Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Jeff I — 16 Jun 2007

A comedy for the whole family, and on top of that it's a really good film.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Jeff I on 16 Jun 2007.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Shay B (131) on 03 Aug 2016

Silly and cute even if it is completely dated and totally not how the afterlife is going to be at all…

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By Eric R (1,431) on 28 Feb 2012

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

Brilliant. Brooks at his best as actor, writer & director…

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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 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 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 Frances H (1,591) on 16 Jun 2017

This amazing after-life story really makes you think…

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