a wonderful reminder of the gifts of life.

Rating: Null/10 (6 January 2000)

I watched this film at home, on TV, after i heard from all my friends of how it was too long and boring. i disagree with them all. Meet Joe Black is a celebration of the wonderful gifts life has to offer. sounds corny? not so at all.
Anthony Hopkins is great as William Parrish, a very successful businessman, who is nearing the end of his life. he is visited by Death, in the form of a very charming Brad Pitt, who tells him he has a few days to "show him around" the real world. soon Bill realizes all the things in his life that he took for granted. especially the love of his daughters, Susan and Allison.
On the other hand, Susan (Claire Forlani in a worthy breakthrough) falls for Death, known to them all as Joe Black. as Joe experiences love for the first time with Susan, this upsets Bill and the three main characters all journey through epiphanies of love and life that will change them forever.
The film may drag on at times but it is beautifully shot, and filled with some unforgettably touching scenes of dialogue between all the characters. and with one of the most haunting love themes in recent films Thomas Newman confirms himself as one of the best film score composers of the 90s. i suggest this film for anyone who wants to set aside 3 hours to explore the importance of life, love, and family.