I contest the bad reviews - I love it!
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crownklown — 14 years ago(September 20, 2011 12:57 PM)
My favorite genre is horror. This is arguably a 3 hour long drama romance, but I love this movie, def. in my top ten. And I agree Brad Pitt's performance with relation to what he was supposed to play was spot on.
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realart — 14 years ago(October 10, 2011 08:56 PM)
Carol, you nailed it on all counts. This is a modern day film that hearkens back to the old days of great films.
And no explosions or chase scenes, too!
It is all about situation, characters, character development and dialogue. Wonderful performances were had by all. And the interaction between Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins is superb.
To heck with the reviewers who could not see!
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carol1729 — 14 years ago(October 11, 2011 08:02 PM)
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who loves this movie. I also especially loved Claire Forlani as Susan (I didn't say that before) - she has such intense eyes! and does an excellent job. As do the rest of the cast.
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spawnerdawner2004 — 14 years ago(October 13, 2011 10:01 AM)
Great post! I couldn't agree with you more.
The thing that GOT ME is the dignity and grace, with which Bill (Anthony Hopkins) met and accepted his fate. The walking down the bridge with Joe Black and that INCREDIBLE SCORE just gets me everytime!!!!
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carol1729 — 14 years ago(October 13, 2011 08:13 PM)
Anthony Hopkins does play the role so well!
Because the movie does run longer than many, if you watch it on TV, some of the best parts are edited out. I watched it playing on TV recently and much of the conversation and by-play with the coffee-shop Joe (Brad Pitt) was cut out and made the end of the movie rather meaningless. Also usually on TV the love scene between Brad Pitt as death and Susan is usually cut short. Death making love for the first time! Such a shame to have that cut out! -
eliel77 — 14 years ago(January 15, 2012 04:53 PM)
hey guys, Im male, and like all kinds of movies, but action, horror, thrillers being my favorites one. Still I loved this slow but meaningfull movie, I agree with most of you, its a great movie, one of my favorites romances.
Jacarutu!
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betelgeuse-6 — 13 years ago(June 26, 2012 01:21 PM)
Meet Joe Black is also on my list of top ten movies of all time.
It's hard to know what some critics were thinking when they panned the film. Maybe the problem is just that: they were only thinking and not feeling.
If you're interested, here's my review of the film:
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nomadgene — 13 years ago(August 07, 2012 04:56 PM)
It's simple. The critics got it completely wrong. This is a fine piece of art. A wonderfully chosen cast, superb performances by excellent actors at the height of their powers, gorgeous cinematography, a well written script all filled out with a lovely score. A very fine work of art, this film. Watch it again. I'm sure you'll agree.
Nomad
