It is one of the finest lines I’ve ever heard. When that question was posed, I waited with great anticipation for the answer…and it melted me. Such simple words to strive for, that was my inspiration…
i used to work with someone who'd quote the line for the most trivial things, just saying thank you, and she thought she was sooo original and sooo hilarious. she didn't have an original bone in her body. bullshit? 100%. but original? not a chance.
Not quite. He gets pretty chipper when he's talking to the Jamaican lady! Everyting gwarn be iree. And, he and Anthony Hopkins get pretty light hearted when they're working over that Drew fellow...Death and Taxes! I've even used that line myself.
I was married once to a man I know wirhour a doubt was my soul mate. He was also similar to Hopkins character - respected and loved by all who knew him. So... I think of him every time I see this...and every time, I melt into tears.
This movie is absolutely epic the acting is top notch the storyline is deep it’s one of those movies that should make you stop and think and appreciate the smallest of things
ONE of my favorite scenes in a movie, always cry like a baby....awesome acting, guys! The lady that plays Susan is awesome, too! Loved this movie...evokes good feelings and sad...
@@moniquecarter1809 Brad is one of the greastest , Joe Black , Troy , Fight Club . .. The guy is a living legend. He is our James Dean , our John Wayne.
"Meet Joe Black" is one of the most overlooked masterpieces of American cinema. Death and Taxes = Pitt and Hopkins. And while I know little about Claire Forlani I am entranced by her beauty and have come to understand that she embodies LIVING, the very human connective tissue (or plot-driven peanut butter) between taxes and death. Susan is TIME, the dramatic unity and as such, her character experiences the progress of the plot. She is buffeted throughout, but it is also Susan who is the only mortal alive at the story's end. As a reward for loving us and guiding us throughout, Joe's body and soul are returned to her by Death. With a dash of dramatic license and a bit of help from forgetfulness, Joe and Susan (and we) are allowed to LIVE again. Why? To benefit from what we have learned in three hours--seemingly a lifetime for some and not nearly enough time for others. PS: The musical score is brilliant. The swell of joy at the movie's end invariably leaves me in tears... and probably you too. Thanks for reading.
No Steven… thank you! This was a wonderful read. Well thought and very well written. This movie is amazing. The writing, the musical score, the meaning and delivery. And your comment just gave it that much more life. Thank you.
@@Heyjay454 Pretty good movie when there's so many good parts. One of the parts I loved the most was when he said "Death and taxes?! Death......and taxes."
It's both a sad and a happy moment. Bill willingly goes to death because he has done to set out and do and death realises what a human feels and looses when they leave their loved ones behind and he finds he can't leave himself because he loves the younger daughter. It chokes me every time I see it. And brings tears to my eyes everytime.
He is a competent movie star. There is quite a distinction. He doesnt become the characters at all, he is Brad Pitt playing at simulating a character. But, he is as competent and entertaining at as the other movie stars such as Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, Leonardo Dicaprio, Sandra Bullock, Will Smith, etc. Theres no shame in it, people are entertained by it. However, calling this acting is kind of a stretch and devalues acting as art. This is not art. This is a purely commercial endeavor rewarded by huge profits. This just my opinion on something completely subjective. I say like what you like. I like watching him too, but for me its mostly just because of how he looks. Even if he was just reading the dictionary, if he moved around and changed his facial expressions and used his eyes the way he does, it would be enjoyable to watch.
This is one of the most beautiful scenes to ever end a movie , not many words spoken but as they say sometimes less is more! Yes things will work themselves out, and Susan will have her happily ever after even though it was her beloved father’s time to leave this earth.The music just added such emotion to this movie, just have a box of Kleenex near by. I would love to wish all father’s past present, and father’s to be a very happy and healthy Father’s Day! Luv LA 🇨🇦🙏🧢 May our Lord bless all of you with health and happiness!!
@@namiewinters2601 Ditto on the tissue box. I believe that all people who wish to become their "best selves," like the "Bill Parrish" character, will experience this movie in the same way. Yep, a box of Kleenex tissues all around.
A GREAT AND A POWERFUL SCENE. THE LESSON TO TAKE FROM THIS IS WHEN WE HAVE TO GO WE GOT TO GO. AND WE TAKE THE JOURNEY ALONE. AND TO TAKE IT WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR IS FANTASTIC. DONT BLOW SMOKE UP MY ASS I LOVE IT. THANKS FOR PUTTING THIS SCENE UP AND HAVE A NICE DAY💥🌞🔥
I agree. You have one of the greatest character actor s in Anthony Hopkins who knows he is dying and have some one daughter whom he loves dearly but he is not about to marry like he and his late wife did. Then you have a young man just starting out as an actor given a great role that of playing death . This is the story of these two men and their few days together and the result.
For the 1st Time we have a film where we see how Death is very curious of us... and is driven by its wants and desires as we feel them.But perhaps the most powerful sensation he feels... other than itself.... Death begins to understand what love is ...and what it feels like to love the immense power of love.
I should lead by saying it IS a remake but more importantly, I think the problem was like with music of this era, we just kept assuming it would get better and this, we took this level of quality for granted. Just MY take. I'm glad it is being re-appreciated
Before I saw this movie I’ve heard dozens of times how good looking Brad Pitt was. In this movie everything about him is beautiful. He’s also a fine actor.
IMO this is one of the greatest movies ever made. To me it is right up there with It's a Wonderful Life, Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan, The Sons of Katie Elder, High Noon, Goodfellas etc. I've watched it at least a dozen times and it still makes me feel good and cry at the same time. A celebration of life, love, death, honesty and greatness all in one film.
The funny this is that I live around the area where they filmed the party scene. And now I have another fond memory of how the property was used to create a memorable film.
Maybe it's just me, but this scene as they walk off together reminds me of the story in last Harry Potter film about the man giving up the invisibility cloak & greeting Death as an old friend.
When death say to Bill not to a man like you he is saying it is just like going through a door or waking up from a dream or from a deep sleep for the person who has a right heart with his maker and is ready and prepared.
I imagine this was the last scene and executives tacked on the rest. This feels like the natural end, the "we've got time" bit just felt forced for a "happy" ending
Thank you, I just commented on that somewhere else..I'm 70..I watched Death Takes a Holiday with my mother on the late show back in the 50s. I think she would be loved the remake.
No, its another piece of trash from Hollywood. Out of all the places on this planet, Hollywood, and the people that pretend their lives away there, for millions of dollars, it would be the least place to have the slightest clue, about the next realm we travel. Its easy to put anything into words, just need intelligence and a worldly education, sadly, in 2019, both these attributes are criminally lacking throughout of 99% of Western society. Hence, your idiotic statement above.
O que eu posso dizer! É o filme mais lindo que me faz chorar,, é uma mistura de vida e morte porém o amor sempre predomina!❤❤❤❤ EU ACREDITO NO AMOR SEMPRE!❤
It is difficult when you have hearing issues. But to me it made the music a third character in almost every scene. I suggest closed captions. But I get you.
I wonder is he didn't say goodbye to her because in theory it would've been literally severing the bond between her and death, basically making her immortal.
You know what bugs me about this last scene? She watches her father and death walk away knowing who he really is and knowing deep down that she's about to lose her father forever yet she seems to have no remorse about it when Joe comes back into frame. Your dad's dead around the corner, pretend you care a little bit.
@Vanilla, I understand how you see it but you're looking at it from a personal viewpoint not objectively, meaning, she's shocked, starting to fall in love with a mysterious man who now is the angel of death that she made love to, her father likes the man who is changing everything around her and her life. its all hitting her at the same time that death is here for her Pops while trying to figure out if there is a way to stop it and so on. The point is that you have to place yourself in her shoes first to understand her plight and reaction. Its not as simple as you see it.
Burton Pierre i tthink there is no lifeless body. Death took him whole away as a gift for being who he was and proably talked it over with god. Cool otherwise we would have had the body scene
They talk about an autopsy in the dialogue. Death is a "soul", and he takes Anthony Hopkins characters soul with him. In addition, the guy death killed in the beginning's soul is restored and he "comes to". That's how I took it.
"Should I be afraid?"
"Not a man like you.."
Gets me every time..
Agree
Hits me right in the heart
Not a man like you.. Rich white guy...
It is one of the finest lines I’ve ever heard. When that question was posed, I waited with great anticipation for the answer…and it melted me. Such simple words to strive for, that was my inspiration…
“Don’t blow smoke up my arse. You’ll ruin my autopsy.” Damn, what a line…
i used to work with someone who'd quote the line for the most trivial things, just saying thank you, and she thought she was sooo original and sooo hilarious.
she didn't have an original bone in her body. bullshit? 100%. but original? not a chance.
The man to die has a smile on his face and Mr Death is all tears ..! Amazing moment
Not quite. He gets pretty chipper when he's talking to the Jamaican lady! Everyting gwarn be iree. And, he and Anthony Hopkins get pretty light hearted when they're working over that Drew fellow...Death and Taxes! I've even used that line myself.
This is one of my all time favorite movies. Truly a work of art.
It is hard to let go of life when one has been blessed with people one loves...
Back in 1971, I inadvertently got a glimpse of where they went to on the "other side". I loved this movie as it has so much life in it.
I was married once to a man I know wirhour a doubt was my soul mate.
He was also similar to Hopkins character - respected and loved by all who knew him.
So...
I think of him every time I see this...and every time, I melt into tears.
one of the most underrated films ever
"it's hard to let go isn't it?" Life in a nutshell
No truer words.. beautiful and sad at the same time
So true. That is because life is fleety and and that's what makes life so beautiful
Yes it is!
ha ha
This movie is absolutely epic the acting is top notch the storyline is deep it’s one of those movies that should make you stop and think and appreciate the smallest of things
Anthony Hopkins is so powerful that death can truly feel. Anthony Hopkins dies when he feels it is time. That is a true boss.
I've always loved this scene ever since I was a kid. Beautifully done. This movie doesn't get enough credit.
Its hard to decide who's the prettier, Brad Pitt or Claire Forlani... A beautiful yet somewhat overlooked cinematic treasure.
Yes this movie does not get the credit it deserves. Death is also not that handsome.
@@stevenmalham2234 brad Is gorgeous always has being especially in meet joe black
Yes that's true ...a huge miss in the accolades dep't.
This film is truly fantastic
It is a classic!
ONE of my favorite scenes in a movie, always cry like a baby....awesome acting, guys! The lady that plays Susan is awesome, too! Loved this movie...evokes good feelings and sad...
Brad Pitt is obviously a very pretty face but he can give a really nuanced performance! Very impressed and touched by this film!
Totally agree. This was the first film where it was more about what he didn’t say.
That's what I try to tell people but they think I only love him for his body. 😍
@@moniquecarter1809 Brad is one of the greastest , Joe Black , Troy , Fight Club . .. The guy is a living legend. He is our James Dean , our John Wayne.
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I finally get it, the fireworks are the culmination of his life, as I think we all shine the brightest when our time on Earth nears it's end.
The fireworks ARE life. A short light in the void.
@@Zargabaath I do not know who wrote it, but I seen a quote online that said "even stars need a little darkness to shine." Author Unknown
My husband assembled some of the violet fireworks for this film. He died March 26, 2020… so seeing the fireworks he made means everything to me. 🥰
"Meet Joe Black" is one of the most overlooked masterpieces of American cinema. Death and Taxes = Pitt and Hopkins. And while I know little about Claire Forlani I am entranced by her beauty and have come to understand that she embodies LIVING, the very human connective tissue (or plot-driven peanut butter) between taxes and death. Susan is TIME, the dramatic unity and as such, her character experiences the progress of the plot. She is buffeted throughout, but it is also Susan who is the only mortal alive at the story's end. As a reward for loving us and guiding us throughout, Joe's body and soul are returned to her by Death. With a dash of dramatic license and a bit of help from forgetfulness, Joe and Susan (and we) are allowed to LIVE again. Why? To benefit from what we have learned in three hours--seemingly a lifetime for some and not nearly enough time for others. PS: The musical score is brilliant. The swell of joy at the movie's end invariably leaves me in tears... and probably you too. Thanks for reading.
No Steven… thank you! This was a wonderful read. Well thought and very well written. This movie is amazing. The writing, the musical score, the meaning and delivery. And your comment just gave it that much more life. Thank you.
❤🎉🥲
Thank you for your interpretation, so accurate and right!
This woman is absolutely gorgeous, I truly hope she can gain more movies.
Such a powerful movie!!! I love the music....
It gets me every time! So sad when his daughter follows them knowing that's the last time she'll see her dad.
I love once they start walking away, the music really builds and just gives the scene such a feeling, that’s honestly when I started crying
Same
Ditto
This scene makes wants me want to be a better man. Someone I can be proud of when I pass on.
As with all Brad Pitt movies, it’s hard to imagine anyone else playing the roles he does an pulling it off so charismatically.
Think I’ve watched this whole film in short CZcams clips in the last 12 hours.
Button Man then can you send me link to last scene 💀 🙏🏻
Ha! I'm in the process of that now.
Get the movie.. I own it, I watch it from time to time... AWESOME FILM ! Great acting !
Same. Now I want to watch the whole thing. So powerful. Even more in short snippets. Makes me see each scene more clearly.
@@Heyjay454 Pretty good movie when there's so many good parts. One of the parts I loved the most was when he said "Death and taxes?! Death......and taxes."
It's both a sad and a happy moment. Bill willingly goes to death because he has done to set out and do and death realises what a human feels and looses when they leave their loved ones behind and he finds he can't leave himself because he loves the younger daughter.
It chokes me every time I see it. And brings tears to my eyes everytime.
For any of you out there who can appreciate the depth of this scene I hope can... I have no more words...
Yes it was more powerful than can be expressed in any language
Pitt can perform so many different characters. He's simply the best.
Hes the worst actor ever.
@@naui_diver9290 shut up
@@naui_diver9290 If he is the worst actor you have encountered, your experience is extremely limited.
He is a competent movie star. There is quite a distinction. He doesnt become the characters at all, he is Brad Pitt playing at simulating a character. But, he is as competent and entertaining at as the other movie stars such as Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, Leonardo Dicaprio, Sandra Bullock, Will Smith, etc. Theres no shame in it, people are entertained by it. However, calling this acting is kind of a stretch and devalues acting as art. This is not art. This is a purely commercial endeavor rewarded by huge profits. This just my opinion on something completely subjective. I say like what you like. I like watching him too, but for me its mostly just because of how he looks. Even if he was just reading the dictionary, if he moved around and changed his facial expressions and used his eyes the way he does, it would be enjoyable to watch.
''Meet Joe Black'' is beautiful cinema
revealing truths
revealing the precious beauty of Life.
It’s one of my favorite movies
This is one of the most beautiful scenes to ever end a movie , not many words spoken but as they say sometimes less is more! Yes things will work themselves out, and Susan will have her happily ever after even though it was her beloved father’s time to leave this earth.The music just added such emotion to this movie, just have a box of Kleenex near by. I would love to wish all father’s past present, and father’s to be a very happy and healthy Father’s Day! Luv LA 🇨🇦🙏🧢 May our Lord bless all of you with health and happiness!!
Happy father's day
@@namiewinters2601 Ditto on the tissue box. I believe that all people who wish to become their "best selves," like the "Bill Parrish" character, will experience this movie in the same way. Yep, a box of Kleenex tissues all around.
A GREAT AND A POWERFUL SCENE. THE LESSON TO TAKE FROM THIS IS WHEN WE HAVE TO GO WE GOT TO GO. AND WE TAKE THE JOURNEY ALONE. AND TO TAKE IT WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR IS FANTASTIC. DONT BLOW SMOKE UP MY ASS I LOVE IT. THANKS FOR PUTTING THIS SCENE UP AND HAVE A NICE DAY💥🌞🔥
One of my favorite movies of all time.
I agree. You have one of the greatest character actor s in Anthony Hopkins who knows he is dying and have some one daughter whom he loves dearly but he is not about to marry like he and his late wife did. Then you have a young man just starting out as an actor given a great role that of playing death . This is the story of these two men and their few days together and the result.
Spot on mate...brilliant
Always makes me cry x
For the 1st Time we have a film where we see how Death is very curious of us... and is driven by its wants and desires as we feel them.But perhaps the most powerful sensation he feels... other than itself.... Death begins to understand what love is ...and what it feels like to love the immense power of love.
lololol
Anaru Phillips Thanks Anaru
This comment doesnt get the credit it deserve ....
@@lakeramkhemrajh2175 Thanks Lakeram...Cheers
I should lead by saying it IS a remake but more importantly, I think the problem was like with music of this era, we just kept assuming it would get better and this, we took this level of quality for granted. Just MY take. I'm glad it is being re-appreciated
Before I saw this movie I’ve heard dozens of times how good looking Brad Pitt was. In this movie everything about him is beautiful. He’s also a fine actor.
''Meet Joe Black'' is beautiful cinema
revealing truths
revealing the beauty of Life.
IMO this is one of the greatest movies ever made. To me it is right up there with It's a Wonderful Life, Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan, The Sons of Katie Elder, High Noon, Goodfellas etc. I've watched it at least a dozen times and it still makes me feel good and cry at the same time. A celebration of life, love, death, honesty and greatness all in one film.
You nailed it Johnny.
It’s undoubtedly one of the worst movies ever made. You have terrible taste.
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa1 Thanks for contributing Mr. DeMille
Johnny Yes it is a great movie
It stirs your conscious state ...
to think beyond.
Hey Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Don't you have a twin named Chewwwww!
Lol please people...cmon your to kind...Im here all week.
Notice they went up steps and finally going over a bridge to get to the other side.
Great point
All time favourite movie .,.,, has me in floods 😢 every single time
This film is so wonderful.
The funny this is that I live around the area where they filmed the party scene. And now I have another fond memory of how the property was used to create a memorable film.
Maybe it's just me, but this scene as they walk off together reminds me of the story in last Harry Potter film about the man giving up the invisibility cloak & greeting Death as an old friend.
BP is the most gorgeous man and such a good actor.
My favorite movie
Great film this was shot down the street from me in Warwick RI remember it like yesterday
When death say to Bill not to a man like you he is saying it is just like going through a door or waking up from a dream or from a deep sleep for the person who has a right heart with his maker and is ready and prepared.
I imagine this was the last scene and executives tacked on the rest. This feels like the natural end, the "we've got time" bit just felt forced for a "happy" ending
I’m amazed that I don’t remember ever knowing this movie even existed. Glad I stumbled into some of the clips here.
Well, great movie, check it out.
It's absolutely heartbreaking
She is just gorgeous!
Speechless😢
Jesus I miss you
This film is a remake of Death takes a holiday back on 1934
Thank you, I just commented on that somewhere else..I'm 70..I watched Death Takes a Holiday with my mother on the late show back in the 50s. I think she would be loved the remake.
I never knew that. I found out the 1980s Scarface was a remake of a 1930s film also.
It was well done, the only thing to me is that the music is too loud and overshadowed the dialogue.
@@katemaxwell2804 FINALLY!! Thank you!! 😄😄😄
Death comes for us all be not afraid
Held the phone real steady for this one. Good job!
7 years late to the party, bro
@m.aguirre3153 who cares? Still a good job.
Great movie. Death comes and has a softer side. After some intertwined has to let go as well. Wonder if Death has a hard time forgetting as well.
Death.....the awful truth. Life.....a beautiful lie
Indeed
Beautifully put x
That is deep, I feel that truth. Death is an ugly truth n yes, life is a beautiful lie.
@@Brooklyngangsta999 Indeed Sir you poetic
bastard
@IPA SOLÉ It was meant affectionately to Marcus...
Indeed
Please God when I ask sould I be afraid let me hear not a man like you John
FILMS SAY WHAT WE CANT PUT INTO WORDS THIS GIVES US A LOOK AT WHAT MIGHT BE THE BIGGER PICTURE
No, its another piece of trash from Hollywood. Out of all the places on this planet, Hollywood, and the people that pretend their lives away there, for millions of dollars, it would be the least place to have the slightest clue, about the next realm we travel. Its easy to put anything into words, just need intelligence and a worldly education, sadly, in 2019, both these attributes are criminally lacking throughout of 99% of Western society. Hence, your idiotic statement above.
Excellent Movie!
Love this movie.. Always cry in this scene.
I always wonder what happen to the body after he walked away..
How did I miss this movie ?
Brad so handsome
Did you ever see the original version, 1930's, "Death takes a Holiday" ???
Hopkins is brilliant.
Don't blow smoke up my ads, you will ruin my autopsy.
That cracked me up pretty good.
Why do these clips get cut off too soon. . . Is it CZcams doing this or the uploaders . . .
Питт Сьюзан такая красивая пара они любят друг друга любовь все поборит.
It was explained in another movie why Brad Pitt is so handsome.....his dad was a weatherman....
I guess you can't wear a human body
...and not feel human 😕 💔
I always wondered what happened with Bill body...
O que eu posso dizer!
É o filme mais lindo que me faz chorar,, é uma mistura de vida e morte porém o amor sempre predomina!❤❤❤❤ EU ACREDITO NO AMOR SEMPRE!❤
3 hours is not long enough for this movie !
could have heard it better if the music wasn't so loud.
Unfortunately the music is louder than the vocals. Drowns out what the actors are saying.
Yeah I agree. I don't know why this did not go through editing
It is difficult when you have hearing issues. But to me it made the music a third character in almost every scene.
I suggest closed captions. But I get you.
Yes, it 🙏 ♥ is...
Someone has terrible tv settings.
Brad Pitt is the most handsome man and most talented person in the world 🎊 ❤
Angeles don’t cry... Do they?
I had a near fatal heart attack and I saw death, it didn't look like Brad Pitt.
Death does not give you warnings,live with you to view or give you time to make wrongs right, if it does, it comes as a crippling sickness.
We all fucking die ... get over it!
Its a movie. Grow up.
So. Party now!
In do much pain. Prayers needed. Suspect colon cancer. Nobody doing operations. Nobody doing colonoscopies.
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death is an unknown mystery.....to some
Supposedly Brad Pitt thought he did not do a good job in this movie. I respectfully disagree.
One Night At Mercy
I wonder is he didn't say goodbye to her because in theory it would've been literally severing the bond between her and death, basically making her immortal.
Well, he comes back to her at the end.
The music seems to overwhelm the voices.
I love you, Jenny Hayden
didn't show the whole thing
The hardest thing to do in the end is to let go.
When your number is up its up
Always be nice then good death becomes us
You know what bugs me about this last scene? She watches her father and death walk away knowing who he really is and knowing deep down that she's about to lose her father forever yet she seems to have no remorse about it when Joe comes back into frame. Your dad's dead around the corner, pretend you care a little bit.
@Vanilla, I understand how you see it but you're looking at it from a personal viewpoint not objectively, meaning, she's shocked, starting to fall in love with a mysterious man who now is the angel of death that she made love to, her father likes the man who is changing everything around her and her life. its all hitting her at the same time that death is here for her Pops while trying to figure out if there is a way to stop it and so on. The point is that you have to place yourself in her shoes first to understand her plight and reaction. Its not as simple as you see it.
If death looked like this then I would happily go with death .this film is too cryptic
Бред Питт прекрасен всегда и в любой роли 💖
Скольким людям брет пит подарил сказку о любви...
The music too loud, drowning out the dialogue.
Shiloh jolie pitt when her hair was short...so much like brad pitt now...very similar...
So at the end does death take his whole body to the other side? Or does he just take the spirit and there is a lifeless body some where! Lol
Burton Pierre Hello please read my comment ...at the top.
Cheers
Burton Pierre i tthink there is no lifeless body. Death took him whole away as a gift for being who he was and proably talked it over with god. Cool otherwise we would have had the body scene
They talk about an autopsy in the dialogue. Death is a "soul", and he takes Anthony Hopkins characters soul with him. In addition, the guy death killed in the beginning's soul is restored and he "comes to". That's how I took it.
now im sea sick