Review of Meet Joe Black (1998) by Roland S — 17 Sep 2011

Wow, this was a highly ambitious movie ...but I think they pulled it off.

The big names were great and all but for me, Claire Forlani was the star of the show.

The only reason I didn't give a 5 was because it was reeaallly long - it doesn't feel it though ...well maybe only the last scenes ...lots of swelling orchestra music.

The production is beautiful and lighting is excellent.

I originally started with 4.5 but I took an extra .5 because of the second ending ...they blew it ...someone just couldnt let the thing be.

Like what happened with AI.

My advise is when you see the 2 men watch the fireworks and the movie seems like its ending, turn it off.

I feel like I want to take off another star but it was still good for the 130 mins.

Some interesting bits... you can tell that the same reason Brad Pitt was picked for this is the same reason he was cast for Benjamin Buttons.

Also, if you dont have a great big house with a fancy pool and wads of cash to throw a great big party, you'll really wish you did.

If you do have the above, you'll definitely feel like redecorating that pool.

The main characters's initals are BP ...could it be some attempt to instill a feel good factor?

Also the same character is very Rupert Murdockesque but with that strong I'm so good and honourable vibe ...same question as above.

Mere possible conspiracy theories of course.

Another big-up to Twickenham girl Forlani, the romance her character is inolved in is developed brilliantly but she makes is special ...believable and just very sweet.