Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Chemi G — 08 Jun 2007

Underrated. Meryl Streep demostrandonos porque deberia de hacer mas comedia y una muy peculiar vision de lo que nos sucedera inmediatamente despues de la muerte.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Chemi G on 08 Jun 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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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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Albert Brooks, Rip Torn, Buck Henry....Hilarious...little brains…

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

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