Review of Defending Your Life (1991) by Lydia S — 02 Jun 2007

Such a great movie about facing your fears and living your life and doing what makes YOU happy. Because that's really what matters.

This review of Defending Your Life (1991) was written by Lydia S on 02 Jun 2007.

Defending Your Life has generally received positive reviews.

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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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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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Great movie. Holds up well. Albert Brooks can overact it, but Meryl kills it, if you'll pardon the pun…

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