Meet Joe Black

Pros: Everything
Cons: not a damn thing

Meet Joe Black has gotten pretty much panned. It even sits at a 3 star over-all rating here on Epinions as I type this review. Why? I've just watched it again and I gotta say it just keeps getting better and better with each viewing. I love this...

Pros: some of the acting is semi-good
Cons: the rest of the acting is atrocious, awful writing and directing, excruciatingly long runtime

Bad movies suck. An obvious, but true, statement. It's bad enough when I watch a bad movie of my own free will, but it's worse when someone else forces me to watch a movie I avoided for years because I knew it would suck. Now I like Brad Pitt, so I was ...

Pros: Pitt and Hopkins
Cons: None at all

Pros: Anthony Hopkins is beautiful
Cons: it's almost as long as Titanic...

I don’t know why people hate this movie. I have actually admitted to real life persons that I have seen this movie, in its entirety and I get a mixture of facial expressions that mostly remind me of a cross between smelling a case of mothballs and...

Pros: Awesome talent, great story.
Cons: Slow at times

This would not have been the type of movie I would have pulled off the shelf in the video store, and brought home to watch. I had looked at it in the rental store, read the box, and put it back more than once. It just did not seem to grab me from the ...

Pros: Anthony Hopkins
Cons: Three agonizing hours of prolonged nothingness

This is one of the few times I have been thoroughly enraged by the amount of time a film displaced in my life. At least the equally long and miserable Boogie Nights had style and snappy dialogue, plus good acting all around. This film had one...

Pros: Acting Athony Hopkins, Brad Pitt, Clair Forlani. Score deeply stirring.  Mood deeply engaging.
Cons: none

I have no idea why people hate this movie, it is a favorite of mine and I'm a "tough guy".  This movie is a stunning study of humanity and death, death that is with a hunger for understanding life.Anthony Hopkins delivers a top of his game ...

Pros: Brad Pitt gorgeous as always,
Cons: way too long, very slow story line

I am presently on vacation and staying at a friends home. She rented a movie for us to enjoy last night. It was one I had never heard of but the line up of Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt seemed like a winner for sure. It was 178 minutes long, so we got...

Pros: Claire Forlani, Anthony Hopkins and Claire Forlani
Cons: The third HOUR!

There's a pretty good movie buried somewhere in this big, dull blob. I can't even believe that there's so little so say about a movie over 3 hours long! Suffice to say there's like 5 characters, and they talk. A lot. This looks like an American attempt...

Pros: good plot, touching
Cons: long

I must admit that I was a little hesitant about seeing this movie because of the length. (I usually find it hard to sit through a movie for almost 3 hours.) And never being a huge Brad Pitt fan, I missed out on this wonderful movie until last night.
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Pros: Great dialogue; Anthony Hopkins' performance
Cons: Unconvincing subplots

Meet Joe Black is officially a remake of Death Takes a Holiday, but it’s more reminiscent of a different film, Hal Ashby’s Being There. That movie starred Peter Sellers as Chance the Gardener (aka Chauncy Gardner), a slow-witted fellow who knows only...

Pros: great storyline and actors
Cons: none that I can think of

We were flipping the channels the other night and decided to watch Meet Joe Black. I was so glad we did. This movie was fantastic. Only Brad Pitt can make death look so good!
I feel that this movie had it all. Love, death and even taxes!!
Brad...

Pros: Good overtakes evil
Cons: Did not understand the ending

A friend of mine recommended this movie to me telling me how good it is. I rented it and truly enjoyed it from the beginning to end. Brad Pitt is not only drop dead gorgeous, but a very good actor. His performance in this movie was outstanding. I was...

Pros: Hopkins is always a treat to watch on screen!
Cons: Unfortunately, the rest of the movie isn't a treat to watch on screen...

I saw this film immediately after seeing "The Wizard of Oz" and it was a 10:00pm showing and I was surprised at how packed the theater was - quite a few people turned out to see it. I don't know how much of the turnout had to do with it being cheap...

Pros: Brad Pitt is kinda cute but what is with the greasy hair.
Cons: Way too many

"Meet Joe Black" was on TV and my roomate wanted to watch it. I really had no desire to watch the movie, having read all of the bad reviews when it came out but I did not care I would just read and ignore it. However, I had to pay attention because it...

Pros: Anthony Hopkins' terrific performance, good musical score, great cinematography
Cons: Pitt's weak performance, length and often monotonous feel of the film

Martin Brest's three hour long drama has its tremendous moments as well as its downright silly ones.

Brad Pitt plays Death, a businesslike yet curious specter who feels the need to experience humanity for a while. Bill Parrish, played by...

Pros: Steamy love scene
Cons: Steamy love scene

Brad Pitt as death, makes the thought of dying not so bad. If your looking for something different, this film is the one. It has it all, a little comedy, a little crying, a little suspense, a little romance and a hot love scene between Pitt and Forlani....

Pros: It has love, death, and betrayal
Cons: Long

I really liked the movie Meet Joe Black. It has been a movie of mixed reviews but I think it is one that you need to judge for yourself.

Anthony Hopkins is wonderful as usual. He is absolutely believable as the character William Parrish, the...

Pros: stylish remake
Cons: kinda long

This movie is a re-make of the oldie death takes a vacation. This was done very classy and not to many changes were made to the over all plot. Brad Pitt made a good "death" and of course Mr. Hopkins was his usual great self. I had not seen the...

Pros: A cure for insomnia.
Cons: If you paid to see it, you got ripped off.

WOW - what a disaster! This is a FILM in the worst Hollywood tradition.

Brad Pitt is supposed to be Death incarnate. Anthony Hopkins is a rich guy. Claire Forlani is his daughter. Pitt shows up to take Hopkins, and falls in love with Forlani....

Pros: Excellent Scenery, Good Acting,
Cons: None I can think of

This was a great movie. I loved all the actors and actresses. It was the type of movie that I like. You sure do get your moneys worth out of this one!
I thought that this movie was going to be just alright. I watched it because of the actors. I...

Pros: Good story line
Cons: none

I was flipping through the TV channels sometime last year when one of the movie channels caught my eye. I sopped and started to watch because one of the characters was so good looking I wanted to see who it was.

The movie was called Meet Joe...

Pros: 1 good stunt, 1 good song
Cons: Slow movie, really

I should've listened to the critics. After reading bad reviews about this movie in papers, I picked it up at the video rental. I blame it now on temporary insanity. How bad can it be? Anthony Hopkins, Mr Hannibal "Fava beans" Lecter, should...

Pros: Great acting for the most part, terrific story telling, powerful, thoughtful, wonderful script
Cons: It doesn't have that "All Time Great, Sure-to-Win lots of Awards" feel to it

I didn't see it at the theatre. I figured I'd wait for it on video, if even then, and my "way too macho for Brad Pitt movies" fiance figured he'd wait.. indefinitely. But yesterday, as we struggled to find that 2nd movie, for "Buy 1 Get...

Pros: Anthony Hopkins, a decent premise
Cons: A three hour ordeal with a horrible performance by Brad Pitt

Let me warn you about something from the get-go; I did not finish watching this movie--IT WAS THAT BAD. I watched about 2 hours of this neverending story and, seeing that there was just no end in sight. decided to save myself from further...

Pros: strong emotion (emphasized by a beautiful score)
Cons: it's a long one!

Meet Joe Black is centered on one of the most fascinating ideas that has come out of Hollywood in a long time. Humans have a constant focus on death and the quest for understanding of mortality, and this movie answers the question, "If you knew you...

Pros: Good digital tricks
Cons: Sooooooo boring

All I can say about this movie is "THANK GOODNESS FOR THE FAST FORWARD BUTTON!!!"

Oye vey! This movie was totally boring. How long can two men sit there and stare at each other and not say a word? And how long can a girl gaze...

Pros: Claire Forlani
Cons: Too long, too slow, too predictable

This movie felt like it was 27 hours long. One of my girlfriends talked me into seeing this so she could see pretty-boy Brad. I wish I'd resisted more. The basic story is that the Reaper takes a holiday and comes to Earth in the form of Brad Pitt....

Pros: Makes you appreciate life
Cons: Makes you think about death

Incredible! That's how I feel about this movie. Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins put on a marvelous performance. The Storyline will make you start to think about the things that have gone on in your life, things still want to do and your thoughts about...

Pros: great acting, script, sets
Cons: none

OK, I'll put this to ya' straight. I'm one of those few people who actually liked "Meet Joe Black". Yes, I was hesitant to rent this movie considering every single solitary review I saw of it said it was long, boring and stupid. But, being...

Pros: The beginning and the end`
Cons: Everything else

GRADE: D-

The Angel of Death never looked so good. Although the character usually recalls images of skeletons wearing flowing black robes and sporting sharpened scythes, in the romance "Meet Joe Black" golden-haired, blue-eyed Brad...

Pros: Brad Pitt makes you want to look for love again!
Cons: The ending leaves to many doors open.

After waiting so long to see this movie, I was a little ticked about the ending. The movie started out as most love stories do and then sucked you right in with the wonder of a mystery voice, the voice of a man that comes to deliver the news that he is...

Pros: Very good acting, direction, photography, sets
Cons: Perhaps strikes too deep a chord

Meet Joe Black is one of Brad Pitt's best roles. He played Death as a flat, emotionless being who finally came to be more sympathetic to the human condition. He fell in love with the daughter of the philanthropist-industrialist, Anthony Hopkins (always...

Pros: It's bearable.
Cons: Way too long, poor acting.

I only saw this movie because I had some movie gift certificates that were going to expire and "Meet Joe Black" was the best movie playing at the time. I didn't any have high expectations going into the movie, so that probably explains why I...

Pros: Anthony Hopkins is tops
Cons: Brad Pitt slows down the film

This could have been a good movie if our expectations weren't so
high. Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins are two hot stars... I expected
more. The basic story was good - but Brad Pitt, as
the main character, Joe Black, gave a performance
...

Pros: Cinematography, Hopkins' performance
Cons: Too long & overdone

I never saw "Meet Joe Black's" predecessor "Death Takes a Holiday", so I have no reference as to any changes in the script or otherwise general production of the 1998 release. Suffice it to say, I was disappointed with the version...

Pros: Brad Pitt was still the hunk I pictured him to be.
Cons: If you want a movie that never makes any sense..this is the one for you.

I had heard alot about this movie from different age
groups. I thought I would take a Night and rent Meet
Joe Black so I did. It had two video tapes on it and
I took time out of my busy schedule to settle down and
spend my night...

Pros: Lots of Brad Pitt's blank stares, about 3 hours worth
Cons: About an hour too long, capped by the worst ending ever ( see other reviews for the answer )

Ever been to one of those "free vacation/show/dinner"offers and all you have to do is listen to a sales pitch about some time share in Boondocks, VA? You know, where after 2 hours you feel as if you're sitting in molasses and just can't...

Pros: TEARS AND LAUGHS
Cons: ENDS KINDA STRANGE

I loved this movie MEET JOE BLACK. I rented it as soon as it hit the video shelves. I AM so glad that I did. The girl in this movie meets her soulmate in a coffee shop. They make small talk while admiring one another, then as they part, as she turns the...

Pros: Superb acting.. clever storyline and outlook on life.
Cons: Time consuming, at times its just a little too mushy for me

I wasn't even going to see this movie when I first saw it laying on the coffee table.. Its a chick flick. My mom rented it one evening and as I was killing a some time before I left the house, I watched the first 25 minutes or so of it. It was very...

Pros: Great story, Great acting, never a dull moment!
Cons: I didn't want it to end, even though it was longer than most movies!

I love a movie with good scenery. Boy, did this have the best...Anthony Hopkins, still sexy for his age, in the most distinguished style, I might add, and the most incredible eyes from that of our boy Death, Brad Pitt. Not to mention that Death's love...

Pros: Anthony Hopkins' acting, Claire Forlani
Cons: A tad slow at times

Okay folks, this is the second three hour movie I have watched this weekend. The first was 'The Patriot'. 'Meet Joe Black', as I am sure everyone knows by now, is a remake of 'Death Takes a Holiday'. Brad Pitt is Mr Death who has come to take Anthony...

Pros: Great one liners, funny. moving, great characters
Cons: its hard to find three hours to watch a movie no matter how good it is.

Meet Joe Black is not a blockbuster, in fact I'd wager that 75% if the people who saw it in the movie theater went to see the movie more for Brad Pitt then for the movie itself. And most of those people were probably disappointed. I, however, was...

Pros: I'm still thinking.
Cons: Keep reading.

Combine screen great Anthony Hopkins, painfully popular Brad Pitt, and a beautiful millionaire setting and three hours of screen time to make us fall in love. So what happened?

Any movie running three hours had better be worth it. Titanic...

Pros: Hopkins dazzles. Interesting premise. Good romance.
Cons: Pitt is sorely miscast. Too long.

MEET JOE BLACK: Supernatural. There are three favorable things one can say about “Meet Joe Black”: 1) It is always a privilege to watch Anthony Hopkins, one of the most brilliant actors of our time 2) Bradd Pitt takes his shirt off (but unfortunately,...

Pros: Romantic
Cons: None!

I am a big fan of Anthony Hopkins. From "The Silence of the Lambs" to "Remains of the day" all the way to "Shadowlands" he is a total scene steeler. In "Meet Joe Black" that has not changed. A brilliant performance...

Pros: Thought provoking, masterfully crafted.
Cons: Extremely awkward sex sequence.

Meet Joe Black could be an excellent companion piece to the recent film What Dreams May Come (one of my favorites of this year.) Where “What Dreams…” looks at death through the eyes of a dead man, Meet Joe Black looks at the living through the eyes of...

Pros: None come to mind.
Cons: Brad Pitt.

The only thing worse than a twice-chewed meal is a twice-chewed meal you didn't know was such until after the fact.

That, simply, is "Meet Joe Black".

"Meet Joe Black" is a remake. "Meet Joe Black" is...

Pros: Good acting, interesting story
Cons: Too long, useless subplots

The power behind this film is fairly obvious: It makes you think about your own mortality and whether or not you consider your life well-lived. Heady stuff for an afternoon at the movies. The strange thing is, it isn't as depressing as one might think....

Pros: awesome plot, awesome performances
Cons: a little slow in the beginning

First of all I must say that this movie is unlike any other I've ever seen. Let me warn you that the first half hour or so is a little slow, but I guarantee you the rest of the movie will fly by! When I first heard the story line it did not sound...

Pros: Gives you a great perspective on being ready to look back
Cons: Lengthy for most video watchers

I had no idea that this movie was not going to be the standard 2hour flick . . . but unless my spouse had mentioned the length of the movie I wouldn't have noticed the time. I hadn't read a lot about the movie prior to renting, and it left me wide open...

Pros: Great cast, great story, wonderful music.
Cons: Plot is stretched a little too much.

While at home on break, I happened to watch Meet Joe Black. I went into the movie not knowing what to expect as I had only heard one person's opinion on it. At the end of the movie, I was so pleased that I sat down and watched it again. There are so...

Pros: Good acting by both Brad and Clair
Cons: Part where they plan the party

Many people complain “Meet Joe Black” is too long and boring. I have watched it numerous times and have never felt it was too long. I am an avid movie watcher and have seen most movies that have been released. I enjoy the entire movie Meet Joe ...

Pros: emotional, humorous, passionate, human, excellent cast, great script.
Cons: None at all.

I watch this film whenever I see it's scheduled. The first time my husband and I watched it, I wanted to see if it was similar to the 1930's "Death Takes a Holiday" with Fredric March in the role of Death taking human form and falling in love with the ...

Pros: a sad but sweet story, and life lessons
Cons: Claire Forlani

I went through high school in a state of rebellion against the norm. I have yet to see Titanic. It never appealed to me, and I'm not a fan of Leo. I never saw a single movie with Brad Pitt. I thought i was doing pretty good-considering that i had...

Pros: Brad Pitt
Cons: Everything else

I saw this movie quite a while ago, but I still laugh with my family about how bad it was. Bra ...

Pros: Great Acting
Cons: 3 hours long!

Okay, yesterday I had this whole opinion written, then while I was editing it my computer froze so I didn't get a chance to submit it :*(. Well, now its time to re-do the opinion.

After being amazed at Brad Pitts performance in Fight...

Pros: Umm...all the words in the title are easy to pronounce
Cons: Everything about this movie

(Warning: I have not seen this movie since it was in theaters, nor do I ever plan on seeing it again. That being said, any errors here are due to that. Of course, the movie still sucks).

Never, ever see this movie. It was the worst three...

Pros: a few moments of entertainment
Cons: long, slow, boring

When I first saw the previews for this movie, I couldn't wait to watch it. Not only did the story line appear interesting, but I enjoy watching Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins.

Unfortunately, reality was a tough pill to swallow when I finally...

Pros: ???
Cons: long, adult content

As I watched "Meet Joe Black" I was drawn to it in a way that surprised me. I have always been a Brad Pitt fan but did not particularly want to see a movie in which he played death. This film was a lot better than I expected it to be. It was...

Pros: Marcia Gay Harden and Jeffrey Tambor
Cons: Too long

Being a huge Brad Pitt fan I was very eager to see this film and although it is certainly watchable I felt a little dissapointed with it. To be fair, it is very hard to play the Devil, the only person who pulled it off in my opinion was Al Pacino in...

Pros: none
Cons: too long

I know I wrote an earlier review on this movie saying I liked it, well, after much thought, I have changed my mind. Do not get me wrong, I thought the acting was great, Brad Pitt was very convincing and I liked Anthony Hopkins. What I did not like was...

Pros: Huge sensitivity component, Story changes dramatically right in the beggining
Cons: Might seem a little "slow" in the beggining

My dear people, i was preparing and wanting to write a critic about this film for a long, long time. Since in my Advertising course, I have a class that aims for the preparation and learning of audiovisual techniques, starting from camera working, to...

Pros: the whole movie
Cons: there are none

I know I'm a bit late writing this but i fell in love with this movie the first time i saw it and its stayed with me ever since. Brad Pitt was amazing in his role as Joe Black, playing two totally different characters at once. The emotions running...

Pros: Brad Pitt is beautiful as always
Cons: He's made to play a stupid character

I've read many of the opinions posted regarding this movie and many of them say one thing.......... what a long 3 hours of film.
But I say.......... What a great 3 hours to stare at Brad Pitt.
If you are like me and will watch any movie Brad...

Pros: interesting plot, great acting/actors
Cons: ????

I know I am going to get called all kinds of interesting things for saying this, but I don't care. Meet Joe Black is a very good movie!! I don't agree what everyone else says. I think this movie is awesome.

If you are looking for a great date...

Pros: Brad Pitt, quietly fulfilling, emotionally sweeping
Cons: A bit lengthy, but is there such thing as too little Brad?

“I know it's a cornball thing but love is passion, obsession, someone you can't live without. If you don't start with that, what are you going to end up with? I say fall head over heels. Find someone you can love like crazy and who'll love you the...

Pros: Thought provoking, what if,
Cons: not a lot of action

"Meet Joe Black" stars Brad Pitt the star of "Seven". The movie is almost as good as "Seven".
In "Meet Joe Black" Pitt plays death, although at first we do not know who he is. Death we find is on...

Pros: Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins are in this movie
Cons: Long movie in two parts

For starters I only started out wanting to see this movie for the purpose of Brad Pitt and I'm glad I did. Most people really didn't care for this movie however I loved it not only did Brad Pitt play a huge part in this movie but so did Anthony Hopkins...

Pros: Great movie
Cons: beginning is strange

I had been wanting to see 'Meet Joe Black' and when it was on TV last night I just couldn't resist. I had no idea what to expect from this movie since I've only ever saw the previews for it and thought it looked interesting. The very beginning of the...

Pros: passionate
Cons: needed more content

First, I would like to say that most of the movies made today are pretty bad. But "Meet Joe Black" I would
have to say is one of the best movies I have ever seen. For those of you who didn't like it, I apologize.
You need to...

Pros: Great cast
Cons: Too Long

I went to this movie with an open mind..I am not a huge Brad Pitt fan but I do think he has done some good work. But I am sorry to say I don't think is one of his best. It is however a very different role for him. He is supposed to appear dark and...

Pros: Has all you could want in a movie.
Cons: None

I would highly recommend this movie to those of you are into movies with meaning. I watched this movie with my husband and we both enjoyed it. Some parts were actually tearful but most of it was an all the way cant wait to see what happens next movie. I...

Pros: best movie ever made; portrays true love, real tear-jerker...
Cons: could never be long enough; not enough people have seen it...

I saw the previews for this movie, and I knew it would be a movie that I would absolutely love. I love romance stories, and from the previews, I could tell this one would be unique.
This story is one of pure innocence and true love. The...

Pros: Great storyline
Cons: Too long

I have just four words to describe this movie. Phe-nom-i-nal! This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. I wasn't sure as to what it was about so I waited until it came out on video. I was blown away. From the shocking special effects in the...

Pros: Everything
Cons: So few, not worth mentioning.

If there is one thing you can trust, its the fact that any film that stars Anthony Hopkins in the cast is definitely a "must see". Watching Mr. Hopkins read the local yellow pages is an infinitely more entertaining prospect than 90% of the...

Pros: Great performances- unusual movie
Cons: You need 3 hours

Once in a while you see a movie that has a tendency to haunt you. It stays with long after the screen has gone blank. "Meet Joe Black" did this to me. Perhaps it was being able to relate to the loss of your father and all of the emotions that...

Pros: Gorgeous interior sets
Cons: Brad Pitt

Which is what I thought of Brad Pitt's performance - it could have been anybody, much less the Grim Reaper, Death itself. There are so many things wrong with this movie, but most of them begin with the name Brad. Sorry, all you Pitt fans, but you can get...

Pros: Beautiful cinematography, uplifting musical score
Cons: None.

I first saw Meet Joe Black when it came out on video. A few people had told me that they really didn't like it. I think they were just jealous of Brad Pitt - what can he do - he's really good looking. My second (and subsequent) viewing was on DVD -...

Pros: good story, good performances
Cons: too long

The question is this: Can you make it through 3 hours of Brad Pitt pretending to be a kindly death spirit inhabiting a young mans body? I almost couldn't. This has got to be one of the slowest paced movies I have ever seen, with long stretches of...

Pros: Great Cast
Cons: Long movie

I saw this movie because I am a HUGE Brad Pitt fan. I love his work in his past films. I would watch Brad Pitt reading a newspaper all day if I could! Anyway the movie is not just for Brad Pitt fans. Anthony Hopkins is great as usual. The Brad -...

Pros: good acting, interesting movie
Cons: too long

I rented this movie a few night ago and really had no idea what it was about. I thought it was a very interesting movie. Brad Pitt's acting in this movie was great and so was Anthony Hopkins. Basically the movie is about a very wealthy man named Bill...

Pros: love story corny makes you think
Cons: husbands will snore send them away

I feel sorry for people who don't see more in a movie than what's on the screen. I loved it, and have watched it numerous times. Granted it is probably what is considered a "chick flick", but it is certainly entertainment. My daughters and I...

Pros: Great story masterfully delivered by great actors
Cons: NONE

This is a great example of how the movie industry is getting back on track. I have not seen a great film in a long time. This is not a small statement from me! I believe it is even better than Gone With the Wind!

The acting is top notch. I...

Pros: Excellent acting
Cons: Kind of confusing unless you watch closely

Meet Joe Black reminded me of the other side of City of Angels. The acting in it was great and the movie touched me like no other I have ever seen before. By the end I was crying. It is just as long as Titanic, but this movie definitely kept me more...

Pros: excitement,thrilling chills!! Love
Cons: none

I fail in Love with Death

Brad Pitt made this film seem so real that you could jump right in and play a role.

I have now seen this movie approx. four times and still get a chill!

This is one of the best movies I have seen...

Pros: Wonderful love story.
Cons: NONE

I love this movie so much that I bought it for myself.The plot is well thought out and the ending is unexpected.I have never seen a movie with this plot-line.So,I can't recommend another like it.Death takes a holiday in a mans' " borrowed " body. Now to...

Pros: story, ending, Brad Pitt
Cons: length

Meet Joe Black is an surprisingly great and thoroughly enthralling story. It may be long, yes, but there are so many thought-provoking scenes and if you stay on til the end you'll be glad you did.
Normally, two-movie sets are not my thing,...