Filmmaker reacts to The Green Mile (1999) for the FIRST TIME!
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“He immediately got active” almost had an actual spit take LMAO
It kills me that when its his time John is actually comforting THEM.
Yep. And when Del says to the guys, "I wish I had met you guys somewheres else", it makes me think of fate and redemption and how one little change can make such a huge difference. Del did some terrible things* but even he can be redeemed.
* Not mentioned in the movie because they wanted us to be able to feel compassion for him, but in the book it's said that Del raped, murdered and set fire to a young girl, then that fire caught the building next door on fire where six more people died.
John Coffey's line about how much everyone's negativity hurts him is what really sticks with me. Not only because it's relatable for anyone who has a decent soul, but because this movie made me realize how awful it would be to be an empath in real life. It wouldn't be a superpower, it would be a curse.
It is a curse. I can't feel it like John does but I can feel all the hate in the world right now. It's suffocating.
@susanberrier5727 Same. I've always said that of all the characters I've ever seen, his resonates with me the most because of how strong of an empath I am. It is in fact a double edged sword. To understand on a deeper level, means to feel everything on a deeper level. Good & bad & everything in between.
This is a truly beautiful story. Michael Clarke Duncan's best performance ever, may he rest in peace.
Agreed! This is his best dramatic performance. My favorite comedic performance of his is The Slammin' Salmon. I've never seen a bad performance of his.
Even when you've read the book years previously, sometimes a great performance comes along and that's how you picture the character forever. This is a great example.
(Also Idris Elba as Roland. He had terrible writing, but he truly became the gunslinger IMO)
Interestingly, Michael was not doing great when they first started filming, but Frank Darabont the director had faith in him and brought in an acting coach to work with Michael while they were filming other scenes. He was able to finally do the part justice and ended up getting a best supporting actor nomination!
Percy... One of the most despised movie characters ever
Kudos to Doug Hutchinson's incredible performance as Percy. His stood out in a list of great performances in this film..
Have to credit the actor for making him such a horrible character
@@yourthaiguyhe's a great actor but also a shit person.
@@terrydavis7389 I just found out he married a 16 year-old girl when he was 51, so let's not give him credit lol.
@yourthaiguy from what I know of the actor himself, he's kind of a piece of shit. He married a 16 year old with parents consent when he was in his 50s. Then proceeded to control her and turn her into a living barbie doll. They're divorced now. He's a creep.
This film always gets me into tears.
Don’t blame ya!
Every time!
“the golden child of God” they didn’t give him the initials JC for nothing. i’m an atheist who loves the idea of jesus, i literally can’t stop myself from crying at the end of this film, every time.
I'm in the same boat as you. Love Jesus quotes, love your neighbour as yourself, let the one of you without sin cast the first stone, judge not lest ye be judged. We are all potential Jesus.
Tom Hanks really had one of the best golden ages in Hollywood history. He really picked some amazing projects and there is a reason he is so beloved, even now.
The truth is - most actors wouldn't even be offered 3/4 of the roles that Hanks played. He is a master actor.
“Stephen King only writes schlock! Garbage! Pulp!”
So say those that know nothing. King has made me cry more than any other artist.
The novel was published as a serial. Six novels published separately. When the first book was published Steven King had no clue how the story would end. The man has a wonderful mind and brass balls.
I would go to the bookstore regularly to check if the next part was out yet. Each book was about ¼” thick and cost like $2 or so
I bought a boxset of this once it was all released. The box is only about as thick as War and Peace, which is crazy, but it also came with a 3.5" floppy with a Green Mile screensaver.
I love the fact that everyone who reads knows the volume of "War and Peace" and uses it for scale 😂@@SquishyFletcher
Even though the entire cast is strong, I feel like the portrayal of Brutal is massively underrated. David Morse gave such a brilliant portrayal. There's never a moment that isn't entirely in character, so when he tears up at the execution, that frame breaks me no matter how hard I prep.
David Morse is such a good actor. His character was my favorite on the television show St, Elsewhere. That's saying something considering the show also had Denzel Washington, Howey Mandel, William Daniels and Ed Begley Jr. to name just a few of the great actors.
I love David Morse, too, and he is fantastic as Brutal. I always remember him for his portrayal of George Washington in the John Adams miniseries - easily the greatest acting portrayal of George Washington that I’ve ever seen.
My personal favorite pick for this film is Michael Jeter as Del, though. Really underrated actor who steals every scene, and it’s absolutely critical that he make us care about Del as a human being (and not just a caricature) in the very short screen time he has, and he pulls it off.
When he gets to the "feeling like a sparrow in the rain" I'm inevitably in tears. "You tell God the Father, it was a kindness you done."
Tom Hanks drew an amazing performance out of Michael Clark Duncan in that cell. The fact that neither man won an Oscar for this movie is a tragedy.
MCD didn't win because the Untied States of America is full of racists
To put it in perspective, Mr. Jingles is still alive after 64 years once Paul left the Green Mile at 44. A mouse's lifespan is 2 years, so 32 lifespans for him and he is still going. Paul is 108, so he has a long ways to go since an average lifespan for a human is 70 or so. 2240 years at least left plus more he has to suffer if it goes by lifespans.
So he isn't kidding when he says his last mile feels so long.
Don't forget that Mr Jingles was brought back to life, and Paul was only cured of infection. I think that's why the mouse managed to live much longer comparatively to human.
@@DobryakZombie that's not how he was given the "curse of life" it was when John showed him what Wild Bill did. He said he had to give a piece of himself.
@apatternedhorizon correct. And Mr. Jingles happened when Delacroix was executed, and the pain spilled out from John Coffey into Mr. Jingles
@@DobryakZombie Has nothing to do with Paul being cured, it was because he had to give himself some of his power so he could show him what happened to the girls.
Not a character I see mentioned often, but Brutal is one of my all-time favorite side characters in a movie:
Also large in stature (though obviously nothing like John), he is also gentle at heart. He shows fierce loyalty to Paul, those on death row (before and after their death), and also fierce loyalty to right and wrong. A character who its purposely shown has strength yet empathy as well.
This is one of the few movies that I watched, where I forgot I was watching a movie because I was so immersed in what was happening. That's when you know it's a good movie....you forget it's a movie, and it feels like you are there, in it.
Sometimes James drops episodes like these and I’m just like “OH MY GOD IT COULDN’T GET BETTER”
If this film doesn’t make you tear up, then you must not have a heart. Frank Darabont is three for three when it comes to Stephen King adaptions.
Definitely would love more!
@@JamesVSCinema yeah but unfortunately, Darabont has more or less retired because of how he feels Hollywood treated him. He made a shit load of money off of the walking dead though after suing them.👍
Nah man I was cheering and hollering when the villain got what he deserved and finally got the chair.
@@JamesVSCinema Loved your reactions to Darabont's Stephen King Triptych: Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile and the Mist. Thank you for doing all of them and your insights. Its been a joy.
Eh, the Mist is highly overrated. The religious lady is a caricature.
I read the book about 25 years ago, literally months before the movie came out and I have to say it is, to this day, the best adaptation of a novel I have ever seen (2nd being The Shawshank Redemption... yes 2 Stephen Kings!). The characters are exactly how I imagined them, the tone is perfect and it has just as much emotional impact. Props to Doug Hutchison for making me hate movie Percy just as much as novel Percy.
I remember they came out in serial form. I think 6 short books spread out, maybe 1 a month. I bought them at the corner store the first day they were available. Should have kept them.
I really appreciate these reactions. This is one of my favorite films, but I can't watch it too often because it emotionally wrecks me. Excited to watch! Have a great day everyone :)
Thanks for the good vibes Olivia!
I can't afford to become a patron but I clicked on the link to increase the traffic and gave this video a like. Thank you for giving us great content!
Literally the most "Enough to make a grown man cry" movie ever.
I've seen this movie so many times but just now thanks to you made the connection that John Coffee tried to take at least some of the pain away from Dale. I always thought he was reacting like that just because he felt the pain, not that he took it upon himself. Energy can't be created or destroyed so if he felt his pain too, then Dale at least suffered less of it. Thanks for noticing that and pointing it out! Btw John Coffee has the same initials as Jesus Christ.
It amazes me that Michael Clarke Duncan's first film role was a non- speaking part in Friday, only four years before The Green Mile's release. Putting that in perspective speaks so much more to Michael's talent. He left us with one of Hollywood's greatest home runs.
I love the line at the end. “We each owe a death. There are no exceptions.” And oh how true that is
This story is such a beautiful Christ allegory.
"They took his damn brain 'cause he didn't know what to do with it" I always love your commentary 😂
There are no "Movie Stars" here.
These are actors.
Great actors, one and all. Even Percy. To make people hate you so much, you have to play the role perfectly.
The way I literally cheered to see you posting this reaction. 🙌🏾 I read the book in high school, and I think this is a near perfect film adaptation. Darabont knows how to adapt Stephen King like no other.
Man got rid of the UTI and immediately LOCKED IN! lol
No hesitation needed!
Thomas Newman is such an underrated composer. What a distinctive mood setter!
If you've never seen "Road to perdition", you've never seen Tom Hanks as a bad guy.
Damn good film here! Shoutout to the mouse.
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Have a great day!
his name is Mr. Jangles! (robert paulson?)
The film is extremely faithful to the 6 novellas it's adapted from. The only big difference is there's a man who works at the retirement home that has a cruel streak and reminds Paul Edgecombe of Percy Whitmore, but other than that it's an almost page for page adaptation
@@eighthmanstanding566You just saved me a lot of writing. Thank you.
In reality, Michael Clark Duncan is only slightly taller than David Morse and just shorter than the warden James Cromwell.
What about the film "Dead Man Walking" with Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn? Hard to watch, but an excellent film.
This movie's what got me to really appreciate movies in general, so this will always be one of my favorites. I'm glad you're finally reacting to it.
This is a fantastic film. Michael Clarke Duncan should have gotten the Oscar for this film. It’s great seeing your reaction to this man. Hope you’re doing well James, hope your Independence Day was great yesterday. Take care!
When Stephen King wrote this he wanted to mimic how Charles Dickens used to release his books where it would be released in sections and crowds waited on the docks of New York harbor to catch the latest segment as the boat would dock. King released these in several small books. I bought them all and it was so much fun to wait for the next one to arrive. I still have the books.
I can never wrap my head around the fact, that all these stories, live in Stephen King's mind.
More specifically, they live within the levels of the Dark Tower, which lies in the scarlet fields of Can’-Ka No Rey, at the end of Endworld, which happens to live in King’s mind.
So do we all.
Say true, say sorry.
Years ago he wrote a memoir about his writing process called On Writing. It is a fantastic read for writers and fans alike. It really is worth checking out and gives you a glimpse into the way he captures lightning the way he does. I re-read it like once a decade for inspiration.
3 of my top 10 favorite movies of all time are Stephen King stories: Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption, and Stand by Me. Hell, Green Mile and Shawshank are in my top 5. King has such an amazing, beautiful, and horrifying imagination.
I can NEVER get through this movie without crying. Execution scene wrecks me like so few movies can. "... I'm afraid of the dark." Is my breaking point for sure.
If there is a man that doesn't shed tears watching this film, then I don't want to know them. The line "Don't put me in the dark boss" is the one that always breaks me. I also know the story about the child that was put to death like you mentioned earlier and that was so saddening to learn about too.
36:11 “We each owe a death, there are no exceptions…” 😭
I've read the book; this is a very faithful adaptation. The most noticeable difference is the personality of Paul Hedgecomb. In the book, he is more of a rough, bitter man, while Tom Hanks' portrayal of the character makes him tender and compassionate. Another difference is that Mr Jingles the mouse dies at the end. This makes Paul realise that he too will die after living a very long time.
Agreed James, love this film. So many great films came out in the 90s like this. Great characters, great story. We need more like this.
James, my cinema brother! I appreciate the fact you didn’t steer away from the “tough” parts of this magnificent film. Thank You for your honesty my friend.
I appreciate that my man!!
I'd already read the novel so I knew what the story was about. It's my favorite King novel and imo the absolute best adaptation of his works. The film got everything right from casting to angles and shots and editing, music, acting. Even though it's a fantasy it has so much truth to it that's not hammered in, but feels like a river. Great reaction.
A childhood favorite of mine. I got really excited when I saw the patreon notification. I'm going to enjoy your reaction to this regardless of how you feel.
Michael Clark Duncan was 6'5" and the camera angle enhanced that. So well done.
They also had blocks for him to walk on to make him taller (just watched the BTS yesterday)
I want a 'day in the life of James' vlog where he goes walking in the mountains of Philly with his dry, cold toast.
Waiting for this!
James, glad you loved this💜
You drop the best reactions exactly when I need them! Great choice!
This is one hell of a movie full of so many iconic performances. Not a single frame or second of dialogue is wasted!
One of my favorite films of all time. Excited to watch your reaction! Keep kicking ass James, thanks for the content.
This is about as perfect as a film can get. You don't like movies if you don't like this one.
Great reaction James. Every time I watch you watch and hear all the great points you make and all the insights you have, I always think: “Damn, I can wait to watch one of his films someday. I bet it will be excellent.” !
I never realized how much "pissing" is a recurring theme in this movie. But it's all right, this film will always be "number one" in my heart.
Commenting before I watch! I already know this is going to be a top reaction to this movie! A real classic!!
Its 1am here, and Ijust finished watching. This is such an emotional story and such a beautiful film. Worth staying up to watch your reaction 😊 Thanks James 💚
This is the fastest 3 hours I had ever spent. You are so invested in the story that you aren’t conscious of the passing of time.
In Stephen King's work, the fantastical elements only ever add to the humanity (or lack thereof) of the story and characters. It's why his stories (for the most part) stand up so well over time.
Just finished watching. Fantastic reaction. I love watching this film along with reactors since it takes me with them on the first time journey once again. Thank you for allowing yourself to cry; it let me connect to my emotions as well. :)
So glad you watched and really enjoyed this amazing film! It is one of my favorites, but so incredibly heart breaking. You voiced so well the more existential ideas and feelings about this film. ALL the performances are so good in this film, but especially Michael Clark Duncan. He was perfection. I'm so sorry he has already walked his green mile.
This movie changes you a little inside. Like a straight shot to your soul. ❤
1. YOU WILL CRY😭😭😭😭
2. Dabbs Greer/old Paul was ill during production, so his part was done later. He also played Reverend Alden on "Little House on the Prairie".
3. Hammersmith was not a good lawyer. (most likely a racial thing. It was 1935 South.)
4. In the book King briefly covers why the Chief and Del are on death row.
5. This movie was nominated for Best Supporting Actor (MCD) and Best Cast but unfortunately neither won.😭😭
6. Players in other King adaptations: Jeffery DeMunn: Shawshank Redemption, The Mist,
Storm of the Century and William Sadler: Shawshank Redemption, The Mist. David Morse: The Langoliers. Patricia Clarkson played Margarat White in King's remake of Carrie". Needless to say, it was a much different part.
7. Movie magic Electricity makes the body contract. Del wouldn't be able to scream. I know it' just for the movie because of the length of the execution scene.
8. IRL James Cromwell is a vegan and didn't want to grill meat for the BBQ scene but
was told that in 1935 people actually ate meat so he agreed to have some on the grill.
9. RE Percy: Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. KARMA's a Bitch. BTW Kudos to Doug Hutchison for the great job of playing Percy. EVERYONE hates him.🤬🤬🤬🤬
10. John also rescues the other patients at Briar Ridge.
11. IRL both David Morse and James Cromwell are about the same height as Michael Clarke Duncan.😇 They used planks, a small bed and smaller chair along with trick photography/angles to make John look taller.
12 The scene where John takes Mr. Jingles for safe keeping before Del's execution, they used a real mouse, and it pooped on Paul's shoulder, and he brushed it off.
13. Now we know what the "leftover is fine" dry toast is for.
14 EVERYBODY cries and has to take time to reflect. Congratulations you just experienced.
the GREATEST MOVIE EVER. (GOAT)🤩
15. Four words for you: Stephen King. You're WELCOME!
You are spot on about Sam Rockwell's character in comparison to Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. And that was an incredible theatrical experience.
On a controversial note, The Green Mile is one of the films that prompted Spike Lee to issue his criticism of the "Magical Negro" trope back in 2001. That said, the film works despite of or because of its length. Michael Clarke Duncan, RIP.
I love the novel, too. It's a serial novel made up of 6 installments that were released about a month apart. The movie is overall very faithful to King's work, but there are some significant differences - for example, in the novel you find out what Bitterbuck and Del did.
Also dude I have been watching your channel for years, even though I'm not commenting much.
I want to take a minute to tell you how much I enjoy your reactions. You are always calm and amicable. You seem like a really cool person and listening to you talking about movies is really pleasant.
So thanks for you good work ! 👍
I appreciate that! Genuinely thank you!
I remember finishing the book during my advisory class in high school in 2016. I had to put my head down on my desk. My teacher asked me if I was okay and I just held up the book. All he said was "I understand." and left me alone the rest of the hour.
I remember when the Stephen King story came out. It was released in serial format a few chapters at a time with cool illustrated covers. I couldn't wait for the next one to come out.
Thanks, James! 🐁 Stephen King's writing combined with Frank Darabont's directing... gold.
Thanks. and that is all i have to say. There's a reason you're one of the best reaction video creators on RUclips.
Appreciate you my friend 🤘🏽
The book is really good and the movie is pretty on par... its one of my favorite movies, I've seen it so many times and it never gets old. Appreciate you and your reactions 😊
I have seen the movie. And watched several reactions. And I think you are the first to comment as much on the cinematography as the story's emotion. Kudos! I appreciate your work!
My dad and I say, Roll on one," and, "I thought the sponge was wet" a lot. My family speaks in movie quotes a lot, and this is definitely one we pull from. This is a classic that I probably saw earlier than i should've, lol.
Little fun fact, but John's gift is a part of his "shine."
Always great to bawl my eyes out with a creator I love!
Ohhhh here come ALL the emotions!! 😢💔
This is one of those adaptations that is as close to the book as you can get.
Glad you watched it, one of my top 20 best movies of all time 🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️
Idk if anyone else has talked about this, but when King first published this, it wasn't a single book - it was several very short novels released over time (I can't remember how many or how long between each installment) kind of the way Dickens released his novels as serial pieces published in journals- I have never waited so impatiently for "sequels" to be released.
And the first time I watched the movie, I bawled like a baby and swore I'd never watch it again, even though I loved it - it was just too hard - the first time I watched it on YT as a reaction, I realized that I really needed to put my big-girl pants on and watch it again - and now I not only fully embrace the meaning, but marvel at the elegance of the storyteling (RIP Michael Clarke Dumcan - the world is a lesser place without you in it). thanks for the reaction James...
I read somewhere that while filming this, Hanks wanted Stephen King brought on death row. In one of the cells they had a cake brought in because it was King's birthday. They also brought King to Old Sparky and let him sit on it. Pretty cool.
This do be one of those films that are 3 hours long but hurt for a lifetime
Mr. Duncan was Brue Willis's body guard, and was told to audition for the role by Willis ... Barry Pepper the young guard who was crying was actually crying ..
Fantastic movie, the writing and acting is on another level to most films. Loved your reaction!
Great reaction 🔥🔥
I'm already a patreon and at first I was like OK I've seen this movie enough times let me just watch the reaction but your speech about human study, and exploration made me wanna go full reaction again!
That’s so awesome! Hell yeah, hope you enjoy it!
Only a hunk of limestone would not be moved by this film. I hate it for moving me so much (every damn time!) and love it for the amazing story and film and sentiments within.
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
This is a classic film. Excited for this reaction. Thanks for the effort my guy.
Anytime my friend, enjoy and have a great day!
@@JamesVSCinemaWill do. And he played Zaphod in HGttG i believe. President of earth, and yea pretty identical to wild bill here lol.
The magical n**ro trope tends to suck but for whatever reason in this movie it works and adds to the story in a very awesome way. The final shot of Mr jangles kills me every time
I think maybe the time period? Or maybe the nature of the narrative.
His skin color would definitely add to the prejudice he experienced in court; the prosecutor would be more likely to convict and not investigate further. Which puts him where he needs to be for the chessboard of the plot.
It would be a convenient use of historical context at that point. A lot of tropes are unavoidable, especially when you're trying to write within a specific genre. If you go down the rabbit hole too far it will feel like you can't create an original character. There's a couple websites you can visit that catalogue them.
You kinda just have to go with your gut when creating characters sometimes, even if they do classify as a little trope-y. Lol
@@beetlebob4675 tropes aren’t necessarily bad, it’s just how you use them and with this trope you gotta be real careful otherwise it turns into romanticized racism
John initials are J.C.
Jesus' initials were J.C.
Technically Jesus’ initials were not J.C. Christ is a title, not a name.
@@Parallax-3D And coffee is a drink.... Only his name isn't spelled the same ;)
14:03 "You guys know about Bojangles?" I live like half an hour away from one hell yeah, Bojangles is great!
If a Stephen King adaptation is directed by Frank Darabont or Mike Flanagan, it’s gonna be a stone-cold banger. Every time
I can’t wait for Mike Flanagan to get his hands on the Dark Tower series!
@@centaurqueenI’m so damn ready to get on the path of the turtle
Doug Hutchison (Percy) married a 16 year old when he was 51. This was back in 2011, and he is now 64.
This is a great adaption. It changes and leaves out very little from the book. The only scene I wish was in the movie was when Tom Hanks’s wife dies in a bus crash. It happens at night during a storm. His character holds her dead body in the dark and rain, pleading for John Coffey to help, and sees John on the flash of the lightning, knowing that John can’t help because he killed him. It gave me chills!
Bro, I'm astounded by your fortitude with how you kept your tear ducts in check with this movie-- I'm a 34 year old big bearded fella and that shit had me sniffling like a child lmao
Bout to watch your take on Forest Gump, can't wait to see your tear ducts link hands with your control and stop the tears from getting loose 😂
You are the first person I have ever known who knew the story of George Junius Stinney Jr. This is real and feels even more real if you know that story. Much love and keep on keepin on J.
Makes me cry everytime , and i'm glad for it, reminds me i'm still human.
Great reaction and analysis on this amazing movie James, this movie has always wrecked me
One of the best movies out there! I still say “ I’m tired boss” at work a lot. Most people don’t get it.
great cut! you got all the best scenes 👌👌
I have watched most reactions to this film. Even the folks who figure out that he was trying to save the girls before that is shown to them usually only get there a few minutes before. I have never seen ANYONE else figure it out within the first 20 minutes. Damn, is that ever cool.
I was 17 when this book came out and it came out in chapters. I waited for each installment and it was so worth it. Books are always better but they did a phenomenal job capturing it with this film.
If you look up the definition of tear-jerker, this movie's picture will be there.