Defending Your Life (1991)

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Defending Your Life (1991)

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OK, finally saw it.

What did Meryl Streep even see in him?
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You can ask that every single time a beautiful, elegant woman falls for a schlub. I do.
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TheCatt wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 7:21 pm What did Meryl Streep even see in him?
Different strokes for different folks. I thought they had really good chemistry, but yes, the whole point is that he's mostly a coward.

That movie has three fantastic one liners that I use whenever I can: "Lunch", "On stage, like you.", and "What did the East German judge give you?"

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"Kindness" goes a long way, sometimes. But personally I like someone who accentuates my derring do, doesn't stifle it.
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I just thought his lines were kinda lame. He's not attractive, he has nothing going for him. Whereas Meryl's character is the pretty much complete package.

This movie just reeks of wish fulfillment
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TheCatt wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 7:45 pm I just thought his lines were kinda lame. He's not attractive, he has nothing going for him. Whereas Meryl's character is the pretty much complete package.
You mean every sitcom ever made?

Albert Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in the movie, so I'm guessing he had a big say in casting.
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