albert Brooks, Rip Torn, Buck Henry....Hilarious...little brains…

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By Paul J (1,190) on 02 Jan 2012

Albert Brooks has many similarities as Woody Allen (just not as many great movies)…

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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 Michael S (3,461) on 13 Aug 2013

Funny and deep when you don't really expect it, an interesting take on how any situation can be viewed in more than one light…

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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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