Carpe Diem!

Rating: 8/10 (28 December 1999)

This is a terrific movie about seizing the day or the Latin, "carpe diem." To enjoy life- to remember that we are all food for worms, is a universal theme. I enjoyed all the performances. Especially Hopkins, Pitt and Forlani. I rather liked Brad Pitt's totally innocent approach to everything. The love scene was especially nice, aided by the music. Instead of being the usual groping romp, this scene briefly touched upon the sanctity of sex with someone you love and how special it is. The only part of the movie that I didn't care for were the long parting scenes. They could've accomplished more with less here. All in all, a great movie about love, honor, life and death.