SHOULDA BROUGHT TISSUES! The Green Mile Movie Reaction PT 2 - Michael Clarke Duncan, Tom Hanks

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  • Опубликовано: 24 мар 2023
  • The Green Mile movie reaction part 2 is here! And I honestly don't know why we waited so long to watch this film. This incredible movie staring Michael Clarke Duncan and Tom Hanks is such a heartfelt story. Directed by the incredibly talented Frank Darabont the shift in tones in this film are done so seamlessly it's truly difficult not to put this film into one of our favorites. This film is also based on a Stephen King novel under the same title. We absolutely love Stephen King and after our Shawshank Redemption reaction it was only right to move on to the next beloved movie adaptation. The ending of this film wrecked us! We weren't prepared for this.
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  • @OfficialMediaKnights
    @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +84

    Thank you guys for getting us to 10K! If you enjoyed our reaction make sure to leave a like and subscribe! It helps us out a ton. Thank you guys for recommending this movie. Absolutely loving these Stephen King adaptations and The Green Mile is up there for us. It was an incredibly heartfelt film and we have to say this is one of those films that just change you forever. Thank you for being a part of this experience ❤ If you'd like to support the channel and gain access to the full length reaction become a member of our Patreon bit.ly/3ICVrJ6

    • @Muckylittleme
      @Muckylittleme Год назад +3

      "People who are in positions of control, do it because they want the control"
      The lady gets it.
      And this is why we live in a criminal world with a bunch of sociopaths and psychopaths ruling over us whether they pretend to be right wing or left wing.
      After all who else would seek power but someone who desires power over others?
      That was a wonderful empathetic reaction, I hope you both have wonderful lives.

    • @debrafujioka9792
      @debrafujioka9792 Год назад +3

      Great reaçtion 😊 Thank you

    • @RedSinter
      @RedSinter 7 месяцев назад +2

      🎉 One of the Greatest of Films...it does not matter how many times I have seen it. I still cry ...like a baby. Sadly 😢 The Academy didn't give Michael Clark Duncan the Academy Award he deserved.

    • @robinreiley1828
      @robinreiley1828 4 месяца назад +1

      Absolutely! He captured the Childlike Innocence that those Touched By God and given a Great Task must possess.

  • @deliapiedrahita9985
    @deliapiedrahita9985 Год назад +466

    John not only punished Percy for being a despicable person, but he also saved the patients in the mental hospital from Percy

    • @ayaretgonzalez27078
      @ayaretgonzalez27078 8 месяцев назад +10

      I agree but it was mostly for Dell’s death because he never touched Percy until he passed him that tumor up till then he didn’t see his heart or Bill’s

  • @musspuss
    @musspuss Год назад +650

    A lot of people have guessed, and correctly as later Stephen King himself said, that the initials of John Coffey stand for Jesus Christ. Jesus was also crucified beside two criminals, one found Redemption the other didnt. The underlying symbolism is missed by many of the audience and even as a non believer, i find it extremely powerful.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +71

      Yeah! Definitely strong parallels. The symbolism, the writing, the score and the acting. This film is superb in so many aspects. But man, definitely one of those speechless by the end kind of film for us.

    • @plnkfloydian7814
      @plnkfloydian7814 Год назад +4

      Ghey

    • @msdarby515
      @msdarby515 Год назад +78

      The St Christopher medal that Melinda gave to John is symbolic.
      St Christopher, whose original name is Reprobus, was a man of great size and strength who devoted himself to serve the strongest king in the Land. One way he helped was by helping travelers cross a dangerous river. One day a child asked to ride on Christopher's shoulders across the river, but the infant seemed to grow heavier and heavier with every step.
      When they arrived on the opposite shore, the child identified himself as Christ, telling Reprobus (St Christopher) that he had just carried the weight of the world. Saint Christopher became one of the most popular patron saints for travelers

    • @christopherbarahona8983
      @christopherbarahona8983 Год назад +1

      No

    • @averymurray4722
      @averymurray4722 Год назад

      Another symbolism is Melinda Moores.Her inintals M M like Mary Magdeline,a woman Jesus Christ cured.

  • @PopcornLoverr
    @PopcornLoverr Месяц назад +7

    I was a bookstore manager when this book was released. King published it as a six-part serial, with each new chapter released monthly. By the fourth, fifth, and final books, we had lines form at our store hours before we opened. It was a phenomenon.

  • @josephkitchen9158
    @josephkitchen9158 Год назад +215

    I love watching people who REALLY show their emotions. You two were amazing just like me I've seen it dozens of times and still cry EVERY time!

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +24

      Aww holy crap, this comment!! Thank you so so much for that - we feel the same way when we watch reaction videos. Sincerety just becomes transcendent, and it's something we value deeply so it's great to hear that we managed to meet those standards!

    • @patticrichton1135
      @patticrichton1135 Год назад +5

      @@OfficialMediaKnights I feel the SAME way that BEVERLY KITCHEN said to you above. I LOVED your reaction and that you weren't ashamed to show your emotions. I have seen it many times as well and I STILL cry EVERY TIME! Sometimes I think I must be sort of an empath....because I cry a lot and since I was a child, I was always able to "put myself in someone else's shoes" and know what they are feeling, Not to the extent that John Coffey could, like feeling Del's pain when he was being executed, but with tragedies which happen to other people, even people I don't know, that I see on the news, or read about, especially now. There are SO many awful things going on in our world today....the destruction in Ukraine and the suffering their people are going through, horrible weather and earthquakes destroying peoples homes and lives. ALL the mass shootings (and yet ANOTHER one just yesterday at a school killing 3 nine year olds, 2 teachers and a custodian), etc. I cry at all these things that I see happening, not to just people, but even to animals, so it is really hard on me sometimes. First time I saw the "GREEN MILE" and when John Coffey says before his execution how he is tired, and tired of all the ugliness people have to each other, STRUCK me and I could RELATE to how he felt, because it is how I FEEL much of the time, these days ( I just turned 76, so I have a lot of years to compare with.
      You were so right when you said Michael Clarke Duncan did such a fantastic job with his character. I can't imagine ANY OTHER ACTOR but him playing John Coffey. It was such a SHAME that he DID NOT get the OSCAR for his role that year at the ACADEMY AWARDS.
      Just so you know Michael Clark Duncan in reality is only one inch taller than "Brutal" (David Morse) who is 6' 4" tall, Mr. Duncan was 6'5" tall. They built a raised platform for him to walk on, so that he appeared so much taller than the other characters when near him. They also put a shorter bed in Coffey's cell to make Mr. Duncan look even larger than he was. I was devastated when he passed away in real life. He was an incredible actor, especially in this role. I also heard that in real life he was a very nice and sweet man. Such a shame RIP MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN.

    • @amirsharif6003
      @amirsharif6003 4 месяца назад

      I love that you don't hide it, or exaggerate it. plus, we can see you guys knows what you're talking about in terms of cinematography, which makes this channel very very enjoyable.

  • @cjpreach
    @cjpreach Год назад +160

    "You tell God the Father it was a kindness you done." Killer line. Makes me want to weep.

  • @jimfox1477
    @jimfox1477 Год назад +109

    Went into this film with zero expectations, came out of movie as the greatest ive ever seen, its so profound and beautiful at the same time.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +5

      Felt the same way! You know growing up hearing how good this film is and that I should’ve watched it still didn’t prepare me for such an incredible film. This movie truly moved us and now it’s one of my top films I recommend. All thanks to you guys for recommending this ❤️

  • @mst1740
    @mst1740 Год назад +231

    This is a masterpiece and it is to the eternal Academy's shame that MCD did not win the Oscar for his portrayal of John Coffey.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +21

      Agreed!!! He was robbed of that Oscar, this performance was truly breathtaking!

    • @scover3
      @scover3 7 месяцев назад +6

      @@OfficialMediaKnights no he wasn't. I hate when people saying this. Back then Oscar was really challenging, nothing compared to nowadays when we have 1 maybe 2 really good films per year. It was competition between him, Michael Caine (The Cinder House Rules), Tom Cruise (Magnolia), Jude Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley), Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense). All those actors are incredibly talented and films are remarkable. I know everyone have preferences and personally i would gave Oscar to Haley Osment. But saying Michael Duncan was robbed, it's like saying that Michael Caine don't deserve it and that is very disrespectful.

    • @xiSWIIFTix
      @xiSWIIFTix 6 месяцев назад +10

      ​@@scover3he was robbed. End of story

    • @scover3
      @scover3 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@xiSWIIFTix sorry, but your emotions not gonna change facts.

    • @xiSWIIFTix
      @xiSWIIFTix 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@scover3 your grandma's emotions might

  • @rosepetal2362
    @rosepetal2362 Год назад +77

    I always thought it was incredible writing that john was basically their rock on his way to the chair. He was trying to help them get through his execution.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +15

      Oh my god, we never saw it that way!!! You are so right.. now we're just broke all over again...

  • @esclad
    @esclad Год назад +76

    It's a crime and a tragedy that this movie didn't win a single Oscar.
    The Oscar's should have a retrospective category and Michael Clarke Duncan should be given an Oscar retrospectively and posthumously.

  • @richtifilmpalast5373
    @richtifilmpalast5373 9 месяцев назад +34

    Sadly, Michael Clarke Duncan died in 2012.
    There's a great clip on youtube from his memorial service where Tom Hanks shares a heart felt moment with the mourning crowd and Michael's family.
    It's so nice to see how much Tom liked Michael and that they shared a beautiful sense of humor.

  • @jeffking887
    @jeffking887 Год назад +89

    Good job you two. Michael Clarke Duncan was so perfect for this role. We lost a lot when he passed.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +9

      Thank you so much for your support, it means so much to us! MCD was truly incredible - the world lost such a huge talent and special soul.

    • @bryondavis2173
      @bryondavis2173 Год назад +5

      He makes you want to just give him a big hug...I feel this portrayal is not far from his actual personality before he unexpectedly passed 😢

    • @Simon0
      @Simon0 7 месяцев назад

      Yes he was amazing (I think you are talking about the actor who played John Coffey). When I see him for me he is John Coffey even when I see him in other roles he really did an amazing job

  • @Nicamon
    @Nicamon Год назад +49

    I've watched"Sin City"years before I watched this movie and I am amazed at how Michael Clarke Duncan was able to play 2 characters at the complete opposite ends of the spectrum:1 pure evil and intimidating and 1 angelic pure soul...he really _was_ a great actor!👿😇

  • @williambryan3346
    @williambryan3346 Месяц назад +2

    I love how Frank Darabont kept Paul’s age accurate to the year that this movie came out. He was 44 in 1935, and 64 years later, in 1999, he was 108. I just love even the smallest attention to detail.

  • @Thepitz2000
    @Thepitz2000 Год назад +81

    I have seen this movie over a dozen times and I still to this day cry at the end. 😭😭😭

  • @ramon.rnt1992
    @ramon.rnt1992 Год назад +46

    As much as i hate Percy, he is a great parallel in the movie to John Coffee, even more supported by the beginning of this reaction. The monster is free while the angel is in chains, except for this one night where the positions were switched. Masterful movie!

  • @RB747domme
    @RB747domme Год назад +46

    It just proved once again, that not one person can watch this film without crying. Great reaction though guys, really appreciated it. Thank you!

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +3

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, we are so happy when we read that our video resonated!

    • @martinm8991
      @martinm8991 Год назад +2

      By far the best reaction to this gem of a movie

  • @o.b.7217
    @o.b.7217 Год назад +20

    The average life expectancy of a mouse is 2 years. Though there are cases known of mice that have gotten 4 years old.
    I f we take the middle ground (= 3) and divide the 64 years since J.C.'s execution with these 3 years, we get at least 21.3 times the life expectancy of a normal mouse for Mr Jingles.
    If we now take the average life expectancy of a human man (~75 years) and time that with 21.3...we get 1600 years.
    I think Paul will have to walk his personal Green Mile for quite some time, until he reaches its end.

  • @anygoodimaydopocast
    @anygoodimaydopocast Год назад +12

    As a grown man, I cry every time I watch this movie. So it makes me happy to see another man cry to it. One of my top 5 films. So good.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +4

      Absolutely! There's absolutely nothing wrong with a man crying and expressing his feelings and this movie is just too beautiful and heartbreaking to not let yourself feel your feelings!

  • @ziminar966
    @ziminar966 Месяц назад +2

    One of the scenes that makes me start crying is after Melinda gets healed and Paul says there was no tumor. Hals crying is when i start tearing up. The one line that kills me everytime is when Brutal tells John feel how we feel than, we dont hate you as well as John not wanting the face cover on.

  • @DhNeedles
    @DhNeedles 4 месяца назад +10

    The book is also incredible, gives alot more detail in the crimes to which the inmates committed, it's amazing how King can make you feel sorry for them after the crimes they committed! Del particularly!

    • @indiatastic
      @indiatastic Месяц назад

      I read the books like 15yrs ago...what did Del do??

    • @DhNeedles
      @DhNeedles Месяц назад

      @@indiatastic he r@ped and murdered a young girl, started a fire to burn the evidence, the fire then proceded to kill 2 more children and 4 adults

  • @msdarby515
    @msdarby515 Год назад +38

    I could discuss the themes and parallels in this movie for hours.
    We could discuss how the nursing home is parallel to the prison. Or how Mr Jingles was possibly an angel sent to comfort a criminal who was truly repentant.
    We could discuss how Del's death, as horrifying as it was, was justice in response to his crime, which was setting a fire that caused 6 innocent people to be burned to death.
    See, I'm just getting started. 😁

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +9

      Hahaha whoaaa, that's so true!!! If you wanna keep going, do so, because we love discussing themes further so let it loose!!

    • @TheTurinturumbar
      @TheTurinturumbar Год назад

      A fire he set to conceal the rape and murder of a young girl.

  • @daved2352
    @daved2352 5 месяцев назад +7

    Michael Clarke Duncan was amazing in this role. Truly a brilliant actor

  • @craigchalloner153
    @craigchalloner153 Год назад +28

    Stand By Me is another great little Stephen King adaptation thati sn't Horror. Heartfelt, nostalgic and well worth a watch.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +5

      Ohhhh we heard of that recently, we read fantastic things about it! We'll definitely be reacting to that very soon!

    • @crazyratlady3026
      @crazyratlady3026 Год назад

      God, I cried my eyes out. One of the best coming of age stories, brutal and honest. And the kids are amazing. Also a nice moment for us, who grew up with IT the miniseries, when you see some of the same kids in this one ❤❤😭😭

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +3

      Whaaaat, no way?! I actually love the original IT, though it was not received well critically, it had such a fond place in my heart. So hearing that some of the actors are in that too is a huge joy to hear! Cannot wait to watch it!

    • @crazyratlady3026
      @crazyratlady3026 Год назад

      @@OfficialMediaKnights I was 9 when I saw IT. I had snuck into my sisters room (She was 15 and had a tv) in the middle of the night to watch he first episode. I knew it something I wasn't suposed to do, and I REALLY wish I hadn't, cuz when the blood came out of the book, my brain absolutely melted!! I had nightmare for weeks, and had to wait a full week for episode 2 😭😭😂😂 I can still get chills and discomfort from certain scenes, and Tim Curry as Pennywise is just the GOAT 😍

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +1

      YEEESSS! Tim Curry was AMAZING as Pennywise and really nailed the unhinged humorous yet murderous attitude! I (Denise) personally adore the IT book, my mom introduced me to it as a kid because even back then I loved horror, and of course eventuallyI found a way to watch the mini series somehow 😂 Ah good times!

  • @IAMCAVE
    @IAMCAVE 7 месяцев назад +4

    They had used several different trained mice to portray Mr. Jingles. Each with a specialty. Rolling the bobbin, walking along Del’s arms, crawling under the door, playing a much older Jingles, etc.

  • @beethoven2351
    @beethoven2351 Год назад +15

    Kudos to Stephen King! We're fortunate to be able to enjoy his tremendous talent. The next time someone tells you he/she doesn't like King's writing, remind them of this story and Shawshank.

    • @Heller103085
      @Heller103085 6 месяцев назад +1

      Which goes to show you how talented he is…he can make a terrifying novel like it snd make you cry with green mile

    • @jonathanhenderson9422
      @jonathanhenderson9422 Месяц назад

      He's a great storyteller but there are many better writers. Many people don't distinguish between the two, though.

  • @floriangrogoll5206
    @floriangrogoll5206 Год назад +13

    I've seen sooo many movies. But this one is what I would call "perfect". Writing, tempo, storytelling, music and emotional investigation. The characters are worked out just as much as they need to be for the viewer. Every time I see a reaction to this movie I'm like.....oh god this movie is sooo good.

  • @golfr-kg9ss
    @golfr-kg9ss Год назад +16

    Just an incredible, unforgetable and emotional movie. Easily in my top 3 movies of all time.

  • @kellifranklin4432
    @kellifranklin4432 Год назад +12

    Y'all reacted the same way all of us did when we watched this film for the first time. I still cry. For Stephen King to be the goat of horror he's certainly made an impact in his writing of drama. Just beautiful work by King. Thanks for reacting to this movie.

  • @jacquieliddle1011
    @jacquieliddle1011 Год назад +9

    One of my favourite movies,it made me so sad for 2 reasons MCD played an innocent man who was excecuted and years later we Lost MCD so tragically.Just wish he got an oscar for his performance,which was pure class.

  • @PTruth-md6xx
    @PTruth-md6xx 5 месяцев назад +6

    This is my favourite film I've seen so far and I'm 61. 🤣 The acting and story line, perfect. You might like PHENOMENON WITH JOHN TRAVOLTA STARRING.

  • @paulliversage4479
    @paulliversage4479 Год назад +5

    John still helping people on his way to his execution always gets me..he's comforting the guards with his story...then apologies to the girls parents..I think just to give them closure 😢

  • @edwardgirard6983
    @edwardgirard6983 7 месяцев назад +2

    Two brilliant actors we lost way too soon......Heath Ledger and Michael Clarke Duncan.....God bless and RIP.

  • @kornelthunderbolt9962
    @kornelthunderbolt9962 5 месяцев назад +3

    This movie hits deep in the core of the heart. its almost impossible to not cry here.

  • @obenohnebohne
    @obenohnebohne Год назад +12

    The injustice kills me. John Coffey is a kind soul, that saw too much. Very powerful. "I’m sorry for what I am." This gets me every time.
    Another recommendation: Dances With Wolves - also a great 90s movie with a powerful message.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад

      Thank you for your comment and recommendation, we will definitely add that to our list!
      And indeed, it is the injustice of it all that just destroyed us...

    • @moviemetalhead
      @moviemetalhead 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@OfficialMediaKnightsDances with Wolves, another movie with Graham Greene

  • @samuraiwarriorsunite
    @samuraiwarriorsunite Год назад +15

    Great reaction to a great film guys. I have to give props to actors Doug Hutchison (Percy) and Sam Rockwell (Wild Bill) because, like you, I hated their guts when I first watched this film. Nothing beats a good villain. RIP MCD and congrats on reaching 10K!

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад

      Thank you so so much for your comment and support, it truly means everything to us! And yes, you are so right! Nothing beats a well-acted and well-written villain!

  • @raymeedc
    @raymeedc Год назад +8

    Amongst all the great acting in this film, what stands out for me most is Ton Hank’s relieved looks on his face after John Coffey healed him. Sometimes it’s the simplest bits that require an Artist’s touch the most. 👌

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +1

      Hahaha that moment definitely was a gem acting-wise! Such a talent!

  • @OneThousandHomoDJs
    @OneThousandHomoDJs Год назад +2

    18:00 -- MCD's Oscar-worthy performance was helped in this scene, because the performance that Tom Hanks gave to the camera, he also gave to his fellow actor. Without even being visible to the camera, Tom acted the hell out of that scene, twice.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад

      This!! We have some background in acting as well and one thing we can tell you, unequivocally, is that in acting you cannot be selfish. It doesn't end when the camera is on the other actors - and this just shows the immense talent and generosity of Tom Hanks! It's all a collaboration!

  • @aaronmurphy9353
    @aaronmurphy9353 7 месяцев назад +4

    Michael Clark Duncan (arguably one of my all time favorite actors, R.I.P.) had to stand on boxes and crates to give the feeling of Massive that he portrays in the movie. They did a LOT to shrink down the actual scale of the cell so when you see just him it's the smaller scale cell. When other actors are there he's on a higher level to portray the Massive size of John Coffy. When Percy was walking him in he was walking on a raised path so it looks like he's HUGE. Michael Clark Duncan was shorter than most of the actors. They call it Forced Perspective in case you hadn't heard of it. Nowadays they use bad CGI to make people look bigger. (She-Hulk, we are looking at you.) This was before the advent of CGI. You want someone to look HUGE compared to the other characters, you do the most with what you got. Absolutely wonderful movie. I cried with you two. Not ashamed to admit it. This movie and Shawshank Redemption are two of my favorite Non-Sci-Fi movies.

  • @myroselle6987
    @myroselle6987 6 месяцев назад +10

    Beautiful beautiful reaction. I’m really enjoying watching along with you…. Thank you. My sweet sweet little dog, Poppy just died on Wed. Jan 3 2024. It’s Jan 6 right now and I’m not really sure I’m going to get through it. I love her so much. I kept thinking that I wished I had John Coffee here . My favorite part of this film, I think, is when John Coffee tells Boss Edgecomb that he’s doing a kindness. That he’s tired and “lonely as a sparrow in the rain”. I absolutely understand that feeling right now. (In the Novellas Mr. King said “Robin in the rain” but I think sparrow works better.). Anyway, sorry for going on so long but rewatching this wonderful movie with you wonderful people (even if a few months later) has helped. peace

    • @ElphabaRaine
      @ElphabaRaine 5 месяцев назад +1

      I'm sorry to read of your beautiful Poppy passing. May she run free and be at peace. XX

  • @Hexcaliblur83
    @Hexcaliblur83 Год назад +9

    The music score really is incredible and so well matched to the overall aesthetic of the film ❤

  • @becksullivan4796
    @becksullivan4796 3 месяца назад +1

    This movie I passed by for years -I mean I’m not watching a prison movie. Then one Sunday it came on and I watched. Oh my word I cried!!! It’s a heartbreaker. I wanted to hug him. I wanted to save him. Man. It’s a good movie.

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere
    @JustWasted3HoursHere Год назад +4

    The warden's wife didn't have any evil in her, necessarily, but when John sucked out the "bad" it manifests itself as those little bugs that disappear in the air. She was saying all those bad things because the tumor was putting pressure on certain parts of the brain. Real brain tumors can do that: Cause personality changes, outlandish behavior, etc.

  • @josepatricio9671
    @josepatricio9671 2 месяца назад +1

    When he said I'm sorry for what I am, that was emotional to hear that.

  • @saturnyman
    @saturnyman Год назад +11

    Such a beautiful reaction and commentary to part 2 from you both, guys. There is a great meditation on death, punishment and spirituality all wrapped up together in this film. As someone who is not religious, I found you don't need to be of any particular faith to access the themes and discussions this great film touched upon. Both Stephen King and Frank Darabont were able to talk about some things here that are often very hard to put into words. A true cinematic journey.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +1

      This is such a great comment! We're also not religious, yet the spiritual aspect of it was still accessible as it was presented with such tender sentimentality. So many interesting themes interwoven into this tale of kindness and evil. Thank you for this comment and support, we appreciate you!

  • @thomashoskins8817
    @thomashoskins8817 10 месяцев назад +2

    something I never noticed before until now is that when Paul puts the necklace back on to John his eyes are open and Paul doesn't close them.

  • @amirsharif6003
    @amirsharif6003 4 месяца назад +1

    I have to say, one thing i do love about Stephen King works is the way he portray psychics in his works. the subtleness and power of their gifts gets me every-time. As powerful as Jean Gray and Charles Xavier is, I still say they couldn't contend with the likes of John Coffrey, Carrie, Danny Torrance, in many ways. huhu

  • @mikelanon5390
    @mikelanon5390 Год назад +7

    Holy crap I love your genuine and matured reactions! I can tell you're both thoughtful human beans.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад

      Whooaaa thank you so much!!! What a kind comment, you truly made our day with this! Thank you!!

    • @mattg5791
      @mattg5791 7 месяцев назад

      I feel the same way, really enjoy the reactions on this channel.
      That said, I had to comment when I saw "you're both thoughtful human BEANS."
      I had a good chuckle, and ironically, it took reading it a second time to pick up on it.

  • @philchazwill
    @philchazwill Год назад +10

    Great empathetic reaction to this wonderful movie.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +2

      Wow thank you so much, this is a huge compliment to us! Your support means the world! This movie was truly wonderful indeed!

  • @mauriciodelarosa2449
    @mauriciodelarosa2449 Год назад +11

    The Media Knights strike again. You two are the best. 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽👌🏽 My favorite moment of the reaction is here 12:36 😂

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +3

      Omg thank youuu, we are so so grateful for your support!! Also ahahah that moment was just pure instinct and hatred taking over, I had no choice but to flip Percy off real quick 😂😂😂

  • @PE4Doers
    @PE4Doers 7 месяцев назад +2

    I have seen this movie probably a dozen times. Yet anytime Paul (Tom Hanks) talks about how he could face judgement after this, I break down in unstoppable tears. 😦😭

  • @RobertH-ol6mw
    @RobertH-ol6mw Год назад +4

    I forgot one thing, "Stand By Me" is maybe the best Stephen King story adapted to film, a must see, also "Misery" is a great ride!

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +2

      Yesss we saw a few comments requesting Stand By Me! We're definitely gonna do that and Misery soon!! Thanks for the recommendation!

  • @meadmaker4525
    @meadmaker4525 10 месяцев назад +4

    Of all the stories Stephen King has written that have been adapted into screenplays, this one is hands down the best. The amazing cast was equal to the fantastic writing, and together really brought this story to life. I weep every time I see it, but I keep coming back. One of my favorite films.

  • @stevebryant6483
    @stevebryant6483 Год назад +7

    Great editing makes a HUGE impact on movie reactions. This one should be rewarded by something other than my subscription. To get this movie down to an hour and I feel like all my favorite scenes were represented is impressive.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +2

      Wow! Thank you for the massive compliment! We really didn’t want to cut out any of what we felt were the important moments. I’m glad you guys are happy with the edit, it truly means the world to us ❤️

  • @stevenspringer1599
    @stevenspringer1599 Год назад +6

    I've been paying attention to movies since the late '50s and this masterclass in call-back reveals (the flicker-show; don't put me in the dark; mr jingles) is the most devastating film ending I've ever seen.
    Recommend:
    The best mountain man movie:
    "Jeremiah Johnson' (1972) - Robert Redford
    Excellent crime caper:
    "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950) - Director: John Huston

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +2

      Ohhh absolutely!! Calling it a masterclass is exactly what we would call it. The seeds are sown early on and revealed at just the right time for maximum impact. It's just pure excellence in writing, plain and simple.

  • @HereIsWisdom1318
    @HereIsWisdom1318 Месяц назад

    2:25--I wish you would have showed when Edward Delecrois said "you a good man Boss Hedgecomb. You too Boss Howell." Man that is a scene and a half!

  • @token1371
    @token1371 Год назад +5

    I am amazed how books, music, or movies can elicit understanding or emotions decades or centuries after its original release. TGM is a special movie which had fantastic acting from EVERY character. Also, TGM taught me to see the positively in others before assuming an agenda. TMK, thanks for the awesome analyses.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment. You are so right - that is the beauty of art, the way it shows you the best in mankind. Like Brutal told Coffey, instead of focusing on those that hated him, to focus on the guards who loved him. Such valuable lessons to be learned.

  • @bruceheckerman7343
    @bruceheckerman7343 Год назад +7

    Thank you, guys. What a nice reaction. I've probably watched over 100 and people chop it down to 20 - 30 minutes losing the most important parts.
    I bought the book and can't get myself to read it!
    But I think John was an angel (the light) and Percy was evil (the dark) which was why John was afraid of it.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +3

      Hey! Thank you so much for watching with us! This reaction edit was one that we gave a lot of thought to. We needed to cut it shorter but didn't want to loose any of the important beats. We're glad to hear a lot of you who've loved this film for years are happy with the segments we included. Truly means the world. This film touched both our hearts forever. Truly an amazing film with amazing performances. John was definitely some sort of Divine presence!

  • @lucapapa7221
    @lucapapa7221 5 месяцев назад +2

    Every actor in this film deserves an Oscar. I just briefly think of Dale, Wild Bill, or John Coffey. Script, camera, music and direction. It is definitely one of the best films of all time.

  • @SolSister10596
    @SolSister10596 Год назад +3

    I absolutely agree with what everyone else is saying, but I wanna take a moment to shout out Sam Rockwell, too. Love him as an actor. He portrayed such a disgustingly evil and crazy man perfectly, which I already respected when I saw this film. But when I later saw him in full goofy mode in Mr. Right (co-starring with Anna Kendrick), he officially made my top 10 list of favorite actors.

    • @AmeliaThornhill-tz7ot
      @AmeliaThornhill-tz7ot 3 месяца назад +1

      Have you seen Moon? If you haven't you should he is fantastic in it.

  • @jurgenolivieira1878
    @jurgenolivieira1878 5 месяцев назад +1

    This movie destroyed me.... and every time I watch it I go again. Good to see I'm not alone.. Glad you guys gave it its dues by doing a 2 parter.

  • @p0kkitr0kkit34
    @p0kkitr0kkit34 10 месяцев назад +1

    One of the Best movie adaption to Stephen King's novels ever made!! This movie emotionally devastated me. You're reactions were absolutely amazing!! This movie stayed with me for months after I watched it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and emotional reaction. Cheers!!

  • @195511SM
    @195511SM Год назад +3

    Have you seen 'Galaxy Quest'? Sam Rockwell also plays a part in that one. Quite different than Wild Bill.

  • @bowi1332
    @bowi1332 Год назад +3

    I was about 12 years old when I saw that movie in theater with my mother, and almost shout, and definitely dropped my fist on the seat's armrest when Percy killed the mouse.
    I've always been a very "good" and impressionable spectator. 😆😆😆😆
    RIP, mother, for bringing me to a screening of "La vita è bella" at the age of 10. It opened my eyes to a world of great cinema (and TV). ❤

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +1

      Wow, man... Thank you, for sharing such a cool memory with us! Can definitely relate to punching an armrest, we were this close to breaking stuff because of damn Percy!
      RIP to your mother also. We are truly sorry for your loss! La Vita è Bella was definitely a fantastic choice from her to introduce you to! Must have been an amazing woman!

  • @LordBaktor
    @LordBaktor 8 месяцев назад +3

    This movie is a perfect example that impotence is one of the most powerful feelings to make an audience cry. Seeing something unjust and having none of the characters be able to stop it from happening really destroys you.

    • @johannesvalterdivizzini1523
      @johannesvalterdivizzini1523 3 месяца назад +1

      It wasn't impotence; it was just a bad UTI.

    • @LordBaktor
      @LordBaktor 3 месяца назад

      @@johannesvalterdivizzini1523 Sorry, non-native English speaker here. I don't really understand what you are saying.

  • @edwardgirard6983
    @edwardgirard6983 7 месяцев назад +1

    You guys rock! I love your passion for not only watching movies, but also the behind the scenes aspects as well---filmmaking, writing, production, acting, etc. Very cool! God bless!

  • @vermithax
    @vermithax 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very late to the party here, but I am so glad you decided to split your reaction into two parts. So much more content that way, and we feel that we are getting more than a cursory look at a film with so many great moments. I hope you will consider doing this again, especially for longer movies. Thank you!

  • @merkitten953
    @merkitten953 Год назад +15

    Fantastic reaction guys, and also very well cut! Idk if you do your own editing or not but its well done, you show enough of scenes, you comment but dont talk too much over dialogue... youre def one of my new reactor faves :)
    Two suggestions: for a series, pls do Sopranos-i promise you will get sucked into their world within a few eps, and itll also grown your channels bc we Sopranos fanatics always want to watch reactions to it-i think im watching 3 separate ones right now.
    For a movie-The Black Stallion. Its not really a kids movie even though kids can watch it-its really different & engrossing & beautiful & exciting & i think you'd like it! Plus no one else has reacted to it yet.
    Anyway youre doing a great job, keep it up!

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much! That means the world to us since we both are in the editing room taking turns to get these done asap for you guys. Adding your recommendations to our list! Thank you for the suggestions and for showing some love ❤️

  • @robertsnare1411
    @robertsnare1411 Год назад +2

    Great reaction, for an amazing film. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve now seen it, and every time the execution of John Coffey has me in tears, such an incredibly powerful movie.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your support, the movie truly was incredible! The ending truly destroyed us and will stick with us for a very long time...

  • @NatashaSalgado
    @NatashaSalgado Год назад +1

    I found it so interesting how this movie have so many actors that worked with Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump and other of his 90s movies.

  • @CardiacCat
    @CardiacCat 9 месяцев назад +1

    One of the best movies to ever come out of Hollywood. After all these years it still gets me.

  • @nEthing4Her
    @nEthing4Her Год назад +2

    great reaction is always guys. Yes the tumor was a tumor, not an evil entity, it just happened to seat in the part of the brain that caused Melinda and Percy to be aggressive and violent. One thing I always wondered was that John healed Melinda in pretty much the same way he healed the mouse, and Mister Jingles live so long, I wonder if Melinda also lived so long as the mouse is living? I swear when they pulled back from John and Melinda you could see she looked at least 15 maybe even twenty years younger.

    • @charlesedward5047
      @charlesedward5047 Год назад +2

      Excellent question. I didn't really think about Melinda also living for a long time. But, did Mr. Jingles live so long because he was healed, or when John transferred power to the mouse during Del's execution? If it's the latter, then maybe Melinda lived a normal number of years. Think about Paul: he was healed by John, but when he took John's hand it was when the "power" to live a long time was given.

    • @ayaretgonzalez27078
      @ayaretgonzalez27078 8 месяцев назад

      Melinda lead a normal life Paul and mr jingles were different mr jingles was because he tried to take Dell’s pain during his execution but when it went wrong he just spilled his gift to mr jingles unintentionally but Paul was because he needed him to see

  • @markmurphy558
    @markmurphy558 3 месяца назад

    This is what you get when combine a genius storyteller, a brilliant cast, and a director who understands the gold on the page. What a movie!

  • @charlesmcwilliam8727
    @charlesmcwilliam8727 16 дней назад

    Amazing film thats deservedly won a host of awards

  • @Purplesquirrel31
    @Purplesquirrel31 2 месяца назад

    A mouse lifespan averages two years, for comparison.
    Fun fact: the author said that John Coffey's initials hint at his true identity.

  • @guytremblay1647
    @guytremblay1647 9 месяцев назад +1

    Michael Clarke Duncan was such a good actor . So sad that he passed away .

  • @wolfie35p
    @wolfie35p 8 месяцев назад

    Please boss, don't put that thing on my face, I's afraid of the dark, don't put me in the dark. That line everytime starts my tears all over again, they dry up, then you see Mr Jingles, and then they flow again. I'm just glad I watched this at home, alone rather than watching it in the movies, the tears would have flowed like a river in the movies.

  • @adambage
    @adambage 2 месяца назад

    I love watching you guys! Your responses are so authentic and you’re so honest in how you feel from an emotional perspective - it’s really refreshing and tells us what decent people you both are. Thank you and keep up the good work!

  • @barryhickman6911
    @barryhickman6911 10 месяцев назад +1

    Of all the different people that I have watched react to this movie, you two have, BY FAR, given the BEST reaction to this amazing movie I have seen! Congratulations and thank you!!!!!

  • @terryv2006
    @terryv2006 10 месяцев назад +1

    This whole movie was so expertly written. Your reaction was pure and genuine.

  • @80HD8
    @80HD8 9 месяцев назад

    This is a tough movie to watch. Stephen King made the characters so likeable and never tells you what they did, except for wild bill, that you feel sad when they're executed. But they are on death row, so they didn't steal a car or write a bad check. They're in there for rape and/or murder. You guys did a great job of acknowledging that. Not everyone does. Great reaction. RIP Mr. Duncan.

  • @monsterkhan3414
    @monsterkhan3414 Год назад +4

    Possibly the greatest movie ever made. Once seen, never forgotten. Great reaction! Another great movie to react to is "Rain Man" (1988). It has great characters, an emotional story, and is a great journey. Hope you check it out someday.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад

      Oh my goodness, completely forgot about the Rain Man!!! We definitely will be adding that to our list, thank you so much for your recommendation!!

  • @Lynn705Hal
    @Lynn705Hal Год назад +1

    Awesome movie. Thanks for the watch.

  • @BloodylocksBathory
    @BloodylocksBathory 8 месяцев назад

    For a little bit of backstory, in the novel, the crimes of the death row inmates were described:
    Arlen Bitterbuck killed a man in a fight, and a fifth prisoner not adapted into the film killed his father for his money, but because he was a wealthy white man he went free and avoided a punishment he deserved more than Arlen.
    Edward Delacroix raped a woman and accidentally killed her, and when he panicked and tried to burn the body, the flames reached a building.
    But if someone had been looking out for Del, he probably would've never gone down that path in the first place. He seemed to be mentally slow, which is already difficult for a person nowadays, let alone back in that era, but instead he was cast aside. This is what makes the elderly Paul's career change to a boys' correctional home even more impactful: to help kids who might otherwise go down a dark path.

  • @chuylopezflowers
    @chuylopezflowers 5 месяцев назад

    This movie shows the two sides of mankind more than other ones: Kindness, love, you make others pain and suffering your own (John Coffey) and evilness (Percy Whetmore) 😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @christinemoore4478
    @christinemoore4478 4 месяца назад

    What great reactions ! You can tell you are both such good souls. Bless you

  • @tylertucker9460
    @tylertucker9460 4 месяца назад

    That “Feel how we feel, we don’t hate ya.” The guards were so perfectly cast, all of them.

  • @noxfior
    @noxfior Год назад +1

    The acting in this movie is truly phenomenal, as is the cinematography and storytelling. The first time i watched this movie, it was in my late teens. I empathized so much with John and the good guards that I felt stuck between pain and hollow for about a week. I'm not exagerating. I avoided watching this movie for YEARS, even while thinking it one of the best movies ever made under all aspects and kept recommending it to people. I never regretted watching it, but I was just so afraid of feeling that pain again. I'm glad I'm able to rewatch it now, many years later, through reactions. I cry every time, but I'm able to take the pain better because I'm able to fully understand the true nuances in Johns's point of view, about the suffering he must've felt while alive. Him dying was more of a gift, in a way, although it always hurts to see such a good person go.

  • @richnorcal
    @richnorcal Год назад +1

    Destine to be an epic classic, timeless...tremendous cast, this movie...Shawshank...Stand By Me...all written by Stephen King

  • @LePetitJoufflu
    @LePetitJoufflu Месяц назад

    Thank you for making it 2 parts ^^ Great video!

  • @-Knife-
    @-Knife- Год назад +4

    This movie is simply excellent story telling. Another great choice I'd recommend is The Last Samurai if you guys ever get interested.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +1

      Ooohhhh Great recommendation!!! Thank you, we'll be adding that to the list! Haven't seen that one!

    • @-Knife-
      @-Knife- Год назад

      No pressure ;D but I have a feeling both of you will enjoy it.

  • @TheDaringPastry1313
    @TheDaringPastry1313 9 месяцев назад

    I know I am 7 months late, but this is something I think about. A harvest mouse lives like 18 months to 2 years. The ending of the movie is 64 years after JC road the the lightning. That's around 32 lifetimes for that mouse and it's still alive. Average lifespan in that time is probably 70 years for a human. You would think Paul still has at minimum, 2240 years left to suffer.

  • @lisanelson6073
    @lisanelson6073 Год назад +3

    I LOVE that you made this a 2 parter! It’s such a great movie and I love your genuine, emotional reaction! ❤️

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +1

      Thank you so so much for your support, it gives us genuine joy that you liked our reaction! This film is truly so so beautiful!

  • @mcubananthony088
    @mcubananthony088 Месяц назад

    I've only just discovered you guys recently and I LOVE the way y'all enjoy movies. Keep up the great work!

  • @smeltikozuyesmelti
    @smeltikozuyesmelti 3 месяца назад

    One haunting unspoken detail is that the average lifespan for a mouse is about 2 years. For Mr. Jingles to still be around all those years later only shows just how long John will be around.
    Incredible movie.

  • @graciefolden2359
    @graciefolden2359 Год назад +1

    😊 You two are beautiful, love your reactions. ❤ from 🇨🇦

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  Год назад +1

      Thank you so so much, your support truly brightens our day! Much love back to Canada!!

  • @marcharley6465
    @marcharley6465 4 месяца назад

    A great reaction and analysis of a masterful piece of film making.

  • @antomic13
    @antomic13 4 месяца назад +1

    If he was 44 when john Coffey walked the green mile then mr jangles was around 65 years old, supermouse

  • @alansevern290
    @alansevern290 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic reaction you lovely pair, so refreshing to see the emotion come flooding through, this movie slays me every time I watch it in full, or even watching reactors, well done guys, love from the U.K. ❤

  • @jacilivengood9653
    @jacilivengood9653 4 месяца назад

    Everyone misses the very first lines in the beginning. That is Wild Bills voice whispering.