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Meet Joe Black [HD DVD] [1999] [US Import]


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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


Suprising masterpiece
Review date: 2008-10-26 Rating: 10 out of 10

For someone who doesn't usually like romantic films, i was pleasantly suprised with this one.
All the actors were on top form, as well as Brad Pitt, who gave a performance of many faces.
The gorgeous Claire Forlani gave, what i see to be, her best performance so far.
The story has the detail, but the almost 3 hours of film actually fly by. It has humour, love and class, which keeps you glued to your seat.
I hope you enjoy it as much as i did!!

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More than once
Review date: 2008-07-17 Rating: 10 out of 10

This film is great. I would recommend it time and time again. If at first you don't see the wonder of it...you must watch it more than once, you will then see the depth with which I believe it was intended to portray.

Amazing
Review date: 2008-03-30 Rating: 10 out of 10

Even though it is nearly three hours long, I didn't really realise until right at the end, showing how good a movie it is. Brad Pitt is, as ever, absolutely gorgeous, but that's not just the appeal; the characters, especially Hopkins, are brilliant in developing the story and the feelings of the characters, and the ending is a definate tear jerker, with Joe Black choosing between taking Suzanne with him or leaving her behind in the world of the living. A definate must see. Bring the tissues!

Good but disappointing
Review date: 2008-03-05 Rating: 8 out of 10

I enjoyed this film, particularly as I am a big fan of Hopkins and Pitt. I found the narrative interesting but slighly dull at times and I felt that it was dragged out a bit and it took too long in resolving.
Other than this it was a good film, I really enjoyed it. I think that it is a one-time see film however.

Simply Brilliant
Review date: 2008-02-28 Rating: 8 out of 10

Its fair to say that Brad Pitt confirms just how good an actor he is in this film. What also makes this so good is that the character played by Anthony Hopkins (Bill Parish) is all so mighty and powerful until death comes his way, Joe Black is seen as his new adviser much to the dislike of some but Bill Parish simply does everything Joe says. The underlying story of the film is very touching and of course very sad, it makes you look at your life and what you would do if confronted by death in the way in which Bill Parish has been. His daughter adds the final touch of glamour and the sets on the film are also stunning. Its such a very good story that keeps you wandering how exactly does Joe Black intend to 'Take' the life of Bill?

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Actor(s):
Claire Forlani
Anthony Hopkins
Brad Pitt
Jake Weber
Marcia Gay Harden

Creators:
Brad Pitt (Primary Contributor)
Anthony Hopkins (Primary Contributor)
Alberto Casella (Writer)
Bo Goldman (Writer)
Gladys Lehman (Writer)
Jeff Reno (Writer)
Kevin Wade (Writer)
Maxwell Anderson (Writer)
Ron Osborn (Writer)

Director(s):

Recording label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
EAN: 0025193282125
Binding: HD DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: AC-3, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen,
Release date: 2007-06-26
Universal product code (UPC): 025193282125
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Running time: 178 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1998-11-13
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: French (Dubbed)

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