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Meet Joe Black seemed almost fated to fail when it was released in 1998, but this romantic fantasy--a remake of 1934's Death Takes a Holiday --deserves a chance at life after box-office death. Although many moviegoers were turned off by director Martin Brest's overindulgent three-hour running time, those who gear into its deliberate pace will find that Meet Joe Black offers ample reward for your attention. Brad Pitt plays Death with a capital D, enjoying some time on Earth by inhabiting the body of a young man who'd been killed in a shockingly sudden pedestrian-auto impact. Before long, Death has ingratiated himself with a wealthy industrialist (Anthony Hopkins) and pursues romance with the man's beautiful daughter (newcomer Claire Forlani), whom he'd briefly encountered while still an earthbound human. Under the assumed identity of "Joe Black", he samples all the pleasures that corporeal life has to offer--power, romance, sex and such enticing pleasures as peanut butter by the spoonful. But Death has a job to do, and Meet Joe Black addresses the heart-wrenching dilemma that arises when either father or daughter (the plot keeps us guessing) must confront his or her inevitable demise. The film takes its own sweet time to establish this emotional crisis and the love that binds Hopkins's semi-dysfunctional family so closely together. But if you've stuck with the story this far, you may find yourself surprisingly affected. And if Meet Joe Black has really won you over, you'll more than appreciate the care and affection that gives the film a depth and richness that so many critics chose to ignore. --Jeff Shannon DVD Special Features Spotlight On Location Production Notes Cast And Filmmakers' Notes Theatrical Trailer Review: Romance movie worth a watch - Great movie and I recommend it for all those who like a good romance movie. Review: Lovely movie - Interesting storyline. Great acting. Happy ending.
| Contributor | Anthony Hopkins, Bo Goldman, Brad Pitt, Claire Forlani, David S. Howard, Jahnni St John, Jake Weber, Jeff Reno, Jeffrey Tambor, Kevin Wade, Lois Kelly-Miller, Marcia Gay Harden, Martin Brest, Marylouise Burke, Richard Clarke, Ron Osborn Contributor Anthony Hopkins, Bo Goldman, Brad Pitt, Claire Forlani, David S. Howard, Jahnni St John, Jake Weber, Jeff Reno, Jeffrey Tambor, Kevin Wade, Lois Kelly-Miller, Marcia Gay Harden, Martin Brest, Marylouise Burke, Richard Clarke, Ron Osborn See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,421 Reviews |
| Format | PAL |
| Genre | Feature|Drama |
| Language | Italian |
| Manufacturer | Universal Pictures UK |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 2 hours and 53 minutes |
| Studio | UCA |
M**Z
Romance movie worth a watch
Great movie and I recommend it for all those who like a good romance movie.
J**K
Lovely movie
Interesting storyline. Great acting. Happy ending.
W**S
Great dvd
Love this dvd
J**.
Romantic drama
'Meet Joe Black' is modern take on a 1930s Italian play, 'Death Takes a Holiday', although you would be hard pushed to see that in the credits. Anthony Hopkins gives his usual strong performance, Brad Pitt is okay, although I hate his hair. Claire Forlani makes an attractive heroine and the rest of the cast are good. This is a story I have loved ever since I came across the play script when merely a young man. I even wrote my own version of it as a short story. A musical was made fairly recently with Julian Ovendon as Death and I only wish there was a filmed version of that. 'Meet Joe Black' is not a bang, bang film with lots of action. On the contrary it is a measured look (some will say, too measured, look at an intriguing story. The DVD came on time and quality is fine.
R**O
an unusual story
very nice fantasy film,,, unusual and not that heavy on your mind. Im not going to take it apart I just enjoyed the slow soak Just watch it without trying to take it apart and analyse everything..
A**R
Simo
Brilliant film watched it on itv and thought it Was a good film So brought it as a stand by to watch if nothing Good on the box
S**S
What a beautiful film..
This film brought me to tears multiple times throughout.. For both its beauty and its sadness.. The only thing I can really say about this film is.. "Every Moment Matters"
S**D
Brad Pitt at his best
Bought this when I was low and depressed,I have always had faith and believed.when my mum died I was staying in not going out,just in my garden and local shops to survive. This film gave me a purpose an insight into our own frailty and our humanity and death!. How we scurry around,buying all these things possessions trying to keep up with the "jone's", buying a new car every year,feeling important and striving for promotion at work for a job title! No no no,when death comes so close it shocks you to your core!,everything in life means nothing its your mum. This film places death in the body of Brad Pitt, and death loves peanut butter and falls in love.The daughter of a multi millionaire who owns a vast empire. Death feels for a while what we as humans strive for and see's the back stabing antics of a young upstart who tries to take control of his company.This film hits the mark you will smile and chuckle and it gives you an insight as to how death comes and steals your loved one's ...and it helped me come out of my doldrums and live life again....I never feared death but when your MUM dies a part of you die I wasn't the same person....just packed in work retired I was well off for money because I invested Wisley and played the stockmarket and won....so I had no bills to pay off....My mums Death just changed me totally I have more FAITH...but still feel the pain of her loss...it's your MUM!
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