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An underappreciated and overlooked gem of a movie
I consider "Meet Joe Black" along with Spielberg's "Artificial Intelligence" to be among the most misunderstood films of recent times. But "Meet Joe Black" suffered an even worse fate when it was released, because it never enjoyed the box office success that "A.I." did. In any event, "Meet Joe Black" is one gem of a movie, half fantasy and half drama, that has an important message about the lives we have, what we do with our time here on earth, and how we cope with loss and death. Although the movie is quite long (I think it could have been at least half an hour shorter and still have been just as effective), it never drags. Those who have written here that it is "boring" either can't allow themselves to feel some emotion, are too uncomfortable with the issue of death, or prefer to be spoon-fed the plot when watching a movie. Judge this movie for yourself. You might just end up looking at life (and perhaps, death) in a much different way.

With this movie Brad Pitt proved that he's more than just a "Hollywood hunk." This type of role must have been difficult to play, and he pulls it off convincingly. Anthony Hopkins is superb as usual, enough said. The rest of the cast is great as well.

If you haven't seen this movie, I would urge you to give it a chance. Have patience and it will pay off in the end. I was happy to see that a Special Edition was released recently, although for some strange reason it disappeared off store shelves as quickly as it was put on them (one can't even buy it new here at Amazon-what's with THAT?!) But the first edition is readily available, and that's all that matters.

Brad Pitt Ohhh La La!
While house sitting a while back I was tinkering with the remote and came upon this movie by accident. It was indeed a pleasant accident. The movie is breathtakingly beautiful and detail oriented. Everything was though of. The incredible backdrops, the scenery, the props, all of them intriguing and exquisite.

I have never been a Brad Pitt fan, but this movie makes him seem almost unearthly, out of this world gorgeous. His acting and appearance are both magnificent and left me breathless for a couple of seconds. Claire Forlani definetly fits the "Susan" part and is incredibly radiant and beautiful in this film. Her eyes are so blue and hypnotic. If death were to fall in love with someone it would definetly be her.

Anthony Hopkins meets up with death in the body of a young man(Brad Pitt) whom Susan met earlier that day. Of course, death takes the young man's body in order for it to understand human nature. Death takes a "Holiday/Vacation" and uses Hopkins's as his guide to show him the way to human life and nature. He uses Hopkins's character as his guide because according to him he is an "exceptional human" and has achieved a great deal. During this time death falls in love with Susan, Hopkins's daughter. Though, time is running short and Hopkins must make amends with his family and business before saying good-bye to this world. Death also has to leave and say good-bye to Susan.

Great Film
This film is so different than the others by Brad Pitt. The character is very familiar in the beginning. As the story unfolds you see a vastly different character and I believe it is some very good work on his part. The cast is filled with accomplished Actors worthy of 2 hours of your time. They are emotional and believable. I'm sure you will enjoy this film.

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