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Meet Joe Black
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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for an accident scene, some sexuality and brief strong language
Starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey Tambor, David S. Howard, and Lois Kelly-Miller
Bill Parrish (Hopkins) has it all -- success, wealth, and power. Days before his 65th birthday he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black (Pitt), who soon reveals himself as Death. In exchange for extra time, Bill agrees to serve as Joe's earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill's beautiful daughter Susan (Forlani). (Universal Studios)
| GENRE(S): | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Romance |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno,
Kevin Wade, Bo Goldman, Alberto Casella (play Death Takes a Holiday) |
| DIRECTED BY: | Martin Brest |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: June 3, 2003 Video: January 6, 2004 Theatrical: November 13, 1998 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 178 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 6.7 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Thomas T. gave it a10:
It's a movie-miracle!The plot is great and Anthony Hopkins is..fantastic!Brad Pitt is great too!In the end you will cry for much time..It's unbelievable!
Job A. gave it a9:
This movie is incredible.I've seen it around 7-8 times.The acting is right on and it is a great story.It should of got better reviews cause its a great movie experience.I rate it a 9.2.
Seth H. gave it a9:
First of all, the reason that the Brad Pitt's character is so stale through most of the movie is because he plays DEATH! What did you expect? The movie is exceptionally long, but I cannot think of a scene I would want to exclude [other than Brad speaking to the Jamaican woman]. The score is nothing less than brilliant; Thomas Newman is a genius. The scenes fit together seemlessly. At the very least, this film is intelligent and entertaining. If viewers are too bored with this movie, I suggest taking more riddelin and watching Die Hard twice...it'll still take three hours, but you'll get to see Bruce Willis blow stuff up. If you actually want to watch a well-thought-out, relatively original film, you'll not be dissapointed.
Adam M. gave it a9:
Great film. Totally engrossed. I'm not a Brad pitt fan, but he and Anthony Hopkins were outstanding. Made a change from all the special effects crap that seem to dominate so many films these days. Defintely one for the ladies too, good weep factor.
Beercan gave it a2:
It's a good thing Brad Pitt got lucky with Fight Club and Ocean's Eleven, because this elephantine monstrosity damn near shot his career in the head and left it for dead in a dirty parking lot. Pitt is so embarrassing in Meet Joe Black that I actually felt bad for him. He looks puzzled at how to play his character and seems to be looking beseechingly at director Martin Brest for some kind of guidance, but Brest apparently ignored him and concentrated on the sets instead. The scene where Pitt comforts an old Carribbean woman in a hideous accent is one of the most uncomfortable sights in all of cinema. Meanwhile, while Pitt and his nonsensical character babble endlessy about peanut butter, Brest fills the screen with eye candy and a lovely score, which - along with Anthony Hopkins' sold work - constitutes the only good things about this fiasco. Unfortunately, there wasn't any money left for an editor, because Meet Joe Black is almost 177 years long. Avoid, avoid, avoid. I can't stress this enough, folks.
Lisa V. gave it a 0:
I watched this movie ages ago but still deem it necessary to rate it. If I hadn't been with a group of people I would have walked out of the theater screaming. I don't want anyone else to lose 3 hours of their life for this film. Atrociously stilted dialogue drags the scenes together. Pitt is an excellent actor provided the material is good...if he has to work too hard it's a lost cause. The only time I didn't want to gauge out my eyes was when Hopkins was on screen...but alas...it wasn't enough..not even worth a rent unless you can watch it in another language.
B G gave it a 9:
Exceptional acting. Every character is crucial to the script here. The script is truly rich for eevry character. Even Tambor's Quince, a truly minor character, is especially paramount to understanding this movie's characters. If you can accept the premise (and I don't see why it is so hard for so many) then this movie is well worth your time. And to all those who say "less is more," maybe it is a bit too long, but no movie is perfect, and most all the dialogue and deliveries are amazing. And I sat through Braveheart the same as all of you and loved it. If a movie is interesting, I'll stay. It is smart dialogue with an excellent score, fantastic cinematography, superb direction, and a great cast. It's unfathomable that this man went on to direct the unintelligable Gigli.
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