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Summary: Who is this beauty, Claire Forlani?
Review: Yes, this movie is too long. Yes, it runs out of ideas and steam and reason about half way through. Yes, it has Anthony Hopkins mailing in a performance; although a mailed in Hopkins is better than most people's best. What it does have is the presence of Claire Forlani, and that with a decent performance by Brad Pitt is enough to make this movie worth watching. Forlani makes art out of listening. Her intensity and subtle empathy come not when she speaks but when others speak. When her lover, Joe Black, speaks there is no one else in her universe, and nothing else but their love. And behind all this is her intellect, that unfakeable thing behind the eyes. Yes, Claire Forlani makes this mess worth watching.
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Summary: Brad Pitt YUM YUM
Review: IF DEATH WAS GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE I KNEW I WOULD WANT THEM TO LOOK JUST LIKE JOE BLACK,HE WAS SO GENTLE TO ALLISON, THE LOVE SEEN WAS SO INNOCENT I HAD TO STOP MYSELF FROM CRYING. WHEN THEY MEET IN THE COFFEE SHOP FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THEY WERE LEAVING AND LOOKING BACK AT EACH OTHER AND THEY KEPT MISSING EACH OTHERS GLANCES AND THEN THE TRUCK- OOPS ALMOST GAVE IT AWAY-
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Summary: In one word....OUTSTANDING!!!!
Review: This was a powerful movie that touched my heart like no other movie I've ever seen. It left me talking about it for weeks. Although it is long, and the beginning drags a little, this movie's ability to captivate you will grow stronger as the movie goes on and climax in the final thirty minutes which are worth the wait. My husband even loved this movie and he is extremely critical when it comes to movies. This movie is superbly acted. If I were handing out Academy Awards, Anthony Hopkins would be at the top of my list! His performance was powerful and very moving. Brad Pitt played what I would consider to be a difficult part very well. Supporting cast was excellent as well. Meet Joe Black has quickly become one of my favorite movies of all time!
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Summary: RESTORED MY FAITH IN MOVIES TODAY!!!!!
Review: If you don't like this movie, there is something wrong with you. If Brad Pitt was death, I'd be ready now. Buy it NOW.
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Summary: don't listen to the critics!
Review: I just don't understand what all the critics (and customers here)who gave MJB bad reviews were thinking. Everyone I know, including adults and kids, men and women, loved it. It probably could have been shortened quite a bit, but I love it the way it is. Besides being totally entertaining, this movie has important lessons about appreciating and making the most of life, love of family, and unselfish love for your partner. I went through the whole gamut of emotions watching it. All the actors turned in superb performances, and it upsets me that they got so little critical recognition. When it didn't get any Oscar nods (I didn't expect it to, but I did hope), I was hoping it would get some attention at the MTV movie awards (it deserves best kiss, best actor for Pitt or Hopkins, and best actress or breakthrough performance for Forlani),and was sorely disappointed when it was again overlooked. Please give this movie a chance for life after box-office death!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This movie was excellent. It really had a great plot to it. Death was a interesting characer, and the image of him as a human made the movie stand out from others. Overall I would recommend this movie as a great family movie.
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Summary: Best Movie I've seen since Titanic. I savored every minute!
Review: The cinematography is beautiful - I regret not seeing it in the theater. The movie pulled me into the story from the very beginning and had me totally immersed until the ending. People I know who've seen the movie either love it or hate it. Reviews are mixed, but they too are extremely positive or negative. Maybe the critics who gave it bad reviews focused too much on the 3 hour length and didn't consider that the movie used every minute to build the story lines. I loved the concept and the fantasy that goes with it, but there were actually several conflicts occuring simultaneously that needed to be worked out before the movie ended. The scenes were very polished with so many gestures, expressions, subtle comments and details. Although mostly a serious drama, there was plenty of comic relief mixed in to keep it light (mostly Joe's mannerisms and antics). Brad Pitt played the part of the character from the next world in a refreshing way. Someone who had been involved in taking many people from life to the "next place", but who had never experienced life's beauty, or wonderful, and painful experiences. He starts out being rather demading and when people treat him well, he becomes extremely polite and charming. Very interesting seeing "Joe" not quite used to having having a human body and experiencing so many little things for the first time. He enjoyed the experience yet maintained his authority when called for (pointing out that he was ultimately in control of the situation). He also showed appreciation to others for things that humans typically take for granted. While everyone else is taking the situation so seriously, Joe is constantly lighting up the screen with that "killer" smile of his. He is either extremely happy to be part of life and pursuing Bill's daughter or he's just very confident knowing he holds the cards in the game of Bill's future. One of the most beautiful scenes was the love scene by the pool. So much emotion and tenderness... it felt like a first time experience. For me the movie was a great way to accept death and the death of loved ones. It emphasized what a wonder world it is. If you've had passion in your life and made the most of it, you will eventually find that letting go is not so difficult. The movie was filled with drama, but had very positive messages and a wonderful ending. Many people who have seen the movie "got it". Those who didn't like it unfortunately didn't like the message or just lost interest in the topic. I question why they selected this movie if they knew the storyline. Anthony Hopkins is excellent, as usual. It was Pitt who surprised me -- I have not seen his films before, but now I want to check out some more. Still wish I had the chance to see the breathtaking photography on the big screen! This is my favorite DVD. I loved the music so much I got the sound track on CD too. ---> Skye
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Summary: If Death comes looking like Brad Pitt, take me now!!! <3
Review: Ahhhhh...Brad Pitt was so unbelievably HOT in this movie! It was just another example of his amazing talent! I didn't see "Meet Joe Black" right away because of the horrible reviews, but when I rented it I was so amazed! Was it 3 hours? It could have gone on and on forever for me!!! It brought out so many emotions from me! Happiness, laughter, sadness, and not to mention drooling over Brad Pitt!!! I will watch it over and over! I have seen it 3 times all ready, and not stoping any time soon!!! The chemistry between Susan and Joe (Death), was wonderful! It has romance, comedy, and every other emotion! The movie poster is hanging in my room right now with a huge picture of Brad Pitt!!! I loved his fasination with peanut butter too! It just added to his refreshing innocence! If Death comes looking like Brad Pitt, I'm ready now!
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Summary: "Meet Joe Black" is my favorite movie ever!!! I Love Brad!!
Review: I thought that "Meet Joe Black" was on of,(if not the best)movie that I have ever seen!!! I didn't see it in the movie therature because it got such bad reviews, but when I rented it, I was so amazed! It was the most unique, enchanting, wonderful movie that I have ever seen! I have the movie poster hanging in my room!!! It didn't seem like 3 hours to me! I could have sat there and watched Brad Pitt forever!!! I have loved him ever since "Interview with the Vampire", but he is so unbelievably GORGEOUS in this movie, and he adds a refresfing innocence to it!!! And I loved his fasination with peanut butter! It just added to the charm and romance of "Meet Joe Black"! If you havn't see it, why not?
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Summary: It's a tear jerker, makes you laugh and cry. Brad Pitts HOT!
Review: This is the best movie I have seen in years. Even thow It's 3 hours long and it makes you cry it's worth every min. and tear. It's such a tear jurker. It makes you laugh and cry at the same time. Plus Brad Pitt is HOT!!!!!
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