Review of Meet Joe Black (1998) by Balázs A — 09 Jan 2015

Not the best from Brad Pitt, but still good enough.

This review of Meet Joe Black (1998) was written by Balázs A on 09 Jan 2015.

Meet Joe Black has generally received positive reviews.

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By Abelbezerra (1) on 05 Jun 2021

I have a habit, which makes me waste a lot of time, I don't leave a movie unfinished, it can be the biggest crap, I must stay until the end…

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By Tanvir A (4) on 04 Feb 2016

Great movie especially with the unique twist…

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By Jenna I (601) on 14 Feb 2016

I mean, most of the stars are for Brad Pitt in his prime as far as the looks department goes…

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By Ronald M (79) on 19 Feb 2018

Another greatly underrated film. Was a unique story idea, that humanize death itself. It was mild but interesting through the entire movie…

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By Najd G (195) on 19 Feb 2018

Another greatly underrated film. Was a unique story idea, that humanize death itself. It was mild but interesting through the entire movie…

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By Nico D (123) on 19 Feb 2018

Another greatly underrated film. Was a unique story idea, that humanize death itself. It was mild but interesting through the entire movie…

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By Yannick D (372) on 18 Jun 2016

A number of things are bizarre about this one…

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By Laura Miller (37) for Salon.com (2,725) on 14 Oct 2016

The high-concept premise of Death taking a long weekend off to mingle with us mortals brings out the worst in filmmakers…

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By Kelvinselimor (157) on 15 Feb 2022

Meet Joe Black. Taxes and death. Quite an unusual story and excellent acting…

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By Alan R (146) on 09 Nov 2017

Anthony Hopkins is dynamic throughout and Pitt shows how versatile he can be with this apt depiction of Death lives for a day…

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