Defending Your Life
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Movie Reviews of Defending Your Life
Movie Review: Both a Comedy and Something to Look Over
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie and "Meet Joe Black have something in common. I was lucky to come across in a store the last DVD that contain both "Meet Joe Black" and "Death Takes a Holiday" on a second disc. "Meet Joe Black" was also presented in DTS 5.1 Surround Sound. I never had seen "Death Takes a Holiday" before and so when I watch it after seeing "Meet Joe Black" I was surprise by the beauty of it. I usually don't enjoy films dating back to 1934 but this is very good.
I hope someday that Universal will re-release these two movies together again on DVD. I recommend at this time to buy the VHS version of "Death Takes a Holiday" so you can enjoy the movie.
"Defending Your Life is funny but it does make you set back and start to wonder. Even if it conflicts with your belief it is just a movie and very entertaining. I recommend it to everyone.
Movie Review: Mysticism Simplified
Summary: 5 Stars
Who would have ever guessed that Albert Brooks is a true mystic? He has written and produced a magnificent scenario about the meaning of life is this charmingly witty, yet profound after-life tale. Although every person who embraces reincarnation would immediately relate to his story, everyone will walk away from it a bit more enlightened and reassured. Veiled in humor and his self-effacing modesty, Brooks gives his audience a realistic view of the after-life experience. Though many mystics acknowledge that the three stumbling blocks to human evolution are fear, pride, and desire, Brooks primarily focuses on the horrific impact that fear has in suppressing ones own spiritual development. I have adored this film for decades now and am still amazed that the essence of the secret doctrine is made available for public edification. Thank you Mr Brooks!! MSBMovie Review: Is heaven the Short Hills Mall?
Summary: 5 Stars
That's what it looks like in Defending Your Life. A childlike conception of the afterlife? Sure, but this movie is a love story and not a theological discourse. And as a love story, it soars heavenward.
I'd never been a big Meryl Streep fan until I saw DYL. For the film to work, Streep has to convince you that she's a woman you'd want to spend eternity with. She pulls it off and then some.
Rip Torn does a comic turn as Brooks' lawyer in the hereafter that should have gotten him at least an Oscar nomination. And as for Brooks, well, you're either a big fan or you're not. Count me in the former camp.
BONUS: The original score, by Michael Gore, is easily one of the best I've ever heard. The final six or seven minutes of DYL are a near-perfect marriage of movie music and movie magic. Enjoy!
Movie Review: A Pleasant Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with most of what good things everyone says about this movie - I saw it in the theatre when it came out and bought it on DVD, although I'm a tad disappointed there aren't any extras on the DVD. Albert Brooks has always made me laugh but it's nice to see Meryl Streep possibly enjoying a film role for once - it seems like a good pairing of two cerebral actors - you may laff when you hear Brooks' name and the word cerebral in the same sentence but his movies have always made me think he has a good insight into the human psyche. The middle of the film where Lee Grant shows his various mistakes is hilarious and make you think that Brooks' character is just outside of being passed on to Heaven, until the last part of the movie - Rip Torn is his usual funny self, and his ambiguity and vagueness comes off as funny.Movie Review: Albert Brooks-Comedy Genius
Summary: 5 Stars
Love this movie. Adore it. This is such a wonderful film. I have been a huge Albert Brooks fan for many many years and all of the films he has directed are top notch. I would put them in this order: 1. Defending Your Lfe 2. Modern Problems 3. Lost In America 4. Real Life 5. Mother 6. The Muse. They are all some of the best comedy dramas you will ever see...Period. In many ways he's like a non-threatening version of Woody Allen (and I mean that in a nice way-I love Woody Allen's work too)if that makes any sense. *A little trivia for you...Albert Brooks' brother is James L. Brooks director of Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News and As Good As It Gets and he is also the longtime producer of The Simpsons.