The Green Mile Reviews

Get the tissues out

This is a long film so give yourself time to watch it, believe me it is worth it. Despite the tissue comment this is is not a chick flick movie, but to me rates alongside the Shawshank Redemption on the emotions it provokes watching the different characters interact with each other in the prison environment. I've watched it several times and it gets me every time.

"Dead man walking"

What can I say. When I first saw this film I cried all the way home form the Trafford Centre back to Preston! This is an awesome film from director Frank Darabont, who also directed my all time favourite film "The Shawshank Redemption" (God knows why you can`t rent that on here?) **

This story is about the inmates on death row and the relationships between them and the empathic guards and one inmate in particular, John Coffey, who is a giant of a man with special healing powers and a fear of the dark. Written by Steven King, the viewer can expect to really get to know the characters and actually give a damn about them in this "feel real" tale that should touch your heart forever. Brilliantly acted throughout, even the mouse! This film should be in everyone`s collection.

** Editor's Note: Unfortunately "The Shawshank Redemption" DVD release was deleted in the UK as from 21/1/2004.

5 STARS!!!!!

First of all I rate this 5 stars plus......it just wouldnt let me put more than 1 in!!!

Get the hankies out.........this is by far the best film I have ever seen.

You go through every single emotion while watching this..one minute you are happy, then sad, then laughing, then crying your eyes out, then full of hate.....If there is one film to watch in your life then this is it....and I doubt if a grown man will hold back the tears....THIS IS A MUST SEE FILM.

masterful peice of work

this was gripping from beggining to end it may be 3 hrs long but is brilliant and worth while watching some bits sad,horrifying and make you sick with hate

brilliant you must rent this film

[Highly rated reviewer]

The boring Mile

over too long, too sugary, you can tick all cliches, guess any reply, know what's going to happen...well I don't understand why people are so enthusiastic about this movie. It's too clean, too perfect, nothing daring, etc...Once you are stucked in the green mile, you are stuck for ever. Right feeling I add watching it, wondering when it's going to end.

Watch it !

Yes there is the odd 'strange' part - but this film is brilliant.

Probably one of the few films that I would recommend to anyone and defy them not to cry - it is full of emotion with a lovely story line, well worth a night in and a film you will talk about for some time to come.

[Highly rated reviewer]

An Oddity

This is not what you might be expecting from an adaptation of a Stephen King story; it's definitely an odd mix. Yes there is a brutal scene about a botched execution but there are strong elements of fantasy and a very sentimental undertone.

Some of the characters are two dimensional but others are rooted in reality; decent men doing a difficult job on death row.There is even a little humour in the mix.

If you like fantasy and mysticism and something a little different you may find it uplifting and a little holiday from the everyday kind of film. If sentiment and fantasy annoy you give it a miss.

The Green Mile - very absorbing

This film was very absorbing from beginning to end although a little predictable in places.It was very well acted especially by Tom and Micheal,you could tell they enjoyed playing there parts and wanted to give it there all.I would advise to watch the documentary after viewing the film.At the end of it I was very surprised who wrote the original book.I thoroughly recommend a viewing of this absorbing film.

Go the whole mile!!!

A superb film with an impressive cast. Tom Hanks is outstanding as the Warden with a heart. The premise is intriguing and although the film runs at approx 3 hours, it is compelling viewing. There is a sadness in the inevitable conclusion that justice will not be done and the innocent shall be executed.

One of Hanks's finest performances!! If you loved this and Forrest Gump, then see The Terminal.

Better than 5 stars!!!!!

Well, what can I say? If you have read the book - you will NOT be disappointed, the screenplay keeps close to the book in every way.

If you haven't read the book - this is a brilliant story based on death row in the Great depression - but that won't give you any concept of the emotions that will take hold of you.

This isn't your usual Stephen King story, but is one of his best as a master story teller. So turn down the lights, switch off the phone, settle in your armchair and be prepared to be enthralled for the evening.

And remember that Coffey is like the drink, only not spelled the same.