A Pleasant Surprise!

Rating: Null/10 (28 April 2001)

Am not a particularly big fan of Brad Pitt -- no particular reason -- just haven't watched many of his movies......But a most pleasant surprise having just watched "Meet Joe Black." Had missed slightly one-half hour, but found myself very, very much taken in by the dialogue, most significantly between Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins -- Mr. Hopkins being the most superb actor he is indeed......very intelligent plot.....having absolutely no clue who Joe Black was...I respected Mr. Pitt's nuanced skills -- conveying overall innocence; a sense of detachment; wonder, and especially conviction and strength as he was "sparring" with Mr. Hopkins....I don't feel the film was slow. On the other hand, it built up gradually a very plausible and believable story......good film!