Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

  • 2023


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Average Rating 3.4/5

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3.0
Both Smith and Thordarson have made an engaging little film thats more than just another meet cute between two lost souls. Director's Club
3.5
This film will be a treat for anyone who loves any part of Brooks career, or all of it. And its subject is so fascinating and open hearted that one ca .. Rogerebert
3.0
While Brooks deserves acclaim, he deserves it in a format as compelling and dynamic as he is. Defending My Life is simply too flat. The New York Times
3.0
But an Albert Brooks documentary with an inferiority complex Appropriate! Hollywood Reporter
3.0
The only understandably false note resides in the title, which plays off one of Brooks best films but doesnt really convey the nature of the exercise. Cnn
3.0
The time feels right for an Albert Brooks assessment, although one by Mr. Reiner was never going to be anything but glowing. And, as it happens, convi .. Wsj
3.0
HBOs Albert Brooks doc lovingly sums up a comedians brilliant career. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
The proof of a unique and once in a lifetime brilliant talent is all here. Dead Line
3.0
He might not be a great scientist like Einstein but hes certainly a brilliant comedian. Solzy At The Movies
3.0
Now 76, the star proves a funny and introspective tour guide through his past. The Daily Beast
4.5
This movie could have been five times as long, and it wouldnt be enough. Brooks is an inspiration, a supportive force to up and coming talents, and a .. Third Coast Review
4.5
In recent years, Brooks creative output has slowed, his choices becoming more selective as hes grown older. Awards Watch
4.5
The man knows how to shoot comedy, and Defending My Life is nothing if not consistently funny. Its not just the Brooks routines that have aged beautif .. Next Best Picture
3.0
Its an adequate time waster for fans, but this mid level Marvel entry aint marvelous. KKFI-FM (Kansas City)
3.0
Brooks has enjoyed many relationships throughout showbiz that didnt necessarily translate to collaboration. The Film Yap
4.5
The sharpest, wittiest, funniest thats Larry David, who knows about such things. Creators



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