Meet Joe Black

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Leah S I tried. I really tried because the movie was highly recommended to me. I gave it about 1/2 hour before calling it quits. I admit I am no fan of Brad Pitt. After watching his one dimensional bland performance where few of his facial expressions matched the scene I will remain unimpressed. The characters presence at the family dinner table or the boardroom were were painful to watch. His character behaved like someone just dropped out of the sky and I couldn't swallow that Bill, a wildly successful business man, managed these embarrassing moments virtually untouched and unscathed. I might have been more convinced if Joe Black didn't act like an alien and had a tad bit experience on earth dealing with humans. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/27/25 Full Review Javed S This film is a masterclass in cinematography, acting, and subtext. On the surface, Meet Joe Black appears to be a slow-paced romance with philosophical undertones—but beneath that exterior lies a profoundly spiritual meditation on life, death, timing, and the rare kind of love that changes everything. The acting is exceptionally challenging, and the cast—especially Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt—deliver performances that are quiet, vulnerable, and deeply layered. Hopkins in particular gives one of the most dignified portrayals of a man facing the end with clarity, grace, and love. This is not a film for casual viewing. If you’re watching passively, you’ll miss it entirely. But if you’ve ever lost someone, truly loved someone beyond reason, or stood at the edge of your own mortality—this story might not just move you… it might mirror you. One of the most underrated films ever made. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review Stan K This is a rarity, a remake that far exceeds the original in every dimension. “Death Takes a Holiday” was a stiff 1934 B&W film in which Death gets the girl in the end. Meet Joe Black is an unbelievably romantic story in which Death is so taken by the woman and her family that he gives her a wonderful gift in the end. This movie is a classic and a must-see. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Will V The film is an extremely great example of how minute details in acting paired with the raw nature of the romance exhibited in the film can give a deep emotional connection to the viewer that is almost unexplainable. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Aileen D Its themes resonate with me many years later from my first viewing: what makes a good marriage between a man and a woman, according to Joe in the coffee shop. Coming to terms with the end of one’s life, as had Bill Parrish. Asking how many good pictures will you carry with you, as put by the Jamaican woman. I think all the actors carried it off splendidly, even Brad Pitt. It was good ensemble acting with a well written script. Huzzahs to them all! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/25/25 Full Review Katie S Really enjoyed this! A fun premise, great acting especially from Claire Forlani, and thematically a lot of interesting ideas at play. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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