Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by John M — 06 Jun 2007

This is one of Meryl's best ... I've loved this ever scince I was little.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by John M on 06 Jun 2007.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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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 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 Jak C (16) on 12 Jun 2012

Love this movie, funny, smart and very well done. Really makes you think, what if this is true…

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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 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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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 Nick M (1,532) on 30 Mar 2013

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

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The movie is lavishly designed and assembled…

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The best romantic comedy I've ever seen…

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Goes in my top ten favorite comedies. It's a treasure…

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