Oh it was the bit before his execution where he said not to put the hood over his head because he’s afraid of the dark 😢that got me. I saw castaway when I was very young I can’t remember much about it, so will think about doing it 👍🏼
1) Percy vs. Delacroix - The reason why Percy wanted to be "up front" for the next execution (after Bitterbuck) was that he knew the next one would be Delacroix. And He and Deleacroix had a long history of animosity towards each other. Notice how Percy broke Delecroix's fingers at the beginning. I'm betting that if Delecroix was not the next to be executed, Percy would have with waited for him or taken the position at Briar Ridge immediately. 2) John Coffee - or, more importantly, his initials: "J.C." Know of anyone else with those initials? :) More importantly, while they're setting up John in the chair. and the parents are mocking him, does that also not seem familiar with the fate that other "JC" faced? 3) Coffee's - Execution - The problem with "getting him off" and sparing the Death penalty is that because Billy the Kid had been killed, he would not be around to confess that "he did it." And even if Edgecomb had confronted the Dettericks (the girls parents) and inquired about Billy painting at their house, they would still not believe him. Coffee was a convenient defendant. And, officially, none of them would be able to stop the Execution except the "Prosecutor" in Coffee's case. And the prosecutor, having secured a conviction in the case, already, would not reverse himself and make himself look really bad. 4) Rehearsals - Yes, the procedure for execution is rehearsed quite a bit in both historical and modern times, and no matter the method. The point being, there can never be any "slip ups" when the real event is happening. There are too many witnesses and the Media there who could report on those slip ups and cause the sentiment that the death penalty is wrong because it can't be done right. Also, the defense could sue the crap out of the state. So yeah, they practice all the time. Perhaps even several times before the actual event. They'll even sacrifice animals (like chicken's in the gas chamber) as part of those tests. They have to know it's going to work and work precisely as designed. The rehearsals in this move seem to be accurate for the times (1930's). 5) Moon Pie - That was actually a bad thing for the actor who played "Brutal" (Robert Morse). Morse is allergic to chocolate, so that was a bit of a problem. But it looks like he got through it. A "moon pie" is a Graham cracker sandwich stuffed with marshmallow filling and covered with chocolate or other flavors. 6) The Water - One thing the film doesn't mention is that the water used to wet the sponge is, actually, "Salt water" which is even more of a conductor than fresh water. That is still done today in jurisdictions that still use the electric chair, although some use conductive jelly (ie. what's used during "defibrillation") for the calf electrode. The guards attaching the head electrode will put the sponge on, attach the crown, and the wipe around the other parts of the hood so the current doesn't arc all over the head and cause problems. 7) Throwing the Switch - These days, the modern way is to have a machine with two keys in it. Both "executioners" will turn their keys but only one key will activate the chair. They are not told which key will activate the chair so that neither know who actually sent the current to the chair. Same thing with the "firing squad." One of the rifles has a "blank" (and they are distributed randomly to the shooters) so that (officially), they won't know who has the blank. But, unofficially, they do know because the rifle with the blank has much less recoil than the real bullets.I think the electric chair in Georgia had a panel with 3 buttons and each man would push his own button. 8) The Chair itself - The "Electric" chair is really not electric at all. It is neutral. The power comes from the two electrodes... one of which is attached to the crown and the other being attached to one of the leg calves, completing the circuit. The one inaccuracy in the movie (especially when Bitterbuck is being executed) is that when the current is applied, the body doesn't "jiggle" like you see in the film. The muscles will tense up and make the body rise off the chair and move forward as far as the straps will allow it.But it doesn't jiggle. When the current is cut off, the body relaxes and slumps back into the chair. If a second surge is applied, the body will tense back up as before, but not jiggle. 9) Shaving the head - I don't know why they did not do this (in the film), but the head is usually shaved completely bald (not just one spot) in order to prevent the hair from catching fire and to ensure a direct contact. They also shave the leg where the lower electrode is being applied for the same reason. Furthermore, the reason why Edgecomb takes the St. Christopher medallion from Coffee just prior to his execution is that the condemned person cannot wear any metal directly on the skin, lest the current cause some arcing. 10) Homages - There are three "homages" paid to other films in this film. The first is "One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest" where the kitchen attendant played by Mack Miles warned Old Paul about "Nurse Godzilla." That was a direct reference to "Nurse Ractched" in Cukoo's Nest. As is the character Miles played himself, since the three people in the Mental Institution in Cuckoo's nest were black with white uniforms. Also, the recording of "Charmaine" that is played at the opening of the film is the same recording as we hear in Cuckoo's Nest when Nurse Ratched is seen back at her workstation with her Neck brace on, after McMurpy strangles her. Second homage is a bit more obvious. The scene with Melinda in the bed before John heals her pays homage to "The Exorcist" where Regan Mcneal (played by Linda Blair) would shout obscenities, etc. The third homage is a little more elusive, and even Frank Darabont might not agree, but I do. This one is when John Coffee is watching the movie (which is the actual Fred Astaire movie, "Top Hat") and you see the motion picture glow behind Coffee's head. This is an homage to the movie "Citizen kane," where those type of lighting effects were pioneered and won all kinds of awards for those effects. 11) Deja-Vu - Several of the actors in "The Green Mile" also appeared earlier in "The Shawshank Redemption." Director Frank Darabont uses them a lot in his films. We mentioned "Mack Miles" who played Hector, the kitchen attendant. He was also in Shawshank as Tyrell, who reported that Fat Ass was "dead...." Klaus Detterick was also in Shawshank as one of the fellow inmates (he's the one who wins the initial bet (in re: Fat Ass) and gets all the cigarettes. The guard Harry Terwilliger (Jeffrey DeMunn) was also in Shawshank as the D.A./prosecutor during Andy's trial. DeMunn is also featured in the following movie of Darabont's, "The Majestic." The Sheriff who arrests John Coffee (with the white 10 gallon hat) was also in Shawshank as another of the group of inmates(the one that tells Red, "You're really talking out of your Ass." during Red's talk about being "Institutionalized." 12) "Trustee" - That is a prison inmate that has special freedoms and privileges. They "trust" that this person will behave appropriately. So he's allowed freedom to roam around etc.
All the scenes I wanted to see your reaction to you cut out totally! You didn’t show any of the electric chair scenes, especially John’s, which was the finale’ so to speak. I don’t think you got the whole premise of the movie at all. Not subscribing, sorry😪
John could not heal the girls because they were dead. He couldn't raise the dead, but if there were any life at all he could successfully heal. He said with Mr. Jingles "might still be time." . Mr. Jingles still had a sliver of life left for a few more seconds; so John could heal him.
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!🤩🤩
I am absolutely in love with everything about this reaction. You truly are up ther as one of my favorite reactors. Everything about you and your channel is perfect, keep up the amazing content.
Tom Hanks is a fantastic actor and I don't think I've seen any movie of his that I didn't like. You asked if he has ever played a bad character and the only thing I could think of is his recent portrayal of Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis.
Not bad but I wouldn't call Colonel Parker necessarily "evil" but I think Tom's role in Road to Perdition might have been a more socially bad character!! After all Colonel Parker never committed murder, as far as I know, but Hanks' character in Road to Perdition did.
Have you ever seen "The Shawshank Redemption"? Another Stephen King story and the same director. Number one movie on IMDB last I heard."Stand By Me" is another great King movie adaption too.
I had a brain tumor removed 11 days ago. Could have used a John Coffey in my life. You remind me of my dear Grandma Ethel from Bristol, England. You sound Scottish, though.
Sorry im not sure how to take your comment. I probably should of edited those bits out but I was feeling insecure about my face at the time, thought I’d just keep it real
FUMING! Not sure what happened between 9:30 - 16:25!! 😩😩😩 takes so long to edit these and then youtube messes it all up 🙂🙂🙂
Thanks for that comment… I was ready to quit watching until I read it. Nice reaction. 😉
TAKE IT DOWN AND DON'T POST IT IF YOU ARE JUST GOING TO WASTE OUR TIME
@nobodyshome please don’t take life too serious..
My time wasn’t wasted at all. Glitches happen.
@@ShreveportJoe thank you! So many angry men on here it’s giving me anxiety!🫣😅
John is a Christ like angel. Dropped out of the sky, possibly around for hundreds of years.
Your narration is good, very professional.
One might get an idea of Stephen King's intention for John Coffey from his initials.
When John said im sorry for what i am instead of im sorry for what ive done ...gets me everytime..enjoyed your reaction...checkout CASTAWAY...
Oh it was the bit before his execution where he said not to put the hood over his head because he’s afraid of the dark 😢that got me. I saw castaway when I was very young I can’t remember much about it, so will think about doing it 👍🏼
I was 11 years old ehen this movie csme out iand i saw it. Till this day i keep crying thinking of the ending with john Coffey.
1) Percy vs. Delacroix - The reason why Percy wanted to be "up front" for the next execution (after Bitterbuck)
was that he knew the next one would be Delacroix. And He and Deleacroix had a long history of animosity towards
each other. Notice how Percy broke Delecroix's fingers at the beginning. I'm betting that if Delecroix was not
the next to be executed, Percy would have with waited for him or taken the position at Briar Ridge immediately.
2) John Coffee - or, more importantly, his initials: "J.C." Know of anyone else with those initials? :)
More importantly, while they're setting up John in the chair. and the parents are mocking him, does that also not
seem familiar with the fate that other "JC" faced?
3) Coffee's - Execution - The problem with "getting him off" and sparing the Death penalty is that because Billy the
Kid had been killed, he would not be around to confess that "he did it." And even if Edgecomb had confronted the
Dettericks (the girls parents) and inquired about Billy painting at their house, they would still not believe him.
Coffee was a convenient defendant. And, officially, none of them would be able to stop the Execution except the
"Prosecutor" in Coffee's case. And the prosecutor, having secured a conviction in the case, already, would not
reverse himself and make himself look really bad.
4) Rehearsals - Yes, the procedure for execution is rehearsed quite a bit in both historical and modern times, and no
matter the method. The point being, there can never be any "slip ups" when the real event is happening. There are
too many witnesses and the Media there who could report on those slip ups and cause the sentiment that the death
penalty is wrong because it can't be done right. Also, the defense could sue the crap out of the state. So yeah, they
practice all the time. Perhaps even several times before the actual event. They'll even sacrifice animals (like chicken's
in the gas chamber) as part of those tests.
They have to know it's going to work and work precisely as designed. The rehearsals in this move seem to be accurate
for the times (1930's).
5) Moon Pie - That was actually a bad thing for the actor who played "Brutal" (Robert Morse). Morse is allergic to chocolate,
so that was a bit of a problem. But it looks like he got through it. A "moon pie" is a Graham cracker sandwich stuffed with
marshmallow filling and covered with chocolate or other flavors.
6) The Water - One thing the film doesn't mention is that the water used to wet the sponge is, actually, "Salt water" which is
even more of a conductor than fresh water. That is still done today in jurisdictions that still use the electric chair, although
some use conductive jelly (ie. what's used during "defibrillation") for the calf electrode. The guards attaching the head electrode
will put the sponge on, attach the crown, and the wipe around the other parts of the hood so the current doesn't arc all over
the head and cause problems.
7) Throwing the Switch - These days, the modern way is to have a machine with two keys in it. Both "executioners" will turn their keys
but only one key will activate the chair. They are not told which key will activate the chair so that neither know who actually
sent the current to the chair. Same thing with the "firing squad." One of the rifles has a "blank" (and they are distributed randomly
to the shooters) so that (officially), they won't know who has the blank. But, unofficially, they do know because the rifle with the
blank has much less recoil than the real bullets.I think the electric chair in Georgia had a panel with 3 buttons and each man would
push his own button.
8) The Chair itself - The "Electric" chair is really not electric at all. It is neutral. The power comes from the two electrodes... one
of which is attached to the crown and the other being attached to one of the leg calves, completing the circuit. The one inaccuracy in
the movie (especially when Bitterbuck is being executed) is that when the current is applied, the body doesn't "jiggle" like you see
in the film. The muscles will tense up and make the body rise off the chair and move forward as far as the straps will allow it.But it
doesn't jiggle. When the current is cut off, the body relaxes and slumps back into the chair. If a second surge is applied, the body
will tense back up as before, but not jiggle.
9) Shaving the head - I don't know why they did not do this (in the film), but the head is usually shaved completely bald (not just one spot)
in order to prevent the hair from catching fire and to ensure a direct contact. They also shave the leg where the lower electrode is being
applied for the same reason. Furthermore, the reason why Edgecomb takes the St. Christopher medallion from Coffee just prior to his execution
is that the condemned person cannot wear any metal directly on the skin, lest the current cause some arcing.
10) Homages - There are three "homages" paid to other films in this film. The first is "One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest" where the kitchen
attendant played by Mack Miles warned Old Paul about "Nurse Godzilla." That was a direct reference to "Nurse Ractched" in Cukoo's Nest.
As is the character Miles played himself, since the three people in the Mental Institution in Cuckoo's nest were black with white uniforms.
Also, the recording of "Charmaine" that is played at the opening of the film is the same recording as we hear in Cuckoo's Nest when Nurse
Ratched is seen back at her workstation with her Neck brace on, after McMurpy strangles her.
Second homage is a bit more obvious. The scene with Melinda in the bed before John heals her pays homage to "The Exorcist" where Regan
Mcneal (played by Linda Blair) would shout obscenities, etc. The third homage is a little more elusive, and even Frank Darabont might not
agree, but I do. This one is when John Coffee is watching the movie (which is the actual Fred Astaire movie, "Top Hat") and you see the
motion picture glow behind Coffee's head. This is an homage to the movie "Citizen kane," where those type of lighting effects were pioneered
and won all kinds of awards for those effects.
11) Deja-Vu - Several of the actors in "The Green Mile" also appeared earlier in "The Shawshank Redemption." Director Frank Darabont uses them
a lot in his films. We mentioned "Mack Miles" who played Hector, the kitchen attendant. He was also in Shawshank as Tyrell, who reported that
Fat Ass was "dead...." Klaus Detterick was also in Shawshank as one of the fellow inmates (he's the one who wins the initial bet (in re: Fat Ass)
and gets all the cigarettes. The guard Harry Terwilliger (Jeffrey DeMunn) was also in Shawshank as the D.A./prosecutor during Andy's trial. DeMunn
is also featured in the following movie of Darabont's, "The Majestic." The Sheriff who arrests John Coffee (with the white 10 gallon hat) was
also in Shawshank as another of the group of inmates(the one that tells Red, "You're really talking out of your Ass." during Red's talk about
being "Institutionalized."
12) "Trustee" - That is a prison inmate that has special freedoms and privileges. They "trust" that this person will behave appropriately. So he's allowed
freedom to roam around etc.
All the scenes I wanted to see your reaction to you cut out totally! You didn’t show any of the electric chair scenes, especially John’s, which was the finale’ so to speak. I don’t think you got the whole premise of the movie at all. Not subscribing, sorry😪
@kimcat3760 it’s because of RUclips’s copyright policies, you don’t have to subscribe. I will be starting a pateron soon with full reactions.
Coffey, not Coffee. “Like the drink, only not spelt the same.”
John could not heal the girls because they were dead. He couldn't raise the dead, but if there were any life at all he could successfully heal. He said with Mr. Jingles "might still be time." . Mr. Jingles still had a sliver of life left for a few more seconds; so John could heal him.
Shawshank Redemption has kind of the same vibe, is just as good, and without the supernatural element... You'll love it.
This is a delightful reaction. Thank you.
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!🤩🤩
John is every good and moral black man in America. P.S. An if John lawyer wasn't so immoral maybe John might have healed his son. PRAISE YAHWEH!!!!!!!
awsome as usual hann xxxx
Thank you marky mark 🫶🏼xx
I am absolutely in love with everything about this reaction. You truly are up ther as one of my favorite reactors. Everything about you and your channel is perfect, keep up the amazing content.
Ohh thank you for the positive comment ☺️they keep me going!
@@HannReactsWilliam is so right. You have an energy and personality that always brings a smile to my face. I hope the algorithm spreads the word. 😊
27:49 Bear in mind, the film is adapted from a novel by Stephen King.
Hello lovely lady, I look forward to the Premiere!! Hope you are well
Can’t believe you had not sean this great film
I know kel 😅 thank u for recommending it too on TT xx
Tom Hanks is a fantastic actor and I don't think I've seen any movie of his that I didn't like. You asked if he has ever played a bad character and the only thing I could think of is his recent portrayal of Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis.
Not bad but I wouldn't call Colonel Parker necessarily "evil" but I think Tom's role in Road to Perdition might have been a more socially bad character!! After all Colonel Parker never committed murder, as far as I know, but Hanks' character in Road to Perdition did.
That was not sh.t that was the moon pie he spit in Brutals face
Have you ever seen "The Shawshank Redemption"? Another Stephen King story and the same director. Number one movie on IMDB last I heard."Stand By Me" is another great King movie adaption too.
Check out the movie My Girl with Dan Akroyd in it! It's so good! You'll cry!
I had a brain tumor removed 11 days ago. Could have used a John Coffey in my life. You remind me of my dear Grandma Ethel from Bristol, England. You sound Scottish, though.
Think of what he releases from his mouth as negative or dark energy….
Great reaction!
Watch more movies mam
Why the hell have I got a GREEN SCREEN,??? with the Green Mile (1999) reaction & only the sound... Not impressed 🤬👎👎👎👎
RUclips error, nothing I could do once I uploaded it 🤷🏻♀️
And the logo is on there for copyright reasons. No need to be angry, if you don’t like it then don’t watch, sorry
Wtf? Talking about your facial imperfections? Ok.
Sorry im not sure how to take your comment. I probably should of edited those bits out but I was feeling insecure about my face at the time, thought I’d just keep it real
What happened the video @ 9:32?
RUclips error after having to edit it due to copyright claims😩 I have put it in the description, I’m so sorry
@@HannReacts Bloody RUclips and their copyright rules… 🙄
Good reaction overall, though.