Product Details

• Format: Widescreen, Color
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Universal Pictures
• Run Time: 180 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0007NZS4S
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #111,895 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Romantic Fantasy - Makes You Want To "Dance Like A Dervish", September 20, 2008

By	L. Shirley "Laurie's Boomer Views" (fountain valley, ca United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

"Meet Joe Black" is the modern and lavish retelling of the classic film "Death Takes A Holiday".

Sir Anthony Hopkins plays wealthy businessman Bill Parrish, who gets a visit from "Death". "Death" ain't so bad though, as it comes in the form of the one and only Brad Pitt!(I would go gently if it came to me that way).Joe Black/Death makes a deal with Bill. In exchange for more time on earth with his family, Bill must entertain and show Joe the ways of the world. Bill agrees providing Joe does not include any other family members in the end, which will take place shortly after Bill's 65th birthday bash.And of course no one except Bill knows who Joe really is!

Bill very much aware of his imminemt departure, begins to focus on his life, his family, and leaving his business affairs in good and moral hands. There are some wonderful scenes of the family having dinner together where we see that they are loving but not without a few problems.

Complications set in when Joe, feeling very human falls for Bill's youngest daughter Susan(Claire Forlani),and not knowing who he really is, she falls for him as well. Joe wants to take Susan with him when he returns to 'the depths of eternity". Will Bill be able to prevent this tragedy from happening or will love conquer all? You will not want to miss a second, waiting to find out.

Directed by Martin Brest, the story unfolds beautifully, and the photography is wonderful. There are some exquiste scenes of the party and the fireworks that must be seen to be appreciated. It is all set to a moving and mesmerizing score by Thomas Newman(see my CD review of the "Meet Joe Black" soundtrack entitled "It's a Wonderful World of Music"). The supporting cast all give outstanding performances and must be mentioned, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey Tambor and Jake Weber.

A film that will stand up to many viewings and will always leave you with that life affirming feeling...enjoy...Laurie

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Critics must have slept through this movie. I loved the story., April 30, 2008

By	Muffin Huff - See all my reviews

This movie is one of my all time favorites and NOT because Brad Pitt is in the movie. I love the whole message about not settling for second best, waiting to find the right person to share your life with, lightning might strike. Call me a hopeless romantic, but this movie is about relationships, forgiveness and a family's unconditional love and devotion for each other. I am glad I did not listen to the critics opinions on this movie, in my opinion they missed the whole point of the message. To tell the truth I saw this at least six times in the theater and then bought it on VHS, but now DVD is the way to go since our VCR broke.

5.0 out of 5 stars JACK, June 7, 2008

By	John J. Kaurich - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

THIS IS A MUST SEE VIDEO FOR ANYONE VERY WELL DONE ! FIVE STARS FOR THIS GREAT MOVIE !!!