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Meet Joe Black

Meet Joe Black

1998
Romance
Drama
2h 58m
Bill Parrish (Hopkins) has it all -- success, wealth, and power. Days before his 65th birthday he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black (Pitt), who soon reveals himself as Death. In exchange for extra time, Bill agrees to serve as Joe's earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill's beautiful daughter Susan (Forlani). (Universal Studios)
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Meet Joe Black

1998
Romance
Drama
2h 58m
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Avg Percentile 45.61% from 6131 total ratings

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Rated 25 Nov 2011
30
10th
Morbidity meets cheese in this perversely overlong abomination. Hopkins, the good Sir that he is, commits to a legitimately great performance but when the good scenes with him are interspersed with ones where Pitt tastes peanut butter for the first time or switches to an Jamaican accent to address a black woman there's just no saving it. The whole thing comes off as absolutely ludicrous and the ending will surprise no-one. I might be overrating this on account of Forlani.
Rated 18 Jun 2011
35
3rd
The ponderous "Meet Joe Black" represents what happens when someone has the brilliant idea to make a 3-hour melodrama about Death with fish-out-of-water comedy elements. Brad Pitt is Death but Anthony Hopkins is still scarier, without even trying. I think he's a respectable actor (Pitt), but here he's out of his depth. Even worse is Forlani who gets all the clunky lines and engages in a romance with Pitt which is neither believable nor compelling. The whole thing is a painful slog.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
50
9th
If I were to teach death what was so special about life I would do a better job! Peanut butter is all they could come up with?
Rated 04 Nov 2011
63
34th
Overlong, overly romantic take on an interesting story. A shame because it could have been much better.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
86th
A very unusual romance film. It unfolds slowly which may put off some people but I found the pacing to be just right. Brad Pitt is captivating the Grim Reaper who is, obviously, inexperienced with living. It's just such an usual take on the romance genre, which I normally do not enjoy, and I love it.
Rated 22 Jan 2009
64
15th
Anthony Hopkins makes it watchable, but this is pretty lukewarm stuff.
Rated 14 Apr 2020
55
36th
I don't know if it's Netflix or if the audio dynamics really were as shit as me either not hearing the dialogue or being ear-stabbed by the score. Anywho. This 180 minute flick could've easily been cut into 90 minutes. The movie would've only benefitted with making some of the needlessly long scenes better-paced and maybe drop some of the more repetitive scenes. While at it, cast someone more likeable as the romantic lead instead of serial-killer-vibing Pitt.
Rated 30 Jan 2012
53
25th
I was on a first date when we saw this in the theater. When the accident happens at the beginning I laughed out loud in an otherwise silent theater. There was not a second date. I'll ultimately say it's worth it if only because the character of Death loves peanut butter. That tickles me.
Rated 20 Aug 2008
45
3rd
Slowww, dull, pretentious, way too much camera time spent gazing longingly at Mr. Pitt. No thanks, but you can add 30-50 points if you do like staring at him.
Rated 11 Feb 2008
85
87th
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
60
33rd
This film's last hour, which is the third of three long hours mind you, is one of the most self-indulgent, putrid pieces of melodrama ever put on screen.
Rated 26 Oct 2009
50
26th
Incredibly long and mindnumbingly dull, this movie has no redeeming qualities. Despite this I do get a strange sort of pleasure from watching it, presumably the aforementioned mindnumbing effect.
Rated 29 Dec 2009
35
21st
HELP! Is it over yet? Too long...Why didn't they cut out all the pregnant pauses; that would have cut the three hours down to just one!
Rated 26 May 2007
1
0th
Horrible.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
38
1st
I want to rate this higher on account of it has Claire Forlani in it, but I can't. It was just too dull and interminable.
Rated 24 Jun 2008
66
50th
You know, this is actually not a bad movie at all. Pitt's grim reaper is portrayed really well, with the right balance of naivete and wisdom, innocence and menace. Hopkins is good as usual, and his interplay with Pitt is well done. It's actually a really interesting movie with a good mood, but the biggest detractor is the overdone aspect of the romance. It doesn't ruin it by any means, but death's character was far more interesting than the romance. Also I'm a bad person but lol at the crash
Rated 22 Jun 2021
55
25th
This was more boring that watching paint dry, but it was so long at least I managed to put 2 coats on. The idea that Susan would fall for the original "body", and then fall for the same body after a complete charismectomy is stretching it. That being said, we were then asked to believe she would fall for the original guy at the end; make up your bleedin' mind, girl! Like everybody else, I loved the crash; it could have ended there, and I would have been happy as believability died at that point
Rated 17 Jan 2009
25
30th
I don't remember much of this, thankfully. Brad Pitt as death is laughable. Get someone creepy..like Mickey Rourke. Although no one could love Mickey Rourke. Hmm..
Rated 08 Oct 2010
75
10th
Somewhere in this dreary 3-hour film there is a very good 80-minute comedy fantasy.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
50
10th
An interesting theme, horrible ending, and crappy script.
Rated 04 Jul 2013
45
8th
Yes it made me cry. And I hate that movie for it (and myself), because it's one of those that just force the tears out of your eyes with romantic bullshit, sad music, and an overuse of scrim diffuser. Also, Death is not a whimsy weird, baby-faced guy in my perception of the world...
Rated 28 Apr 2009
79
47th
This would've been an amazing movie if they'd trimmed it down just a little bit.
Rated 07 Jan 2011
88
50th
~3
Rated 09 Nov 2020
56
3rd
Too cheesy for my tastes. I'd rather stick to what Terry Pratchett did with the concept in 'Reaper man'.
Rated 23 Nov 2008
78
56th
I love the premise, but the film is way too long and focuses on some uninteresting aspects of it. A lot of the dialogue is incredibly cheesy, but a strong performance by Hopkins makes many of the dumber lines heartbreaking.
Rated 24 Jun 2010
93
64th
The irony of it all. So well told. Captured so beautifully. Carried strong by it's leads.
Rated 14 Sep 2014
70
45th
Chick flick, but fun with it.
Rated 25 Jul 2008
95
83rd
I would have given it 100 if they made a more understandable ending.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
19th
I remember enjoying portions of it, but it was way too long for the story it had to tell. Not Brad Pitt's greatest choice...but a brave and well-acted one.
Rated 05 Aug 2010
9
97th
esse tem duas histórias: 1) fui ver no cinema com mami em 1998,,, outubro!!! 2) assisti quando paquerava o André.. fiquei 3 horas com o braço esticado esperando ele pegar na minha mão e... NADA!!! frustrante!!!!! Mas amei o filme mesmo assim!!!! tudo de bom!!!
Rated 22 Mar 2017
60
35th
3 hours? really?
Rated 04 Jan 2009
95
75th
yeah... i'd better die if death looks like him. he movie was very sweet.
Rated 31 Oct 2009
80
70th
Muy Buena
Rated 02 Apr 2022
76
50th
At its heart, a powerful and moving meditation on life, death and mortality, centered on a terrific performance from Hopkins. A shame that all of the material not in support of this plotline is basically worthless – Pitt may not deliver a *bad* performance, but his character(s)' lack of internal logic or consistent purpose make him seem lost at sea. Subplot involving a hostile corporate take-over should have hit the floor at the rough edit. A still interesting effort made essential by Hopkins.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
58
36th
Cool concept.
Rated 08 Apr 2022
81
82nd
Üç saati hiç ekran başından kalkmadan geçirebiliyorsunuz. Üç başrol oyuncusu da harika. Muhteşem bir hikayesi yok ama çok samimi işlenmiş, müzikler ve oyunculuklarla da birleşince oldukça keyifli bir film ortaya çıkmış.
Rated 28 Aug 2007
92
46th
Very interesting.
Rated 19 Jan 2010
20
12th
I have to admit I actually have no memory of this film besides the accident scene and I have no desire to rectify that ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
61st
wonderful story as well as performances
Rated 05 Jul 2021
65
9th
Great acting from Pitt and Hopkins but the pace is just languid fora film where nothing really happens. The central story is an interesting concept but I feel it could be much better with a shorter run time.
Rated 13 Sep 2017
9
98th
a masterpiece of mixture of genres...
Rated 20 May 2007
50
23rd
Good performances, boring move... where's the dialogue?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
42nd
Underrated drama, with some great acting, and a very good script. Ont my favorite cup of tea, but still, a very good movie
Rated 30 Aug 2007
70
31st
One of the most jarring ending's ever.
Rated 03 Nov 2011
74
54th
I've watched Sir Anthony play this roles before and he does it good. The concept of the story is interesting, but cheesy in some way. Brad is not the best actor to play Death.
Rated 27 Jan 2008
67
60th
Interesting Dead man walking variation. Only here the Dead is Mr. Dead himself.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
5
35th
Interesting concept, but apparently the movie industry believes they have to romanticize everything. It's almost insulting.
Rated 23 Aug 2019
77
44th
There's some good stuff in the script, but the writers and director seem to be too self-indulgent of that fact, failing to notice that the three hour run-time is way too long and that much of Forlani's lines are as stilted, clumsy, and contrived as the lines spoken by Death.
Rated 12 Apr 2008
90
59th
Good acting. Beautifully filmed.
Rated 22 Aug 2008
70
22nd
too long but its still Brad pitt
Rated 06 Nov 2022
58
46th
The movie is too long and a lot of it just doesn't really work even though I like the actors, the performances, and the premise.
Rated 16 Oct 2008
80
72nd
Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt put down a great performance in a unique plot. Death has arrived, and he has blue eyes and blonde hair.
Rated 27 Dec 2008
100
94th
Simply perfect.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
80
43rd
It can become boring if you stop trying to understand everything but it deserves a good watch.
Rated 17 May 2008
85
89th
a wonderful take on the personification of death, and joe black's character is likable in so many ways. the love story here is gripping.
Rated 26 Sep 2007
27
5th
After the first 15 minutes this movie is pretty forgettable.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
55
39th
Brad is very likable and it's a unique performance for him. Performances in this are in general very good; well-cast and atmospheric.
Rated 02 Dec 2010
30
20th
Nice camp/kitch. Brad Pitt is funny here.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
76
25th
Sappy and overly long, but man, is Brad Pitt cute in this one.
Rated 10 Aug 2008
67
34th
Way too slow. This could've been 90 minutes shorter
Rated 12 Sep 2007
46
38th
Slow-moving as I recall. Good acting. Bit of a surprise ending.
Rated 12 Mar 2021
79
46th
i eftertid
Rated 08 May 2020
70
25th
What a weird, weird, enjoyable.
Rated 02 May 2017
100
97th
This is my favorite movie.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
21
4th
Meet Joe Nap
Rated 12 Jan 2010
70
40th
I adore this movie.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
75
84th
Forget playing chess with Death. Put him up for awhile, let him woo your daughter, show him a good time. Let's stave off that nasty old dying thing. Hell this could make for a great sitcom, I can see how it would work just start it off with Death playing chess with the guy and have something happen at the end of every episode that knocks the chess table over. The hilarious hijinks ensue as Death has to live with the family!
Rated 19 Aug 2009
50
18th
Too long and very boring.
Rated 14 May 2021
72
59th
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Rated 09 Aug 2009
85
40th
Good storyline, Brilliant Roleplaying by Brad and also a good ending.
Rated 26 Dec 2018
100
97th
I love this movie. There's no other way to put it. All I know is that the softest and hardest emotions a person could feel take center stage in my heart when viewing Meet Joe Black.
Rated 22 Aug 2007
40
41st
ok
Rated 21 Jun 2008
80
33rd
A silly, slow-moving, awkward little piece of film that imbibes the viewer with child-like wonder and a simplicity that is both cute and sad at the same time.
Rated 15 Aug 2007
69
47th
While Brad Pitt himself is still solid, for such an interesting premise, this movie sorta falls short.
Rated 08 Dec 2009
60
68th
3/5
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
79th
One great performance by Pitt and the rest of the gang.Theres something for everyone here.Comedy,Drama,Fantasy and a whole new meaning to Peanut butter
Rated 04 Mar 2009
65
79th
Mmm peanutbutter.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
85
42nd
Even if its mostly a romantic movie, I love it. Brad Pitt and Claire Forlani have great chemistry together on screen.
Rated 14 Jan 2024
56
37th
Plot 14/20 Fiction 10/20 Casting/Acting 14/20 Worldbuilding 9/20 Entertainment 9/20
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
57th
Wasn't super great but Anthony Hopkins was awesome in it and (loathe as I am to admit it in public) I love a good Brad Pitt movie.
Rated 20 Mar 2014
76
53rd
76.000
Rated 13 Sep 2007
95
54th
It's got Sir Hopkins. And one of the best soundtracks ever. And the movie itself is good too.
Rated 09 Nov 2009
47
26th
The original idea and (mostly) good acting couldn't distract me from the sheer, gnawing length. There was simply not enough plot to deserve 3 hours.
Rated 02 Feb 2009
63
47th
Good movie, terrible title. There really is no way to write a synopsis of the film without it coming off ridiculously schmaltzy and saccarine, and the story definitely is that. I mean, Death falls for Claire Forlani, and through her love, comes to appreciate life. That's as schmaltzy as they come. But the cast is loaded with quality character actors, and the movie is a lot more interesting than you'd think. Still, just a terrible, terrible title.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
80
88th
Death vs. love. Underrated great movie. Beautiful music.
Rated 17 Apr 2011
90
96th
Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt give award worthy performances in this lengthy examination of the human experience and the meaning of love. At times it can play overdramatic and the scenes tend to drag slightly, but the film's overall arc leads to a phenomenal conclusion complete with enough dancing, fireworks and sentiment to bring even a grown man to tears.
Rated 08 Feb 2013
80
95th
ger; [meet joe black]; ein reicher, erfolgreicher mann wird von einem mysteriösen fremden besucht, der sich als tod zu erkennen gibt - welcher sich aber in die tochter des mannes verliebt hat.;
Rated 16 Nov 2007
30
30th
pretty feh remake ~ points for anthony hopkins.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
80
68th
A very very different romantic story...brad pitt's cute...
Rated 06 Aug 2021
75
59th
??????bilibili????????kiss?????????????kiss??????????????/???????????????????????????????????/brad pitt?????????????????
Rated 29 Sep 2009
80
37th
Long movie but the love story is so sad.
Rated 18 Feb 2009
37
12th
Another Oscar Bait film with Brad Pitt that I just cannot get behind.
Rated 21 Dec 2009
74
33rd
The part where Joe Black gets smoked is awesome. The rest is a bit uneven... overly long and padded -- yeah, we get it, death has come to take someone away. Just get on with it, will ya? Not a terrible movie, by any stretch, just not that great.
Rated 22 Feb 2008
95
96th
Pitt and Hopkins are excellent, and I love Brad's Jamaican dialogue in the hospital. One of my all time favs.
Rated 27 Dec 2008
69
37th
Interesting idea, beautiful soundtrack and great Hopkins. The rest is not so good. Dialogues were terrible and/or totally predictable!
Rated 01 Feb 2008
39
22nd
the best part of this movie was watching brad pitt lick peanut butter from a spoon.
Rated 01 Mar 2009
85
80th
Classic movie...you won't be disappointed
Rated 26 Sep 2008
56
43rd
Neat concept, so so outcome
Rated 31 Jul 2009
50
38th
Pretty entertaining stuff, that flows along nicely. That is until the dismal cop-out of an ending. Shame, it could have been a solid movie.
Rated 01 Oct 2010
54
24th
It was quite good when it got going but went on far too long.

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