Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5853 in VHS
• Brand: the green mile includes making of green mile
• Model: 0783303
• Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
• Formats: PAL, Dolby, Surround Sound
• Original language: English
• Number of tapes: 1
• Running time: 181 minutes

Customer Reviews

box of tissues required
I read the book first, not normally a good idea, but did not know of the making of the film at the time. I was already trying to cast the film and got stuck with John Coffey, I could not think of one person that could possibly make him come to life, of course I was wrong as we have now discovered. I cried at the end of the book, when I went and saw the film, there was not a dry eye in the house but when I watched it on video at home the flood gates opened, I was actually choking. The film leaves out some little details that, although you wouldn't notice if you hadn't read the book, makes the story more of a saga, problem is too have included them would have added hour on film

excellent 5 stars no doubt
this film was excellently portrayed, beautifully acted, funny, moving, and any other words you can think of to describe a truly magnificent film.
Hanks is first class as is all other actors playing their characters, the characters in turn are also second to none but that would be the credit to the amazing Stephen King. The special effects are quality and there is no weaknesses throughout the whole film. A masterpiece.

Now THIS is what you call a movie!!!
It has to be said, that long films seem very daunting, and usually - they are. The Green Mile however, proves otherwise. The incredible story, which is taken directly from the Stephen King novel, is an magnificant triumph which engrosses the viewer from beginning to end. This is King in his absolute prime.

As for the visual adaptation? It is the most utterly beautiful movie I have ever clapped eyes on. In the words of the director: "This movie really takes me on a journey". The characters are portrayed in absolute perfect form by a full star cast, with each one giving a unique, spot-on performance.

Frank Darabont really knows how to weave each tiny sub-plot into film, which is rather a rarety. The novel's emotion is completely expressed, so if you are watching the film after reading the book, you will not be dissapointed. I also have to give credit for Thomas Newman's brilliant sound score.

This is a sad, scary, funny, mystical movie, which deserves every single credit it is given.