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  • Actors: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, James Cromwell
  • Directors: Frank Darabont
  • Writers: Frank Darabont, Stephen King
  • Producers: Frank Darabont, David Valdes
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, German
  • Subtitles: English, German, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic, Dutch, Arabic, Finnish, Romanian, Bulgarian
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 30 Oct 2000
  • Run Time: 188 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004VVTV
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,176 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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"The book was better" has been the complaint of many a reader since the invention of films. The Green Mile is Frank Darabont's second adaptation of a Stephen King prison drama The Shawshank Redemption was the first) and is a very faithful adaptation of King's serial novel. In the middle of the Depression, Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) runs death row at Cold Mountain Penitentiary. Into this dreary world walks a mammoth prisoner, John Coffey (Michael Duncan) who, very slowly, reveals a special gift that will change the men working and dying (in the electric chair, masterfully and grippingly staged) on the mile.

As with King's book, Darabont takes plenty of time to show us Edgecomb's world before delving into John Coffey's mystery. With Darabont's superior storytelling abilities, his touch for perfect casting, and a leisurely 188-minute running time, his film brings to life nearly every character and scene from the novel. Darabont even improves the novel's two endings, creating a more emotionally satisfying experience. The running time may try patience, but those who want a story, as opposed to quick-fix entertainment, will be rewarded by this finely tailored tale. --Doug Thomas

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Director Frank Darabont's second adaptation of a Stephen King prison tale (the first being 1994's nearly flawless THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION) is a hopeful charmer with a hint of the supernatural. The story focuses on Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks), a Louisiana security guard who works on death row during the Great Depression. When John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), a gigantic black man convicted of raping and murdering two white girls, joins the other prisoners on the row, Paul's life is forever altered. Coffey doesn't fit the mold of a psychopathic killer; he's kind, gentle, and afraid of the dark. As the story progresses, Edgecomb learns that there is something more than simple goodness to Coffey. Building to a hopeful climax, Darabont once again proves that he is King's most loyal cinematic translator. The film features uniformly excellent performances in leading and supporting roles, notably Duncan as Coffey; David Morse and Barry Pepper as Hanks's fellow prison guards; and Michael Jeter as condemned killer Edward Delacroix.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not enough stars to rate this film, 27 May 2003
By Jenny (Dukinfield, Cheshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
It would take all the stars in the sky to measure how enjoyable, emotive, shocking, heartstopping, funny and mind occupying this film is. I thoroughly enjoyed, as well as wept my heart out, to this film. The emotions extracted from you throughout this film are provided by the magnificent talents of the director Frank Darabont and numerous mesmerising actors. Frank Darabont preformed a miracle as Screen Writer when interpreting Stephen King's novel. I forget how a few simple words can give you goosebumps when written, and said, in just the right way.

Each character has their personality and traits highlighted, some good, some bad and some very very bad. All the actors constantly unveil their talent by making the audience understand completely how their characters are feeling and what their intent is.

This story incorporates the present day and memories from the 1930s as Paul Edgecomb's (Hanks) intense tale unfolds. The scenes of the outside prison, the cells and of course 'old sparky' where the prisoner's are executed are so cleverly filmed from an amazing set. Look out for a range of brilliant camera angles, which even to my untrained eye looked clever.

Of course this film contains those emotion packed narrative speeches by the principle chararter, but don't assume they will be tacky and unheartfelt as this would be the biggest misjudgement you could make. Each word is relevent and is expressed so genuinely.

Lastly I defy anyone not to recognise the acting talent displayed in this fine film, especially from Sam Rockwell (William 'Wild Bill' Wharton) who's cheeky behaviour is both funny as well as cringingly awful, and Doug Hutchison (Percy Wetmore) who displays such intense feeling and attitude ranging from his arrogance, naivity, obsessiveness, fear and embarassment during the story.

Please do yourself a favour and when you think you're ready to be blown away from every angle and have all your emotions tried and tested, then please please make an effort to watch this film. You will not be disappointed... unless you have no heart.

Only after you've watched it will you too realise that there are just not enough stars in the sky for this unforgettable film.

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly brilliant, 5 Mar 2003
By Mr Ian Giles (Chepstow, Monmouthshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
When I got this DVD I was dreading sitting through the best part of 3 hours of dreary, dull America in the depression, how wrong could I have been. I was gripped from the very beginning, all of the actors, not just Tom Hanks, made their characters totally believable. The storyline is simply magic, in more ways than one! And is dealt with superbly. Paul, Hanks' Character has, at one stage a severe bladder infection and you can almost feel his pain and discomfort.
You can also feel the fear and dread of the prisoners when they have to face the 'Chair'. the compassion shown by the warders only highlights the awfull reality of the execution, though one of them is, shall we say, a little over cooked!
As the secret of John Coffey is slowly revealed you become more and more gripped by the film, I didn't want this film to end, three hours may seem a long time for a film but I could have sat through six hours of this if I could.
I feel that the music used deserves a mention too, the soundtrack is wonderfully understated and counterpoints the acting beautifully.
For me this is a film I will watch again and again, buy this film and enjoy, you won't be sorry.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Green Mile, 26 April 2006
By Mucluhan 22 (Oxford, England) - See all my reviews
The Green Mile has an all star cast who deliver some of their best acting to date,with powerfull emotional scenes, high tension suspense and heart warming humour.

The supernatural twist makes it gripping from start to finish,inclduding outstanding and touching acting from Micheal Clarke-Duncan.

The Green Mile's hosts some of the most shocking and disturbing scenes including the use of the electric chair. It leads one to question humanity of using the electric chair, especially the final scene

The touching story and acting are what makes this film a timless classic that will be remembered for years to come.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTLY INCREDIBLE!!
I normaly watch horror films, but i must admit, this is the only film thats ever made me have a tear in my eye!
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you like the Shawshank redemption you'll love this... truly amazing
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Frank Darabont returns after directing The Shawshank Redemption to direct another prison tale of sheer class and written again by Stephen King in their second attempt to make a... Read more
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