Death affirms life - A Gorgeous, moving film.

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2000)

The concept of the grim reaper taking human form on Earth presents many potential dark moments. Rather than focus on such things, director Martin Brest and screenwriters Kevin Wade and Bo Goldman ("Scent of a Woman") chose to focus on the life-affirming aspects of the concept.
And what a ride it is - three hours of some truly touching scenes. Imagine a nether-worldly presence that looks at the world through detached eyes, not knowing what or why humans feel. Death breathes down everyone's neck and people concern themselves with trivial worldly matters.

This film has a wonderful spiritual theme. Enjoy your life. Wake up knowing that you need nothing more - that when it's time to leave for the next world, that's ALL that needs to be done. No regrets. There are not many films that give people a sense of calm about leaving this life. I think "The Sixth Sense" is the last one that did that for me.
See this one with someone you love. Laugh with them, cry with them and hold their hand tight through all three hours. When the credits roll, look at each other and smile. No regrets.