I worked with Michael Clarke Duncan on Talladega Nights and he was the nicest guy who spent hours talking with us about everything. He couldn't believe how big NASCAR was and when we were filming the first of Ricky Bobby's on fire scenes in Rockingham, he called out Greg German for being late and making us and all the crew wait. He was never late again lol. I really miss him and appreciate the time I was fortunate enough to work with him.
@@PopcornInBed There's a LOT cut out of the book. If you want any of the backstory you should read it....they even cut out entire characters and storylines, yet it's still a 3hr movie.
For those of you who are curious about why they're all on death row: Arlen Bitterbuck, the Native American guy, was on death row for killing a man in a drunken brawl over a pair of boots. Eduard Delacroix, the Cajun guy, was on death row for raping and killing a woman, and then burning the building she was in to hide the body. The fire ended up killing more people. William "Wild Bill" Wharton was a serial murderer who was on death row for killing three people during a robbery, one of which was a pregnant woman. John Coffey was on death row after being wrongly convicted of the murder of two young girls.
I dont know it its in the movie or if it was just a fact from the books, but Wild Bill was the one who killed the 2 girls for which Coffey was convicted.
I hate percy and wild bill. Percy for being a hole towards john John Coffey and the other officers , but also wild bill for letting john coffey get executed even though john was innocent and even though john coffey decided he was tired and wanted to die it was the wrong way for him to die as he didnt deserve executioning. I can't bring myself to watch any of the executions and that especially goes for John Coffey's. I also hate to see him get punched at the start and will never bring myself to watch that scene ever again. I know it's just a movie , but i seriously want to stop him being punched and defend him in that opening scene 😪😢😭. I also hate the family and the a hole that punches john John Coffey at the start of the movie 😡🤬. Wish i could 👊🏻 the 💩 out of him for punching John Coffey like that 😤.
It’s amazing how many people forget or don’t realize that this is a Stephen King story and are surprised by John’s supernatural abilities. It always makes for a fun reaction.
@@winstonmarlowe5254 that’s true. It’s still fun to see the surprise. This is one of the few King stories that I like. Shawshank and The Shining being two others. The Eyes of the Dragon was not bad either.
@@11DNA11 it was even more supernatural that the sewage line had lots of pressure when he broke it and was half empty when he crawled through it. Even more of a miracle there wasnt a grate welded at the outlet.
The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile are twins. Both are based on short stories by Stephen King. They were both adapted, produced and directed by the same man, Frank Darabont.
Both movies mentioned had I believe three actors together, too: Jeffrey DeMunn(D.A. and the guard), William Sadler(Heywood and the father), and Brian Libby(Floyd and the sheriff)
I don't remember "The Green Mile", being a short story. I was a member of a Stephen King "book club", all through the 90's. When Green Mile came out, it was issued in 4 or 5 seperate parts as a series. I remember going NUTS waiting for the next installment. But, man was it worth it...
BATTLEGROUND is my favorite. Here is a link to that Steven King Short Story it was on his Nightmares and Dreamscapes Series m.ruclips.net/video/ufOMa3_rYvI/видео.html
Imagine being John though, feeling the hurt and pain of others all the time. As much as the end makes me sob my heart out he wasn't lying when he told Paul to tell God it was a kindness he did
@@PopcornInBed It's unimaginable but it's true, you kept asking in the reaction why are they executing him even though he didn't do it when they explained it in the film. As much as it's hard to watch and I still get emotional from it, I don't agree that we should lie to ourselves to what was presented in front of you. I do enjoy your reactions, but when Paul says "it's my punishment" and he sees others die before him, and restless nights; there's only so much denial you gotta hold on to while you ignore the messages portrayed in the film. You're supposed to feel what you're supposed to feel, but it doesn't go away because you pretend it's a happy ending. Who wants to live forever? I think John Coffe was alive a lot longer than you're supposed to live because of his gift, and History was horrible... There's only so much pain he can endure. Despite all of that, I still love this film and appreciate it. I would recommend to others as long as they have thick skin.
supernatural ability aside, i think immortality just by itself, for any regular human, would be the worst punishment. transience gives definition and meaning to life. without it, there's just eternity and eternity after that. no beginning, no end.
@@user-vc5rp7nf8f These are the comments i like, i am completely "non religious" but these are not "supernatural" abilities in the eyes of the author, unless they need to be, these are the sort of "things" that i hear are in the Bible, the things like the 5 fish and the walking on water, you believe or you dont (i dont) John Coffee, is clearly a Christ figure (or second coming Christ figure)
John Coffey was an empathic healer, he could sense the feelings and thoughts of others. He knew the pain Paul was in from his urinary infection when he shook his hand and looked into his eyes. He could feel all the pain and hate in the world, and described it like glass in his brain. John was a Heyoki healer, and Michael Clarke Duncan a sweet gentle man who will be painfully missed. You're a sweetheart 💕
As many others have said, don't feel bad about John dying. The teller of this tale was 108 and still in great condition, and he only got a taste of John's power. Who knows how long John had actually been alive . We all saw the torment , pain and burden John carried, saw his reaction to just one death, Imagine that for decades. As John told Tom Hank's character, he was tired. He wanted rest.
That why John told it was kindness is the reason he did it. John koffee was tired of all the pain and hatred it was like shattered glass pushing down on his head and his brain. Tired of the world being so ugly to each other. You said God never gives us more than we can handle maybe this is the way God taking John home.
Been thinking if average life expectancy of a mouse is 2-7 years and Mr Jingles lived 64 extra years, the equivalent for Paul would be about 600 or more years. He still had at least 5 centuries to go. Yes, his Green Mile is a long one
when del was being executed, john was using his power to take some of the pain and suffering away from del. thats why hes shaking like hes being electrocuted.
@@ccompson2 From what i remember yes, but like yourself i havent read it in about 8-10 years so ill have to read it again and see if im wrong. shouldve thrown that disclaimer into the comment when i wrote it.
It's more likely that John Coffy was "psychically impacted harshly" by the "Del execution" as opposed to reducing Del's pain! Real psychics can "physically" feel the emotion and even the trauma of a current event as well as a past trauma of say " the destruction of Hiroshima" or even "Pompeii!" There is more than one dimension to this world that we call "physical reality!"
@@1MahaDas There is no such thing as a real psychic. All they do is simulate the pain in their head, which anyone can do. Part imitation of the action (acting), part simulation within the brain.
@@silencedmaxim5889 You are clearly "out of you element!" I have been blessed to know and experience several psychics over the years! If you have never known or consulted a real psychic then you are truly bereft!
The most heartbreaking sentence in movie history: "He killed them with their love, their love for each-other." "That's how it is every day, all over the world"... damn.
If you read the book, you'll understand that Paul's long life is indeed a curse. Stephen King goes over his misery in the book. It is brutal in a way that can't be portrayed onscreen... much like it's difficult for the written words to convey something like the horror of something like Del's execution like they can in the movie. The book and movie are a great compliment to each other.
To live a long life as the main character does in this movie actually IS a form of punishment. The pain of witnessing all of your friends pass on and even your children and grandchildren passing on would be tremendous. At 71 years old, I've already had several old friends who are my age leave this earth. That is very sobering. I've also had a daughter-in-law die. The pain of losing people that I love is overwhelming for me. And the loneliness a person would feel at an age of 100 or more would be unbearable.
It’s something about the way he cried. Both when he was embarrassed when he wet himself and also when they bound and gagged him. He really did look pitiful both times.. Even though he was an absolute jerk off.. lol
well the main theme of the movie (and other movies like shawshank) is it explores the definition of humanity, compassion, and evil. sin, redemption, meaning. we feel empathy for del and his mouse, yet we know little of what he did. his crimes could've been so horrific that percy's sadism might pale in comparison. or he might be innocent. either way, his last moments in life are what they are, so it's really open to interpretation. same goes with percy i suppose, though he was a despicable character.
I know we're talking about a short story / movie here, but... John Coffey brought the mouse back from the dead, so... seems that that would require him to give a larger "part" of himself to the mouse, compared to what was needed just to allow Paul to see what Billy had done to the girls. I mean, Paul says that he's 108, so it's been 64 years since John Coffey died, and the mouse is still alive. If the average life span of a mouse is 12-18 months... well, the mouse has lived 40-50 lifetimes, so Paul would be looking at another 3,000-4,000 years!
@@SeaDrive300 Yeah, but i think you're right there, the mouse was brought from basically dead to full health. A bigger relative dose. Paul was given minor healing and the vision, but we can see he's aged greatly, assuming that he ages slower rather than ages normally then lives 4000 years. Seems like he'll live to 150-200 ish.
Couple of things from early in the movie, Penicillin was discovered in 1928, but the first use was not until 1939, for first patient, and not in wide use until 41. The reason he could not go to the doctor is the height of the depression. Any extended time off could, and did, lead to you being replaced. Other than that, you had exactly the reaction that this movie was made to make you feel.
@@thrummer1953 yes, Hanks' character actually makes mention of those sulfa pills, but he refuses to take the treatment due the adverse side effects, who again, correlate to the original comment, any extended time off (like sickness) could lead to him losing his job
Good reaction but l’m real surprised you didn’t show the emotional scene when Tom Hanks character is in the cell with John and asking him what he’s going to say to God on his judgment day. That one of the most impactful scenes of the entire movie.
I was looking for that scene. It's the line that sticks with me always from this movie. “On the day of my judgment, when I stand before God, and He asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I gonna say? That it was my job? My job?”
@Cavalo Erótico I cried watching this video haha. When I saw this for the first time I was at a friends house with his family. The first time a film made me cry and they all laughed at me. haha. What a movie.
@Cavalo Erótico go figure. The very emotional Cassie is one of the very few who didn't lose it at any time. For some reason, John's story did not grip her enough I guess. But this was very early in her 'career', so the poor editing could be excused, possibly.
"My watch is telling me to breath" may just be one of the most accurate depictions of a person watching this movie. Great video, as usual. Thanks for sharing.
John was, at least, centuries old. He'd seen horrors over lifetimes. He was tired of being here. The mouse was at least 64 years old. Given its longevity, Hanks' character could live a millennia, or more.
Yeah, I read the book and I don't remember that. I seem to remember it saying that John remembered his mother and got kicked out of the place he lived when she died, and just started wandering the south. I may be remembering wrong. It's been about 3 or 4 years since I read it.
Don't know where you're getting that from, but I definitely don't think that's right. Besides, you don't need to live centuries or even a century to see more horror than you can live with.
Mice seldom live more than five years, so that mouse had lived thirteen generations of life and was still going. That would be the equivalent of 900 human years (13×70), and he would still be living on.
This is one of my favorite movies I don't watch. The closest I've ever gotten to crying (at a movie), John's execution. "Please boss, don't put that thing on my face. Don't put me in the dark. I's afraid of the dark". Even his "I'm tired, boss..." monologue gets to me.. I feel like the older I get, the less I'm prepared to relive John's time at the Green Mile.. Amazing movie though, I'm glad I could watch the abridged version on your channel. Also, Props for catching John's backstory early on.
@@lyds6382 Well thanks! [: I love reactions to these types of movies (among others) just to vicariously relive that initial feeling of seeing it for the first time. (had to edit "closest I've come to crying at a movie" lol) But man, such a perfect character, and actor to portray him! (RIP Michael)
I literally cried when you said Bruce Willis wouldn’t be in a movie this good during the intro. I shot whiskey out of my nose and then cried from half pain, half laughter. I’ve never heard someone say something so true so calmly.
This is one of my personal favourite Steven King book to film of all time. There are so many subtle hints throughout the film which show John Coffey was not of this world. When they take him out to heal Melinda he says he sees Miss Cassy up in the night sky. I believe he’s referring to the Cassiopeia constellation.
Yup, an of course lets not forget Johns initials, JC is not a accident. Could also be argued that That John was the second coming, and was ostracized, because of the time, place and colour of his skin.
John has what’s known in the Stephen King universe as The Shining. Extraordinary psychic powers. John is probably the most powerful Shiner that has ever lived thus far. Danny Torrence ended up having similar gifts (even the spitting out the flies the same as John).
From the incredible brain of Stephen King to the absolute amazing acting /directing of everyone involved in the film, you witnessed a masterpiece. Without a doubt, one of nearly everybody's top 5 flicks. Bravo! Thank you for joining us...lol.
This director shows that it is possible to put a urinary tract infection, a mouse, and a miracle of God into a story that is fluent as an example of perfect emotional storytelling. For everyone who sees films as cinematic art, knows how to appreciate this film. Hats off to all the actors, the director and the author. A masterpiece.
What’s sad about this movie both John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan) and Michael Jeter (Eduard Delacroix) are passed away in real life. Makes the ending more depressing
Michael Clarke Duncan was a great man who will be missed. Michael deter as well, and i will never get over seeing him laughing and dancing as Mr. Noodle on Elmos World.
Apparently, Michael Clark Duncan (John Coffey,) credited his casting to Bruce Willis, with whom he had worked on the film Armageddon one year earlier. According to Duncan, Willis introduced him to Darabont after hearing of the open call for John Coffey. Basketball player Shaquille O'Neal was originally considered for the role of John Coffey and Josh Brolin was considered for the role of William "Wild Bill" Wharton.
When King wrote this he published a chapter or 2 weekly (monthly? I forget, it was so long ago) and for someone like me who inhales books in one sitting, oh my god it was excruciating to have to wait for each installment. Especially this one, which is the perfect mix of supernatural and drama. I think the first 3 were out when I bought them, then realized I had to wait.
My wife and I saw this in a packed theatre when it first came out and during the scene where John is executed my wife had been fighting back the tears so hard but she lost that battle and let out the loudest wail of sorrow. The entire theatre heard this and after a second or two of being stunned everybody started laughing at her outburst as she continued to cry and sob. We still have a good laugh at that whenever we think about this movie.
Green Mile is a fantastic movie. I was a 16 year old tough ass male sitting with my 7 year old sister watching John walk the mile, she looked at me tears in her eyes and asked "why they killing him?" i couldnt help but cry with her. Lmao
One thing that no one in a reaction video ever mentions is the instant John Coffey moves his head away from Melinda after healing her is the remarkable instant transformation where she goes from writhing in pain and distress to so serene and beautiful. She was glowing. I cried just because of that.
The movie is based on a Steven King story. I understand that from it it's implied that John is old, as in hundreds of years old. I'll have to read it myself someday.
I watched the making of this movie. The director said that during the scene where Coffey tells Hanks that he was ready to die, Hanks was sitting in front of Coffey so he had somebody to talk to. Hanks is never seen on camera, but the director said Hanks gave an award-winning performance that nobody ever got to see and he never said a word.
If you're going to do another Stephen King story (after Shawshank, Stand by Me, and The Green Mile) I would highly recommend Misery. Despite the title, it is not emotionally gruelling like those others, but is a very suspenseful thriller/drama. Kathy Bates won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance, which is almost unheard of for this kind of film.
Misery was the first movie I ever saw with Kathy Bates in it and I got so pissed at her character (because she did such a Danm good job of playing her) that I wouldn't watch any of her films for a long time after. That character made me so angry in that film. She plays a total bitch so well 😆
Dont turn away from this kind of movies. Even though its hard to watch, movies like this enrich the soul, broadens our minds, and good for our emotions. I really love your reactions. Greetings from Indonesia!
I just realised something I never noticed before and it choked me up when I thought about it. After Del died, while Mr Jingles didn't go to Mouse City, Paul still wound up looking after Mr Jingles, almost like he felt compelled to keep the promise he made to Del. Why did I only just notice that? Seen this loads of times.
Michael Clark Duncan was a remarkable actor and a gentle man. When I hear this movie mentioned, Tom Hanks is not the first name that comes to mind. It's Michael. His performance was worthy of an Academy Award. Who knows how many awards he would have received if he had lived.
@@stephensinclair3771 Thomas Berger. Although I will say the funniest bits are in the movie. Each actor brings little moments of humor to their role that is largely missing in the novel. Everyone from the nympho minister's wife, to the snake oil salesmen to his lesbian sister to Wild Bill Hickock to his Native grandfather to the backwards warrior. Every scene in the movie is poignant, funny and carries the plot forward. it definitely needs some youtube love.
I loved how it showed Percy and the mouse first meeting has them grooming themselves at the same moment. Intriguing...lol ! ( I've been alone for 5 years now : the description of your Mom's Sunday meal sounded like heaven to me. Well done! ( not the meat: your review!) lol.
I only watched this movie once about 20 years ago, and I will never watch this movie again. Don't get me wrong. This movie is simply incredible, but it breaks my heart and makes me cry a lot
@@Jeff121456 Yea thats the point, just a little bit of his power meant that the mouse lived multiple life spans, and that Tom Hanks character lived to at least 108. John might have been hundreds of years old, he was supernatural.
You nailed the plot perfectly. Great perception! You would also be correct on Percy Wetmore being a creep. In real life, the actor was teaching an acting class at 51 when he met a 16 year old female student of his class and formed a romantic relationship with her. They eventually married in 2011 but divorced last year. There's more to the story, but.
There's a lot of symbolism in this movie. The running theory many have that I have taken to be true is that John Coffey is Jesus Christ. Just reborn. He is tired and suffering for all the evil and hatred in the world and can heal. A force of nature as the movie put it. Beautiful movie and reaction. Love your content!
It's stated quite specifically that John Coffey was "one of Gods angels". Now you could taken that to mean that Jesus was also such an individual as John Coffey in the context of the film, but there is nothing to specifically suggest that he is Jesus beyond the initials of his name. There is certainly nothing in the novel to suggest that theory is correct, though Green Mile is one of the few films where the King's novel is pretty faithfully adapted to the screen.
Movie is based on a real life story of 14 year old George Stinney Jr. who was the youngest person sentenced to death and executed by electric chair in the 20th century in the United States.
For my last meal all I would want is my grandmothers homemade white bread rolls. They would melt in your mouth. Light and fluffy. She was from the south and she knew how to cook everything from scratch. She past away back in 1990. Those rolls were iconic in our family.
Great reaction, yes it's heartbreaking that John had to die,but they could not let him go because he would have only been caught again.I appreciate your emotional state because I choke up as well at the end.They realise that they couldn't do any thing to help him and it was a real tough burden that they had to carry on their shoulders.Keep up the great reactions.
most of people think he is an horror writer but he really is a master storyteller....novels as The green mile The stand and my favourite one.... It.....are far more than horror novels....are masterpieces!
He really is. He writes fantastic horror stories, but these dramas are something special. He develops characters so well and really understands the depths of human emotion.
Most people probably recommended this movie because it was directed by Frank Darabont, who also directed "The Shawshank Redemption," and both are based upon Stephen King stories. So there's an obvious connection between the 2 movies, but I actually have a stronger connection between Shawshank and Pulp Fiction, because they both came out in the same year and I like both of them better than the film that won best picture, "Forrest Gump." And I like Gump too, just not as much. Anyway, if you're taking recommendations, mine is Pulp Fiction.
This film absolutely broke me when I first watched it I was crying all night it’s such a masterpiece and Tom hanks plays such a good part along with the big guy himself: you can tell he wouldn’t hurt a fly those poor girls he tried to save them not kill them made me so mad that he was executed
Stephen King originally released the novel "The Green Mile" in installments about a month apart, so we had to wait for the next paperback to come out to continue reading it. I think there were about 8-10 installments in all. Of course you can buy it all in one volume now and read it if you want more of the backstory on the characters.
I remember collecting the original novellas. I lived in Aruba at the time so sometimes I had to wait a little longer than a month, but it was so worth it.
@@dreddzeppelin8234 no, I collected each book. You're probably thinking of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, though it was one story in a book of four.
Road to Perdition is a complete departure from a normal Tom Hanks movie and he played it perfectly! It's surprising he doesn't win Best Actor every year!
"Aw, give him some shoes." I am only a size fifteen, and even today, getting shoes is one of the hardest and most annoying tasks for me. John Coffee looks like a size 21.
I hear you, brother! I was a size 11 when I was 12 years old. Now I am 60 and a size 14. For the last few years it wasn't that my feet got 'bigger,' they are just getting wider and flatter now. But still, find affordable shoes is tough. I hated when Payless ShoeSource went out of business because they actually carried size 14 on a regular basis.
The actor who played Billy Buck is Graham Greene, a Canadian Six Nations actor who grew up in the Hamilton-Brantford area. He was in Maverick with Mel Gibson, and other movies and TV shows.
Most people would see it as a curse to live forever, to watch all of your friends and family to die around you as you are left alone to go on without them would be a curse. As you grow older you dread it less and less.
When you're a christian it's not like that. You miss people that are gone. But you know you'll see them again. If you're still here, it just means that God's plan for you hasn't finished playing out yet. You still have more people to take with you.
@@Dyrwlf but the pain of loss is now, I've lost a lot of close family members over the years and knowing that I'll see them again doesn't make the loss any easier it's a new knife in your heart every time it happens.
John Coffey was an angel among men, able to heal people at the cost of his own health, and filled with so much empathy he couldn't bear hurting a fly. When he experienced the world, he was so exhausted and haunted by the evil that consumed most souls, he was ready to die, even if he had pled not guilty. This movie had me breaking down into tears the first time I saw it. It makes me think that most of the time the innocent and precious suffer at the hands of the wicked, and it is a rarity that good actually defeats evil.
I watch A LOT of music, and movie reactions, and I have to say, yours are my favorite. You get so into it, and your emotion and real reactions during the movies is awesome. Your questions, and commentary are SO entertaining. Great job!!!👏👏👏👏👏
Are there any major film franchises you haven't seen (Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Back to the Future, etc.)? I only suggest as watching those will help build your subscriber base. Yeah, they are a bit commonplace on reaction channels, but their fan bases are unparalleled. You'll grow by thousands.
@@CoryGasaway you seem pretty hysterical. It's all good. Some people don't want to grow a huge audience right away while they're getting their footing. And enough people talk about franchises on youtube, just boring as hell at this point
Fun fact: this was filmed in the old Tennessee State penitentiary on the west side of Nashville. Drive by it regularly! It's a beautiful old building... When she was younger my daughter used to call it the princess castle because of the spiers on the corners of the building! 😄
Another gem of a movie. Michael Clarke Duncan is fantastic in this. One lovely detail is in the cinema where a frontal shot of John gest a divine background gloria from the movie projector's light. Nice subtle shot.
You're one of my favorite movie reactors and I'm glad you saw one of my favorite movies, and I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. Keep up the great job and I look forward to watching more of your movie reactions!
I have actually missed you, so weird! I live alone, quarantine yadah yadah. But watching you watch movies makes me feel like I'm watching a movie with a friend, I get how much that matters now.
Shout out to Sam Rockwell (Wild Bill) and Doug Hutchison (Percy) for their fantastic acting jobs. We really hate those characters BECAUSE the two actors did such a great job with the roles.
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Rest in Peace Michael Clarke Duncan (aka John Coffey) 12/10/1957- 9/3/2012.
Your performance in this film will be remembered.
@M Mac He did
Damn is it 9 years already? such a shame. I always remember this clip. ruclips.net/video/47grTxhtN8o/видео.html him calling out lazy actors.
I always loved him in any movie or thing he was in
Fun fact: MCD played the voice of atlas in god of war 2 and chains of olympus
Michael Jeter too, died 30th March 2003
@M Mac LOL he had a ton of good movies. Can't forget Armageddon
I worked with Michael Clarke Duncan on Talladega Nights and he was the nicest guy who spent hours talking with us about everything. He couldn't believe how big NASCAR was and when we were filming the first of Ricky Bobby's on fire scenes in Rockingham, he called out Greg German for being late and making us and all the crew wait. He was never late again lol. I really miss him and appreciate the time I was fortunate enough to work with him.
I hope to meet him in heaven one day and tell him he truly is an will always be God's angel
That's really cool dude do you work in one of the pit crew's or something?
@rc59191 Thanks! I was Ricky Bobby's pit crew and Cal's for a bit lol. Best time I've ever had on set! 😇
He was in Shreveport doing Roscoe Jenkins and I was a personal trainer there, he was a SUPER cool dude, talked to me, remembered my name. Great dude
One of the most heartbreaking moments to me is when Del tells the guards "I sure wish I coulda met you guys somewhere else"
yes. gutted me!
@@PopcornInBed There's a LOT cut out of the book. If you want any of the backstory you should read it....they even cut out entire characters and storylines, yet it's still a 3hr movie.
That's the line that always gets me too. Can't believe she made it through that dry eyed.
Makes me cry.
Id like to think im a strong person, but that line ruins me every time :'(
For those of you who are curious about why they're all on death row:
Arlen Bitterbuck, the Native American guy, was on death row for killing a man in a drunken brawl over a pair of boots.
Eduard Delacroix, the Cajun guy, was on death row for raping and killing a woman, and then burning the building she was in to hide the body. The fire ended up killing more people.
William "Wild Bill" Wharton was a serial murderer who was on death row for killing three people during a robbery, one of which was a pregnant woman.
John Coffey was on death row after being wrongly convicted of the murder of two young girls.
Bill murdered the two girls that everyone thought Coffey killed
I dont know it its in the movie or if it was just a fact from the books, but Wild Bill was the one who killed the 2 girls for which Coffey was convicted.
Don't forget Wild Bill is responsible for (presumably raping and) murdering the two girls that John Coffey goes down for.
I have never despised, loathed and hated a character with all of my soul the way I did Percy Wetmore in this film.
He s wet by the way at a moment 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The actor played that role so well. I hated him to my very core.
I hate percy and wild bill. Percy for being a hole towards john John Coffey and the other officers , but also wild bill for letting john coffey get executed even though john was innocent and even though john coffey decided he was tired and wanted to die it was the wrong way for him to die as he didnt deserve executioning.
I can't bring myself to watch any of the executions and that especially goes for John Coffey's. I also hate to see him get punched at the start and will never bring myself to watch that scene ever again. I know it's just a movie , but i seriously want to stop him being punched and defend him in that opening scene 😪😢😭.
I also hate the family and the a hole that punches john John Coffey at the start of the movie 😡🤬. Wish i could 👊🏻 the 💩 out of him for punching John Coffey like that 😤.
That;s such a credit to the actor, who was also kind of a creep in real life, too. So maybe it wasn't acting so much. lol
Carter Burke from Aliens. He was so bad that the actor's mother cheered for his ... results.
It’s amazing how many people forget or don’t realize that this is a Stephen King story and are surprised by John’s supernatural abilities. It always makes for a fun reaction.
to be fair King also wrote Shawshank and Misery, neither of which have supernatural elements
@@winstonmarlowe5254 that’s true. It’s still fun to see the surprise. This is one of the few King stories that I like. Shawshank and The Shining being two others. The Eyes of the Dragon was not bad either.
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Dunno. It was pretty supernatural of Andy to crawl through a mile of shit :D
@@11DNA11 it was even more supernatural that the sewage line had lots of pressure when he broke it and was half empty when he crawled through it. Even more of a miracle there wasnt a grate welded at the outlet.
@@zedwpd One miracle would be to fit through that hole his head ALMOST fits in.
The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile are twins. Both are based on short stories by Stephen King. They were both adapted, produced and directed by the same man, Frank Darabont.
And there's The Mist...
Both movies mentioned had I believe three actors together, too:
Jeffrey DeMunn(D.A. and the guard), William Sadler(Heywood and the father), and Brian Libby(Floyd and the sheriff)
@@Jutrzen That movie is SUCH a gut punch!
2 home runs!!
I don't remember "The Green Mile", being a short story. I was a member of a Stephen King "book club", all through the 90's. When Green Mile came out, it was issued in 4 or 5 seperate parts as a series. I remember going NUTS waiting for the next installment. But, man was it worth it...
Not enough is said about Michael Jeter's performance as Del. I mean, everyone in this film was amazing, but Jeter's performance was heart wrenching.
I know it makes u forget what he actually did to be there which was horrendous.
@@micheletrainor1601In fairness, you only know if you've read the book, since it's not said in the movie.
Absolutely- he easily deserved a best supporting actor oscar.
This and his performance in "the fisher king" made him a star to me.
Agree. The whole cast is just outstanding. I read the book after I saw the movie and couldn't believe how closely they matched.
I always believed John was an angel in human form. His presence revealed everyone's true character. This is such a tragic yet beautiful film
Especially when they tell him they’ll help him escape and he just says he can’t take it anymore. That shit never left me
The fact that he says " I am sorry for what I am" has always interested me
@@popeye5989 I think he wasn’t aware he was an angel which is why he seemed to always be confused on where he was it
His initials are JC. Probably it's not a coincidence.
@@maksimzal2790 they’re JK. Coffee is spelled Koffee in this film
One of the best stories Stephen King ever wrote. Just my opinion.
agree....my favourite is It
BATTLEGROUND is my favorite.
Here is a link to that Steven King
Short Story it was on his
Nightmares and Dreamscapes Series
m.ruclips.net/video/ufOMa3_rYvI/видео.html
Imagine being John though, feeling the hurt and pain of others all the time. As much as the end makes me sob my heart out he wasn't lying when he told Paul to tell God it was a kindness he did
I can't imagine, so much heartbreak.
@@PopcornInBed It's unimaginable but it's true, you kept asking in the reaction why are they executing him even though he didn't do it when they explained it in the film. As much as it's hard to watch and I still get emotional from it, I don't agree that we should lie to ourselves to what was presented in front of you. I do enjoy your reactions, but when Paul says "it's my punishment" and he sees others die before him, and restless nights; there's only so much denial you gotta hold on to while you ignore the messages portrayed in the film. You're supposed to feel what you're supposed to feel, but it doesn't go away because you pretend it's a happy ending. Who wants to live forever? I think John Coffe was alive a lot longer than you're supposed to live because of his gift, and History was horrible... There's only so much pain he can endure. Despite all of that, I still love this film and appreciate it. I would recommend to others as long as they have thick skin.
@@PopcornInBed watch Galaxy Quest next
supernatural ability aside, i think immortality just by itself, for any regular human, would be the worst punishment. transience gives definition and meaning to life. without it, there's just eternity and eternity after that. no beginning, no end.
@@user-vc5rp7nf8f These are the comments i like, i am completely "non religious" but these are not "supernatural" abilities in the eyes of the author, unless they need to be, these are the sort of "things" that i hear are in the Bible, the things like the 5 fish and the walking on water, you believe or you dont (i dont) John Coffee, is clearly a Christ figure (or second coming Christ figure)
John Coffey was an empathic healer, he could sense the feelings and thoughts of others. He knew the pain Paul was in from his urinary infection when he shook his hand and looked into his eyes. He could feel all the pain and hate in the world, and described it like glass in his brain. John was a Heyoki healer, and Michael Clarke Duncan a sweet gentle man who will be painfully missed. You're a sweetheart 💕
As many others have said, don't feel bad about John dying. The teller of this tale was 108 and still in great condition, and he only got a taste of John's power. Who knows how long John had actually been alive . We all saw the torment , pain and burden John carried, saw his reaction to just one death, Imagine that for decades. As John told Tom Hank's character, he was tired. He wanted rest.
In the book John was (I think, been years since I read it) 500 or 900 years old.
That why John told it was kindness is the reason he did it. John koffee was tired of all the pain and hatred it was like shattered glass pushing down on his head and his brain. Tired of the world being so ugly to each other. You said God never gives us more than we can handle maybe this is the way God taking John home.
Been thinking if average life expectancy of a mouse is 2-7 years and Mr Jingles lived 64 extra years, the equivalent for Paul would be about 600 or more years. He still had at least 5 centuries to go. Yes, his Green Mile is a long one
I read the book and always wondered how old he was. I'm surprised that I didn't catch his age. It must have been pretty late when I read that part.
I’m glad they did not include the bus accident in the movie.
Went to see this with a bunch of my buddies in my Marine unit when it came out and we were all crying at the end.
when del was being executed, john was using his power to take some of the pain and suffering away from del. thats why hes shaking like hes being electrocuted.
is that how it was explained in the book?
I actually read the book, but it's been like 20 years
@@ccompson2 From what i remember yes, but like yourself i havent read it in about 8-10 years so ill have to read it again and see if im wrong. shouldve thrown that disclaimer into the comment when i wrote it.
It's more likely that John Coffy was "psychically impacted harshly" by the "Del execution" as opposed to reducing Del's pain! Real psychics can "physically" feel the emotion and even the trauma of a current event as well as a past trauma of say " the destruction of Hiroshima" or even "Pompeii!" There is more than one dimension to this world that we call "physical reality!"
@@1MahaDas There is no such thing as a real psychic. All they do is simulate the pain in their head, which anyone can do. Part imitation of the action (acting), part simulation within the brain.
@@silencedmaxim5889 You are clearly "out of you element!" I have been blessed to know and experience several psychics over the years! If you have never known or consulted a real psychic then you are truly bereft!
The most heartbreaking sentence in movie history: "He killed them with their love, their love for each-other." "That's how it is every day, all over the world"... damn.
The sad part is that he wasn't wrong.
If you read the book, you'll understand that Paul's long life is indeed a curse. Stephen King goes over his misery in the book. It is brutal in a way that can't be portrayed onscreen... much like it's difficult for the written words to convey something like the horror of something like Del's execution like they can in the movie. The book and movie are a great compliment to each other.
He has these healing powers. He found the girls and tried to save them but it was too late. When he touches people he sees their problems.
Loving your reactions! Forrest Gump would also be a great choice.
Stop commenting on other videos and get back to avatar Boi lol
Saving Private Ryan also
Yes, Forest Gump would be awesome!
=)
She haven't watched Forrest Gump?? Whaaaat... In my opinion one the best (single) movies ever made!!
Nick you’re honestly the sweetest human. So nice seeing you here! Long time follower 👋
To live a long life as the main character does in this movie actually IS a form of punishment. The pain of witnessing all of your friends pass on and even your children and grandchildren passing on would be tremendous. At 71 years old, I've already had several old friends who are my age leave this earth. That is very sobering. I've also had a daughter-in-law die. The pain of losing people that I love is overwhelming for me. And the loneliness a person would feel at an age of 100 or more would be unbearable.
I can't believe you felt an ounce of compassion for Percy. You're definitely a better person than I.
It’s something about the way he cried. Both when he was embarrassed when he wet himself and also when they bound and gagged him. He really did look pitiful both times.. Even though he was an absolute jerk off.. lol
well the main theme of the movie (and other movies like shawshank) is it explores the definition of humanity, compassion, and evil. sin, redemption, meaning. we feel empathy for del and his mouse, yet we know little of what he did. his crimes could've been so horrific that percy's sadism might pale in comparison. or he might be innocent. either way, his last moments in life are what they are, so it's really open to interpretation. same goes with percy i suppose, though he was a despicable character.
“If he could make a mouse live so long, how much longer do I have?”
Nothing like existential thoughts after crying for an hour.
I know we're talking about a short story / movie here, but... John Coffey brought the mouse back from the dead, so... seems that that would require him to give a larger "part" of himself to the mouse, compared to what was needed just to allow Paul to see what Billy had done to the girls. I mean, Paul says that he's 108, so it's been 64 years since John Coffey died, and the mouse is still alive. If the average life span of a mouse is 12-18 months... well, the mouse has lived 40-50 lifetimes, so Paul would be looking at another 3,000-4,000 years!
@@SeaDrive300 Yeah, but i think you're right there, the mouse was brought from basically dead to full health. A bigger relative dose. Paul was given minor healing and the vision, but we can see he's aged greatly, assuming that he ages slower rather than ages normally then lives 4000 years. Seems like he'll live to 150-200 ish.
Couple of things from early in the movie, Penicillin was discovered in 1928, but the first use was not until 1939, for first patient, and not in wide use until 41. The reason he could not go to the doctor is the height of the depression. Any extended time off could, and did, lead to you being replaced.
Other than that, you had exactly the reaction that this movie was made to make you feel.
They had Sulfa Drugs though.
@@thrummer1953 yes, Hanks' character actually makes mention of those sulfa pills, but he refuses to take the treatment due the adverse side effects, who again, correlate to the original comment, any extended time off (like sickness) could lead to him losing his job
The Green Mile is a timeless masterpiece.
Good reaction but l’m real surprised you didn’t show the emotional scene when Tom Hanks character is in the cell with John and asking him what he’s going to say to God on his judgment day. That one of the most impactful scenes of the entire movie.
I was looking for that scene. It's the line that sticks with me always from this movie.
“On the day of my judgment, when I stand before God, and He asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I gonna say? That it was my job? My job?”
@Cavalo Erótico I cried watching this video haha. When I saw this for the first time I was at a friends house with his family. The first time a film made me cry and they all laughed at me. haha. What a movie.
@@slchance8839 there’s a reason the working title of King’s book was The Last Centurion.
@Cavalo Erótico go figure. The very emotional Cassie is one of the very few who didn't lose it at any time. For some reason, John's story did not grip her enough I guess. But this was very early in her 'career', so the poor editing could be excused, possibly.
"My watch is telling me to breath" may just be one of the most accurate depictions of a person watching this movie.
Great video, as usual.
Thanks for sharing.
John was, at least, centuries old. He'd seen horrors over lifetimes. He was tired of being here.
The mouse was at least 64 years old. Given its longevity, Hanks' character could live a millennia, or more.
Yeah, I read the book and I don't remember that. I seem to remember it saying that John remembered his mother and got kicked out of the place he lived when she died, and just started wandering the south. I may be remembering wrong. It's been about 3 or 4 years since I read it.
Don't know where you're getting that from, but I definitely don't think that's right. Besides, you don't need to live centuries or even a century to see more horror than you can live with.
Mice seldom live more than five years, so that mouse had lived thirteen generations of life and was still going. That would be the equivalent of 900 human years (13×70), and he would still be living on.
This is one of my favorite movies I don't watch.
The closest I've ever gotten to crying (at a movie), John's execution. "Please boss, don't put that thing on my face. Don't put me in the dark. I's afraid of the dark".
Even his "I'm tired, boss..." monologue gets to me..
I feel like the older I get, the less I'm prepared to relive John's time at the Green Mile..
Amazing movie though, I'm glad I could watch the abridged version on your channel.
Also, Props for catching John's backstory early on.
I couldn’t have put it more succinctly myself. I feel EXACTLY the same way. I wasn’t even sure I could handle the reaction!
@@lyds6382 Well thanks! [:
I love reactions to these types of movies (among others) just to vicariously relive that initial feeling of seeing it for the first time.
(had to edit "closest I've come to crying at a movie" lol)
But man, such a perfect character, and actor to portray him! (RIP Michael)
Good Will Hunting is another must watch !!!
I hardly ever see reactions to it and it is my favorite movie of all time! plz do this!
For real, lacking in reactions but what a wonderful movie!
Amen!
What more can you say, Robin Williams Oscar winning performance and two actors winning for best original screenplay.
Great Film!
A back this up 100%!!! It’s my favorite movie all time!!!!
I literally cried when you said Bruce Willis wouldn’t be in a movie this good during the intro. I shot whiskey out of my nose and then cried from half pain, half laughter. I’ve never heard someone say something so true so calmly.
Unbreakable and die hard were good.
@@deece1482 hes also brilliant in pulp fiction even though its just a minor character
To be fair the sixth sense was pretty good
the funny things is that it's bruce willis that gave michael clarke duncan hi first job and was one of his best friend.
I’m not saying Bruce is a bad actor, y’all. Green Mile is a different tier.
I dearly hope you watch Back To The Future. You’d absolutely love it.
It’s a pretty light hearted trilogy.
It’s the most perfect movie ever made, it’s my favourite
This is one of my personal favourite Steven King book to film of all time. There are so many subtle hints throughout the film which show John Coffey was not of this world. When they take him out to heal Melinda he says he sees Miss Cassy up in the night sky. I believe he’s referring to the Cassiopeia constellation.
Supposedly John Coffey was a gift from God and he could heal. Every now and then there is an angel on earth and nobody ever notices
I always thought he was the 2nd coming of Jesus but man persecuted again so God left
Not just a mere angel. Take note of his initials.
More of a saint or the wandering Jew
Yup, an of course lets not forget Johns initials, JC is not a accident. Could also be argued that That John was the second coming, and was ostracized, because of the time, place and colour of his skin.
John has what’s known in the Stephen King universe as The Shining. Extraordinary psychic powers. John is probably the most powerful Shiner that has ever lived thus far. Danny Torrence ended up having similar gifts (even the spitting out the flies the same as John).
From the incredible brain of Stephen King to the absolute amazing acting /directing of everyone involved in the film, you witnessed a masterpiece. Without a doubt, one of nearly everybody's top 5 flicks. Bravo! Thank you for joining us...lol.
This story was written by Stephen King, so you can't be surprised there's a supernatural element. :-)
To be fair, he's also responsible for Shawshank and that was anything but.
This director shows that it is possible to put a urinary tract infection, a mouse, and a miracle of God into a story that is fluent as an example of perfect emotional storytelling. For everyone who sees films as cinematic art, knows how to appreciate this film. Hats off to all the actors, the director and the author. A masterpiece.
What’s sad about this movie both John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan) and Michael Jeter (Eduard Delacroix) are passed away in real life. Makes the ending more depressing
Michael Clarke Duncan was a great man who will be missed. Michael deter as well, and i will never get over seeing him laughing and dancing as Mr. Noodle on Elmos World.
@@CrazyKoala1990 aww mister Noodle rip
I loved him in Sister Act 2.. He was such a good actor. R.I.P. 🙏🏾
@@pillowjones he was a crack up in the father outfit lol
The mouse has also passed away.
Somehow I KNEW you'd start your last meal menu with, "my mom's..." Loving your reviews!
#1 congrats on recognizing Sam Rockwell. He is sooooo weird in this role that most people don't even realize it is him. :-) Amazing actor.
I loved him in Moon!
I saw him on Broadway in a play with Christopher Walken (A Behanding in Spokane). It was really odd, weird, and funny in the best way. Great actor.
He's great in the Way Way Back too.
What a year it was for Sam Rockwell. Galaxy Quest also was released in 1999. Talk about playing two completely different characters for Rockwell.
I remember realizing he was also in the OG Ninja Turtles in 1990 and that he also played Justin Hammer in Iron Man 2
Apparently, Michael Clark Duncan (John Coffey,) credited his casting to Bruce Willis, with whom he had worked on the film Armageddon one year earlier. According to Duncan, Willis introduced him to Darabont after hearing of the open call for John Coffey.
Basketball player Shaquille O'Neal was originally considered for the role of John Coffey and Josh Brolin was considered for the role of William "Wild Bill" Wharton.
When King wrote this he published a chapter or 2 weekly (monthly? I forget, it was so long ago) and for someone like me who inhales books in one sitting, oh my god it was excruciating to have to wait for each installment. Especially this one, which is the perfect mix of supernatural and drama. I think the first 3 were out when I bought them, then realized I had to wait.
I was checking the bookstore every day before I made it to the bus stop after work.
My wife and I saw this in a packed theatre when it first came out and during the scene where John is executed my wife had been fighting back the tears so hard but she lost that battle and let out the loudest wail of sorrow. The entire theatre heard this and after a second or two of being stunned everybody started laughing at her outburst as she continued to cry and sob. We still have a good laugh at that whenever we think about this movie.
I feel for your wife.
While I likely would have been laughing as well, I know it would have been through tears.
“We’re getting a flashback...”
🤔 me realizing the whole movie is a flashback.
Green Mile is a fantastic movie. I was a 16 year old tough ass male sitting with my 7 year old sister watching John walk the mile, she looked at me tears in her eyes and asked "why they killing him?" i couldnt help but cry with her. Lmao
That movie they were watching was Top Hat (1935) starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. It's a great one.
Musical score by Irving Berlin.
Thanks, I've been slowly going back to the classics .One day I spent 45 minutes on Netflicks and couldn't find anything interesting to watch.
One thing that no one in a reaction video ever mentions is the instant John Coffey moves his head away from Melinda after healing her is the remarkable instant transformation where she goes from writhing in pain and distress to so serene and beautiful. She was glowing. I cried just because of that.
The movie is based on a Steven King story. I understand that from it it's implied that John is old, as in hundreds of years old. I'll have to read it myself someday.
I might have it wrong, but I believe he was something like 700 years old.
@@davidr1050, that's along the lines of what I'd heard too.
I watched the making of this movie. The director said that during the scene where Coffey tells Hanks that he was ready to die, Hanks was sitting in front of Coffey so he had somebody to talk to. Hanks is never seen on camera, but the director said Hanks gave an award-winning performance that nobody ever got to see and he never said a word.
If you're going to do another Stephen King story (after Shawshank, Stand by Me, and The Green Mile) I would highly recommend Misery. Despite the title, it is not emotionally gruelling like those others, but is a very suspenseful thriller/drama. Kathy Bates won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance, which is almost unheard of for this kind of film.
Misery is a FANTASTIC movie. Highly recommend you react to it. Talk about unforgettable!!!
Misery was the first movie I ever saw with Kathy Bates in it and I got so pissed at her character (because she did such a Danm good job of playing her) that I wouldn't watch any of her films for a long time after. That character made me so angry in that film. She plays a total bitch so well 😆
That's a very good recommendation.
Misery is good, but The Shining is better.
Definitely. Annie Wilkes is by far the best villain in the Stephen King universe.
Dont turn away from this kind of movies. Even though its hard to watch, movies like this enrich the soul, broadens our minds, and good for our emotions. I really love your reactions. Greetings from Indonesia!
I just realised something I never noticed before and it choked me up when I thought about it. After Del died, while Mr Jingles didn't go to Mouse City, Paul still wound up looking after Mr Jingles, almost like he felt compelled to keep the promise he made to Del. Why did I only just notice that? Seen this loads of times.
They ended up going to Mouse city over a couple weekends together. Both Paul and The Mouse both enjoyed the experience immensely! 😛
Chandler would have been an interesting casting choice, "could the sponge be any drier?"
underrated comment 😂😂😂😂
Could del be anymore on fire
Hahaha brilliant
Comment of the century 🤣🤣😂
Asshole🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that’s funny 🤭
Cast Away is another brilliant Tom Hanks movie you should react to. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great film!
WIIIIILLLSSSSONNNNNNNN
So good
I... have made... FI-YAH!!!
Popcorn kinda looks like Tom Hanks's girlfriend in that.
penicillin was known of and being tested in a very limited manner in the 1930s, but mass production didn't begin until the mid 1940s.
In the book he was being abused in the nursing home by an orderly that reminded him of Percy.
Michael Clark Duncan was a remarkable actor and a gentle man. When I hear this movie mentioned, Tom Hanks is not the first name that comes to mind. It's Michael. His performance was worthy of an Academy Award. Who knows how many awards he would have received if he had lived.
Next recommendation: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
Oh God that's a good film, a really good film.
@@georgial6398 have to agree. Nest is one of the best movies ever made.....
It is a great book that was made into a great movie. Another such film from that same era is Little Big Man. Great novel and a great movie.
@@Lethgar_Smith love that movie. Keep meaning to read the book
@@stephensinclair3771 Thomas Berger.
Although I will say the funniest bits are in the movie. Each actor brings little moments of humor to their role that is largely missing in the novel. Everyone from the nympho minister's wife, to the snake oil salesmen to his lesbian sister to Wild Bill Hickock to his Native grandfather to the backwards warrior. Every scene in the movie is poignant, funny and carries the plot forward.
it definitely needs some youtube love.
I loved how it showed Percy and the mouse first meeting has them grooming themselves at the same moment. Intriguing...lol ! ( I've been alone for 5 years now : the description of your Mom's Sunday meal sounded like heaven to me. Well done! ( not the meat: your review!) lol.
This is what is unheard of... both the novel and adaptation belonging among the best of all time.
Honestly, I feel like this is one of those rare instances where the movie was actually better than the book.
@@ericmichel3857 I can fully understand that stance. I am personally unable to decide. I keep jumping back and forth between the two.
I only watched this movie once about 20 years ago, and I will never watch this movie again. Don't get me wrong. This movie is simply incredible, but it breaks my heart and makes me cry a lot
Her: "Is that why he has all those scars?"
My inner monologue: He was a towering, muscular Black man in the 1930s in the deep south.
Great reaction.
It's not explicitly stated but it's likely that John is a lot older than he looks. He was probably a slave for most of his life.
@@mike129995 to have been a slave he would have to be at least in his 70s in 1934. Slavery ended in 1865.
@@Jeff121456 Yea thats the point, just a little bit of his power meant that the mouse lived multiple life spans, and that Tom Hanks character lived to at least 108. John might have been hundreds of years old, he was supernatural.
@@Jeff121456 Also I’m sure it doesn’t need to be said that John Coffey is a clear allegory to the story of Jesus Christ
@@joesladden9914 well, it is a work of fiction so you are free to believe whatever you want about what went on outside of the written pages.
You nailed the plot perfectly. Great perception! You would also be correct on Percy Wetmore being a creep. In real life, the actor was teaching an acting class at 51 when he met a 16 year old female student of his class and formed a romantic relationship with her. They eventually married in 2011 but divorced last year. There's more to the story, but.
RIP Michael Clarke Duncan. He should've won the Oscar that year for Best Supporting Actor.
He was one of the main characters.
@@Jutrzen not under their guidelines I'm guessing. Michael Caine won it and in his speech said Michael Clarke Duncan should've won.
It was the first movie in my life when I cried like a kid. And even I watched it a lot of times - every time I cannot hold my tears.
The amazing actor passed away.REST IN PEACE BIG BRO😔♥️👍🙏🏼
“Please boss, don’t put that thing over my face, don’t put me in the dark. I’s afraid of the dark.” 😢😭🤧 tears begin to flow
I watch this Film 10 times or more. I ccry every time i watch this movie. 🩶
There's a lot of symbolism in this movie. The running theory many have that I have taken to be true is that John Coffey is Jesus Christ. Just reborn. He is tired and suffering for all the evil and hatred in the world and can heal. A force of nature as the movie put it. Beautiful movie and reaction. Love your content!
It's stated quite specifically that John Coffey was "one of Gods angels".
Now you could taken that to mean that Jesus was also such an individual as John Coffey in the context of the film, but there is nothing to specifically suggest that he is Jesus beyond the initials of his name.
There is certainly nothing in the novel to suggest that theory is correct, though Green Mile is one of the few films where the King's novel is pretty faithfully adapted to the screen.
Movie is based on a real life story of 14 year old George Stinney Jr. who was the youngest person sentenced to death and executed by electric chair in the 20th century in the United States.
For my last meal all I would want is my grandmothers homemade white bread rolls. They would melt in your mouth. Light and fluffy. She was from the south and she knew how to cook everything from scratch. She past away back in 1990. Those rolls were iconic in our family.
Great reaction, yes it's heartbreaking that John had to die,but they could not let him go because he would have only been caught again.I appreciate your emotional state because I choke up as well at the end.They realise that they couldn't do any thing to help him and it was a real tough burden that they had to carry on their shoulders.Keep up the great reactions.
I love when you say who you think is going to be in it, it cracks me up!!! Chandler in the green mile, I can’t!!! 💀🤣🤣🤣
Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry were in The Whole Nine Yards though, so close, lol. Off by 1751 Yards.
And Michael Clark Duncan!! 😁
@@CrazyKoala1990 and Amanda Peet!
Stephen King is a master storyteller.
most of people think he is an horror writer but he really is a master storyteller....novels as The green mile The stand and my favourite one.... It.....are far more than horror novels....are masterpieces!
I love the interview where the creater of game of thrones says something along the lines of everytime i write a book youve written 50
He really is. He writes fantastic horror stories, but these dramas are something special. He develops characters so well and really understands the depths of human emotion.
Most people probably recommended this movie because it was directed by Frank Darabont, who also directed "The Shawshank Redemption," and both are based upon Stephen King stories. So there's an obvious connection between the 2 movies, but I actually have a stronger connection between Shawshank and Pulp Fiction, because they both came out in the same year and I like both of them better than the film that won best picture, "Forrest Gump." And I like Gump too, just not as much. Anyway, if you're taking recommendations, mine is Pulp Fiction.
This film absolutely broke me when I first watched it I was crying all night it’s such a masterpiece and Tom hanks plays such a good part along with the big guy himself: you can tell he wouldn’t hurt a fly those poor girls he tried to save them not kill them made me so mad that he was executed
Stephen King originally released the novel "The Green Mile" in installments about a month apart, so we had to wait for the next paperback to come out to continue reading it. I think there were about 8-10 installments in all. Of course you can buy it all in one volume now and read it if you want more of the backstory on the characters.
I was about to say that... Both this and Shawshank were written by Steven King so u can expect some twists...
I remember collecting the original novellas. I lived in Aruba at the time so sometimes I had to wait a little longer than a month, but it was so worth it.
Actually the Green mile Was a novella, Just 1 story in a book of 3
@@dreddzeppelin8234 no, I collected each book. You're probably thinking of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, though it was one story in a book of four.
I read that book in the 80s way before he did the series of books or the movie!! It was either a novella or a collection of short stories
the was originally written as a serial novel. it was torture waiting for the next chapter. truly stephen king's best work.
Road to perdition is another excellent Tom Hanks movie
Yessss!!
Road to Perdition is a complete departure from a normal Tom Hanks movie and he played it perfectly! It's surprising he doesn't win Best Actor every year!
I have watched this many times and watched many movie reactions about it too and every single time I end up in floods of tears. Amazing movie.
"Aw, give him some shoes."
I am only a size fifteen, and even today, getting shoes is one of the hardest and most annoying tasks for me.
John Coffee looks like a size 21.
I hear you, brother! I was a size 11 when I was 12 years old. Now I am 60 and a size 14. For the last few years it wasn't that my feet got 'bigger,' they are just getting wider and flatter now. But still, find affordable shoes is tough. I hated when Payless ShoeSource went out of business because they actually carried size 14 on a regular basis.
John Coffey was a Seraph. This movie was a roller coaster of emotions that i'll never forget. Thanks for bringing it back! +1
You got to admit: all of the villains did get their comeuppance in the end.
The actor who played Billy Buck is Graham Greene, a Canadian Six Nations actor who grew up in the Hamilton-Brantford area. He was in Maverick with Mel Gibson, and other movies and TV shows.
Biggest role was Dances with wolves. I was surprise to see him do a cameo in this movie.
Most people would see it as a curse to live forever, to watch all of your friends and family to die around you as you are left alone to go on without them would be a curse. As you grow older you dread it less and less.
When you're a christian it's not like that. You miss people that are gone. But you know you'll see them again. If you're still here, it just means that God's plan for you hasn't finished playing out yet. You still have more people to take with you.
@@brianlanning836 when you are a Christian it is like that, just because you may have more to do doesn't mean you lose your feelings.
@@Midknightwriter Like I said, you miss the people that are gone.
@@brianlanning836 saying it and actually going through it are two different things.
@@Dyrwlf but the pain of loss is now, I've lost a lot of close family members over the years and knowing that I'll see them again doesn't make the loss any easier it's a new knife in your heart every time it happens.
John Coffey was an angel among men, able to heal people at the cost of his own health, and filled with so much empathy he couldn't bear hurting a fly. When he experienced the world, he was so exhausted and haunted by the evil that consumed most souls, he was ready to die, even if he had pled not guilty. This movie had me breaking down into tears the first time I saw it. It makes me think that most of the time the innocent and precious suffer at the hands of the wicked, and it is a rarity that good actually defeats evil.
Love how you get emotionally invested. Just finished your Steven King trilogy.
I watch A LOT of music, and movie reactions, and I have to say, yours are my favorite. You get so into it, and your emotion and real reactions during the movies is awesome. Your questions, and commentary are SO entertaining. Great job!!!👏👏👏👏👏
Are there any major film franchises you haven't seen (Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Back to the Future, etc.)? I only suggest as watching those will help build your subscriber base. Yeah, they are a bit commonplace on reaction channels, but their fan bases are unparalleled. You'll grow by thousands.
Ever hear of the saying, "learn to crawl before you walk"?
@@Nova-fh2et Haha. Fair enough. It was just a suggestion. Maybe she wants to up her subscribers!?!
@@lanedayes7956 Oh, and the MCU too. There you go, I mentioned it.
@@CoryGasaway you seem pretty hysterical. It's all good. Some people don't want to grow a huge audience right away while they're getting their footing. And enough people talk about franchises on youtube, just boring as hell at this point
@@Nova-fh2et Thank you. I'm huge hit at parties.
Fun fact: this was filmed in the old Tennessee State penitentiary on the west side of Nashville. Drive by it regularly! It's a beautiful old building... When she was younger my daughter used to call it the princess castle because of the spiers on the corners of the building! 😄
The real life Percy is a creep too. He married his first wife when he was 51 and she was 16.
I was just about to post this. Creep indeed.
I think for clarification it needs to be noted there was no Real Percy and you are talking about the actor playing him
The actor who played Percy, Doug Hutchison, at 51 years old married a 16 year old girl. Pretty creepy in real life too!
The Green Mile is one of my favorite movies. Awesome movie! Glad you watched it, and glad you enjoyed it. Take care, stay healthy.
Another gem of a movie. Michael Clarke Duncan is fantastic in this. One lovely detail is in the cinema where a frontal shot of John gest a divine background gloria from the movie projector's light. Nice subtle shot.
You're one of my favorite movie reactors and I'm glad you saw one of my favorite movies, and I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. Keep up the great job and I look forward to watching more of your movie reactions!
Thank you so much Phil! That's so nice of you!
You were sideways right about Bruce Willis and The Green Mile; he recommended Michael Clarke Duncan for the role of John Coffey.
Chandler Bing: "Could Percy BE more of jerk?"
Bahahahaha!
hahahaha best comment
Percy isn't a jerk.
He's a full blown psychopath and a bully to boot.
Like most of his kind he is a complete coward when he has no power to exert.
@@mnomadvfx Yeah, that's a little too long for a joke in the spirit of Chandler Bing.
No one will see my comment.
But, When John says "there still might be time."
In heaven there's no such thing as time.
I’m telling you, no other film has made me as emotional other than the Green Mile👍🤙
25:45 this movie is called top hat starring one of the most iconic on screen couples of all time, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
I have actually missed you, so weird! I live alone, quarantine yadah yadah. But watching you watch movies makes me feel like I'm watching a movie with a friend, I get how much that matters now.
Thanks Tom! I'm glad I could provide some entertainment. I appreciate the support :D
Comment deleted, now I look like a twat. Oh well, it's not the first time, I'll live.
Shout out to Sam Rockwell (Wild Bill) and Doug Hutchison (Percy) for their fantastic acting jobs. We really hate those characters BECAUSE the two actors did such a great job with the roles.