Just after being killed in a car crash, Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a waiting area for the newly deceased. While there, one must prove in a courtroom-style process that he successfully overcame his fears. Daniel meets Julia in an afterlife comedy club, and falls in love with her. Julia seems to have what it takes to move to the 'next stage' of existence, but Daniel's worried he'll be sent back - and lose the one person he loves so much.... (Full plot summary below)
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Just after being killed in a car crash, Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a waiting area for the newly deceased. While there, one must prove in a courtroom-style process that he successfully overcame his fears. Daniel meets Julia in an afterlife comedy club, and falls in love with her. Julia seems to have what it takes to move to the 'next stage' of existence, but Daniel's worried he'll be sent back - and lose the one person he loves so much.
Leave your thoughts about Defending Your Life.
| Common Sense MediaRenee SchonfeldPriceless comedy with a message-rich heart, mild swearing. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsTed PriggeOne of the funniest and most clever comedies that I've seen released this decade. |
| FromTheBalconyBill ClarkAn underrated gem that explores the long-term consequences of our everyday actions. |
| Washington PostDesson ThomsonBrooks-the-performer embodies the movie's spirit with superb modulation. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThe movie is funny in a warm, fuzzy way, and it has a splendidly satisfactory ending, which is unusual for an Albert Brooks film |
| Baltimore SunLou CedroneIf you're looking for a pleasing, reassuring film, try this one. |
| Entertainment WeeklyMelissa PiersonBrooks works the other side of the manic explosions of our most popular comics: His humor is reactive but no less funny. If you can reverse your expectations, this may find deserved afterlife on your TV. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyThough visually impressive, the film shows problems with tonality, which veers from outright comedy to earnest therapy session--the "seize the day" lesson is not strong enough for a full-length picture. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzIt could have just as easily been set in Dr. Freud's office, with his patient spilling his guts out on the couch. |
| Austin ChronicleKathleen MaherThe movie's light, easily forgotten and very good for a few laughs. I sure hope that eating thing comes true. |
