well acted and written, good romantic comedy

Rating: Null/10 (23 November 1998)

If you are looking for a fast paced movie Meet Joe Black is not for you. However, if you are looking for a good movie that is humorous and touching even though it deals realistically (even in farcial way) with the extremely serious subject of Death then this is the movie for you. The movie takes its time and develops all the character well. The dialogue is excellent and the supporting cast is very good, Mr. Pitt and Mr. Hopkins are great. Mr. Pitt who plays Joe Black/Death is the only actor I can think of who have played this part. He is an excellent actor who plays the part of an attractive, both socially and physically with his boy next good looks, Death (Joe Black). He is actually likeable in his innocence. I can hardly say enough about him. Mr. Hopkins who is certainly one of the best actors of 20th Century was excellent as well. The chemistry between the two is great, and I suspect that they like and respect each other off the set. The movie is about three hours long but I did not notice until after. If you like well written, well acted, good dialogue, and great characters then you will enjoy Meet Joe Black. I would give this movie three plus stars and once again thank Mr. Pitt for an excellent performance.