Long, but enjoyable.

Rating: 7/10 (26 July 1999)

This is a story worthy of interest: Death decides to take a holiday and visits the human race, during which time stands still for those about to die.
Death (Brad Pitt) visits a businessman (Anthony Hopkins) on the day he is to die and strikes a deal. If the businessman will give Death a tour of life, his death will be suspended until after he celebrates his birthday.
During his time on Earth, Death learns about matters of the heart and soul, as well as what peanut butter tastes like.
Although this is a flawed film -- mainly its length -- it is filled with charm and old-fashioned fun.
Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins have worked together before, in the award-winning "Legends of the Fall," and they work well together.
The screenplay is flawed in that it stretches a rather thin story out to its limit, but the actors make the most of it. On that level the movie is a pleasure to watch. There are enough scenes of humor and charm to make it entertaining.