A warm and moving portrayal of love, life and all the passion it brings.

Rating: Null/10 (18 January 1999)

I found this film both moving and funny. There were superb performances by all members of the cast (notably Sir Anthony Hopkins) and the love story between Forlani and Pitt contains a real, humanistic, passionate element. Admittedly the time could have been reduced somewhat, there is often long, unnecessary silences and a few sub-plots that could have been removed. The film is however highly amusing if you allow yourself to be open to the humour. Pitt's portrayal of death is amusing, warm and well attempted since he couldn't exactly research the part! Hopkins, as always, gives a powerful, moving performance which really holds the rest of the cast and Forlani plays her part with a quiet dignity that suits Susan. Overall, the film may be a bit too long, but it is time well spent in this warm-hearted portrayal of love, life, and death.