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Tom Hanks (Actor), Michael Clarke Duncan (Actor), Frank Darabont (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 18 years and over | Format: DVD
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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: 16:9 - 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: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004VVTV
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank:: 781 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
    #68 in  DVD > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery
    #57 in  DVD > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy & Futuristic

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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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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, 25 Jun 2007
By H. Neilson "macbiggles" (Inverness, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Green Mile (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1999] (DVD)
Superb movie, subtle, and based on character interactions; that's not to say that "nothing haoppens", but don't expect explosions and car chases! Very fine acting all around.

I have to take issue with a previous reviewer - the 2-disc SE is very good, their are extras on both discs and the film is deliberately split across the two discs so as to increase the bitrate and hence improve the picture quality. Yes, you can cram 4 hours' worth of video material onto one DVD but the quality would be a bit naff - with a long movie like this, or like Peter Jackson's King Kong remake, splitting the feature gives much sharper picture detail ... surely a good thing?

Excellent release of a brilliant movie.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, 7 Nov 2006
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This review is from: The Green Mile (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1999] (DVD)
2 Hours of quality extras and a SUPERB commentary by Frank Darabon [...]! Puts the original DVD release to shame. Don't hesitate....just buy it!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent adaptation of Stephen King's novel, 12 Jan 2003
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This review is from: The Green Mile [DVD] [2000] (DVD)
The Green Mile is one of the best movies I've ever seen despite being three hours long. It's one of those movies that really touches your emotions, however I was rather disappointed with the weak ending. Tom Hanks was outstanding and the screenplay adaptation was wonderfully written. Michael Clark Duncan really steals the show as John Coffey, a gentle huge man with strange supernatural powers, who brings a sense of spirit and humanity to his guards and fellow inmates at the death row of the Lousiana country prison.

This was an outstanding production from beginning to end. The whole atmosphere, especially the settings in the Green Mile and the execution chamber, are touching, unpleasent, and fascinating all at the same time. I definitely reccomend this movie to anyone and if you can manage to stomach the execution scenes, then you'll enjoy this fast moving and perfectly made drama.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding film
Great film great actors, watched it a few times and its still entertaining. will be a classic this one.
Published 1 month ago by J. Hussain

5.0 out of 5 stars !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BLU RAY REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Green Mile probably not that same opinion as most but I actually enjoy this better than Darabont's other epic, The Shawshank Redemption. Read more
Published 3 months ago by The usual suspect

5.0 out of 5 stars THE GREEN MILE
First seen this on tv..... Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) is a slightly cynical veteran prison guard on death row in the 1930s. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Hayes

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favourites
I simply love this film. It's another of those films that I could watch again and again and never get bored. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mandy

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent well-made film
I loved this movie & it's one of the few I added to my handful collection & I only ever buy movies if I really like them & my collection is less than 10 DVD's! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Q

5.0 out of 5 stars the green mile
one of the best films i have seen in a long time,
you wont regret buying it
Published 6 months ago by Mr. John Rigby

5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Expected
I didn't know anything about this film, but someone recommended it, so I gave it a go and was very impressed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by E. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars The Green Mile
The product was good, as I expected it would be as I had already seen it on TV. My only complaint was as my previous feedback, the extortionate dispatch time.
Published 7 months ago by J. Dalton

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film, pretty good blu ray transfer
As all of you will know, this is a superb film, I'm only here to comment on the blu ray picture quality. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Pm Gray

5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendous and rivetting
I rarely watch films, but watched this last evening and was absolutely blown away by it all, not least the fantastic acting by all the cast, and the interesting story that... Read more
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