This is easily one of those movies where every role was perfectly performed by each actor. Not only are there no bad performances in this movie, but there's not even a mediocre performance in this movie. All of them were amazing.
"Give me your hands, Boss." I still maintain to this very day that Michael Clarke Duncan should have won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his work as John Coffey. He's still forever missed. 💔😇
I agree, but you gotta admit, that was a tough year for that category. You had Duncan, Tom Cruise (Magnolia), Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense) and Jude Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley). To be honest, I'm still stumped that Michael Caine won for The Cider House Rules; for me, as good as he was, he ranks fifth in that year's Best Supporting Actor category.
In case nobody pointed it out yet..it was the Great Depression and the guards were very lucky to be employed. That’s why Percy threatened Brutal with being on the bread lines (where people would wait for bread because they couldn’t afford to eat). It was also uncommon to take off work to go to the doctor when jobs were so scarce.
The first man to die in the chair is played by Graham Greene who became a star thanks to Dances With Wolves. The actor that rehearses his execution is the great Harry Dean Stanton who has been in a million movies including Alien. This is such a wonderful movie with a great cast.
"if you make any noise ill kill her and if she makes any noise ill kill you.....he killed them with their love, with their love for eachother" is an absolutely brutal line
Sometimes there's Folk's That belong on the row God Forgive me let me make this sincere look at the DOOMSDAY COUPLE KICKING UP SAND IN HAWAII AND JJ PLUS KYLIE DISMEMBERED CHAD SUSPECT OF KILLING HIS WIFE GRIEVING FOR JJ, KYLIE AND WIFE MY CONDOLENCES TO THE GRANS They did it because the kids were in The way😔Disposable 💔
This movie nearly broke me. The story, the actors, the dialog, the cinematography and the characters and their development was absolutely incredible. The humanity and its extreme polar opposite with Percy and Billy was crazy. Del's death started my downhill slide and John's death destroyed me. The loss of Michael Clark Duncan was truly terrible. Amazing reaction ladies. Cheers.
That “I’m tired boss” speech gets me every time! And the way Tom Hanks said “roll on two” when John Coffey was being executed! Jesus that was heart breaking!
I know what you mean. For me it’s when he talks about being as lonely as a “Robin in the rain”. In the book it’s “sparrow in the rain” and I like that better but it’s still good…..
You ladies are just the sweetest, and you have nothing to apologize for; most of us were crying right along with you, myself included. Honestly, this is probably my favorite reaction to this powerful, painful, wonderful film, and I've seen a lot of them. Your reactions were top tier, in every possible way. Thank you. 😊
If any people do not cry at this film, they should be send to Briar Ridge! I am crying the about 20th time of sseing the film, the 10th time of reading the books, the 15 times of heraing the audiobook and the 12th time seeing reactions on this film.
Never apologize for crying, it's a testament of truth. I have watched this over 30 times, at least, beginning from seeing it the first time in the theaters, and I cry .. every.. single.. time.
They could just stay put and react as well. They always have fun and interesting things to say and I enjoy the sobbing too. Good to know I'm not alone with needing tissues.
Whoever did the editing for this did a great job. Felt like I was watching it all over again. I know it takes a lot to edit these in a way that makes the condensed version still feel cohesive.
There is a lot of religious symbolism throughout the film. The cathedral-like windows over the guards desk and the halo of light from the movie projector around John's head. John also takes on Del's pain during the execution. I read the Stephen King novel before the film. The backstory of the death-row prisoners is in the book.
Another thing that I find Jesus-like is when Paul asks John "what am I going to say to God on judgment Day when I stands before HIM and God asks ,"why did you kill one of my true miracles?" And John Coffey answers "you tell God the Father it was a kindness that you done"! As far as I know Jesus referred to God as God the Father all the time in biblical writings! So John Coffey using that phrase in reference to God is also a clue that he could be Jesus HIMSELF! Also an angel would not have the power to pass a judgment of death on to humans! So John Coffey using Percy to kill wild Bill and then making Percy mentally incompetent is not something an angel would have the power to do! Just my opinion but seems viable!
I read it when it came out and it was released as a six part serial, each part one month apart like the old 30s magazine and movie serials. It was an agonizing wait for the last few parts because when I get into a good book, I won't sleep and I couldn't do that with this one.
No no dont watch lame movies like this... watch FIGHT CLUB 1999, or SHUTTER ISLAND 2010 or THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO 2011 _____________________________________ This movie you watch is so lame and fake , it also makes you feel sympathy for black people in prison when in reality 99, 9 % of them are there for a reason. And its not because of " racism " it's because THEY COMMIT FREAKING CRIMES.
Michael Clarke Duncan (John Coffey) is one of the GOATs. I will always remember my reaction when he started speaking as Atlas in "God of War 2". My mouth dropped and I immediately searched online to see if it was him and it was. Just one of many memorable voices he's done throughout his career. RIP Sir Duncan.
Because many of Stephen King's stories coexist in a shared multiverse connected by the Dark Tower series, it seems to be implied that John Coffey had the shine, like Danny Torrance from The Shining. Of course, that's just one interpretation.
I think it's so clever how this movie is so 'realistic' in terms of dialog, how long it takes before anything supernatural happens, and how the characters react to that - it's clear they live in a universe where that stuff is NOT normal, which is something a lot of movies fail to portray. It all adds up to make the John Coffey stuff so much more hard-hitting but also doesn't diminish from the normal human interactions of Percy, Del and everyone else. I don't necessarily love 100% of everything Stephen King does but this is such a perfect balance between all those elements.
Some time ago i saw a documentary about the making of The Green Mile.......it's amazing with lots of interviews with the actors. Apparently the whole cast and crew had a real family feel throughout the filming and production of it. Well worth a watch !
Looking forward to your reaction to The Green Mile. Also sorry to hear what happened to your reaction of _The Shawshank Redemption_ being taken down by Copyright 4-5 days later after your upload along with the boy’s reaction to _Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning_ I swear RUclips continues to be relentless with your copyright strikes but your enthusiasm continues to excite me.
That's a movie that makes you cry about literal murderers. None of them, except for John, were good people. None of them denied it, and they knew they deserved what was coming for them. Strange thing, when you can feel sorry for the worst people, depending on the point of view. Also, Paul described the reality of what many people want: immortality, or at least a very long life. It's a curse, something a human isn't made for. You won't enjoy it, but feel the passing of the years, of the people, until you either go insane, or so hurt that no one can ever reach you.
Most of the prisoners are human beings capable of empathy and humanity. They did something impulsive and stupid and they're paying for it, but they're not complete monsters. They have depth and nuance and emotional complexity. Wild Bill and Percy are mean and cruel through and through. Probably never said a nice word to anyone they couldn't use for their own gain. Percy's a textbook bully, using his connections and perceived power to get what he wants and face no consequences. Wild Bill is probably some kind of sociopath with the emotional depth of a mud puddle. All he wants is to hurt people for his amusement, but if he's going down, he's going to take as many people as he possibly can with him. Del and Bitterbuck could have ended up somewhere else if they made better choices, but people like Percy and Wild Bill don't change, they only stop when they get caught.
@@Wis_Dom Del raped and murdered a young girl before starting a fire, which caused the deaths of six more people (including two children), resulting in his being sent to death row after a lengthy trial. HE was scum only the movie chooses to portray him in a sympathetic light.
@@Wis_DomDidn't he rape someone and accidentally kill her? And then he tried to burn the body, but ended up accidentally setting a house on fire and killing half a dozen people? Definitely simple, but "good person" is a conversation. He definitely wasn't good when that happened, but he was definitely a person that wanted to do and be better by the end.
@@Wis_Dom Are you the kind of person that views all interactions as a competition? Chill dude, I read the book about 20 years ago and I was just clarifying.
This whole movie breaks my heart every time! The tumor hits so close to home! I had a brain tumor, causing seizures most likely most of life but was able to have it surgically removed thankfully! It will be ten years since it's been removed this coming January
Also glad you survived the operation and wish you many many more years of healthy life. Glad you could do the surgery about 75 years later than the timeperiod in the film.
God this movie is still ridiculously heavy and heart wrenching, I remember watching this for the first time and how much it hurt to see someone as gentle and innocent as John be subjected to a fate as cruel as this all because he wanted to help and couldn’t. Micheal Duncan truly was a gentle giant. John Coffy deserved the world
For me the most profound part was the ending when they went to the cabin to visit Old Mr Jingles. It completely flips the idea of death on it's head and brings in the subject of world weariness. It sincerely helped me come to terms with my Father's death when I was struggling.
One of my all time favourite films. Such a great reaction, thank you both and kudos to your editor, they hit all the beats of the film. so many editors don't get that.
The fact that the girls _Green Mile_ reaction went from 1k-3k views in the first hour to 26k+ views 16 hours later is very impressive considering their previous reactions following _Ready Player One_ and prior to _Shawshank Redemption_ (The Blade Runner films, The Prestige, The Adam Project) only went to 14k-20k and/or 30k views 2-4 weeks later whereas their Shawshank Redemption (until it was taken down) and their _Green Mile_ reaction the viewership skyrocketed, in fact it’s the first time since their _Alien_ films reactions, and their reaction to _The Terminator_ and _Predator_ respectively that I seen a film reaction done by Hailey and Stella get so much attention and viewership (25k+ in less than 24 hours). I guess folks just like films that are extremely good or are considering Eye-protein to enjoy such as the Alien, Predator and Terminator (mainly original and T2) franchises. It Wouldn’t surprise me that the Girls Green Mile could get to 50k-100k before the end of this month or within less than 24-48 hours.
There are a handful of films that have perfect writing, perfect directing, flawless performances and an incredible, immersive soundtrack. Silence of the Lambs is one, and so is The Green Mile. It is cinematic perfection.
Great reaction you guys...This is one of my favorite movies...Both Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan did an outstanding performance...I think this film was nominated for 4 Academy Awards.
Ladies Hayley is actually correct about John Coffey if he is acting like other JC. During an interview, host asked Stephen King, "Is John Coffey reference to other JC?" King replied, "yes" Remember that Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross even Pontius Pilat washed his hands of the execution. Paul (Hanks) wanted John somehow to escape his execution, but John stopped him from doing it. John wanted to end his time after facing trauma. Before he left his time, John gave him the "gift" or "curse" for atonement of letting God's gift be executed.
There's even a myth of someone cursed with eternal life for being an a-hole to the original JC during his walk to the crucifixion, which Paul is a blatant reference to.
@@Parallax-3D According to the movie, The Seventh Sign, it was the soldier who struck Jesus on the face. (John 18:22) There is also the story of the Wandering Jew, about a man who mocks Jesus as he's on his way to his crucifixion and is cursed to live until Jesus' second coming.
I love how everything is natural and realistic, how they portrayed the days in the Green Mile as ordinary and how familiar is the relationship among the cops, it enhances the fantasy element making John even more out of this world, a real miracle. Also loved the way you can feel empathy for inmates that probably did something horrible, but they let us see the other side of them, like the first guy being executed remembering his lover, or Del being extremely naive. These characters are so real.
The empathy is one of the parts that always stuck with me. Everyone has a story. Whether or not you choose to learn that story is up to you, but don't pass judgment without learning it first. The law has to be impartial in order to work, so it can learn the stories. Because of that, we need to learn them, otherwise when the law makes mistakes, whatever the reason, those mistakes may never be discovered, or discovered far too late.
Girls I would like to say thank you so much for this incredible and heartbreaking reaction of _Green Mile._ I literally was crying and bringing tissues while watching the reaction. Also since Stella had mentioned back in their _Shawshank Redemption_ reaction on reacting to serious, dramatic and Oscar-winning movies I recommend that both her along with Hailey will react to the following films (outside the Dramatic and Prison-themed films) following _Good Will Hunting:_ _Schindler’s List, Apollo 13, Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, Pan’s Labyrinth, Silence of the Lambs, ET, The Goonies, Hook, Gremlins_ (for December as its a Christmas movie), _Labyrinth, The NeverEnding Story, Breakfast Club,_ and _Stand by Me_ I especially recommend the latter film, _Stand by Me_ and the films starring Tom Hanks (Apollo 13, Forrest Gump) considering the former like _Shawshank_ and _Green Mile,_ _Stand By Me_ was another Stephen King adaptation based on a coming of age story/novella, so highly recommend you give this film a watch and as Tom Hanks was in _Green Mile_ I wouldn’t mind you at least watch _Forrest Gump_ and _Apollo 13._
Another that could be added for sheer brilliant performance is "Deloris Claiborne" also written by Stephen King and starring Kathy Bates (she's oscar worthy also in "Misery" again by Stephen King).
There are three Milestone Films in the life of a reaction channel. Two starring Tom Hanks, and two written by Stephen King. This, Shawshank, and Forrest Gump. And Tom Hanks was considered for Andy in Shawshank, but he made FG instead.
I remember watching this movie in elementary school and sobbing over the last 20 minutes of the movie and Mr. Jingles. Now, I continue to sob every time I watch it.
"Dead Man Walking" is a sign for everyone else to get out of the way. I went to prison in 2009, and the first stop is diagnostics, which was at Georgia Diagnostics and Classification Prison. I spent 20 days there before being transferred to a different prison. Death Row was also at that prison. If you heard an officer yelling "Dead Man Walking," you shut up and turned to face the wall until they went by with that inmate. I never actually read the book(s) because they released it as these really short minibooks that I didn't have the patience for, then never read the compilation. If it is faithful, Stephen King is always strong on character development. If his book falls apart in the 3rd act with a random spider monster, you'll still be attached to the characters. Stephen King had said in "On Writing" that John Coffey has the initials J.C. for a reason. Earliest Sam Rockwell role I can think of is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Great reaction ladies. I teared up too. So emotional and fantastically written, of course, and directed. One of my all time favorites even though it's devastating. Thanks 😊
this is an amazing movie, and I have to admit It always brings tears to my eyes as well. You held up very well, and I appreciate you sharing the experience with the rest of us. There is a reason it was nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Duncan, Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay. Thank you.
Oh, my heart just can't handle this movie, I break down each and every time I watch it. and RIP Michael Jeter, and Michael Clarke Duncan may they shine on in peace.
A cotton mouse on average I believe lives about 6 months to perhaps a year. If the same time frame applies to Paul, he will live between 8,000 to 10,000 years. But then again we don't know the rules exactly.
Outside of nature, in a protected environment, the lifespan of a mouse will usually double to triple. Pet mice usually live for 2-3 years. Even then, pretty sure he'll live into his thousands
The acting in this movie by everyone is top tier! What make this movie special is there are many "John Coffeys" who may not eliminated physical pain, but have the words of support, kindness, and love to heal our intangible illnesses Great reaction to a classic ladies!🌹🌷
The one thing I wish was explained better in the movie, just for character development; Paul was allergic to Sulfa, the only commonly available antibiotic at the time, so he knew there wasn’t much the doctor could do for him, that’s why he was so adamant on not going to the doctor.
16:30 "You have to do it until dead" - A particularly nasty problem with the history of the electric chair is that people of the time had a profound misunderstanding of the effect of electricity on the body. They thought that death occurred because electric shock destroyed the brain, hence the need to attach an electrode to the head and dump an enormous amount of current. The reality was that it only takes a small amount of electricity directly to the heart for a few milliseconds to kill, in much the same ironic way that a defibrillator works to revive.
I remember when the book first came out, it came out as a 6-part serial. Every couple of months I would bike down to the book store for the next installment, and devour it in a day. Easily one of my favorite Stephen King books of all time.
You ladies are funny... Haley sp? Talks throughout the movie and Stella stays quiet... after the movie..Stella talks and Haley is quiet..LOL A perfect match.. Great reaction Ladies
A great film, of course its a beloved masterpiece. Really great reactions from Hayley and Stella, didn't know they hadn't seen this; great to see them enjoy this top film and get invested in its characters and story, obviously not great to see them upset and crying (eHugs enclosed). I saw many TGM reactions when I first started watching reaction channels during lockdown. Nice to see again, as haven't seen in years.
Everybody who watches this movie cries. It’s one of the greatest movies ever made. If the life extension is proportional to normal lifespan, giving how long the mouse has lived, Paul will probably live for another thousand years.
When Stella said there are so many elements to the story of this film that is a perfect description of Stephen King’s writing what is missing in almost every other movie they make from his novels with the exception of Shawshank Redemption.
I've seen this movie several times and i STILL cry toward the end, I teared up right along with you while watching this reaction. Such a great movie, sad...but great.
The people that view an execution arent simply sadists. Theyre family of the victim, reporters and people from the state who's job it is to witness and make sure everything is done correctly.
This movie represents the highest feelings a human being has, because no matter how evil the world gets, how painful a sickness gets, how dark life becomes due injustice and death, there's hope for a triumph over all that, even if it means someone has to pay the total price while being innocent. It's worth crying over such a perfect movie.
Easy to forget the time when talking about the bladder infection. Penicillin had just been discovered and wasn't really being used yet. Going into the Dr for an infection didn't have a lot more advantage.
What classic movie should the girls watch next?
"The Neverending Story"
the original "The Time Machine" from 1960.
Shawshank Redemption
The Blues Brothers
Gremlins
Gremlins 2
Stand By Me
The Breakfast Club
The Human centipede
If you want more Tom Hanks, Philadelphia, Appolo 13, Road to Perdition.
This is easily one of those movies where every role was perfectly performed by each actor. Not only are there no bad performances in this movie, but there's not even a mediocre performance in this movie. All of them were amazing.
I was about to say something similar. They did such an amazing job.
The stars definitely aligned on this project (pun intended).
I just gave me comment and now see you said the same, only much better
There was not a single miscast role in this film, large or small parts it doesn't matter. It was done to perfection.
I don't know...Mr. Jingles seemed weak in parts.
"Give me your hands, Boss." I still maintain to this very day that Michael Clarke Duncan should have won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his work as John Coffey. He's still forever missed. 💔😇
I agree.
I agree, but you gotta admit, that was a tough year for that category. You had Duncan, Tom Cruise (Magnolia), Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense) and Jude Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley). To be honest, I'm still stumped that Michael Caine won for The Cider House Rules; for me, as good as he was, he ranks fifth in that year's Best Supporting Actor category.
*_The Academy is wrong more often than they are right; MUCH more often_*
More importantly, Frank Darabont wasn’t even nominated.
100 percent absolutely
In case nobody pointed it out yet..it was the Great Depression and the guards were very lucky to be employed. That’s why Percy threatened Brutal with being on the bread lines (where people would wait for bread because they couldn’t afford to eat). It was also uncommon to take off work to go to the doctor when jobs were so scarce.
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The first man to die in the chair is played by Graham Greene who became a star thanks to Dances With Wolves. The actor that rehearses his execution is the great Harry Dean Stanton who has been in a million movies including Alien. This is such a wonderful movie with a great cast.
He also played Harry Clearwater in Twilight.
The most recent thing Graham Greene was in that I know the Girls saw is The Last of Us.
I love Graham Greene in my #1 fav TV show, Northern Exposure.
Greene is side-splittinglyhilarious in Maverick (Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster)
"if you make any noise ill kill her and if she makes any noise ill kill you.....he killed them with their love, with their love for eachother" is an absolutely brutal line
Arguably the most heartbreaking scene and line.
Sometimes there's Folk's That belong on the row God Forgive me let me make this sincere look at the DOOMSDAY COUPLE KICKING UP SAND IN HAWAII AND JJ PLUS KYLIE DISMEMBERED CHAD SUSPECT OF KILLING HIS WIFE GRIEVING FOR JJ, KYLIE AND WIFE MY CONDOLENCES TO THE GRANS They did it because the kids were in The way😔Disposable 💔
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Sam Rockwell didn't want to say that to those little girls,he'd got to know them while filming and was upset he had to do that scene.
This movie nearly broke me. The story, the actors, the dialog, the cinematography and the characters and their development was absolutely incredible. The humanity and its extreme polar opposite with Percy and Billy was crazy. Del's death started my downhill slide and John's death destroyed me. The loss of Michael Clark Duncan was truly terrible. Amazing reaction ladies. Cheers.
The director of Shawshank Redemption and Green Mile also directed the Jim Carrey movie “the Majestic”
That “I’m tired boss” speech gets me every time! And the way Tom Hanks said “roll on two” when John Coffey was being executed! Jesus that was heart breaking!
Del: "I'm sorry for what I do."
John: "I'm sorry for what I am."
Thats one of the sadest lines of John. 😭
@markl1839 Angels, just like up in heaven D':
It doesn't matter how many times I see this film, I am a mess every single time. It's so beautifully done and tugs on every heart string possible! 😭
Kind of like a James Blunt song... You are ready, but that doesn't mean that it didn't hurt.
"what will i tell God when He asks why i killed one of His miracles?" the quote cuts me every-time...
I know what you mean. For me it’s when he talks about being as lonely as a “Robin in the rain”. In the book it’s “sparrow in the rain” and I like that better but it’s still good…..
You ladies are just the sweetest, and you have nothing to apologize for; most of us were crying right along with you, myself included. Honestly, this is probably my favorite reaction to this powerful, painful, wonderful film, and I've seen a lot of them. Your reactions were top tier, in every possible way.
Thank you. 😊
If any people do not cry at this film, they should be send to Briar Ridge!
I am crying the about 20th time of sseing the film, the 10th time of reading the books, the 15 times of heraing the audiobook and the 12th time seeing reactions on this film.
Never apologize for crying, it's a testament of truth. I have watched this over 30 times, at least, beginning from seeing it the first time in the theaters, and I cry .. every.. single.. time.
These two need their own channel. They are so sweet and give amazing reactions
Right?!
They could just stay put and react as well.
They always have fun and interesting things to say and I enjoy the sobbing too. Good to know I'm not alone with needing tissues.
This movie will still be getting people emotional a million years from now.
Whoever did the editing for this did a great job. Felt like I was watching it all over again. I know it takes a lot to edit these in a way that makes the condensed version still feel cohesive.
There is a lot of religious symbolism throughout the film. The cathedral-like windows over the guards desk and the halo of light from the movie projector around John's head. John also takes on Del's pain during the execution.
I read the Stephen King novel before the film. The backstory of the death-row prisoners is in the book.
Also his initials are J. C. ….interesting, huh?
Another thing that I find Jesus-like is when Paul asks John "what am I going to say to God on judgment Day when I stands before HIM and God asks ,"why did you kill one of my true miracles?"
And John Coffey answers "you tell God the Father it was a kindness that you done"!
As far as I know Jesus referred to God as God the Father all the time in biblical writings! So John Coffey using that phrase in reference to God is also a clue that he could be Jesus HIMSELF!
Also an angel would not have the power to pass a judgment of death on to humans! So John Coffey using Percy to kill wild Bill and then making Percy mentally incompetent is not something an angel would have the power to do!
Just my opinion but seems viable!
Also he sees the biblical ref in the stars
I read it when it came out and it was released as a six part serial, each part one month apart like the old 30s magazine and movie serials. It was an agonizing wait for the last few parts because when I get into a good book, I won't sleep and I couldn't do that with this one.
No no dont watch lame movies like this... watch
FIGHT CLUB 1999,
or
SHUTTER ISLAND 2010
or
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO 2011
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This movie you watch is so lame and fake , it also makes you feel sympathy for black people in prison when in reality 99, 9 % of them are there for a reason. And its not because of " racism " it's because THEY COMMIT FREAKING CRIMES.
It's absolutely criminal that Michael Clark Duncan didn't win an Oscar for his acting in this movie.
The movie shown at the beginning is called Top Hat. It's a great movie as well.
Michael Clarke Duncan (John Coffey) is one of the GOATs. I will always remember my reaction when he started speaking as Atlas in "God of War 2". My mouth dropped and I immediately searched online to see if it was him and it was. Just one of many memorable voices he's done throughout his career.
RIP Sir Duncan.
Because many of Stephen King's stories coexist in a shared multiverse connected by the Dark Tower series, it seems to be implied that John Coffey had the shine, like Danny Torrance from The Shining. Of course, that's just one interpretation.
I think many times, if you read a Stephen King novel, it will mention characters from other novels, like they're all somehow connected.
@@j.woodbury412even in Carrie, his first novel, it mentions Teddy Duchamp, who was later of course in The Body.
@@ZiggyonMars Cool! I've never read the novel Carrie or watched the movie, but that is an interesting fact.
The actor that played John passed away. Tom Hanks told a good story at his funeral.
I think it's so clever how this movie is so 'realistic' in terms of dialog, how long it takes before anything supernatural happens, and how the characters react to that - it's clear they live in a universe where that stuff is NOT normal, which is something a lot of movies fail to portray. It all adds up to make the John Coffey stuff so much more hard-hitting but also doesn't diminish from the normal human interactions of Percy, Del and everyone else. I don't necessarily love 100% of everything Stephen King does but this is such a perfect balance between all those elements.
The fact that Paul and the mouse lived so long always made me wonder how old John Coffey and what all he’d had to live through.
Some time ago i saw a documentary about the making of The Green Mile.......it's amazing with lots of interviews with the actors. Apparently the whole cast and crew had a real family feel throughout the filming and production of it. Well worth a watch !
This movie is absolutely one of my favorites. A perfect film in my eyes. Makes me sob every time too.
My grandmother's name was Stella. Born and raised in the Italian Alps around 1900.
Also, RIP Michael Clarke Duncan, he was phenomenal. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role.
John Coffey’s description of feeling other people’s pain has always resonated deeply with me. One of the most impactful lines in a great movie.
RIP Michael Clarke Duncan
Stella: "All I have in the way of tissues is this tiny napkin."
Me: "Oh dear..."
Great classic movie and all of the characters are incredible.
Looking forward to your reaction to The Green Mile. Also sorry to hear what happened to your reaction of _The Shawshank Redemption_ being taken down by Copyright 4-5 days later after your upload along with the boy’s reaction to _Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning_ I swear RUclips continues to be relentless with your copyright strikes but your enthusiasm continues to excite me.
I've seen this movie about 5x, and I watch every reaction to it I find. It still makkkes me cry every time.
It is a very powerful and emotional film that can even make the toughest of the tough cry buckets full of tears. Truly spectacular.
Love this movie, if you don't cry shed a tear you aint human
Don't apologize for crying. It shows you have a good heart and that's a beautiful thing.
Great reaction, yeah this movie had the whole theater crying
The problem in the 30's, UTI and kidney infections were not easily treated. Penicillin wasn't available for this issue until after WWII.
That's a movie that makes you cry about literal murderers. None of them, except for John, were good people. None of them denied it, and they knew they deserved what was coming for them.
Strange thing, when you can feel sorry for the worst people, depending on the point of view.
Also, Paul described the reality of what many people want: immortality, or at least a very long life. It's a curse, something a human isn't made for. You won't enjoy it, but feel the passing of the years, of the people, until you either go insane, or so hurt that no one can ever reach you.
RIP Michael Clarke Duncan
Most of the prisoners are human beings capable of empathy and humanity. They did something impulsive and stupid and they're paying for it, but they're not complete monsters. They have depth and nuance and emotional complexity.
Wild Bill and Percy are mean and cruel through and through. Probably never said a nice word to anyone they couldn't use for their own gain. Percy's a textbook bully, using his connections and perceived power to get what he wants and face no consequences. Wild Bill is probably some kind of sociopath with the emotional depth of a mud puddle. All he wants is to hurt people for his amusement, but if he's going down, he's going to take as many people as he possibly can with him. Del and Bitterbuck could have ended up somewhere else if they made better choices, but people like Percy and Wild Bill don't change, they only stop when they get caught.
@@Wis_Dom Del raped and murdered a young girl before starting a fire, which caused the deaths of six more people (including two children), resulting in his being sent to death row after a lengthy trial. HE was scum only the movie chooses to portray him in a sympathetic light.
@@Wis_DomDidn't he rape someone and accidentally kill her? And then he tried to burn the body, but ended up accidentally setting a house on fire and killing half a dozen people?
Definitely simple, but "good person" is a conversation. He definitely wasn't good when that happened, but he was definitely a person that wanted to do and be better by the end.
@@Wis_Dom Are you the kind of person that views all interactions as a competition? Chill dude, I read the book about 20 years ago and I was just clarifying.
This whole movie breaks my heart every time! The tumor hits so close to home! I had a brain tumor, causing seizures most likely most of life but was able to have it surgically removed thankfully! It will be ten years since it's been removed this coming January
So glad you survived that. From a cancer survivor (7 years & counting!)
Also glad you survived the operation and wish you many many more years of healthy life.
Glad you could do the surgery about 75 years later than the timeperiod in the film.
God this movie is still ridiculously heavy and heart wrenching, I remember watching this for the first time and how much it hurt to see someone as gentle and innocent as John be subjected to a fate as cruel as this all because he wanted to help and couldn’t. Micheal Duncan truly was a gentle giant. John Coffy deserved the world
For me the most profound part was the ending when they went to the cabin to visit Old Mr Jingles. It completely flips the idea of death on it's head and brings in the subject of world weariness. It sincerely helped me come to terms with my Father's death when I was struggling.
One of my all time favourite films. Such a great reaction, thank you both and kudos to your editor, they hit all the beats of the film. so many editors don't get that.
The fact that the girls _Green Mile_ reaction went from 1k-3k views in the first hour to 26k+ views 16 hours later is very impressive considering their previous reactions following _Ready Player One_ and prior to _Shawshank Redemption_ (The Blade Runner films, The Prestige, The Adam Project) only went to 14k-20k and/or 30k views 2-4 weeks later whereas their Shawshank Redemption (until it was taken down) and their _Green Mile_ reaction the viewership skyrocketed, in fact it’s the first time since their _Alien_ films reactions, and their reaction to _The Terminator_ and _Predator_ respectively that I seen a film reaction done by Hailey and Stella get so much attention and viewership (25k+ in less than 24 hours).
I guess folks just like films that are extremely good or are considering Eye-protein to enjoy such as the Alien, Predator and Terminator (mainly original and T2) franchises. It Wouldn’t surprise me that the Girls Green Mile could get to 50k-100k before the end of this month or within less than 24-48 hours.
Thanks for this, guys - big strong bloke here, in as much dire need of tissues as you are... :)
15:36 Graham Greene from Dances with Wolves (Kicking Bird) 😊
There are a handful of films that have perfect writing, perfect directing, flawless performances and an incredible, immersive soundtrack. Silence of the Lambs is one, and so is The Green Mile. It is cinematic perfection.
"I like feeling." Same Stella, same, with _eyes wide open._ 🧡💛🧡
Great reaction you guys...This is one of my favorite movies...Both Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan did an outstanding performance...I think this film was nominated for 4 Academy Awards.
Ladies
Hayley is actually correct about John Coffey if he is acting like other JC. During an interview, host asked Stephen King, "Is John Coffey reference to other JC?" King replied, "yes" Remember that Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross even Pontius Pilat washed his hands of the execution. Paul (Hanks) wanted John somehow to escape his execution, but John stopped him from doing it. John wanted to end his time after facing trauma. Before he left his time, John gave him the "gift" or "curse" for atonement of letting God's gift be executed.
There's even a myth of someone cursed with eternal life for being an a-hole to the original JC during his walk to the crucifixion, which Paul is a blatant reference to.
@@snorpenbass4196- You’re talking about Longinus, who was the Roman soldier who pierced Christ’s side with his spear.
Pontius Pilate actually wanted to set Jesus free.
@@Parallax-3D According to the movie, The Seventh Sign, it was the soldier who struck Jesus on the face. (John 18:22) There is also the story of the Wandering Jew, about a man who mocks Jesus as he's on his way to his crucifixion and is cursed to live until Jesus' second coming.
I love how everything is natural and realistic, how they portrayed the days in the Green Mile as ordinary and how familiar is the relationship among the cops, it enhances the fantasy element making John even more out of this world, a real miracle. Also loved the way you can feel empathy for inmates that probably did something horrible, but they let us see the other side of them, like the first guy being executed remembering his lover, or Del being extremely naive. These characters are so real.
The empathy is one of the parts that always stuck with me. Everyone has a story. Whether or not you choose to learn that story is up to you, but don't pass judgment without learning it first. The law has to be impartial in order to work, so it can learn the stories. Because of that, we need to learn them, otherwise when the law makes mistakes, whatever the reason, those mistakes may never be discovered, or discovered far too late.
I really loved the book. It came out a few chapters at a time in these mini novels with illustrated covers. Couldn't wait for the next ro come out.
The witnesses include, the attorneys inviting the case, the victims family members, the prisoners family members, and press.
Girls I would like to say thank you so much for this incredible and heartbreaking reaction of _Green Mile._ I literally was crying and bringing tissues while watching the reaction.
Also since Stella had mentioned back in their _Shawshank Redemption_ reaction on reacting to serious, dramatic and Oscar-winning movies I recommend that both her along with Hailey will react to the following films (outside the Dramatic and Prison-themed films) following _Good Will Hunting:_ _Schindler’s List, Apollo 13, Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, Pan’s Labyrinth, Silence of the Lambs, ET, The Goonies, Hook, Gremlins_ (for December as its a Christmas movie), _Labyrinth, The NeverEnding Story, Breakfast Club,_ and _Stand by Me_
I especially recommend the latter film, _Stand by Me_ and the films starring Tom Hanks (Apollo 13, Forrest Gump) considering the former like _Shawshank_ and _Green Mile,_ _Stand By Me_ was another Stephen King adaptation based on a coming of age story/novella, so highly recommend you give this film a watch and as Tom Hanks was in _Green Mile_ I wouldn’t mind you at least watch _Forrest Gump_ and _Apollo 13._
Another that could be added for sheer brilliant performance is "Deloris Claiborne" also written by Stephen King and starring Kathy Bates (she's oscar worthy also in "Misery" again by Stephen King).
There are three Milestone Films in the life of a reaction channel. Two starring Tom Hanks, and two written by Stephen King.
This, Shawshank, and Forrest Gump. And Tom Hanks was considered for Andy in Shawshank, but he made FG instead.
"Good Will Hunting" is an outstanding movie
@@martinm8991 I’m super excited that the Girls reaction to this movie is today.
I never realized how adorable Stella is.
I remember watching this movie in elementary school and sobbing over the last 20 minutes of the movie and Mr. Jingles. Now, I continue to sob every time I watch it.
The one movie that i always cry in no matter how many times.. im crying with you 😢who put these onions here!??❤ good story telling & Great book too! 🎉
Breaks me every single time, no matter how many views. What an epitaph for Michael Clarke Duncan, RIP. Every actor deserved an Oscar, in my opinion.
"Dead Man Walking" is a sign for everyone else to get out of the way. I went to prison in 2009, and the first stop is diagnostics, which was at Georgia Diagnostics and Classification Prison. I spent 20 days there before being transferred to a different prison. Death Row was also at that prison. If you heard an officer yelling "Dead Man Walking," you shut up and turned to face the wall until they went by with that inmate.
I never actually read the book(s) because they released it as these really short minibooks that I didn't have the patience for, then never read the compilation. If it is faithful, Stephen King is always strong on character development. If his book falls apart in the 3rd act with a random spider monster, you'll still be attached to the characters. Stephen King had said in "On Writing" that John Coffey has the initials J.C. for a reason.
Earliest Sam Rockwell role I can think of is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Great job! I've seen a lot of reviews of this movie and yours made it really fresh.
Great reaction ladies. I teared up too. So emotional and fantastically written, of course, and directed. One of my all time favorites even though it's devastating. Thanks 😊
this is an amazing movie, and I have to admit It always brings tears to my eyes as well. You held up very well, and I appreciate you sharing the experience with the rest of us. There is a reason it was nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Duncan, Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay. Thank you.
Lovely reaction. This movie really hits home. Amazing cast and acting! Subscribed.
Gary Sinise and Tom Hanks have been in 3 films together
Oh, my heart just can't handle this movie, I break down each and every time I watch it. and RIP Michael Jeter, and Michael Clarke Duncan may they shine on in peace.
A cotton mouse on average I believe lives about 6 months to perhaps a year. If the same time frame applies to Paul, he will live between 8,000 to 10,000 years. But then again we don't know the rules exactly.
Outside of nature, in a protected environment, the lifespan of a mouse will usually double to triple. Pet mice usually live for 2-3 years. Even then, pretty sure he'll live into his thousands
I love watching people's reactions to this movie. I'm so glad I'm not the only one that cried
Rip Michael Clarke Duncan. Great movie. A true classic!
This was such a sweet reaction you guys.
Yall are both so cute. Genuine reactions. intelligent thoughts. I like it :)
Never apologize for crying during your viewings. It shows us that you're honest, and that you're human.
RIP Michael Clarke Duncan
The flicker show scene is from the 1935 film...Top Hat
(Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire)
"From that time I had a burger." That's nice. Everyone should have a burger at least once in their life.
Great Job Girls, a great great movie, watched gracefully.
The acting in this movie by everyone is top tier! What make this movie special is there are many "John Coffeys" who may not eliminated physical pain, but have the words of support, kindness, and love to heal our intangible illnesses Great reaction to a classic ladies!🌹🌷
That was a beautiful reaction. Every single actor was perfect
The one thing I wish was explained better in the movie, just for character development; Paul was allergic to Sulfa, the only commonly available antibiotic at the time, so he knew there wasn’t much the doctor could do for him, that’s why he was so adamant on not going to the doctor.
The six part serial mini novels are even more hard hitting. Like Dean also leaving the mile and killed by an inmate.
16:30 "You have to do it until dead" - A particularly nasty problem with the history of the electric chair is that people of the time had a profound misunderstanding of the effect of electricity on the body. They thought that death occurred because electric shock destroyed the brain, hence the need to attach an electrode to the head and dump an enormous amount of current. The reality was that it only takes a small amount of electricity directly to the heart for a few milliseconds to kill, in much the same ironic way that a defibrillator works to revive.
Such a powerful movie. 8 minutes into the reaction video, and im already on the edge of tears.
Time for tissues these young ladies will probably need them.
15:17 His name is Graham Greene. Maybe it was "Dances With Wolves".
I remember when the book first came out, it came out as a 6-part serial. Every couple of months I would bike down to the book store for the next installment, and devour it in a day. Easily one of my favorite Stephen King books of all time.
You ladies are funny... Haley sp? Talks throughout the movie and Stella stays quiet... after the movie..Stella talks and Haley is quiet..LOL A perfect match.. Great reaction Ladies
How many ppl have shed tears for Tom Hanks' mouse AND his volleyball?
Your tears and silence at the end said more than any words you could have said.
A great film, of course its a beloved masterpiece. Really great reactions from Hayley and Stella, didn't know they hadn't seen this; great to see them enjoy this top film and get invested in its characters and story, obviously not great to see them upset and crying (eHugs enclosed). I saw many TGM reactions when I first started watching reaction channels during lockdown. Nice to see again, as haven't seen in years.
Great film and brilliant, natural, real reactions. You really added to this film/ It was a pleasure to watch it with you xx
One of the best movies of all time.
haha "Lieutenant Dan?" ... never fails
Great reaction to one of my favourite movies of all time. You are fast becoming my favourite reactors on YT.
Everybody who watches this movie cries. It’s one of the greatest movies ever made.
If the life extension is proportional to normal lifespan, giving how long the mouse has lived, Paul will probably live for another thousand years.
When Stella said there are so many elements to the story of this film that is a perfect description of Stephen King’s writing what is missing in almost every other movie they make from his novels with the exception of Shawshank Redemption.
Told you this was the best place to go after Shawshank. :D
I've seen this movie several times and i STILL cry toward the end, I teared up right along with you while watching this reaction. Such a great movie, sad...but great.
The people that view an execution arent simply sadists. Theyre family of the victim, reporters and people from the state who's job it is to witness and make sure everything is done correctly.
This movie represents the highest feelings a human being has, because no matter how evil the world gets, how painful a sickness gets, how dark life becomes due injustice and death, there's hope for a triumph over all that, even if it means someone has to pay the total price while being innocent.
It's worth crying over such a perfect movie.
Fantastic movie! Tom Hanks is a national treasure! 🎉
RIP Michael Clarke Duncan
Easy to forget the time when talking about the bladder infection. Penicillin had just been discovered and wasn't really being used yet. Going into the Dr for an infection didn't have a lot more advantage.
Another great Tom Hanks movie to react to is “Castaway”. It has a great meaning to it to. ❤fromOregon🇺🇸