Customer Reviews
Amazing - By: Mrs. Louise Western-williams, 30 Mar 2008 
Even though it is nearly three hours long, I didn't reallly realise until right at the end, showing how good a movie it is. Brad Pitt is, as ever, absolutely gorgeous, but that's not just the appeal; the characters, especiallly Hopkins, are brilliant in developing the story & the feelings of the characters, & the ending is a definate tear jerker, with Joe Black choosing between taking Suzanne with him or leaving her behind in the world of the living. A definate must see. Bring the tissues!
Good but disappointing - By: Camilla Lea, 05 Mar 2008 
I enjoyed this film, particularly as I am a big fan of Hopkins & Pitt. I found the narrative interesting but slighly dull at times & I felt that it was dragged out a bit & it took too long in resolving.
Other than this it was a good film, I reallly enjoyed it. I think that it is a one-time see film however.
Simply Brilliant - By: Mr. S. Bullimore, 28 Feb 2008 Its fair to say that Brad Pitt confirms just how good an actor he is in this film. What also makes this so good is that the character played by Anthony Hopkins (Bill Parish) is alll so mighty & powerful until death comes his way, Joe Black is seen as his new adviser much to the dislike of some but Bill Parish simply does everything Joe says. The underlying story of the film is very touching & of course very sad, it makes you look at your life & what you would do if confronted by death in the way in which Bill Parish has been. His daughter adds the final touch of glamour & the sets on the film are also stunning. Its such a very good story that keeps you wandering how exactly does Joe Black intend to 'Take' the life of Bill?
This movie feels like death - By: Brendan O. Clarke, 01 Nov 2007 
As Death in human form, Pitt more or less plays him as a child in a man's, well, in Pitt's body. Actors love this sort of thing because a role like this can reallly make a career--like Peter Sellers in Being There or Tom Hanks in Big & Forrest Gump. The problem is that Pitt actuallly plays him as a child in a man's body that has severe mental problems & is under heavy medication. Also, Pitt is not a very good actor; he has no range. The other problem is that Jeffrey Tambor, as Anthony Hopkins's affable son-in-law, plays a much better child in a man's body.
Frankly, Brest (director) was more successful at examining the facing mortality thing in Scent of a Woman.
Interesting for a while, then boring with a ridiculous ending - By: Filmfan, 30 Oct 2007 
Anthony Hopkins gets the 2 stars for his acting -- it's a waste of time, by & large, though. Gets worse as it goes along. The overblown super romantic movie music is irritating - we get the idea - it's a romantic moment - don't clobber us to death with extra-loud romantic music from a full orchestra. It also limps to an unsatisfying ending. I recorded it from TV, & over several evenings, managed to get through it. It's now happily erased.
