Review of Meet Joe Black (1998) by Andrew K — 17 Jul 2018

Every time I watch this movie, I end up on this page. Trying to remember how other people felt about a film that touches on some of the most profound things I've felt in my life. Is it perfect? No.

Nothing is. But there is something quite definitely beautiful in its message. At least as I see it. I've also come to finally realize that movie reviews (professional or otherwise) often reveal more about the reviewer than the film.

So, if I'm picking the one I like best, I'll take Chuck Rudolph's 2001 review for Matinee Magazine. "The latest masterpiece to fall victim to cynicism." Some people are just uncomfortable being made to actually feel something.

And they seem to be far more interested in trying to show off how difficult they are to impress. It's a rather sad existence. Personally, I look to be moved by art. I seek out the opportunity for it to happen.

And if I have to reach a little occasionally in order for it to be possible, I've found that it is worth it more often than not. There is a lot of emotion in this film and the journey is long. But by the end, if it can be watched without cynicism, I feel like the journey is worth it.