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Meet Joe Black (1998)

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The Critics:
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B-
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The story of a media tycoon William Parrish, whose charmed life and orderly household are suddenly disrupted by the arrival of an enigmatic young man named Joe Black who suddenly insinuates his way into Parrish's life--both in his business and private affairs. Determinedly attached to Parrish's side, Joe attends family dinners, accompanies him to board meetings, and settles comfortably in the Parrish... See Full Description
Genres: Drama, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 3 hrs.
Release Date: November 13, 1998
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for an accident scene, some sexuality and brief strong language.
Distributors:
Universal Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $44,606,335
Cast and Credits
Starring: Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden
Directed by: Martin Brest
Produced by: Ronald L. Schwary, Martin Brest, David Wally
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Critical Consensus
Critics Reviews Average Grade:   C   
Austin Chronicle, Marc Savlov
"It's an elegiac love story from beyond the grave, as appealingly simple as it is emotionally complex." more...
B-
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...there's so much that's fine in this movie..." more...
B
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret A. McGurk
"...could have been a terrific romance. Instead, it’s just way too much of a good thing." more...
C+
E! Online,
"Not even Brad Pitt's hunkiness can save this one from arriving DOA." more...
D
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User Reviews Average Grade:  B-   
Not for the faint of brain!  by Soimaru (1/22/2004)
32 out of 38 people found this review helpful
Yes, that means YOU! Here's a little tip to make sure you start on the right foot...Full Review
  A+
I cant understand the ratings  by maithil (7/11/2003)
23 out of 26 people found this review helpful
I've watched this movie and watched it many times. Everytime I watch it I enjoy...Full Review
  A+
Meeting Joe takes a while, but it's worth It  by jaysont@sbcglobal.net (10/19/2003)
17 out of 20 people found this review helpful
1998 was a year of the elegant movies, and "Meet Joe Black" is at the top of the...Full Review
  A-
THIS MOVIE IS BRILLIANT!  by iluvbball90 (7/21/2003)
17 out of 21 people found this review helpful
I must admit...when I heard the plot of this movie...I was a little concerned...Full Review
  A+
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