Lois Kelly Miller, the actress who played the Jamaican lady in the wheelchair died in 2020 at the age of 102. On her hundredth birthday, twenty years after Meet Joe Black was filmed, Brad Pitt visited her in hospital.

The amount of times people confuse “Meet Joe Black” with “Mighty Joe Young” (the gorilla movie) will never cease to amuse me 😂

I'm a guy, almost 50, and this movie gets me every time I watch it. It's such a joyful, painful, sad, happy, mysterious, love and love filled, movie, it's impossible not to be moved by it.

It is a tragedy that this movie didn’t receive not one Oscar nomination. How??!! It’s in my Top 5 movies of all time. Anthony Hopkins & Brad Pitt were amazing in this movie. It’s a 10/10 for me.

As nice as the film is the lack of gorillas really does hold it back.

I am age 74. Believe me, the years DO go by in a blink. Make each one count, esp with the ones you love.

This movie doesn’t get nearly the credit it deserves. It’s truly a thought provoking movie with great themes and well acted. The score to this movie is so good too.

Moral of the story…. No reason to fear Death. I love Pitt’s portrayal of Death experiencing Life as a human.

Meet Joe Black is one of those movies you see once and you will never forget it.

When my father was dying from cancer I would go to the theater twice a week to sit in the dark while watching this movie and cry. It was comforting to me

"65 years. Don't they go by in a blink."

“It’s hard to let go, isn’t it?” “Yes it is, Bill” “Well, what can I tell you? That’s life…”

90s had a few bold cases of creativity that’s incredibly rare in film culture nowadays

My Dad is 69, and is recovering from heart valve replacement. He ended up with some lung complications and on a ventilator, and a couple weeks ago he was in so much pain, he wanted to be let go. The day we all came to say goodbye and pull him off life support, he literally changed his mind in the 11th hour. When he saw how many people visited and loved him, he decided to fight, he wasn't ready to go yet, and since then he is off the ventilator and recovering, slowly, but he is still with us. A movie like this that I haven't seen in over 20 years is exactly what I needed right now. Thank you ladies!

As a Father this film is heartbreaking. Dying is easy, but knowing my daughter won't have a dad scares the hell out of me!

"That was....NOT about a gorilla!" Best line in the video. 😂😂😂

I love the way Brad Pitt manages to convey so much in just his eyes and the attitude of his head. Joe Black has a certain childlike innocence about so many things that he has never experienced before, in spite of the fact that he has existed for so long. His compassion towards the old lady is incredibly moving and shows a quality to him that is unexpected, given who he is. The acting (of all the cast) is superb. I think this movie is one of the most incredible movies ever made.

I swear when Sir Anthony Hopkins gets mad or raises his voice its like he's speaking to your soul. Such a brilliant performance. But even at his relatively young age Brad Pitt was amazing against him as well. Glad that you checked this one out its so good.

I remember seeing this in theaters way back when, and literally crying at Anthony Hopkins acting. The chemistry between all the main characters was absolute magic. Hopkins, Forlani, and Pitt's performances were some of the best I've ever seen. Hopkins' speech to his daughter on the helicopter was just one of the highest forms of art, as is his standing up to Joe, when he said he was going to take Susan. He literally had no bargaining point with Joe, but managed to turn it around.

Is it only me who was sad at start for Joe dying but end was sad to see actual Joe come back ??😢

"Never mind about favorites... the point is you were always mine." This is the main thing I took away from Meet Joe Black. To love without pettiness or jealousy. To understand that you don't have to be someone's priority to still be loved, and for them to still be your priority. So few people truly possess this degree of emotional maturity.

One of the best movies ever made. Acting, the score and unique story. Hopkins character was so inspiring. Tough, integrity, honor, loving, flawed and unafraid to tell death off to his face.

This film is a masterpiece. Timeless and essential viewing.

This movie is my guilty pleasure. Every time I come across it, I will watch it. Great acting, unique story that hit ya in the feels. I cry each time I watch.

I really miss when Hollywood had the balls to make movies like this and more importantly had the talent available to make films like this. Great reaction and could feel the confusion you had as I did first time seeing this.

I laughed so hard when she mixed up Meet Joe Black with Mighty Joe Young. "I think they make friends with a gorilla."

Ugh. The first time I saw this movie was after my dad died. It almost killed me to watch it but somehow Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt managed to gentle the grief of his passing. Extraordinarily creative and beautifully acted. Truly, a movie that made a lasting impression on me. I’m so glad you enjoyed watching it as much as I did!

I’m a 65 year old Brit and single. I’ve never found love and fancied watching this again tonight. I was looking on here and came across this channel. You are both beautiful and if I were young, I couldn’t pick between you. This film is one of the greats. It’s got a growing cult following. I found it like a rollercoaster. Up and down, emotions all over the place. A truly brilliant piece of work that didn’t get the credit it deserved. Have a good life ladies. X

@36:20 "you're someone else." the sadness and fear in her face when she realizes he's death, but she can't bring herself to say it. LOVE IT

This was one of my wife's favorites. I wasn't sure if I could handle watching it again without her but with the both of you and a disobedient finger, I clicked the mouse. Although teary eyed, I am grateful, thank you both. If I may, another of her favorites, a great love story, "The American President." Again thanks and blessings to you and yours.💗💗💗

As someone who is often cynical, I love how uncynical you and your sister are about movies, always allowing yourselves to get swept up in them the way you were meant to. It is truly a delight to get to see movies I've loved for years through your eyes. And my cynical heart adores the decidedly uncynical, beautiful, and unabashedly sentimental Meet Joe Black. What a wonderful movie about love of life, integrity, and loving well and unselfishly.

Meet Joe Black is a very underrated movie that sets a vibe. If you watch it at night in the dark and just immerse yourself in it, you'll get what I'm saying. Thomas Newman's moving score on top of the great performances from the whole cast made this a often overlooked gem. Also, the scene with Brad Pitt and the old Jamaican woman is one of my favorite scenes in any film. She understood life and death more than Death itself.

The original story/movie was called "Death Takes A Holiday" and is a longtime classic. Death didn't take any lives while he was in the young man's body - taking a "Holiday" -- but in the end, "Death & Taxes." It comes for us all... loved your reactions to one of my a time favorite stories in any form. Death taking a Holiday to experience love and peanut butter... sigh*

You left out a key line at the end, she said "I wish you could have known my father." So she figured out everything.

" I brings da lady flahrrs and ahhl Ah be gettin is ahrgra-veyhh-shun!" I love Brad's little bit of Jamaican accented banter in the hospital scene 😊

The song/score for the final scene is called “That Next Place”. It’s about 10 minutes long. If you take the time to listen to it without distraction it takes you through every human emotion and the sun of the human experience all together. I have often said that if I could only listen to one song again for the rest of my life, That Next Place would be it.

One of my favourite films. Acting, script, concept and music is so original. Chemistry between Brad and Claire in the coffee shop is intoxicating

This movie always makes me realize as much as I’m fine alone and don’t want anyone to hurt me ever again that my heart still wants to feel another one beating next to it. Her facial expressions and vocal tone were a perfect match to his quiet stillness. Oscar worthy acting by both of them.

In my top ten movies ever for sure! It’s got such an old school romantic feel to it. I’m glad you enjoyed it ladies!

Meet Joe Black is one of those movies that has a good story, good cast, good music, good script, and thats VERY rare to find in movies nowadays. You can watch it 100 times and it never gets old

A truly miraculous performance by Claire Forlani! I particularly loved two aspects of the scene with Susan and Joe at Bill's party: 1) The contrast in the eyes - hers gradually being filled with absolute terror and his filled with calm compassion and ancient knowledge, and 2) How the name "Joe" is used throughout the movie as a protection device for the person saying it - Bill uses it ("This is Joe") to protect himself at the Board Meeting when Drew asks, "Who is the man standing to your left?"; Joe uses it ("I'm Joe") to protect himself when Susan asks, "So tell me Joe... How come a man as attractive, intelligent, well-spoken... diffident in the most seductive way, and yet... powerful... is all alone in this world?", and Susan uses it ("You're Joe") in the scene at the party to protect herself from needing to say out loud the horrifying truth of who Joe really is.

I know im late to the party but in case anyone was wondering: in the hospital scene he showed her what she had to look forward to. This sight gave her the strength she would need until her time comes

I love the part where Joe tells Susan that she will always have what she found in the coffee shop that morning.😭🥰🧡

One of my all time favourite films that I have 'introduced' and shared with a number of people. Never a dry eye left in the house. Anthony Hopkins is a remarkable actor; Brad Pitt shows a very different side and the supporting cast was really well selected. Whilst some are critical of it, the scene where Pitt speaks patwa with the old lady in the hospital, is just brilliant in my humble opinion. It sets out really well, the nature of 'death's' character and the how he operates.

I just love it when Cassie's expectations are subverted. First she thinks she's watching Mighty Joe Young, then a Chicflic, then not a Chicflic.

That scene at around time stamp 36:13 or so and onward (Susan and "Joe" say goodbye) is some of the finest acting / dialogue of the movie. As they embrace, you can see Susan go through a whole range of thoughts, emotions, realizations, and conclusions all in a moment without saying a word. The moment she says "I feel like I (we're lifting off), she realizes everything at once on an emotional level without necessarily being able to (or wanting to) wrap her head around it intellectually, but accepting it all anyway because of the love in her heart. On some level, comprehends everything and is coming to terms with it all in a simple series of facial expressions and just the looks in her eye. This is why the very simple exchange after that embrace means so much. When Joe says "it doesn't matter WHAT I am, you know WHO I am",......he is telling her that no matter WHAT she sees on the outside, the man inside loves her no matter WHO that man is. When she replies that she knows who and what he is,.....aka simply "You're.....Joe", she is telling him that she loves HIM in return, no matter who or what he is. She simply loves.....Joe. It is some really powerful stuff. And that is also why this is one of my favorite movies of all time. Every single is a gem, and every actor is perfect in every scene. Every scene is a masterpiece.

The library room, and Claire Forlani, yep, that's all the goals one needs in life lol.

It’s one of my favorite movies - it’s got so much depth and feeling. I just can’t handle the father/daughter relationships on top of the whole life/death complexities along with the plethora of other themes going on. OMG it’s a lot and I love it.

"Bicentennial Man" is another film that didn't get great reviews but is actually a good film that people like.

Pit was amazing in this role and deserves the credit but holy shit what an stellar performance by Anthony Hopkins like always.

This movie and Good Will Hunting helped me through some tough times let me tell you. Brilliant

The score by Thomas Newman does so much in this movie and is super underrated.

It was so hard to watch this during the scene right after the coffee shop, right before the death scene, knowing that massively traumatic end that Brad's character was going to have. I remember when I first saw this and it got to THAT scene . . . I felt as though I'd just been hit in the stomach by a canon ball. And how well Brad Pitt did making us believe in Joe/Death. This is without a doubt one of my all-time favorite movies. I've been a huge Anthony Hopkins fan since forever . . . and Brad Pitt really killed it (pun) in this one. Also . . . I literally laughed out louds when Cassie said she thought there was a gorilla in this movie. Loved this reaction! Great job, ladies!

Carly said it best- "I don't know what genre this is." What's sad about watching this movie is that Hollywood doesn't make movies like this anymore unless it fits into a very specific easy to understand genre. Their business model has changed so completely in the past decade that no studio would take a chance on this script if it was offered to them in today's environment. But we do have this one to enjoy so that will have to do.

Films like this come along so rarely. Sublime acting combined with deep and rich story telling. Hollywood has lost its way and i fear its beyond redemption at this point. It sold its soul, and joe black wasnt the one collecting. My heartfelt wish is that writing like what we saw here can experience a Renaissance, and one day in the near future ill be able to leave the theater with a tear in my eye from an abundance of emotion, and not at having wasted another of the moments that this film has so eloquently extolled as precious.

the Thomas Newman's score is one of the best, truly amazing

This was Martin Brest's masterpiece.He was a famous director who directed Going In Style, Scent of a Woman, Beverley Hills Cop, & Midnight Run. Sadly, he directed a movie called Gigli with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, and it ended up being one of the biggest box office bombs ever. It was the last movie he ever directed.

One of my favorite films-and I thought I was alone! All great performances but this was the first time I saw Claire Forlani and I was just mesmerized. Her nuanced facial expressions are so powerful and sexy at the same time. Next level acting by all!

You should have put the moment when she says "I would have liked you to meet my father" it is iconic

Theres something sort of comforting about Death taking a familiar interest in life. Learning to find the little things in life that make it worth living.

The music for this film composed by Thomas Newman is so beautiful and actress Claire Forlani who plays Susan Parrish is simply stunning.

For those too young to know, this is an updated version of "Death Takes a Holiday", an award winning Broadway play and later a movie.

Today I was thinking what is my favorite movie. I had forgotten about this one. I really loved it, especially the tenderness.

Meet Joe Black is one of my all time favorite movies. BUT... this 'review' just might be better than the movie itself. Watching these ladies discover and wind their way through... SO entertaining and reminds me why I will watch the movie over and over again.

Brad made this film right after his break up from Gyneth Paltro, his old friend Anthony Hopkins talked him into it. It was a beautiful film. Cheers.

my favorite and the most true quote in this movie is "doesnt it go by in a blink" I always tell my kids that when they are upset with my grandkids...it kinda changes their attitude about getting mad when they do things they arent supposed to or dont know any better yet...they are 7 , 3 and 1....the quote works most of the time when it comes to calming them down

This is one of my absolute favourite movies! The acting, the cinematography, the MUSIC! And being a fan of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels makes Brad Pitt's Death an absolute joy to watch! A side note about the lovemaking scene between Susan and Death. He looked very bewildered and chocked - and of course he would be as it was his first time ever, after aeons of "abstinence". But in some (maybe even many) cultures an orgasm is referred to as a small death, which means that Death at that very moment for the first time would have experienced a fleeting sensation of what it feels like for a human to die...and it probably had an equally profound impact on him as the lovemaking itself.

Glad you two liked this movie. It doesn't get enough love I feel. It's a rather underrated supernatural love story, and I'm normally not the big a fan of romance unless it's blended with my preferred genres, like Somewhere in Time (1980). Yes, it can be a bit slow, but like you said, it does a good job of showing a parallel to real life, and teaches us to appreciate the time we have, and the little things we take for granted.

One of my all time favorite movies ... WHat the old woman said at the hospital stuck with me forever ..

One of the best movies ever made and definitely one of my 5 favorite movies of all time, this film is magical. ❤

It’s an amazing movie that doesn’t get talked about enough. Very underrated. If you think of great movies, it doesn’t come to mind. The way it makes you feel, the themes, everything. Oh, and now I want peanut butter on a spoon.

Meet Joe Black is one of my favorite movies. It's filled with special moments. I can't believe you didn't play the lamb sandwich scene? But what's so striking about this movie is its perfection of execution. The cinematography, musical score, script, and of course performances. It was all executed utterly perfectly

One of my favorites movies of all time... I saw this in theater with a group of friends... I remembered that I was the only person who enjoyed it.. I fell in love with Claire Forlani 😍..and still till this day 😆.. I got teary-eyed in the theater too in front of everyone...Hopkins and Pitt nailed their roles...and yes everyone else too Quincy... loved the peanut butter part and the introduction to Joe the first time

This movie slaughters me. It cuts me emotionally to my very soul. It makes me see what I TRULY, even desperately want in life and reminds me of my regrets at the same time being SO unbelievably BEAUTIFUL!! I absolutely LOVED your reactions to this! Stories like these were made for, and are in sync with, souls like yours!! Thank you, ladies so very much!!!

An amazing movie that was forgotten too quickly. Thank you for the reaction ladies! Death seeing what life is all about. Amazing plot! ♥

In the first scene where we see Lois Miller (the woman in the wheelchair) when Joe places his hands on her and she smiles. He wasnt taking the pain away, he gave her a glimpse of “that next place” this movie is FANTASTIC. The writing along with the cast was perfect cinema.

Love this movie, LOVE the soundtrack, like wowee what a score, literally one of the best movie scores ever. Love Claire Forlani too, she's just perfect in this. Many many more things I could say, it's always had a special place in my heart.

I remember the first time I saw this, and the SHOCK when the cars hit him, LOLOL. They really catch you off guard with that one!

When you both say “YEAH!” Simultaneously… made me smile!

Yes! They finally watched it! It’s awesome how they recognized the brilliance of the acting too. I swear that gorilla got robbed at the Oscars

When you said "A movie about a gorilla" I knew you were in for a pleasant surprise! Such an underrated movie with excellent performances all around. One of my favorites!

Cassie has a REALLY beautiful insight I never considered - how Death might have his views softened, his hand stifled, because of his experience of life : ) A truly great insight from one of, if not my most, FAVORITE and cherished reactor :D Met and matched by only her darling sister. I've seen this more than a few times and it's moved me more times than I can admit - but this is a perspective I had yet, somehow, to consider. What a direction and what a story that could be! "Death" learns to live and, then, forever more, finds himself halted or hesitant in handing out "death"... forever more. Wow, way to go Cassie! I told you! Every time I come back to this, I find something new, I find something wonderful and nuanced and wonderful.

This movie is epic, powerful, and layers of bonds between family, friends and death.

One of the best movies made for sure. The amount of different yet coexisting feelings it draws out of you is perfection.

So many hidden lessons in this movie. My favorite movie.

This one... has lingered with me for like 20 years. More movies like these needs to be done! The speach about love as a lightningbolt has helped guide me in life!

Great movie, the Soundtrack, in my opinion, is a masterpiece.

Love this film, the music is beautiful. Actually its a remake of an old black and white movie from the 30s or 40s called "Death takes a Holiday"

I so love living vicariously through these "reaction films." I still remember seeing this for the first time in the theater as I am a student and practitioner of metaphysics. This motion picture instantly appealed to me because of the subjective and spiritual content! The core essence of this story was/is transcendent!

This movie is the definition of bittersweet

My great aunt passed away on my great uncles birthday. They were high school sweethearts and together forever. She stayed with him all day. And after all the guests left and they were about to clean up, she just said she feels exhausted, laid on the sofa and died. The way William Parrish dies reminded me of that.

Such an underrated gem of a movie. Takes a left turn and really surprises you. Yes, the ending is somewhat bittersweet, but it pays off in a good way

I lost my Mom in '18 and one of our favorite films was "Meet Joe Black"...it was difficult for her because she was the youngest and had a similar relationship with her father. Hopkins actually resembles him in a lot of ways. I always wanted to dance with her the way he did, but never truly had the chance. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to watch this with you and your sister -- never a dull moment 😊

This movie has always been in my top 3 because of Anthony Hopkins' lines, and all the outstanding actors!

I got to watch this in the theater way back when it was first released. Such a great film. Brad pits opening scenes in the cafe are mesmerizing. Charming at an other worldly level. It really is a masterpiece. All acting is great. Cinematography is pristine and shiny, like do uber wealthy people really live like this? These scenes in the hospital with the elderly lady are pure magic. I can’t believe y’all had not watched it. This has become a film I watch yearly along with Somethings Gotta Give. Great reaction, I knew y’all were gonna like it.

I really love this movie. It didn't do well when it first came out because of the huge tonal shift from a simple romance to a metaphysical allegory about life, love and leaving a lasting legacy. That death at the beginning was so jarring to some audiences that they never recovered, and they bowed out of the more 'spiritual" aspects. After watching this film multiple times, I began to love it more and more. The idea of an omnipotent being having a time out to experience mortal life and love is immensely more interesting than the standard "meet cute" movie trope that was rampant at the time.

Love this film so much. I'm not sure what I love most about this film, Anthony Hopkins or the fantastic score.

Wooohooooooo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ How wonderful this movie is!! The music! Their eyes..all the characters.. how important it is to live a decent life, that is what Impressed Death so much! So much love! Thank you for finally watching this❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

A captivating film. Phenomenal performances by Brad Pitt, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Claire Forlani. Cassie and Carly's reactions together are always amazing. Thank you for a wonderful Saturday evening. 😊🙏

When all is said and done, this is a movie about Love - for life, and for each other. It explores parental love, sibling love, friendship, and of course passionate love. It's honestly one of my guilty pleasure movies. It's a feel good experience that always leaves me fulfilled. Glad you both watched it! I had to laugh knowing what happened to Brad in the beginning how you both would react- LOL! I also knew you both would like it since its a great love story.