She Recognizes Death (Incredible Acting) | Meet Joe Black

[@dirdib69]

The elderly woman in the season was played by legendary Jamaican theater actress Lois Kelly Miller, who died in 2020 at the age of 102.

[@levondarratt787]

Incredible...so rare for islanders to live that long...typically only happens in Italy and Japan (blue zones).

[@leslietylersmith430]

She's Awesome!❤❤

[@p.m.bradley9049]

So wonderful

[@Artorion]

She lived a life I envy!

[@allykhan8594]

Death gets us all!

[@jayfosm3]

What always amazed me about Pitt's acting was how he captured the child like innocence of an alien entity in a human body in wonder

[@pendragonU]

Well, look at Brad childlike face back then still in his youth. Probably carded still until his 30’s

[@jasonfoster6760]

Sure. But not what I’m talking about

[@unnamed5603]

he just wanted to act, thats all

[@hitsugatatsuro9978]

Hard same. Amazing work.

[@gregclark7385]

Great script and great acting. Hate to admit it, but I loved this movie. Several tearjerker scenes. Glad I'm not capable of crying.

[@srise21]

For the ones complaining about Brad Pitt's Patois, He was taught by Lois Kelly-Miller who was the Jamaican lady in the wheelchair. He also had an additional language instructor. Lois Kelly Miller was pleased with his Patois so I don't know why people are harping on it. And there are white Jamaicans also. Not everyone is black on the island.

[@darkkonoha5865]

People love being mad about language. I speak Russian as a 2nd Lang and most people don't care and appreciated the effort I made but some asshole Russians would get really mad for no reason. Some people just gonna hate.

[@akattom]

They're just jealous of him and will always pounce on every opportunity to shit on him. I've seen Snatch and The Devil's Own and he nailed the accents in those roles.

[@FrisbeeGirl]

@@tonyug113 In what way, precisely, is that accurate or relevant? Buddy, if you're going be a troll at least try a bit: Bring the receipts or keep your mouth closed.

[@cambennett306]

Same people are complaining about Channing tatum’s Cajun as Gambit when literal Louisianans are praising him. It’s ignorant people who don’t know anything 😂

[@Tovek]

Because racists come in all colors. These are the same people who cry cultural appropriations while celebrating a black little mermaid.

[@Dotsforall]

I absolutely love his expression when he realizes she can see him for what he is. Its such a beautifully subtle exchange with just their eyes. Truely two legends in action

[@medginemichellecyrille5497]

Some people do have a real connection with the " other side" ... Never underestimate their warnings

[@AhmedHassanToor]

"I on holiday" "some spot you picked" - gold :D

[@LeslieDelgado-l4v]

agreed.

[@RaymondUpenieks]

This movie has many very subtle scenes and lines and part of the enjoyment of watching it is the unexpected parts. Excellent movie

[@pierrekin]

This line is the beginning of a “holiday” metaphor which is extended later too.

[@bentricky]

Pick* The past-tense is not needed in Patois.

[@stephenlaviola2204]

Soon

[@TheZholvar]

He showed her the afterlife and eased her pain that way... one of the greatest scenes of all time

[@carlosmaldonado5411]

You cracked the “code book” with this one! It’s given me an entirely different perspective on this whole film!!!!!!!!! Out of pure compulsiveness I now MUST rewatch this film STAT!!!!!!!!

[@soilmanted]

I do think that Lois Kelly Miller is a highly skilled actor. I think she shows great skill in this scene, at showing pain, and relief from pain, on her face. And she draws the audience into watching and listening to her. Very moving. Gripping. But don't think this is one of the greatest scenes of all time. Why? Because I don't think it was written well. I don't think it is true to life. I don't think there is any way "Joe Black," death personified, can ease my pain. It just doesn't happen that way in real life. _Doctor Lady_ with prescribing privileges ease my pain. Unfortunately there is too much government interference with the prescribing privileges of physicians, so my doctor may not be able to prescribe opioid pain relievers for me as appropriately as she would be able to, if she had no interference. But I am going off on a tangent there. As someone who is dying and is in pain (as well as is experiencing weakness and fatigue) no-one has ever showed me the afterlife and eased my pain that way. It doesn't happen in the real world. If there is an "afterlife" it would be something I know nothing about. I haven't had a "glimpse" of it in "this life." Just doesn't happen. I look to my "doctor lady" for pain relief, not some imaginary being.

[@iche9373]

@@TheZholvar So Death is a solution?

[@carlosmaldonado5411]

@@iche9373 Death is unavoidable my friend!

[@iche9373]

@@carlosmaldonado5411 And just because something is unavoidable doesn’t mean it’s the right solution, does it?

[@globetrotter17]

“No man I on ‘oliday”…. “Some spot you pick” LOVE HER!

[@davidsamsonjnr1095]

Please what is The name of this movie

[@Ducttapefiend101]

​@@davidsamsonjnr1095The movie is called Meet Joe Black, the video title wasn't a description of the scene.

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

Meet Joe Brown​@@davidsamsonjnr1095

[@Gizziiusa]

Familiarity. A common theme for us all, perhaps.

[@jasras5003]

​@@davidsamsonjnr1095 Land Before Time 17

[@jenniferclark9575]

The absolute beauty of the lady’s face when the pain went away for a moment. Radiant.

[@124Outdoor]

Was it the lack of pain or a sample of death?

[@beau-urns]

@@124Outdoorhe showed her a moment of what passing is like. And she was no longer scared

[@00amandahugnkiss00]

the way he moved his head like "oh shit, she knows"...great writing

[@DeathnoteBB]

I love that sort of thing in movies like this. When an otherworldly creature meets someone who sees them for themselves and not their disguise

[@leslietylersmith430]

Beautiful scene from a beautiful imaginative story Death wanting taste of Life & falling in love❤❤❤

[@sidd_not_vicious2609]

yeah its like he felt her stare

[@j_vasey]

Less the head movement it was the eyes and mouth far more subtle in the next cut that sold the realisation for me.

[@tyjohnston8573]

Not disagreeing, because honestly I don't know, but I wonder if that was a director's or Pitt's choice instead of the writing. Though I've not read the script.

[@gustavojrangel]

When she closes her eyes and smiles her face is different, it's like the pain goes away for a couple seconds, what a performance!!

[@yeho09]

More like she saw what's waiting for her on the other side and all her discomfort were overcome from that sight. They say, when it's near death time for some and you happen to be happy to move on, you're going to heaven peacefully.

[@Raigoth]

As Yeho09 said, I think he actually just gave her a glimpse of where she would be going. Something to show her that the pain will mean little when she gets to where she is going.

[@starkravingralph]

@@gustavojrangel I wasn't there when my mom passed but when I got there an hour later she had that same look on her face. She had been in pain for so long her whole life, it made me so happy to see her finally at peace after the hell she went through for 73yrs... But that made me cry, I saw my mom in that look, that actress nailed it. She may have seen that look a few times from friends of hers and maybe even her parents. It just seems like relief. I miss my mom every single day, she passed in 2020, I'm 42 and I can't move on. I know grieving is different for everyone but losing the only parent you ever had and then to finally see them at peace, even though you're never going to see them again, is both relieving and heartbreaking.

[@ElissaSarto]

If I looked into those eyes like that I would die for sure!

[@Spaceystace]

It’s like her face started glowing the change was extraordinary! Bravo!

[@sandralangford1278]

That scene makes me cry every time. The elderly lady and Brad Pitt’s delivery for this situation was perfect, spot on.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Like many scenes involving Brad Pitt, his subtlety conveys volumes 👍 Her acting and the beautific smile at the end.... perfection ....

[@sidbaksh3260]

I love this movie and how death is intrinsic

[@corytheincredible13]

I completely agree

[@MannyNCF]

SMH.. never saw this movie, just came across this clip. Not gonna lie I was in tears too. now I have to go watch this movie.

[@TheRealAlexLovett]

@@MannyNCFHaven’t seen it in years but it was one of my parents favorite movies (it was real long for the time and they had it in a double wide VHS box with two tapes in it lol). Death inhabits a body to escort Anthony Hopkins to the next realm but dude asks for more time and Death wants to walk around Earth for a while. (Not really spoilers cause that’s all in the synopsis.)

[@BigBadJohn]

We lost my Grandmother to Cancer, she lived in the same little house from around 1950 until she passed a year ago, she was in pain and it was time but I was never going to be ready for her to go.

[@MarkTravis-l6g]

My grandma is in her 80s I have a 17 year old son she absolutely adores and who adores her like me. I absolutely dread the day. I'd almost rather go first but that would just make it worse for them.

[@Ash-cz7gp]

@@MarkTravis-l6g Let life taken its natural order. And be at peace with that. It is the ones that go too soon and out of turn that is the tragedy.

[@thefairybug40]

It drives me nuts when people criticize Brad Pitt's patois in this scene. His vocal patterns in the accent he uses for the rest of the movie aren't exactly smooth and natural, either. Brad Pitt sounds like he's trying to speak in the way that is most soothing and comforting to whomever he is addressing but just can't quite sound right or human -- in other words, *he nailed it*.

[@BooksForever]

Bingo!

[@bubs83]

I think it's fine,as he's not human so he's just trying to relate to the woman in the language she knows. It's not supposed to be spot on,as he's not even alive technically.

[@matthewwynn3025]

People are often have trouble seeing artistic vision, you hit the nail on the head with this

[@gointothedogs4634]

yes he did and was coached by the woman in the wheelchair herself.

[@dragomirmarinov3891]

He plays Death trying to figure out how humans work. In other words, he's like a baby in a man's body. Of course he's going to look and sound weird. I love his acting in this movie, even though he himself considers it weak.

[@Phoenix-zu6on]

this version of death (akin to Anubis) has always seemed way nicer of an interpretation. Not an evil Reaper coming to take, but a friendly companion that eases your way.

[@josephpena6181]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@King-Of-Hearts144]

What Anubis? It's the Angel of the Lord, aka, the Angel of Death; all it needs to do is take the oxygen out of the atmosphere.🤷

[@garycrowe5773]

Like Robert Redford in the Twilight Zone episode 'Nothing in the Dark'.

[@AedanBlackheart]

​@@King-Of-Hearts144Egyptian god of death

[@randomdaveUK]

​@@King-Of-Hearts144Anubis is the gatekeeper. The Egyptian god that leads people to the otherside. Weighs their soul against a feather. Anubis is not evil or actively seeking to take life, but there when someone needs them.

[@Doozie-s5j]

Lois Kelly Miller had the most beautiful face. Her affect when her pain was relieved was exquisite and spoke of peace.

[@safiremorningstar]

The irony is that death there did not really think it was her time yet, but when he touched her to relieve her of her pain because she begged of him, he knew that maybe it was see sometimes people can see death and just because you can see death doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to die right then and there it just means you have a certain gift for it I don’t know if gift is the right word however when he relieved her of her pain, he knew right then, and there that her time was very very short, but until then he was not certain he may ask how could death not be certain you can know the win of things and the house of things it doesn’t mean it always goes to plan. Even death knows there’s a certain degree of possibilities that things won’t always go to the precise way they should go. if you ask how I know this, I will tell you this there are enough doctors who have known me and known that I should already be dead several times over but I’m not and if you knew half of what I’ve been through in my life, you would ask how the hell am I still alive? The answer to that question is death and I go way back and I sometimes wonder why I am still alive when anybody else who’s been through what I’ve been through would’ve been dead. By now I think the only thing that hasn’t happened to me yet is a bullet through the brain. I’ve been electrocuted. I’ve been hit by lightning. I was in a hit-and-run when I was 4 1/2 years old that should’ve killed me instead of left me with a jaw that didn’t grow in properly and headaches that never stop. I could go through a whole list, but there is an a point those who know me say the fact that I’m still here and that it’s a miracle don’t know what a real miracle is for me. A real miracle is death being on the installment Plan is nothing but a lot of pain and suffering.

[@RecklessG1]

He didn't relieve her pain at all... he did something far better. He gave her a glimpse of Heaven and THAT was the moment of joy we see on her face as she now understands where she's going. The pain isn't gone, but it simply becomes insignificant as she contemplates the knowledge of peace in eternity. That's why he said "soon".

[@Doozie-s5j]

@@RecklessG1 Believe you’re right.🙂

[@geuros]

@@Doozie-s5j he is

[@sir_tearsheet]

@@RecklessG1 I'd upvote you a dozen times if I could. Thanks--I missed that completely!

[@isabellagiovanni3245]

In the 4:46 frame, the way he moves... his head.. his eyes. He reminds me to the movie interview with a vampire. How Louis watches the world for the first time. Awsome performance

[@ghostinthemachine8243]

I interpreted the scene this way. Death gave her a glimpse of what awaited her, and she realized that death isn't scary.

[@rajeshsaha6183]

this is exactly. because he told her that he has nothing to do with pain, all he could do is this

[@ziggenplays1208]

If you rewatch, he also has this almost thousand yard stare, like he's looking somewhere else. He also tells her to close her eyes.

[@notsurprisedanymore]

She realized the pain of death was worth it

[@Dr.Q960]

And he learned what the meaning of life is!

[@hermittao]

God gave us the Blessing of life, and with it, the Blessing of Death. Can't have one without the other. The thought of living beyond what is normal for us; now that is frightening.

[@RT-gx3tw]

This is such an amazing scene! The way she recognizes him right away is so good. How she is torn over who he is and what he is there for is so well done. Even her humor is perfectly timed and placed. I've put the movie on just to see this scene many times. It's one of many masterful performances in this movie.

[@Kazrabet]

"Some place you pick." Love that line.

[@Puddingskin01]

@@Kazrabet Probably thinking 'And I thought this place had the good doctors...'

[@fatimaarruda6264]

@RT-gx3tw What is the name of the movie, please?

[@jaketyler2041]

@@fatimaarruda6264meet Joe black

[@RT-gx3tw]

@@fatimaarruda6264 Meet Joe Black

[@ratlips4363]

"I am from the Next Place". How poetic and spoken with a kind voice!

[@BoopSnoot]

Was anyone else amazed at how well the older woman was able to match Brad Pitts Jamaican accent? What an actress!

[@michaelhenschke2361]

@@BoopSnootthe older woman is from Jamaica and she’s the one who taught him how to speak it for the movie

[@BoopSnoot]

@@michaelhenschke2361 psst, that was the joke.

[@markovee8947]

I can't rmember if Death ever stepped away every now and then during the movie to take care of business as usual elsewhere. But can you imagine for the stretch of time he was chasing the doctor (perhaps several days), not one person on the planet died?

[@BoopSnoot]

@@markovee8947 He's like Santa, can split his essence infinitely.

[@dvornyak]

Dude there is no CGI, just acting and it's awesome. How am I hungered for a good movie with great scenes. GREAT actors that catch you without any special effects by the heart or soul to interest you in the movie.

[@derisgaming9773]

2:52 the way he says "I don't have nothing to do with these things you know." Almost makes him seem sad, like People associate the pain of dying with him and it frustrates and saddens him.

[@Vulmada]

As someone who has been there and seen what that pain does.......trust me when I say I understand his frustration....but I am also saying "sorry for dumping this on you"

[@ryanwilliams4951]

It’s kind of the point. He’s getting to see pain and suffering in a different light. At he’s just basically a chauffeur, but starts to understand love more vividly

[@Paajx]

Death lives the saddest life of all

[@rickogden204]

He has just come to take this wonderful lady away from her pain and has no part in why she is suffering this pain. I can appreciate his frustration as to why this lady had to suffer to begin with.

[@Fiercefighter2]

I love how he begins the line looking somewhat ashamed, then the expression grows into a playful smirk.

[@AndrewMacLaine]

As a costumer, this scene alone is worth an essay. The supporting clothes are clean but "unfresh". Death's suit is out of date. No shine. It toes the line of being proper yet on the edge of ill-fitting as if his clothing is just a shell. This is an amazing example of costuming greatly influencing character perception.

[@Chris-wq3pe]

thank you for that perpective - it totally makes sense and brings more meaning to the scene. Appreciated!

[@billparrish4385]

I've always thought that first appearance of Brad Pitt in this scene shows Death just standing there in the hallway as if he doesn't quite belong. Like he's somehow inserted over the background, like a magazine cutout of Brad Pitt pasted over a photo of a hospital. I used to think it was merely Pitt's stance, his acting, but you're right, it's also the fit of the suit, the texture and color, how it hangs on him, how it reflects the light. Great point about the costuming!

[@jaytravtulsa1]

Great catch. I noticed how he positioned his feet as he first stood with those awkward-looking big black shoes, too.

[@pendragonU]

It was ominous of about what was to unfold in the scene. Death dresses always in Black n White, with no luster, shine or shadow, and the ill fitting suit as his faces and stance further brings forward he’s off his usual self as during the rest of the film he experiences first-time’s, sorta child-like cute as a toddler with unlaced shoes or jacket unawares of bearings, regardless his vast much cosmic infinite experience at larger n deeper matters of life n death or rather death and the separation of both, but with a more incomplete knowledge of what lays on the "life side”… thus the tour of his through in the film surrounded by colorful characters of all kinds delivering his schooling he will soon master

[@jaijai5250]

Thank you for that. I’ve seen the film so many times, yet this clip was the first time I noticed his ill fitting clothes. It really does add to his awkwardness, of being in that setting and situation.

[@derjaeger3321]

Pitt is a very good talent. I once read a critic describe him as a great character actor trapped in a leading man’s body.

[@plmokm33]

He's very dependent on a good director.

[@jamesg6675]

👍

[@jamesg6675]

@@plmokm33👍

[@felinefinetessaslegacy]

Well-said.

[@FeeshCTRL]

@@plmokm33 Isn't every actor?

[@roydamanna]

3:58 That piano is still the most beautiful i heard so far

[@Freddie.Colton]

Definitely a nice piano, but also it’s actually really simplistic. If you like it that much you should honestly try learning it! Even a non-piano player learn that in a day.

[@tenesol]

@is there knowledge on who composed that ?

[@arcane_parade]

​@tenesol Thomas Newman is a genius. He composed the soundtracks for The Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption, and my favorite: Road to Perdition. He captures emotion so well. Truly a master in creating story from music alone.

[@nckeonsaunders1024]

The thing I love most about this scene is all the subtle but amazing acting. The daughter made this scene o powerful. How she quickly picked up on the vibe and switched from dismissive to protective. How Brad Pitt switched his mannerisms to ease the mother. How the mother took his words to heart and allowed her guard to relax. This is an amazing scene

[@ParaDyce]

I will always love that when she thought he was an evil spirit, she was scared of him and of death, but when she found out he was not evil and was just a spirit from 'that next place,' she was okay with moving on. Rest in peace, Lois Kelly Miller.

[@williamflounders4352]

Meet Joe Black for me Brad Pitt at his finest. No one else could have pulled that role off. Stands tall alongside Anthony Hopkins. All the cast were fantastic.

[@instrumentality42]

Have you seen "Snatch?"

[@chuckitaway466]

Sincerely one of my favorite movies

[@Daniel-po8eb]

Yeah , No One else on earth could have possibly memorized a few lines of dialogue, worn a suit and highlighted his hair. Only Brad pitt could have pulled off such an inhuman feat.

[@mrssonyab1]

I love Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins in Legend of the Falls. He was amazing in that movie as well as Joe Black. I can watch him in almost any role he does.

[@sdean4816]

The scene where he’s talking to the elderly lady in the wheelchair is such great acting on both of their parts. I especially like the ladies facial expression when you can see the relief coming into her face. That scene always makes me tear up..

[@mikedunlap3409]

My father is dying of cancer in the hospital as we speak, this scene moved me to tears this morning. God bless

[@terrystephens8603]

Sorry to hear he is suffering ❤

[@christoffussenegger9377]

And I am moved by your comment here, sharing with strangers the hardship you and your father are going through just now. I cannot ease your pain, but I would like to let you know that as a fellow human being I can feel with you, and I hope this makes you feel a little bit less alone.

[@the_gray_hatter]

Blessings to you and your family, as well. 🙏🏿

[@smaisha6029]

God bless 🙏🏾❤️

[@sotomarcosr]

Your comment moved me, as it did others here. I have been where you are. It is so great that you are with your father. Try not to be alone. Talk to a therapist, friend/family, or religious leader if you are religious. Take care

[@Nabhan82]

I miss when movies had a beautiful story, moving music, no CGI and just great acting.

[@WhiskeyHunterVAT69]

agreed. you can try doing what I do, give old movies from the 30s, 40s and 50s a try. 60s and 70s has a few I like too.

[@meleepinata]

There's plenty out there. You just don't look for them.

[@patchevansbrokencountry2583]

British movies Saltburn, The Duke, Ali and Ava, Empire of Light. Hugh Grant in Heretic all movies I enjoyed full of great acting, fabulous writing and clever filming.

[@Cccddcccjjh]

The scene where he gets hit by a car at the beginning is definitely CGI. But point taken.

[@Nabhan82]

@@meleepinata The fact that you now have to ‘look for them’ says a lot.

[@1991VR]

Movies like this are why I love the idea of death being given a personality to show it’s not a evil being but as something that has more soul than much of humanity does

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

I too love this movie because of just these scenes. I am a nurse of many years, have taken care of children & adults and there are TOO many times people have said to me similar, but I cannot. Myself, I am not afraid of dying, I just don’t want to go in a violent way. I also love the movie City of Angels, I like to think that angels walk the earth among us like in that movie. We all have free will and what a person does with that is unique. People are looking for ways to stay young, live longer. They can but not by the way too many of us live. People just don’t want to give up on the bad ways they live so they are destined to succumb to all the ills that life will throw at them, and I will continue to do my job too.

[@balitangkamatis]

aye. death is peace, tho the process by which you do it, is what perceived by people as "evil".

[@Nimunda]

Grim Reaper not evil, just a-reaping.

[@SukunaAvi]

lol

[@PiratePhD]

In most cultures Death is not good or evil, it just is. It's kind of like a force of nature, it comes one day but it doesn't choose when or how it will come.

[@3ftninja132]

Death, who's very name brings repentance and fear, is just a middle man with the best job in the world. A lot of people think nothing happens after death, nonexistence. He is the one who gives them the good news, and sees their reaction after he shows them.

[@marseanharper2785]

Not sure that everyone he sees gets good news or is even happy with his presence. That's the positive way of looking at it.

[@vincentmarcellino7183]

Not just that. He gets the pleasure of being the one to bring bad folk where they belong, too. And the old and sick he gets to ease the pain for. It's a grim job(get it? Lol) but it's a necessary one

[@RightCross22]

In this film what happens after death ?

[@Oldspartan65]

Or the bad news 🔥

[@rog5asus416]

Everyone here talking about the cast, acting, looks, direction and everything. But that background score is so smooth. One of my favourites.

[@brandonwyman9125]

I agree. This movie has some amazing scores for its soundtrack. There are some very beautiful pieces and this hospital scene is a fine example. This is one of my all time favorite movies, both for the story, the acting, and the music. It’s a masterpiece.

[@MrExpos52]

Oh wow.

[@judythompson8227]

this is a marvelous scene, and the best part is the score. You don't notice it, and that's the part that matters. it should never be about the music, but about the actors.

[@felinefinetessaslegacy]

Music is so important to the visual medium. I've seen it make entire scenes.

[@midwestmatthew9752]

My wife and I watched all three hours of this slow-moving film in a single sitting, spellbound the entire time. Amazing acting and character development.

[@sarasunshinemt4444]

I've only seen this movie once, years ago, and it made quite the impression. It's a beautiful movie. Thinking of watching it again, but since my mother passed in 2020, I'm not sure I'll not sob thru it 😅

[@Reelix]

@@sarasunshinemt4444 Crying can be therapeutic - Watch, and sob away :)

[@marianparoo1544]

@@midwestmatthew9752 Loved this film. And usually anything over 90 minutes breaks me.

[@felinefinetessaslegacy]

While I see 'under-rated' EVERY time I'm on KZbin... this movie is truly that. It should be aired more (fortunately I have the DVD and watch it a couple of times a year).

[@1985HabsFanForever]

I watched this as a 15 year old when it came on 2 VHS cassettes. I've only watched it once, but it remains one of my favorite experiences watching a movie.

[@Marko-wi1lb]

I had almost forgotten the incredible beauty of Claire Forlani, my God she looks incredible in this film

[@KevinG-tn7nj]

Agree. Bewildered why she didn’t become more famous. She’s Grace Kelly in Rear Window breathtaking.

[@grmpf]

@@KevinG-tn7nj Sadly, it seems that it was Harvey Weinstein's doing after she, in her own words, "escaped five times".

[@HollyKesley]

She is absolutely stunning. I have absolutely no idea how her beauty somehow manages to embody smoldering, exotic, and girl-next-door all at once, but she does.

[@felinefinetessaslegacy]

My crush for her lives on.

[@affemannen.]

I was smitten with her in this movie. I figured out why too. It's because of the range of emotions she lets her face reveal in every second while she is on screen, she doesn't have to say much yet everything she thinks and feels is displayed through her eyes for the viewer. It's hard not to be mesmerized.

[@Norman_Peterson]

Whoever cast this film deserves an Oscar.

[@rexmatt417]

ER nurse here, I needed this. Helps with perspective.

[@mikeyoung9810]

Nurses are the best but their job takes a toll. *hug* I'm 69 and nothing about the doctor, hospital and the issues is good except you nurses. Thank you.

[@Some1inFNQ]

I've had 1185 more sunrises (and counting) to enjoy because of people who choose to do what you do. thank you so much.

[@Splucked]

Hat's off to you!! The stuff that ER professionals have to deal with is insane. During nursing school my daughter desperately wanted to go into emergency medicine. (Her hubby is a Paramedic. She did a few ride alongs & got hooked.) Over the course of 4 yrs in school, she did a gradual about face as she learned more about ERs. When she finally got hired as a full time RN, it was as a scrub nurse. She loves it. Anyway, I very much appreciate what you do. ♥

[@carinemissous7921]

You and your kind are some of today's heroes. Thank you.

[@pmarreck]

Nurses, doctors and teachers are this plane's heroes. They all make people better versions of themselves. There is nothing better.

[@AlexHarrison99]

The way she gets that lost smile back on her face at 04:03 is one of the most heartbreaking things in the world...

[@fossostv]

so freaking true

[@MC-810]

I actually don’t find it heartbreaking; I find it hopeful. Think about it, she is an extreme pain and Joe Black shows her what it will be like soon enough. She is happy about it. When you put it into the context of the religious beliefs of many, she is going to Heaven.

[@frauwaltraud2214]

Du hast recht.... wunderschön

[@SparkyonWheelz]

Heartbreaking and somehow comforting and reassuring at the same time.

[@hassanawodi5888]

Did she die?

[@thebyrd433]

The older woman is absolutely beautiful. What a magnificent actress.

[@dominickjustave3558]

She passed at 102 😢😢

[@simbaking6338]

Yes indeed,,,,She was a famous Jamaican actress.

[@ahrondasmith4301]

There's this old saying. A man was waiting for a train and recognized death at the train station.He jumped on a train and ran all around the world. Arrived at the last stop and the doors opened up., and death said what took you so long. We should make the best of what we have and tell people we Love them. For it can gone in a blink of an eye.

[@GeorgeSemel]

I consider "Meet Joe Black" to be Brad Pitt's finest work; this scene proves it.

[@Eugene_Connor]

He was really good in Moneyball.

[@jimbainianmonkey182]

Money ball is a shout

[@mmboyd4367]

Legends of the Fall!!!

[@alex-E7WHU]

He was excellent in snatch.

[@secretsquirrel7374]

I love this movie so much

[@UberCat9]

all fine, fine actors, but Pitt never got the recognition his acting deserved, because his looks were so stellar. Most people couldn't get past that, but if you view his body of work it's incredible.

[@TheBiggyo43]

Was he cast in roles because of his looks that didn’t fit his acting style? …… What movie was it… A river runs through it….. No doubt his best, to me….. .

[@Paulthompson9942]

He was unbelievably good in Snatch

[@DibbzTV]

He was cast as a hero usually but honestly excelled at more subtle roles

[@walterrose854]

I agree he can play any role convincingly,and he is always well prepared for a scene,a little like Bogart.

[@loogoo]

I thought he was particularly effective in 7 Years in Tibet.

[@ispbrotherwolf]

This is how I see death. Not a enemy, a gentle guide that takes your hand and you follow freely (Sandman first half episode 6). Respect and love.

[@HauntFreak13]

American Horror Story: Asylum has a great Angel of Death.

[@jakerojas4756]

Death is only sleep

[@unit0033]

just a bodily process

[@stormangelus6638]

Death is a release, not a punishment. No matter whether you personify Death or not, it is there, unavoidable, eternal -- & comforting to those who are weary, sick, and exhausted from life.

[@terencejay8845]

@@stormangelus6638 'Death's blessed release.'

[@firstandlastname6194]

1:28 everyone gets one Chet Hanks moment in life. Where everyone is kind enough to just move on.

[@saransinha7434]

A movie like this, got released and then went away without much fanfare. Incidentally while surfing Prime Video I found it and names of Sir Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt caught my attention. Once it started, it was simply impossible to stop it. Superb narration by director Martin Brest,exceptional performance of Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and other stars makes it worth watching time and again. A great movie, an all time favourite of mine.

[@goffredo29]

And, let's not forget the music by Thomas Newman, Randy's uncle. Spot on. Especially in this scene.

[@johnnysnowbird826]

Brad Pitts best film, maybe Anthony Hopkins as well

[@Kelthor85]

I swear movies of this quality aren't made anymore.

[@thetonetosser]

Yes I agree. And made just before soundtracks started to overpower the dialogue too.

[@anfbiagent8553]

Because we have shitty marvel movies

[@LeeAnneG]

You are absolutely correct.

[@Skannerz]

Real sh!t.

They are still made... but not with a fuckload of money and publicity.

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

My goodness - I had forgotten how breathtakingly beautiful he was when he was younger.

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

Yeah....Legends of the Fall but don't watch with your man😂😂😂😂

[@jillkobeissi3103]

Troy...he made me gasp

[@breckharrison]

We all were....we all were. Gravity on earth is evil to us.

[@felinefinetessaslegacy]

@@tanisha.r.thomas 🤣#tessaslegacy

[@thecreatoristhetruth5623]

Look like a female. THE CREATOR BLESS

[@jeremyclayton283]

This has always been one of my favorite scenes in movies. The way Lois and Brad interact with each other is absolutely breathtaking. The contrast between a “young man” wanting to learn everything he can about this fascinating world he’s found himself in and an elderly woman who’s grown tired and ready to leave it is absolutely beautiful

[@CBeard849]

"You cannot fool with the way things got to be" and yet his presence there says otherwise.

[@humbletimezarrangements]

Yet death also has an assignment in this life

[@jayhome2715]

Her name was Lois Kelly Miller and she passed away in April 8, 2020 at the age of 102.

[@NoeLuna-cd4dy]

Its a movie dawg😂

[@WindyREDPanda]

Read the Room, Fool. The ACTRESS died.​@NoeLuna-cd4dy

[@Cornwallis1]

​@@WindyREDPandakeyboards are like assholes, everyone's got one.

[@LarryDaLobstah]

⁠@@NoeLuna-cd4dythe actress “dawg” 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@sandrapeele7965]

The movie portrays death is a friend a comforter homeward bound

[@BingoBangoEevee]

The genius of this scene with the elderly woman essentially begging not to die but the moment Pitt's character explains his purpose being there and that he's not a vengeful spirit, she asks him to put her out of her misery. Humans fear death, of course, but the much greater fear is a cruel or confusing death. People near the end will be fine if it's their time. The fear comes from the death itself being frightening and not going in peace.

[@amynanos7756]

You are 100% spot on! I am a young “end of lifer” (I prefer that over “terminal” because that sounds like I’m in an airport somewhere waiting to drop dead 🤭). Anyway, I digress, the greatest obstacle of accepting this fate was coming to terms with the fear of my actual exit (moment of death). I’m ready now, my only sadness and prayers are for my mother, family and friends.

[@Manicpixiedreamgorgon]

​@@amynanos7756came across this comment randomly. I'm sorry to hear you're leaving us early, but I'm glad you've found peace. How do you want the world to remember you?

[@amynanos7756]

@@Manicpixiedreamgorgon Do you know, I haven’t really thought of that

[@PBK1977]

​@@user-uq2ko4jq2vJust like all that soy that vegans want. Or all those vegetables for their veggie burgers.

[@kristinesharp6286]

@@user-uq2ko4jq2v food chain. Humans are omnivore’s.

[@marseanharper2785]

My mother passed from cancer in 2021. We stayed with her nearly to the moment she died. And I like to believe that she waited for us to reconcile first. She was my angel on earth.

[@hatingontruth9118]

Unique that Susan believes that Joe was referencing her as being inappropriate to visit the hospital when she is working...yet, Joe realizing that much death happens in hospitals was referencing himself.

[@adamhuffman3354]

Yes death is it’s own entity. A finalization and he realizes the awkwardness of his presence. Good writing!

[@HowardRamsey]

Joe realizes he can not disguise himself from those close to death.

[@cristianestrada708]

Aside of that, he realized that he wouldn't be capable to just view people die, he would feel the need to intervene as he did with the old woman in the scene. And, that's inappropiate.

[@theimp5901]

I thought that was interesting when she presciently said it was inappropriate , as a forewarning . Kind of set my mind to that upcoming realization.

[@spacetimerangers]

How did death not know that much death happens in hospitals?

[@MrLilhauughh]

Brad Pitts acting range does not get enough recognition in my opinion. I used to take a lot of things for granted as a young man, but now I see the beauty in so much more. We were blessed to have actors with dynamic range and Hollywood stuck to great film making.

[@marymacdonald2379]

Agree. Brad was excellent in 12 Years A Slave.

[@BrendaOwens]

This interaction between these actors is legendary! Great acting and good scripting ❤

[@xXGalemXx]

3:57 Death is showing her where she will go after her time is up. The look on her face says it all. the glimpse of heaven would sooth anyones pain.

[@jodieg6318]

“He is, in short, a kindly Death, cleaning up the mess that this life leaves, and opening the gate to the next one. Indeed, in some religions he is an angel.” - Sir Terry Pratchett, Shaking Hands With Death

[@JohnJ469]

And he loves a good curry.

[@alidee5448]

If you haven't seen Meet Joe Black, SEE IT. It's a great movie. Not the usual Hollywood poop.

[@shannonberger4689]

I'm going to take your advice and watch it! This scene has peeked my interest. Have a wonderful day!

[@dustrr]

@@P.90.603 why? you want him to just play the same type of character every movie? that's dumb.

[@markmessi9020]

​@@dustrr in that case, P 90's favorite actor must be Dwayne Johnson. That guy is literally the same ish in every movie 😂

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

From the golden age of Hollywood. Everything before 2010.

[@rosalyn6940]

This movie is a spiritual masterpiece with many hints pointing to us being spiritual beings living in a very spiritual world and our souls coming to the 3D to experience life and all of it's wonders, feelings, hardships but most importantly love. It is one of my favorites ever. I watched it at least 5 times already. I never get tired of it. Uh

[@nickangelica]

“Some spot you pick” FANTASTIC piece of acting by Lois Kelly Miller & Brad Pitt. This scene always gave me chills. Just superb.

[@thesnowbold1632]

“Some spot you pick” always makes me chuckle.

[@alittlepieceofearth]

This is such a beautiful scene. The acting is superb.

[@jerrysky4598]

As a man of sixty going through some pain issues myself, I have to say this film was certainly a cinematic achievement, and this scene brings tears to my eyes every time. Weird it came across my feed right now.

[@khezr]

I love the smile at 4:10! What a peaceful smile and I wish everyone with pain feel the calm and feel relieved!

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

My goodness Claire. Those eyes and that look. It’s that look that captures the soul.

[@OceanBlue-o3t]

This is one of the best movies ever! It does not get near the recognition it should

[@202AMERICA]

The music is SO PERFECT !

[@richardhammer187]

The score for this entire movie's perfect.

[@csiny88]

The one and only Thomas Newman. He has that effect in every single film he scores.

[@markcox5385]

@@csiny88I agree, but this is the best of the best.

[@DaveUnreally]

I’m glad to see this has 6 million views! This is one of my favorite movies and I feel like it doesn’t get the love it deserves.

[@Slywyn]

I'll be honest I love this movie. I found it randomly one day on Netflix or something and watched it having no idea what it was and it has become one of my favorites. It has no right being as good as it is, and the idea of Death learning to live a little and what life is all about is just such a good theme and has so much potential I think.

[@D.1-u5c]

What's the name

[@vanchick3262]

I had forgotten how beautiful Brad Pitt was 😊

[@JesusFriedChrist]

That chick actress was gorgeous too, her eyes are as intense as his. The casting director really found the two perfect actors for the roles.

[@glendab4777]

Is

[@Moa-u7f]

Still is.

[@cuervojones4889]

Oh, yeah.

[@Nohandlebarszzz]

Still is wtf

[@Saturnbanana2]

Such a powerful scene. I still tear up when I see it again. Her eyes, the expession in them, the recognition, always gives me chills, and strikes me in the heart. What a beautiful intuitive soul she is… I believe she is this way in her life, when she is not acting as well. Pitt responds perfectly without lying to her.

[@MrFridaynightclub]

“Rahtid" is a Jamaican word that can be used to express a range of emotions, including surprise, frustration, or irritation. It can also be used humorously.

[@Mr__Geno]

Anyone that has lost a mother that had long term pain or a terminal condition knows the old woman's pain.

[@SirUncleDolan]

All it takes is him saying "I'm not here for that," and she makes the decision to not only keep talking but ask for help.

[@OrbObserver]

She knows who he is instinctively and knows he has no reason to lie. Pain will make you ask for help from anyone who will listen.

[@theazrael4423]

There are few foreign actors, that can speak authentic Jamaican patois so effortlessly. Pitt was brilliant here

[@photo161]

Brad Pitt gives such a beautifully controlled performance, ... truly masterful acting.

[@jazzechos1372]

One of the most humbling movies of all time.

[@anilu3021]

One of my favorite scenes from a movie. And Lord, Brad Pitt was beautiful!

[@carlosoliver1887]

I actually cried because my grandmother has been fighting how she feels for years now and she has said "i wanna leave ".

[@roscored1000]

"Soon"

[@felinefinetessaslegacy]

... for all of us. ♥

[@Kazrabet]

To be given such a gift as to see what is on the other side...there could be no greater for her. I can only hope for such a blessing.

[@sandsmarc]

There is no other side. Life is itself, not a side or a prelude or a postscript.

[@Kazrabet]

@@sandsmarc To each their own.

[@missblank3887]

​@@sandsmarcLet people have their faith.

[@goodeye6373]

I find it strange that that scene almost brings tears to my eyes every time.

[@Nevada_Dan]

If it's strange, then know you are in good company because I feel the same.

[@williamdoyle2063]

Only 'almost' brings tears to your eyes?

[@loisvonhoene3999]

I have that same reaction

[@davidflear4886]

Me too ❤

[@Zachary_Setzer]

Almost. Lol. I weep every time.

[@rfphill]

Good heavens, I love that move... I purposely keep myself from watching it for a few years so that I don't take any scene for granted. But this particular scene I can watch over and over, it never gets old.

[@judithkimmerling770]

Brad Pitt was gorgeous back in the day

[@banzaiib]

Still is, but he used to be too... is probably what Mitch Hedberg would say, RIP.

[@smartalek180]

And Claire Forlani, too. Wlda been interesting to see what their kids mighta looked like, if...

[@Nechyfer6006]

Still is in a mature way. So is everyone who ages …sigh🙄🫠

[@amostlyreasonableguy]

@@Nechyfer6006hopefully he’ll lay off the forehead injections and just look like a normal old dude like Clint Eastwood rather than a smooth faced space alien man

[@petarpirev]

I`ve been told I have similar facial features with Mr. Pitt (I`d say I have around 25% of his looks) and way back, when this movies was released, I stole his hairstyle (which really suited me), girls were falling for me left, right and centre. I can only imagine what this man`s love life looked like.

[@araeshkigal]

"Joe...I'm with Drew." "Not now." The two ways that reply can be taken.....*sweet shiver*

[@vasatvnow]

Only in a movie does a doctor push someone around in a wheelchair, someone who hasn’t even checked in.

[@dangolfishin]

A 20 year old doctor

[@gonfreecs538]

😂😅 very true

[@InevitableKiller4]

Do it all the time. Depends where you are I suppose. In the UK we do "drive" patients around.

[@Mindsmog]

@@InevitableKiller4Worked in NHS for years and i have Never seen a Dr wheel a patient , its usually the healthcares or nurses. Doctors are far too good for such menial tasks 🤣

[@InevitableKiller4]

@@Mindsmog shame I didn't work with you XD

[@marcwilliams2504]

such wonderful acting. this always brings the tears.

[@RobertEskuri]

Nobody in the world died for a few weeks because Death was infatuated with a beautiful doctor.

[@josephpena6181]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@pendragonU]

He also was tormenting her old man knowing he was running out of time until his tormented got schooled and learned his own bitter lesson. That was his compensation triumph and once he wrestled against for his daughter’s life with all his might, and his superior experience, knowledge as the truly unconditional and selfless love of a father, making Death realize his own love above his fancy selfish taking whatever he may want with so supreme Powers he’s used without opposition, even against the larger code he told the grandmother can’t be rushed against his daughter’s time. His infatuation brought him a fast course in Life (before death) he had only a foggy idea and less experience. No wasted trip and he could always catch up back to first day, not constrained by Time or location barriers. His job having a whole Eternity to fulfill collecting souls off their worn ….or still perfect shells like the young man he had in suspended death

[@mrbrian826]

Oh I never thought of that.

[@michelledulay2170]

If “Death” looked like Brad Pitt……..😅

[@tami0925]

Ummm, it's called a movie for a reason...

[@mattpitts6586]

Having watched a couple of people i love lose to cancer this scene always hit hard, beautifully done, Lois is amazing, such presence for such a short scene, always brings a tear to my eyes 😢

[@marseanharper2785]

The fear of recognition in her eyes at first. Then acceptance. Then actually wanting to leave. Beautifully done scene! Makes me look at death differently.

[@j_vasey]

That please wins everything, she hopefully earned a Tony at least in her career.

[@jrdwy]

His face at 1:15-1:25 is what acting is all about. 1st you see that he knows her time is coming... then the recognition that she actually sees HIM. Superb.

[@catlady443]

That man even now is still gorgeous!

[@marymacdonald2379]

Agree. Brad Pitt is not just good looking; he has charm and lots of charisma.

[@TheOne5872-n3n]

Critics once thought he Brad was just a pretty face, this scene shows his actual range and talent. Powerful

[@janinemason3238]

Brad is so beautiful in this movie and he is such a great actor. I really don't think he ever received enough praise for his incredible acting.

[@Stormz.1337]

No matter how many years go by.. I still love Susan like it's the first time I'm seeing her. Damn you, Claire Forlani, that character was so lovable. Not to mention gorgeous. So incredibly gorgeous. Music, cast, story.. 10/10 movie. Don't care about the people calling it cheesy. I love it.

[@ozwalkr]

This is one of my top 3 Brad Pitt roles. The movie really evokes thought and in my case, acceptance during my mother's final days

[@andrewreeds1558]

That lady was a remarkable actress. All her emotion and acting was in her face. Amazing.

[@Dai1lest]

such brilliance of acting put on total display with this one scene....truly brilliant

[@allydavaris8492]

Why did he get so much crap for his accent ? seems pretty spot on to me

[@deja_]

It wasn't. Not even close. You can even see it in the daughter's expression. Of course, Caribbean people are kind and won't outwardly be rude to someone but the accent was atrocious.

[@shadowsift]

Does it matter? He did his best😂

[@yeahiagree1070]

You’re as delusional as the rest of these comments. This scene is a turd.

[@pmarreck]

They should have worked harder to get it spot-on. That would have at least failed to break the immersion for Caribbean people.

[@KidultNPlay]

​@@deja_ What you're saying is that if a non Jamaican learned their language, they wouldn't be welcomed?? Clown.

[@JeansGaming]

01:44 the look from the doctor:"wow that's amazing" Look from the daughter "that's creepy af" 😂

[@Geken089]

When they're attracted...

[@dianesavage1121]

T nib