Great performance by Pitt and Hopkins, good score, stimulating

Rating: 10/10 (3 April 2000)

Both Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt give excellent performances. It's a wonder neither of them was nominated for an Academy Award. Claire Forlani also does a good job, but is far overshadowed by Pitt and Hopkins.
The plot is mostly believable. It is entertaining to see Death (Pitt) react to input from his five human senses and adjust to them. These inputs bring him very close to being fully human, thus confusing his job of "taking people" when their time comes to die. The camera angles change as Death becomes more "human."
I especially appreciated the movie's comments on what life and love are. They are definitely NOT trite, and leave the viewer with plenty of food for thought. I'm not much of a fan of love stories, but this one grabbed my interest, largely due to the characters involved. A love affair with Death is not everyday fare!
Lastly, the score is also excellent. It complemented screen action well.
This movie is highly recommended, especially for those who enjoy intellectual stimulation and philosophical debate.