She Recognizes Death (Incredible Acting) | Meet Joe Black

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@ratlips4363]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 🤣

[@thecreatoristhetruth5623]

Look like a female. THE CREATOR BLESS

[@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]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Queen-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]

​@@Queen-Of-Hearts144Egyptian god of death

[@randomdaveUK]

​@@Queen-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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@DonLoco3]

"Some place you pick." Love that line.

[@Puddingskin01]

@@DonLoco3 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

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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"

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.'

[@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.

[@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….. .

[@jumperpoint]

Let's face it, he stole every scene he was in in Thelma and Louise. He got talked about because of the bare assed scene, but he was mesmerizing any time he was on screen. When people praise him there are always more of them gushing about his looks than there are marveling at his talent. That's just because there are more shallow people than there are people who respect how hard real acting is.

[@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.

[@nickangelica]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@ghostinthemachine8243]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@BrendaOwens]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@alittlepieceofearth]

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

[@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.

[@davidstephens8543]

Such a beautifully acted scene. Brad Pitt and Lois Kelly Miller made this so real. Well, written... incredibly acted.

[@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.

[@OceanBlue-o3t]

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

[@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

[@PhantomSavage]

"I realise now that my being here is... not quite appropriate." - Death, standing in the middle of a hospital. That's both some profound yet funny writing.

[@imadewaholic]

Part respect part covering his anonymity, dying people can apparently recognize him, and he's in a hospital... he got lucky she wasn't loud about it, though i'm sure they'd have assumed she was crazy alone, it'd be a different thing if suddenly a handful of unrelated patients look over agree he is Death.

[@DavidSonofDavid]

A place dedicated to thwarting Death, yet a place that will always have death. Pure irony

[@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

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

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

[@someguy1601]

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

[@user-uq2ko4jq2v]

Kinda like all the animals we slaughter every day for hamburgers😅

[@PBK1977]

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

[@photo161]

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

[@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.

[@jazzechos1372]

One of the most humbling movies of all time.

[@isceladiaz9961]

I cannot believe how GORGEOUS he was at this age. He almost seems non-human!!!! Probably as perfect as God would create a man!

[@Blank_really]

Imagine being a girl, being so beautiful and have that angelic aura around yourself, that death himself falls for you. 😂😂😂

[@RecklessG1]

She certainly was a smoke job in this movie... especially that evening gown in the last scene. She was absolutely stunning.

[@lwreaper187]

She looks like she wants to cry even when she smiles

[@eschelar]

​@@lwreaper187a perfect metaphor for this movie... Much of this movie is about the edge between the boundary of the tragic and the beautiful. This scene depicts that very well on a small scale, as the old woman already understands that death is not something to be afraid of, but Pitt reassures her that life is also something that has value in every moment, even if it may be painful.

[@casper2694]

She's got that Book of Enoch rizz Note: for those who don't get the joke, in the Book of Enoch, it was said that human girls were so beautiful that a group of angels known as the Watchers rebelled and slept with them, giving birth to the Nephilim giants🤓

[@hersheysfloyd]

😮

[@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.

[@lindafuller6118]

I never watched Brad Pitt much but when he speaks to the woman in their dialect it was awesome. Weird thing is I’ve seen this scene many times but never noticed how weird (different) the shirt collar was.

[@thesnowbold1632]

“Some spot you pick” always makes me chuckle.

[@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.

[@chrisweidner4768]

“Meet Joe Black” is a masterpiece. Should be mandatory for every high school class. Globally. This is just one of dozens of precious high art moments filled with love and caring. Be kind. Always.

[@suran396]

Mandatory?

[@roscored1000]

"Soon"

[@felinefinetessaslegacy]

... for all of us. ♥

[@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...

[@fazbell]

This scene never fails to bring me to tears.

[@marcwilliams2504]

such wonderful acting. this always brings the tears.

[@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.

[@Toastybees]

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.

[@rangerhawk]

One of the most touching scenes of one of the most touching movies ever made.

[@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.

[@Mr__Geno]

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

[@PloiAm]

This movie doesn't get talked about enough

[@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.

[@SyntheticDivine]

"I'm with Drew.", "Not now." Who knew Death was Mr. Steal Yo Girl all along.

[@Geken089]

Kills me when that kind of thing happens. "I'm taken." Cool, are you telling me that because you respect him or because you want to see if I'm willing to cross him for you?

[@maxzweistein8951]

1:13 Such great acting indeed - though the scene would have been even more intense without a cut every second or two. Come on, directors! We got a higher attention span than the average TikTok audience.

[@j_vasey]

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

[@catlady443]

That man even now is still gorgeous!

[@marymacdonald2379]

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

[@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.

[@ZrinkoF1]

3:58 what a masterpiece

[@uncletrick1]

She begs Joe, “Please” and he looks up as if he’s asking God for permission to take her. I guess He said “soon” and Joe relayed the message.

[@josephpena6181]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@josephpena6181]

And people think death evil

[@canucanoe2861]

@@josephpena6181 There is no life without death so how could death be evil?

[@TayWoode]

I always thought he was looking at the doctor & daughter while she was signing in but now you’ve pointed it out he’s subtly looking up

[@petersilie304]

I think it's both. He was asking being allowed to take her but at the same time mentioning that they're in a hospital hallway and it would be strange when she would pass away while talking to each other. Instead he was tasked to have at least taking away her pain to be comfortable and at peace when her time will come.

[@anilu3021]

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

[@Dai1lest]

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

[@ClassNick74]

Brad Pitt killed this scene..Salute 🫡

[@lrads1]

I always get more chills when Claire recognizes what he is at her Father's party.

[@theazrael4423]

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

[@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 😢

[@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

[@___1MA___]

3:23 i know it’s a movie. but this breaks my heart

[@cleanslate2004]

I dont know why I watched this movie a few times over the years, but it grew on me. I had trouble ex cepting the awkward change Pit made from life to death. I always felt double rolls came out cheesy, but the exchanges between Hopkins & Pit over time ironed it out. That said; not knowing whether Pits Jamaican accent was good or bad Cracked me up, but the scene worked. From the moment Pits charactor died it felt awkward, but death is awkward & the stark change between the young handsome full of life Pit & Joe Black had to have contrast. The attraction she had for the awkward Joe Black compared to the living Pit was curious. It was so bizzarre it could be spooky, yet that spark he had in life was too hard for her to shake off in death. We could justify it as simple physical attraction, but it was more than that. In life Pit was jubilantly curious like a kid discovering new things. In death, tho not jubilant, he still had that child like curiosity. I dated a Japanese exchange student decades ago who spoke lil English, yet her curiosity & excitement about things I long lost my excitement for woke up my excitement once again. There's no measure for that. You get tired of a song as well as any cover of it until one day you hear a cover that excites you again.

[@trudideacon6696]

Very well said. 👏

[@lianeli5406]

It’s sad that ppl get tired of this kind of child like excitement.. cos I have shown this trait. But many ppl just took advantage of me.. 😢😢😢

[@RandomMZ1412]

@@lianeli5406That is growing up. It’s weird getting excited on something you have experienced over and over again. After all excitement is a mirage, therefore shifts. So move on. What’s more important is contentment, to recognize and accept what you have and how things are naturally setup. Therefore excitement never becomes relevant again

[@coffeedonutsandhomer653]

Accepting. Spell check 😮

[@879PC]

My god, that was a beautiful read

[@cjhswe81]

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

[@paultruesdale7680]

A well wrote and acted movie. If you have a couple of hours to spare, it’s got a lovely pace. I’ve seen it a few times and it always relaxes me.

[@Exiledk]

*well WRITTEN....

[@TheAdamAdy]

Its the music. Thomas Newman did a great job

[@rats0155]

Ending sucks tho

[@paultruesdale7680]

A very difficult movie to end satisfactorily

[@xXxJSCOTTxXx]

Your comment was *UNNECESSARY...

[@Amrah75]

It's over 20 years old but I still watch this clip whenever it comes up. Duppy Man

[@St.Maurice]

I HATE film critics!!!!!! This movie is LEGENDARY!!!!

[@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...

[@Pis-N-Vnegr108]

This is my very favorite movie of all time. My daughters bought me the soundtrack and I play it all the time. ALL the actors in this movie are incredible. It’s a movie. Actors playing characters, give them a break for not having the perfect accent. Instead enjoy and have fun. Life is too short!!!!

[@billludy4482]

She knows.

[@actuary33]

I love this theme its so soothing. Can't find it anywhere

[@balitangkamatis]

No man, I'm in 'aliday.

[@MesaperProductions]

And he doesn't deny it.

[@jacoballen5538]

Thanks for stating the obvious 🙄

[@blackknight9156]

Does she know?

[@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.

[@padyorkies]

Acting was SUPERB! 5:27

[@invisiblemaninvisibleman2097]

Wasn’t it just I just clocked’bb “Not now” She just couldn’t respond u less there were feelings beforehand…

[@randytidmore8021]

A very touching moment between him and the elderly lady

[@victoriousf.i.g.3311]

For those in the comments who wonder about the end of life: I had an NDE about 20 years ago; heart failure. My mind slipping away into dreams as I lost consciousness, I was overcome by a warm darkness, an all encompassing comfort, the promise of the best sleep I would ever have. I was actually disappointed when I began to feel my body again and returned to the land of the living as the ER attendants resucitated me. There is nothing to fear in the end. It is only a return to what we were before we were born, and we don't fear that.

[@albryan1705]

Thats natural dmt, you had no brain before you were born. People fear death because you miss alot while the worms eat you

[@ChristopherKaltSrVideos]

You're comment ran chills down my spine. I experienced the EXACT same thing as you, only I was revived with a defibrillator, meaning I was suddenly snapped back to reality with doctors shouting, "Chris!". I woke to blinding surgical lights on the ceiling which angered me. I shouted at the medical team, "what the hell is wrong with you people? Do you always make it a point to suddenly wake people up and shout out them?" They told me that I wasn't asleep, but that I had passed away. Like you, I felt an incredible peacefulness amongst a dark space. It was a peacefulness that I had never experienced before and something that I didn't want to end. I'm so glad I came across your comment today. It brought back memories of a time and space I never felt before. Take care. I hope your health is much better now. Peace to you.

[@karkitty202]

Fuck man, what a great way of putting it

[@vespastik]

I passed out at a festival (heat stroke i swear) and felt this exact thing. I could finally rest! They said my lips were blue. I dont think i died but definitely lost consciousness and was in that same place of peace in that dark abyss.

[@randomcomputer7248]

comforting to hear.