The Green Mile

The Green Mile Reviews



Overall 5 star rating4.87 of 5 (by 31 users)



The Green Mile Review Summary

"Darabont's classy take on King's The Green Mile is a classic!" Tome Hanks, Bonnie Hunt, and Michael Clarke Duncan star in the Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption) film adaptation of Steven King's novel about the guards of a man on death row, convicted of murdering and raping a child. Reviewers particularly like that The Green Mile "takes a realistic story and adds a few miracles to the mix." They find it to be a "joy to watch over and over again" especially Tom Hanks, whom fans have "come to think of as one of the best and most innovative and versatile actors of our time." Reviewers appreciate that Darabont stayed true to the original novel by King, making The Green Mile a "feel good, amazing movie."
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Long-time reviewer, into movies that tell a great story, a writer, movie lover, Journalism major, history minor, Stephen King fan

NOV
20
2008

In March of 2001, I received a paperback copy of The Green Mile, a late-1990s novel by Stephen King which had originally been published as a 19th Century style "serial" novel.  Instead of giving readers the whole book in one volume, King and his publisher released a chapter or so on a regular basis (every six weeks or so, I believe), echoing the publshing tradition of Charles Dickens' time in which huge works such as David Copperfield and A Tale of Two Cities were published in monthly installments.

I had made a conscious effort not to buy The Green Mile in its original serialized format; at the...

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4 star rating
2009 VIP
Fardreamer
Miami, FL



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a dreamer, a child at heart, a movie lover

MAR
17
2008
We found this movie when we were browsing in Blockbuster trying to choose something to rent. It was a nice summer day, but we wanted to get a movie anyway. We came across the Green Mile and we both said "I've always wanted to see that" At first we hesitated. After all it was 2 video tapes long and it was so nice outside. We got it anyway. It did not in any way ruin our summer day.

The story is of a prison guard, Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks), living and working in 1935. He works in the cells of people who are going to be executed. His co-workers are also his very good friends, with the exception of...
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5 star rating
2009 VIP
vivasuzi
Livonia, MI



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a movie lover

JAN
10
2009
this movie is awesome it makes me cry and laugh every time i watch it i love this movie you should buy it if you dont already have it
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5 star rating
spunkykitty1989
Flint, MI



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an infrequent movie goer, living in the country, happiest outdoors, a busy person

OCT
20
2008

I don't watch a lot of television, and never watch movies unless someone recommends one to me. (I'm an avid reader instead).

I've seen The Green Mile 3x now, and while it is not a common thing for me to watch "feel good" type movies, this one so touched my heart. Tom Hanks, I've come to think of as one of the best and most innovative and versatile actors of our time, but the rest of the cast is outstanding as well.

I think it's just  a very well written and directed movie. Big High Fives from this country gal!


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5 star rating
2009 Writer
mrssnell
Tionesta, PA



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a movie buff, waiting for the DVD

NOV
29
2008

I READ THE GREEN MILE AND THOUGHT THE BOOK WAS GREAT.  THEN THE MOVIE CAME OUT AND I WENT TO SEE IT.  I WAS EXPECTING IT NOT TO BE AT ALL LIKE THE BOOK, BECAUSE THE BOOKS ARE ALWAYS BETTER.  THIS TIME THE MOVIE WAS JUST LIKE THE BOOK AND IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE.  ALL THE ACTORS PLAYED THEIR CHARACTERS SO WELL.  I GIVE IT 5 PLUS STARS, GREAT PICTURE

CHERYL


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CHER1234
North Scituate, RI



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DVD collector

NOV
17
2007
The green mile on dvd has been one of my all time favorite movies. It has comedy, romance, and get out your tissues scenes. Tom Hanks and the rest of the cast in this movie was outstanding. Some you loved, some you loved to hate. I would recomend this to anyone that has an evening to spare and wants to settle in for a fantastic movie.
The story line is fantastic, the acting is out of this world. I loved it!

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5 star rating
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JGreeley
Auburndale, FL



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a movie buff, comedy fan, waiting for the DVD, watching chick flicks, watching with kids, into action flicks, a comedy fan, a PC user

FEB
22
2008
We love this movie. When I hear one of the songs played on the radio that's in the movie, I cry. This is a story about love, forgiveness and brings out the good in the human spirit.  Tom Hanks is amazing, and so is the African American gentelman ( i think his name is Michael) who plays Coffee in the movie. I recommend this to anyone who wants a movie with a good message.
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5 star rating
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luvjezuz
Roseville, CA



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a movie lover

JAN
9
2009
The green mile was one of the best movies that I have seen and I am not usualy into these kinds of movies. It will keep you thinking during the whole movie. I feel that Tom Hanks did a good job in this movie. There are some funny parts to this movie as well. So if you are looking for a good movie you really need to see The green mile.
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sprint72
Hector, NY



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a movie lover

JAN
3
2009
I have always been a fan of Stephen Kings novels.  But I had found that the movies were never quite as good as the books.  But "The Green Mile" was the exception.  It had good acting and was very close to the novel.  Of course Tom Hanks is always phenomenal in anything that he is in. I loved it.
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tonvicur
Murrieta, CA



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into Independent Films, a movie buff

DEC
4
2008
The Green Mile was a movie that will go down as a classic.  It was supposed to be a true story, and I am sure some "Hollywood" was thrown in, but you will be glad you spent the  2+ hours watching it.  I thought it was great all around.  Not exactly a "feel good", but good nonetheless.
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Rohayglen
Miami, FL



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a movie buff

JAN
10
2009
this is an amazing movie. it has a wonderful cast, including Michael Duncan Clarke, Tom Hanks, and David Morse.  The plot (and story) are extremely well written and the movie has a wonderful musical score. i would definitely recommend, even if you're not a big tom hanks fan
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backdoor120
Folsom, CA



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a movie lover

JAN
29
2009
I have been reading Stephen King books since 1975.  I read this one and it was great.  I was thrilled when I learned they were making it into a movie.  The movie was great too!  Tom Hanks as the prison guard made the movie even better.  I love all of his movies.  If you are a fan of Stephen King or Tom Hanks this is a must see movie
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rckrpwtr
Alton, IL



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watching chick flicks, waiting for the DVD, fun loving, into Independent Films, a comedy fan, into action flicks

SEP
24
2009

The Green Mile was one of my all time favorite book series.  When I read these books they were put out monthly and I couldn't wait for the next one to come out so I can spend my evening reading it.  I am an avid reader and this was one of the fastest read series I ever encountered.  I couldn't put it back down once I picked it up.  Amazingly enough, the movie was portrayed as close to the books as I have ever seen.  The actors chosen for the different characters in the books were perfect.  Tom Hanks is an amazing actor and just made the movie as entertaining for adults as well as the younger...

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knbnjj
Johnson City, TN



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a movie buff

JUL
22
2009

I absolutely love this movie. I could watch this movie a thousand times over.  Tom hanks played a great roll in this movie and so did the man that played john coffee.  I have seen this man in a few films since the making of the green mile and he doesn't seem like the same man.  When in the en john turned out to be innocent it was heartbreaking to know that stuff like this happens in real life all the time.  They just assumed that because john was there that he killed those little girls when that wasn't the case at all.  It was the guy that was working for the parents of the little girls. ...

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Tigress30
Oakfield, ME



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a movie lover

FEB
22
2009
I read this book a few years before the movie came out. I have to say it was so well written that I could visulize all the characters in the book so when the movie THE GREEN MILE came out I could not wait to see it.  the person who did the casting for this movie was a genius. The actors all seemed to be the same people I had seen when I was reading the book. The story line stayed true to the book as well. Tom Hanks I think gave one of his greatest performances of his career and the man who played John Coffee gave a outstanding performance for someone who had not been in movies before. I am sure... review »
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jughead52
Baker City, OR



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