Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Steven M — 11 Jun 2007

I laughed way hard when I first saw this. Quite funny indeed.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Steven M on 11 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 Jeff W (588) on 19 Nov 2011

This was a rather weird movie...Even the concept was a little out there for me…

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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 Barbara L (69) on 25 Mar 2015

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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 Stephen L (620) on 15 Mar 2014

This is a 'snoozer.' Technically it's not a 'sleeper hit' because it made $16M at the box office. Which, in 1991, is a lot of money, right…

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By Nicole F (241) on 26 Apr 2017

If I'm flipping through channels and this film appears on my screen, time stops. And I would play this film on repeat if I could…

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By Dale W (156) on 17 Sep 2011

Very funny movie. Vintage Albert Brooks. The scenes showing his past lives make me laugh out loud every time…

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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 Molly R (320) on 25 Mar 2015

A great movie about life choices and being fearless…

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