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HI guys! FINALLY, I have covered one of the movies I said I would get to long ago...

And I can not express how DIFFERENT it was than what I was expecting!

A truly beautiful movie with incredible and heartbreaking moments. It definitely did not feel like 3 hours, it absolutely flew by!

My copy of The Green Mile is exactly 3:08:38, this should be uniform across all platforms. If you do start to get un-synced, maybe play around with the speed of my reaction video, as this has apparently fixed issues in the past (and if it DOES work, please let me know)!The break is at 1:52:41 on the movie timecode. I meant it to be sooner, but I was too engrossed! XD There is only one break.

Thank you all so much for your support, guys! Spoilers - I definitely prefer Harry Potter's Percy......

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BeckyB00b

Well, I better start drinking water now so I don’t dehydrate myself from crying when I watch this later.

BeckyB00b

Have you seen Forrest Gump? I don't think you mentioned that in the list of Tom Hanks movies you've seen. That's a MUST watch!

VeggieGamer

Hi Becky! Yeah it takes me a little while to remember a couple of others I have seen, including Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan. Both so good!!

BeckyB00b

I’m glad you’ve seen Forrest Gump, but also kinda disappointed because that would have been a great reaction! I’m excited to watch this. Gonna watch an hour now, and the rest later!

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I cannot watch this movie without balling my eyes out. It's so freaking heartbreaking and sad.

Hilde

Great movie, beautiful story, but also with one of the most horrible and sickening scenes I’ve ever seen on screen. Will an edited version come to YouTube eventually?

VeggieGamer

‘Eventually’ being the main word, but yes! 3 hour movies take a long time to do a YT version, but I hope to jump on that next week! 😄

Raven Dark

Oh. Oh no. I love this movie, but ouch. Diving in later...

Steven

Beautiful movie and yes this is an incredibly faithful adaptation of the book, theres VERY minor changes that were made, and It’s one of the rare circumstances where Stephen King has actually praised an adaptation for one of his novels. I think you'd also like Of Mice & Men, if you haven't seen that

BeckyB00b

Sorry for all the comments, but a couple of notes I had while watching: - I understand that first responders typically have a dark sense of humour as a coping mechanism. But when you're actively taking someone's life, that feels beyond dark and into just downright sick. - Your reaction to the supernatural unexpectedly being introduced one hour in was very much the same as mine when I first watched it. It seemed so out of nowhere, but it fits so naturally into the story. - I don't know about back then, but these days people are on death row for over a decade. I can't believe it's still legal. I don't believe in the death penalty, but I can understand why some people do. But I can't believe anyone thinks that condemning someone to the inhumane environment of death row is ever okay. - "Don't put me in the dark. I's afraid of the dark." Absolutely crushes me 💔 - I'm so sorry to hear about your parents, that is devastating. You made the right choice, ensuring you were in the right headspace for this reaction. Much love to you.

PumpkinSparks

This is one of those movies that I havn't watched a lot (maybe 2 or 3 times?) but it just lives rent free in my head. The characters are so freaking good - and the acting, the lighting, the camera: it's all on point! And I must say, there are so many 90s and early oughts movies, that were crazy good back then and were absolutely groundbreaking, and what not - but if you watch them now they're kinda meh. This movie is still perfect! Funnily enough, while I usually hate my brain for having a hard time forgetting stories and having several movies and shows and songs running on repeat simultaniously, I totally forgot about the framework scenes with old Paul. They were actually new scenes for me? That was a nice surprise! But seriously, it was nice to actually watch it again. There are a couple of movies I've watched once or twice, but aren't ready to watch again while recommending it to others. Like City of Angels, and Watership Down, and Pan's Labyrinth. But yeah, I think it was the right time to watch it again and I needed a push to do so.

Jordan McLaren

It's been a long time since I've watched this film all the way through. I absolutely love it - it's one of my favourites of all time - but it's very emotionally draining no matter how many times you watch it. I was quite young when I first saw it and it's stuck with me intensely ever since; the ending in particular has always haunted me. I've lost family members in the years since my last viewing, so I completely understand what you mean during the scene where Melinda is healed - it hit me in a way it never has before, and I wasn't ready for how much it hurt this time. I agree that John is probably some kind of angelic being, if not explicitly a Christian angel. Coffey's supernatural abilities, compassionate nature, and the symbolic elements surrounding his character suggest a strong connection to something beyond human experience. He represents a figure of hope and redemption, whether interpreted through religion or not, and my heart breaks when he describes his experience of the world. John's punishment of Wild Bill and Percy has always felt very Old Testament to me. I'm a big King fan, and I read the book when I was maybe 15 or so; from what I remember this is an incredibly faithful adaptation. The book was originally released as a serial novel, published over the course of 6 months in separate volumes before being brought together for a final release, and it's well worth a read. Speaking of Shawshank (another one of my favourites of course, it's a masterpiece), it and this were both directed by Frank Darabont. He also did an adaptation of King's "The Mist" which I really like - it's more of a straight forward horror film, but it's great. Thanks for the great reaction Veggie :) It was very cathartic to watch this and have a good cry. Time to put it back on the shelf for another few years 💜

Hypatia

Veggie, thanks so much for this. This is one of my favourite movies. I can empathise with regards to the scene with Melinda and John - my mother is currently in final hospice care with leukaemia and if I could see that for her…. Anyway, I read this when it was first released, it was released in six part mini novels and the film definitely does it justice. Last thing did you notice John Coffey’s initials? (And if I could be cheeky and suggest a reaction to another of my favourite movies…this one a comedy “Clue”, Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd and many others)

VeggieGamer

Hi Hypatia. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. It must be even more heartbreaking to rewatch that scene because of your current situation. Take care of yourself and thank you so much for taking the time to watch this reaction, in such a difficult time. I completely understand needing distractions at times like this. I didn't notice John's initials at all!! Oh wow! I love how there are little things like that. While editing today, I got to the point when John goes to shake Paul's hand, and realised how significant that moment is!! Like it is basically him seeing if Paul is a good person. So well done and so subtle! Clue is definitely a much recommended movie, so I will try to get to it soon! I knew that Curry was in it (who I absolutely love), but I had NO IDEA Lloyd was in it! Great scotts!

Stephen Hert

I audibly said. “Oh, Fuck” like 10 times in a row! Getting ready to watch now! Excellent film!!

Stephen Hert

“I’m tired, boss”. 😭😭😭😭

Stephen Hert

May I recommend "Schindler's List"? An incredibly powerful, heartbreaking movie, that I recommend people watch at least once, and then they don't ever have to watch again. The "Long Walk" is under his Richard Bachman name. I recently finished the book, and I am excited for the movie, but it is very tense and incredibly stressful.

Stephen Hert

Also, Michael Clark Duncan was indeed 6ft 5 inch tall and 315 lbs at one point. He was a massive man.

Diego Zenhäusern

I've never seen this movie before but I really liked it and you're rigth that it goes by way quicker than one would think for a 3h movie. So thanks to you (and everyone who suggested it) for getting me to experience this movie alongside with you!😊

VeggieGamer

Hi Stephen, I saw it looong ago I am afraid (and often watch reactions to it too XD). In A-Level we even visited several of the locations. You are right, it is brilliantly made. TBH, I am really looking forward to The Long Walk movie. I may cover it on the channel! :)

Lisette C.

For another good movie with Michael Clarke Duncan I recommend The Whole 9 Yards with Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis 😁 It's a comedy and SO fun ❤️

Delia P

I read the book, it's good and pretty faithful. Obviously with any book to movie adaptation they miss a good bit out. Brutus (Brutal) Hal was one of my favourite characters, he is so sweet and gentle making his nickname ironic but at the same time not since he is a big man himself and surely capable of being physically handy. It's definitely a very emotional film, I think you handled it really well, great reaction.

Ziro the Hutt

In the mood of a good cry tonight, bring it on! :D If you adhere to the theory that Coffey is some sort of angel, then we see a big hint during the Fred and Ginger dance scene when he is watching them dance. The projector behind him perfectly lights him up like a halo we see in paintings of saints, the Madonna and of course "J.C." himself. I also think John has been wandering the Earth for hundreds of years - no wonder he is "dog tired". Seeing his scars, one could assume perhaps he was one of the first slaves in the U.S. and had a harsh life, seeing the ugly side of humanity for 400 years. He will be welcomed back in paradise, but there must always be a cost, and we see that for Paul. Akin to the Roman soldier Longinus, who pierced Christ on the cross with his spear and is still wandering the Earth atoning.