Meet Joe Black (1998)

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• Alice S

  
  This movie really makes no sense, but I still enjoy it a lot by the grace of the willowy and wounded Claire Forlani. Death has been around since the beginning of time (just ballparking it), so how is he still so ignorant about friendship, passion, sex, success, greed, revenge - the… More
  This movie really makes no sense, but I still enjoy it a lot by the grace of the willowy and wounded Claire Forlani. Death has been around since the beginning of time (just ballparking it), so how is he still so ignorant about friendship, passion, sex, success, greed, revenge - the ways of the world, essentially, including colloquialisms about Death and taxes? One would think he'd have a human dalliance every decade at least. The character is written to be a wide-eyed simpleton, and they had to pick the actor with the worst face and voice for that: Brad Pitt. He's so dead-eyed and dumb-sounding.

• Brad W

  
  A very interesting film that I found to be really cool, however not as great as I had expected, it was very long an got stupid at times.

• Shawn E

  
  There is a good and a bad about this film. It has rich values, inspiration, and has some great performances by Pitt and Hopkins. The unfortunate is that this wonderful film had been stretched out so far that it looses it's value and becomes very slow and bland. A good film could… More
  There is a good and a bad about this film. It has rich values, inspiration, and has some great performances by Pitt and Hopkins. The unfortunate is that this wonderful film had been stretched out so far that it looses it's value and becomes very slow and bland. A good film could have been great if it were condensed into 2 hours.

• Film C

  
  Okay, i thoroughly enjoyed this movie, i found it original and just a good storyline that i rather enjoyed. I loved the beginning of this movie, i think Hopkins was a brilliant choice as william parish and i liked the mystery and wonderment at the beginning, where we arent sure as to… More
  Okay, i thoroughly enjoyed this movie, i found it original and just a good storyline that i rather enjoyed. I loved the beginning of this movie, i think Hopkins was a brilliant choice as william parish and i liked the mystery and wonderment at the beginning, where we arent sure as to what is really going on and the voice in his head is captivating and the mystery which helps hook you from the start. Although the movie is rather long and i thought the story dragged a little towards the end it was very emotional and i was close to tears, i loved the way that in his final days he sets his affairs in order and makes everythng okay with his daughters. This movie is worth the watch it is lovely funny drama.

• Spencer S

  
  Very clear with its plot, at times funny, and always loving. There are so many elements of dramatic principle, but overall it's a winner.

• Conner R

  
  Such a bland movie that has no idea if it's a comedy or a drama. While its stars are quite good, the supporting cast was weak and hurt its integrity. The story was very interesting, but it didn't feel like it was taken all that seriously.

• Anthony L

  
  Boring, wooden and without depth.

• Ginny  

  
  I was harsh in judging this movie when it first came out, everybody seemed like they were all just sooo into Brad Pitt that I never even bothered to watch this straight, atleast until today. The story starts of slow, prim and purely conversational and thats what gave me the idea… More
  I was harsh in judging this movie when it first came out, everybody seemed like they were all just sooo into Brad Pitt that I never even bothered to watch this straight, atleast until today. The story starts of slow, prim and purely conversational and thats what gave me the idea <b>before</b> that it was a dull movie and everybody was just over-exaggerating about it cuz Brad Pitt was in it. After 10 years, (Wow.. its been that long?) I finally sat thru the whole movie and even suprised myself that I actually enjoyed it. The first quarter of this movie was a bit of a snooze, but they made up for it eventually and had managed to leave its viewers highly strung on emotions at the very last scene. A good ending doesnt deserve 5 stars tho >;P

• Candy R

  
  Great plot about Death taking a holiday on Earth. Brad and Anthony are great as a duo. Brad is gorgeous. I love the coffee shop scene and the last scene with the fireworks.

• moon r

  
  nearly a perfect movie. it's got everything going for it, so what could foul up the works? call central casting, they might have a clue. although incredible as a rich wannabe revolutionary in terry gilliam's "twelve monkeys" brad pitt is simply out of his depth… More
  nearly a perfect movie. it's got everything going for it, so what could foul up the works? call central casting, they might have a clue. although incredible as a rich wannabe revolutionary in terry gilliam's "twelve monkeys" brad pitt is simply out of his depth here, his boy-next-door, awshucks routine wearing thin after a minute. he has to play Death taking the guise of a human and pitt himself...is just too young to understand the finality that that might imply. he tries...but it's not enough, and his inexperience undercuts every scene he's in. anthony hopkins, as always, almost effortlessly, brings nothing but the goods. claire forlani surprises. marcia gay harden and jeffrey tambor are rock solid. and jake weber had me wondering why he wasn't more visible. a great might have been...

• Lady D

  
  A truly bizarre notion and not one that seems plauseable in stretch of the imagination. In my view Brad Pitt has two levels of acting; 'Pretty Boy Brad' and 'Scruffy Brad', he seems to do better in the latter, however, in the film we see Pretty. It… More
  A truly bizarre notion and not one that seems plauseable in stretch of the imagination. In my view Brad Pitt has two levels of acting; 'Pretty Boy Brad' and 'Scruffy Brad', he seems to do better in the latter, however, in the film we see Pretty. It wasn't a total diasaster, but has more than it's fair share of bad points. Wasn't this film a box office flop? At three hours long (and none to exciting ones at that), I feel I should give the film a good point too, which I think lies with Claire Felani.

• Lorenzo v

  
  This movie comes as close to perfect as can possibly be done. The acting was perfect by all. The storyline was great and a nice mix of emotions evinced by it. Some humor, some seriousness but no sadness. I kept envisioning one ending but ended up with another. Mind you the actual… More
  This movie comes as close to perfect as can possibly be done. The acting was perfect by all. The storyline was great and a nice mix of emotions evinced by it. Some humor, some seriousness but no sadness. I kept envisioning one ending but ended up with another. Mind you the actual ending was what it should be but I kept thinking it would be different. But as it turns out the ending was perfect and I wouldn't change anything. Well that's not exactly true but I won't say what because I don't want to spoil it. Anyway, I suggest everyone see this movie. 4/5

• Tsubaki S

  
  Claire Forlani is skinny as hell, and yet, would i bang her? Fuck Yeah.

• Rachel F

  
  I really liked this movie. It's really long and you need to pay attention to everything that's said in order to get a clear idea of the storyline. Brad Pitt is beautiful in this role.

• Red L

  
  I didn't realize until I did some research that this is the third time this story has been filmed -- the first two are called Death Takes a Holiday - in 1934 and 1971. I found the story intriguing - "Death" trying out life. I will have to see the earlier versions.

• Ken S

  
  mmmm...peanut butter....

• Bobby H

  
  Great movie. Crazy storyline. It makes you think Alot about life, and even more about after-life.

• Dean !

  
  A strange film best described as a sort of romantic/comedy, drama? It is well made and the leads give great performances,but it does feel a bit dragged out at well over 2 hours. Won't be everyone's cup of tea!

• Steve K

  
  The longest movie I have ever seen.

• Morgan S

  
  ok i like this movie but i dont like Brad Pitt in the roll of death im not the biggest fan of him. Anthony Hopkins on the other had is AWSOME!!!!

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