Quick Movie Reviews
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3.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 11/10/2023
If you love "Groundhog Day," you might like this similarly funny and sweetly philosophical comedy almost as much.
Rating of
2.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 03/16/2012
An interesting view of the afterlife where your entire life is put on trial and you have to defend your mistakes - and either you get to ascend or you get sent back to try again. I love the restaurant scene, past lives pavilion and the overall sense of warmth the film brings out. Light but entertaining fun.
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3/4
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 03/09/2012
One of the very first film's I have viewed from the director, which was on a local channel. An executive, Daniel Miller (Albert Brooks), passes away and has a defense Atty. Bob Diamond (Rip Torn). Daniel falls for an amiable Julia (Meryl Streep). A wonderful look at his veriosn of Earth and Purgatory with humor instilled. The premise and screenplay was enlightening and funny at the same time. You'll be amazed how a symbolism of an escalator will be after viewing this though provoking comedy, Defending Your Life delivers.
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3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 03/09/2012
Channeling a less neurotic Woody Allen, Brooks delivers a sharply written, subtly funny, and moving piece of life comedy. The ending itself is incredibly satisfying and Brooks and Streep share realistic and genuine chemistry on screen. I also liked Rip Torn's supporting role as Brooks' good-natured defender.
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3.5/4
Allison - wrote on 08/20/2008
Before seeing this movie, I wasn't crazy about Albert Brooks. After it, I wanted to see everything I could get my hands on! (although I still haven't seen Mother). So anyway, it isn't realistic, but it's very endearing and heartwarming. This is one of those rare films that brightens your whole entire...life.
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3.5/4
serioussir - wrote on 05/10/2008
An Al Brooks great! I thought this film was so clever and funny. I really like Brooks' dry sense of humor.
