Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Geof C — 07 Jun 2007

"Julia! JULIA!" Man, that ending gets me everytime. I love Albert Brooks' humor.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Geof C on 07 Jun 2007.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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