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Defending Your Life (1991)
Director: Albert Brooks
Cast: Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant
Runtime111 min
RatingPG
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Is there love after death? After he dies suddenly, the hapless advertising executive Daniel Miller finds himself in Judgment City, a gleaming way station where the newly deceased must prove they lived a life of sufficient courage to advance in their journey through the universe. As the self-doubting Daniel struggles to make his case, a budding relationship with the uninhibited Julia offers him a chance to finally feel alive.
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Defending Your Life (1991), directed by Albert Brooks, is a critically acclaimed fantasy comedy-drama that explores the concept of life after death. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its clever premise, sharp humor, and poignant exploration of personal growth. While it did not receive any major awards, Defending Your Life has developed a strong cult following over the years and enjoys a respectable 7.1/10 rating on IMDb and an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score, indicating positive audience reception.
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Defending Your Life from 1991, directed by Albert Brooks, blends romance, fantasy, and comedy to explore thought-provoking questions about the afterlife and what it means to truly live. Brooks and Meryl Streep deliver charming, nuanced performances that will delight fans of character-driven dramas with a metaphysical twist.
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Defending Your Life is a 1991 American romantic comedy-fantasy film about a man who finds himself on trial in the afterlife, where proceedings examine his lifelong fears, to determine whether he will be reincarnated on Earth, or move on the next phase of existence. Written, directed, and starring Albert Brooks, the film also stars Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Lee Grant, and Buck Henry. Despite comedic overtones, the film also contains elements of drama and allegory.
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