It is hard to imagine a worse day than the day that "Death comes calling"! That'a exactly what happened to William Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) early one morning. A successful media mogul, Bill is just days shy of his 65th birthday. His corporation is merging with another and this too has him concerned; I guess you can say he's having second thoughts. The same morning, Bill's youngest daughter, Susan (Claire Forlani)stops for a coffee on the way to work. Susan is a resident doctor at a nearby hospital. This morning she met a decent guy who really left an impression on her. All of a sudden, Bill's chest is just killing him. "YES"!! Who is that? Who said that? "YES"!! The pain went away. That night at home, just before dinner, the Housekeeper addresses Mr. Parrish, telling him that there is a person to see him in his study. This is where Bill comes face to face with Death. . .In the form of a young man in a green suit! Death convinces Bill that he is who he said he was, and that he was there for him. He also tells Bill that he is not in a big hurry, and will be hanging around for a while, on sort of a "Businessman's Holiday". It seems that Death has always been so busy that he has never gotten a chance to see life! Bill introduces him as "Joe Black"(Brad Pitt) - after all, couldn't introduce him as Death; who'd stay for dinner? When Susan sees him, she can't believe it; he's the guy that she met that morning. . .or at least that was his body. Joe is so taken with Susan, and actually falls in love with her. This relationship grows, although she doesn't know who he is, other than just a nice guy she met that morning, who apparently is doing business with her father. Susan has a fiancee named Drew, who is Bill's head man, the man pushing the merger, or should I say the swindle of Parrish Communications, Bill's company. As Bill sees Death's interest in Susan growing, he confronts him to leave her alone. Not really being human, Joe, is confused by his feelings for Susan. Bill already knows that he and Death will be leaving in a day or two, following Bill's birthday party, a lavish event being correographed by Bill's older daughter. Death has chosen Bill as his life guide because of the exemplary life that he has lived. Bill appeals to Death's intellect and decency and finally convinces him to not take Susan too. In a bit of a trap, Bill, with Joe's help, exposes Drew as the scoundrel he is. It is now time for Bill and Death to leave. As they walk over the hill, the body that Joe was occupying, is returned to the young man who belonged in it. He is walking back across the hill towards Bill's home. He has no idea what is happening or anything that has happened, since telling Susan good-by that morning at the coffee shop. He sees Susan, but can't imagineRead full review
I already knew the story. Had a copy once but after a breakup of 31 years, I lost control of most of the movies, and this was one. I've always liked the story and wanted to have it for my own collection. I buy mostly videos because my TV is an older one so it's not widescreen. Have a dvd player also, but most of the movies only come in widescreen. Don't like the way they look as I dislike that black line above and below the picture. I think "Meet Joe Black" is a good story and I love the end. Just what a person likes to see........ As for the shape of the video it was brand new, just as advertised so I couldn't be more pleased. Also I have a business with MARKET AMERICA. Ebay has come on board with us and when I bid on something I get points which eventually come back to me as checks. Can't beat that. I buy what I want and get paid for it too !!!!!!! That is the reason I first started going to ebay. Hope this helps a bit. MarketAmerica2bRead full review
This is such a wonderful movie. Brad Pitt is so sexy and such a good actor. Have watched it many times!
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I have watched this movie many times on TV and wanted to have it for myself. This movie is like watching a Tragedy Play. It starts out with a smile on your face then disaster hits- then something good happens and again another disaster. I love the way the main characters really get into everything that is happening and with the family. This is a tear Jerker in the end and everything is all well and good again. She may have lost her father but she found someone to fill that void who would be good to her and be there for her.
This was a great movie and obviously what got me interested in it was the fact that it was a Brad Pitt movie. My husband also liked it, but for totally different reasons.....I hope:)
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