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Meet Joe Black (1998)
Released By: Universal Pictures   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Universal Pictures
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Martin Brest
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Brad Pitt, Claire Forlani, Jake Webber
Published ID: 7964
UPC: 025192053122, 025193282125, 025192029110, 025192055164,
Plot: The cycle of life on Earth hangs in the balance when Death becomes emotionally involved in this romantic fantasy. William Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) is a tremendously wealthy and powerful man who oversees a worldwide multi-media empire. Despite the loss of his wife, whom he dearly loved, William is content with his life, and he's very close to his two daughters, Allison (Marcia Gay Harden) and Susan (Claire Forlaini). One night, as William is fighting a hostile takeover of his company and Allison is planning an elaborate party to celebrate her dad's 65th birthday, William begins displaying the symptoms of a severe heart attack, and he is visited by a mysterious stranger, Joe Black (Brad Pitt). Joe is actually the angel of death, who has taken the form of a man who recently passed on to pay William a call. It seems that William is due to move on to the next world, but (no great surprise) he doesn't want to go. Joe, on the other hand, is curious to know what life is like for mere mortals, so the two men strike a deal -- William will have some time to get his affairs in order, and Joe will wait and see what it's like to be a human being. Joe decides that he likes it very much when he falls in love with Susan, but negotiating the slippery slopes of romance is no easier for Joe than for any ordinary man. Meet Joe Black is an updated version of Alberto Casella's play {+Death Takes a Holiday}, which was adapted for the screen in 1934. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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"LIGHTNING COULD STRIKE" A REAL MASTERPIECE!
Added 2/8/2010

I've been a moviegoer since the fifties and had the supreme pleasure to behold many great films on the silver screen. But Martin Brest broke the mold when he made "MEET JOE BLACK". Positively, and without question the finest movie I've ever seen. I turned 62 last year. I had seen the movie several times since 1998. But, I started watching it again with a renewed vigor, primarily because like most of us (who rush through life, not stopping to smell the fragrant roses along the way) I realized like Bill Parrish that I'm definitely closer the the end, than the beginning. Or, am I closer to a beginning than the end? Every nuance, smile, grimace, frown and glance by each and every actor is so utterly and totally focused and perfectly scored with swells of emotion that one must view this masterpiece over and over to even get a glimpse of the profound concepts explored in this epic.

Now, after viewing this film scores of times, I weep with Bill Parrish when he contemplates the wonderful gifts of his life and the fleeting moments that remain for him. Each of us should view this film and reflect upon our lives; God-given gifts of our families and friends that touch our lives as we touch them and marvel at this masterpiece that we call life "how quickly it passes".

You must...."MEET JOE BLACK".

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Meet Joe Black
Added 2/6/2010

What a startling movie. I haven't been impressed with many and this one is great. It is very inspiring as well as entertaining. I have watched it more than once and expect to watch again. The representation of who the man is really suits.


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Excellent movie (dvd)
Added 2/3/2010

Meet Joe Black is an excellent movie. The movie came quickly and in perfect condition. As always, you can't beat Amazon.com for price and service!
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touching!
Added 1/3/2010

This movie is one of my favorite Brad Pitt movies ever made! this is a remake of a classic movie with a modern touch, it is kinda of long but well worth it believe me! The story that is told will answer a lot of questions people have of death and why it happens the way it does. i love this movie!
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I loved this movie
Added 12/23/2009

I found the whole movie very entertaining and also fascinating. I didn't think it was too long at all. I don't know where they get this material but some of these writers and directors are incredible. This is one of the few movies I will buy, wish they had it on blu ray but HD will do.
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"LIGHTNING COULD STRIKE" A REAL MASTERPIECE!
Added 2/8/2010

I've been a moviegoer since the fifties and had the supreme pleasure to behold many great films on the silver screen. But Martin Brest broke the mold when he made "MEET JOE BLACK". Positively, and without question the finest movie I've ever seen. I turned 62 last year. I had seen the movie several times since 1998. But, I started watching it again with a renewed vigor, primarily because like most of us (who rush through life, not stopping to smell the fragrant roses along the way) I realized like Bill Parrish that I'm definitely closer the the end, than the beginning. Or, am I closer to a beginning than the end? Every nuance, smile, grimace, frown and glance by each and every actor is so utterly and totally focused and perfectly scored with swells of emotion that one must view this masterpiece over and over to even get a glimpse of the profound concepts explored in this epic.

Now, after viewing this film scores of times, I weep with Bill Parrish when he contemplates the wonderful gifts of his life and the fleeting moments that remain for him. Each of us should view this film and reflect upon our lives; God-given gifts of our families and friends that touch our lives as we touch them and marvel at this masterpiece that we call life "how quickly it passes".

You must...."MEET JOE BLACK".

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Meet Joe Black
Added 2/6/2010

What a startling movie. I haven't been impressed with many and this one is great. It is very inspiring as well as entertaining. I have watched it more than once and expect to watch again. The representation of who the man is really suits.


0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Excellent movie (dvd)
Added 2/3/2010

Meet Joe Black is an excellent movie. The movie came quickly and in perfect condition. As always, you can't beat Amazon.com for price and service!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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