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Summary: Everything about this film is different. Highly recommended
Review: This isn't your typical Hollywood blockbuster. It's different, and different is good.Everything about "Meet Joe Black" is different - the acting, the story, the humor. It's a hard film to describe. I still find the death, early in the film, unexpected and shocking (I won't say more for those who haven't seen the film). You can't analyze the film too much or you won't enjoy it. Death comes calling, in the form of Brad Pitt, and asks if Anthony Hopkins will show death around. The attempts at humor, black as it may be at times, are very effective. You expect a somber film but end up laughing. Pitt's portrayal of death reminds one of a 30-year-old infant at times. Hopkins does a marvelous job as the communication's executive William Parrish. Claire Forlani is both beautiful to watch and believable as Parrish's daughter who falls in love with death personified. Like I said, you can't analyze the film too deeply. The story is refreshing. The acting is superb. All around it's a different, yet highly enjoyable film.
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Summary: Is There Anything Wrong With This Film?
Review: I don't think so. Don't be deterred by the long running time, it grabs you and doesn't let go, and the last word to use in describing this film is "boring". Death comes to call, in the form of smoldering Brad Pitt, on the wise and affluent media mogul Bill Parrish, played by an always-brilliant Anthony Hopkins. If the movie were entirely about their relationship, which goes from hatred and denial to warm humor and father/son almost constantly, it would be enough. For a little extra, however, we're given the charming and stunning Claire Forlani as the compassionate doctor who falls in the love with Death, under the guise of Joe Black (Pitt). The catch: he's in love with her as well, and she's the daughter of Bill, the man who's destined to leave with Death when he tires of live as a man. Cooperate politics, romance, sex, and witty thoughts on life and death complete this fabulous flim, rounding it out into perfection. Anthony Hopkins is wonderful as Bill, conveying every emotion you'd except with absolute genious, and even a suprising touch of warmth and compassion when it comes to his new friend, Death. He steals the show without actually stealing it, leaving plenty of room for Forlani and Pitt to have a complex and intriguing relationship. There are no good guys and bad guys - if there were, you would leave the theater hating Brad Pitt for what he represtents. You simply don't. A movie that's so easy to fall in love with, without being "too perfect" or sickeningly sweet. In fact, it's rather the opposite, revealing our flaws and imperfections along with all the passion and beauty.
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Summary: Touching and inspiring
Review: This movie, although long, was very good. The end brought tears to my eyes, and I couldn't get my thoughts off the subject of death for the rest of the day, because this movie brought up new aspects of the topic to think about. Brad Pitt is as good as anyone could be on playing the character of Death, which is a slightly controversial role. It's all a matter of opinion, how you play it, and Pitt's interpretation seems to be telling people that there's nothing to be afraid of while at the same time exercising his power over the mortal race. Excellent film.
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Summary: Every once in a while comes a movie that really touches you.
Review: There is practically nothing wasted in this movie... practically nothing out of place. Hopkins is fantastic, but Pitt is astonishing, with two performances (one that lasts but ten minutes probably) and he delivers big time! The plot: extraordinary. The music: Ah! the music... The characters: very realistic. The love: profound with no boundries. The dialogue: right on the spot. The edition: could not be better. ... I insist: every once in a while....
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Summary: Full of itself, but not bad.
Review: There is really nothing special in the plot of this movie, nevertheless, it is a soothing love story. But, considering the simplicity, length, and slowness of the plot, it is very full of itself. The director thinks he is directing some great classic worthy of the audiences' time. He wastes too much time on trivial things, thinking they are important. Take for example the scene where Joe Black eats peanut butter for the first time. I'm sure to Joe Black this was a exciting new experience, but the audience does not need such a borefest. Maybe the director should step down from this seventh heaven and realize this is "Meet Joe Black", not "Crime and Punishment". I know the analogy is not parallel, but one gets idea.
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Summary: A GREAT DATE FILM.
Review: Now, I know what most of you are thinking. The girls are thinking "Ooh, Brad Pitt!" and the guys are thinking "Ew, a sappy-love story. I'm not watching this." Well, it may be a love story, but it is one of the best ones I've ever seen. It's not too sappy and actually quite humorous. It's one of those movies that you and your sweetheart can curl up with late at night and really enjoy it. Although it is a bit lenghty, in the end you will end up enjoying it.
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Summary: Worth every minute
Review: This has become one of my favorite movies. It is a masterpiece in my eyes. Anthony Hopkins is the cornerstone of the movie. Brad Pitt plays off him like a master. Watching these two work is a treat and I think Brad Pitt will someday be considered one of the best actors of the 20-21st centuries, and anyone knows Anthony Hopkins already is.
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Summary: A Different Take On "Meet Joe Black"
Review: "DEATH"...It Is The Sound Of Ones Own Voice Echoing Back From Eternity... Everything about the feature film "Meet Joe Black" is extraordinary. From the script to direction, performances of the key actors, musical score and production. The DVD is Full screen with sharp vivid color and crisp clear sound. The DVD is much better than the VHS format with respect to picture and sound quality without a doubt. There is so much going on in this film and so much to take in that it's almost overwhelming. It's a story about the joy and pain of life and it's a story about death. However, in this film "Death" is not portrayed as the dark cloaked figure or celestial being you might expect. Instead, the focus is cast on "Death's" lighter side, gentler side and venerable side when he takes human form. This is a movie that must be viewed several times before one can truly appreciate the depth and magnitude of it. It cannot be appreciated unless careful attention is given to the dialogue. There are two scenes in the movie that call for special attention. The scene in Bill Parrish's (Anthony Hopkins) office, following the "Big Meeting with John Bonneque" and the final scene with Joe Black (Brad Pitt) and Susan Parrish. You may discover the dialogue in these scenes hold a key to a mystery. This is a movie you want to watch without interruption, and once you have ask yourself; When given the concept that "Death's" powers on his turf are somewhat boundless and that he obviously has some ongoing arrangement with, shall we say "Father Time." How inconceivable then, is the idea that "Death" may also possess the ability to turn back time?
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Summary: Not For Viewer's With ADD and/or Limited IQ...
Review: Loosely based on the three acte play "Death Takes A Holiday"; This film brings more depth and dimension to the concept of the original story than perhaps even the playwright could have dreamed of. The main focus and character of the film's story line is "Death." And since death is a something of an esoteric topic and not exactly a character you can readily research; I think anyone would have to applaud Brad Pitt's performance in this role. There is nothing superficial about this movie. It is deep and it leaves a few questions for the viewer to figure out and yes, there are answers. It needs to be viewed more than once to really gather it all in. Anthony Hopkins plays Bill Parish, the next mortal on the list that "Death" Brad Pitt's character is supposed to call on and take from life. But, you discover through the dialogue that "Death's" curiosity about life has been peaked by Hopkins' character to a point that "Death" can no longer resist. So, "Death" makes a deal with "Parish." He gives "Parish" time in exchange for a tour of life's experiences. The film brings into focus the things that are most important in life and how so often they are put aside for other things until most of our life has gone by and deeply marks the difference between sympathy and empathy. "Meet Joe Black," is clever, funny, touching, romantic and very insightful. Performances by most of the cast were outstanding. The film did seem to move a bit slowly in some scenes, and I feel this is really the fault of direction rather than script or acting. Thought provoking and worth viewing again and again.
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Summary: Very under-rated Film...
Review: Although it wasn't Brad Pitt's finest performance to date, but definitely a good movie. Claire Forlani also plays a good female romantic lead. If you've seen AntiTrust, you'd agree that she belongs in a romantic lead. She just can't play a villain like she tries to in AntriTrust. Anthony Hopkins is wonderful as always. Brad Pitt being my favorite, was the main attraction for this, and I was in a melancholy mood during the first viewing, so this was the perfect movie. Definitely right for a date. And the scene where Brad Pitt's and Claire Forlani's characters meet for the first time, in the cafe, if up there with my personal favorite scenes of all time. Critics bashed it, but they also bashed Brad Pitt's best film, "Fight Club"... Don't be stupid, just rent it or something.
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