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’ll be (yet again) 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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Glad to see this has a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/defending_your_life
I love everything about this film - the writing, the actors, the direction. So good. Super suprised about that when I first saw it in the theaters in '91.
Probably one of my faves that I think is criminally underrated. Great quotable Rip Torn lines, Albert Brooks as his awkward, insecure everyman best, and an amazing comedic performance from Meryl Streep.
“Damn exciting stuff!!”
I saw this once as a kid when it was on TV and loved the whole concept. I’ve never got round to watching it again.
Sometimes when I’m really hungry I think about the omelette.
Cool. My SO and I quote lines from this a lot.
You like pie? I’m gonna bring you nine pies!
