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Good ol' Fashion Movie
One word to describe this movie is EXCELLENT. I know a few critics do not agree, but they don't know a good film when they see it. Todays movies lack the sensibility as movies from decades gone by, but MEET JOE BLACK brings substance back into a film. Very few films that are centered around romance and conflict are presented in an intelligence manner. They are either targeted towards a particular audience, such as towards the women or towards the men, but this film can be watched by anyone.

Though the film is three hours long, those three hours go by real fast when you pay attention to the plot lines. I say lines because there are three events going on at the same time: Death on holiday(Brad Pitt) who wants to take Bill Parrish(Anthony Hopkins) to the world beyond, the ongoing romance that emerged with Susan Parrish(Clare Forlani) and Death--Joe Black, and the company takeover. Actually, there is a fourth minor plot, the finale with Bill Parrish's Birthday gala.

The music score was excellent and quite emotional at times, but very effective. If you love movies with meaning, you definitely must watch MEET JOE BLACK. You don't have to be a romantic to enjoy this film. It'll hit your heart naturally.

Love this movie - it conveys so much feeling!
The actors obviously took great pains to get real sensitivity into this romanic drama. There are so many stories presented so it conveys many emotions: conflict, joy, sadness, and love.

Hopkins provides an excellent performance. He plays such a strong yet loving person. Strong in convictions and tender with his family. The scene where talks about how he thinks of his wife everyday is brief but well done.

Forlani and Pitt are great together. She's wonderful as Susan. Pitt plays the role of death in a most peculiar, but very entertaining way. I love his deadpan humour. He also played "Joe Cool/Joe College" in the coffee shop extremely well. What a charmer! Not shy around the ladies, huh Brad?

On the negative side, the VHS tape isn't widescreen. Get the DVD to appreciate all this artful work has to offer.

Also, there's not much action or special effects for those who require that stimulous in a movie. It's mostly a thought provoking, intellectual type of entertainment that must be internalized to appreciate the sensitivity and feeling that's presented in this wonderful story and fantastic music. If that doesn't appeal to you then skip this movie - there are plenty of other movies out there that are visually entertaining.

Why this didnt get an oscar i dont know.
William Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) is approaching his 65th b-day and a few days before the ceremony he literally meets the angel of death which is played by Brad Pitt. Joe Black (Brad Pitt) wants to experience life. he wants to experience the wonders of love and friendship all through the guidance of Mr. Parrish. Susan Parrish (Claire Forlani) the daughter of William unmistakenably falls for this Joe Black never to know his true identity.

This 3 hour long film plays with your emotions like no film can. The acting done by Brad Pitt is truly something that can be only done by talented actors. the word talented doesn't match up to the acting done by Brad and Anthony Hopkins. The newcomer Claire Forlani played the character Susan perfectly as if she was Susan. Anthony Hopkins does it again with this riveting performance of Mr. Parrish. MArcia Gay Harden is another talented actress that is never given the credit she deserves. I give this film *****.

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