I'm Tired Boss | The Green Mile (1999) | Screen Bites

[@ScreenBites]

A deeper look into the story's characters and events in The Green Mile reveal that it is actually laden with religious symbolism, most of them related to the life of Jesus Christ: bit.ly/2kejaGx

[@gavinpickens73]

Big john died for sins he didn't do.

[@cpt.hatemonger1950]

Blitzkrieg-MeX Jesus DID commit blasphemy, though. Like, according to the definitions of what blasphemy was at that time, he committed it. Assuming he even existed, of course.

[@epicpants2314]

After my dad showed me this movie in it's entirety, he looked over to Me. "Can you think of anyone with the initials J.C.? I couldn't think of anyone. "Jesus Christ" my dad said.

[@Joey_Greenthumb]

Plenty of esoteric secrets in the movie

[@cpt.hatemonger1950]

@12BJJohnson ...What the fuck are you talking about? Who was talking about Moses? Or the Ten Commandments? Did you just have a stroke at me?

[@benanderson3029]

Imagine living in a world so screwed up that you're willing to allow yourself to be executed for a crime you didn't commit just to escape from it all.

[@mohammadabdulfarooqi3068]

yeah

[@Ray2311us]

I don't think I could imagine, because I know I could live in solitude with nature all of my life and I would be good.

[@CrazyHorseTheSiouxW4rrior]

@@Ray2311us that's actually a pretty wise choice the hippies in the 60's did that they traveled off the grid to live in nature and became spiritual peaceful people because they knew the government and the system we live in is corrupt so they decided to abandon society and create there own nature society

[@w1z4rd9]

Do you think God abandoned us for what he has created.

[@thezdbailey]

@@w1z4rd9 Nooooo... He already did that, if you actually believe in Him. It's what we do going forward as human beings imo.

[@samh.264]

"I'm mostly tired of people being ugly to each other." The relevence of that quote hits us right in the feels.

[@benking706]

So has he been expienrincing racism for his entire life.

[@davebuts1921]

@@benking706 Why do you feel the need to make it racist? this has nothing to do with racism. This is well beyond that it's about the ugliness of the human race, as one thing. That is what I am taking from this scene, all humans are equal good and bad.

[@jimmysmith736]

davebuts I know what you mean, this has nothing to do with racism. We all have our faults. This is essentially a story of Jesus retold. It’s amazing and I love watching it

[@Soulsphere001]

@@davebuts1921 It's definitely not about racism, but racism is one of the problems that cause people to be 'ugly' to one another. People just need to treat others equally and well.

[@paramveeryadav1121]

Yeah, man.

[@lebarthenotorious]

" I'm tired of being on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain" That hit me hard asf.

[@germanking6613]

So, i guess he didnt have a family of his own.

[@jeremydaly8293]

@@germanking6613 often people who were different would be hidden away or turned away by their families.

[@meganbateman5634]

I never saw the movie, but this line is beautiful, that's real poetry

[@germanking6613]

@@jeremydaly8293 so, maybe that was the case of John Coffey

[@thereelaccountant9246]

@@germanking6613 he outlived his family most likely. Remember at the end, we learned that "blessing" to save people came with a very very very long lifespan. Which is why he had scars from slavery.

[@khldounibrahim3488]

"Im tired of never having a buddy to be with" That means alot believe me

[@chandlerrose4545]

Me too. Much of my childhood and teenage years were spent in Boston Children’s Hospital. After the middle of sixth grade I couldn’t go to school anymore. I didn’t get those bonds and when I did go to school I was picked on terribly for being physically disabled. I don’t have friends. 99% of my time is spent alone. I have my dog and the human interaction I do get is my immediate family. I don’t have any buddies. And the few I have had over the years didn’t treat me like a friend. I have been alone so much that I feel more alone around people than I do alone in my house with my puppy Freya.

[@simonjesusthehealer4515]

@@Bharath-zs3re want to be your friend. You can reach me on [e-mail]

[@Thajoshiboy]

😢😢😢😔

[@davidolsen2495]

@@chandlerrose4545 Bro I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not physically disabled but I do have some mental illness problems and I don't have friends except my two younger brothers but my pops and mom are dead same with all my grandparents. But like you I feel lonelier around people then I do by myself. I hope life improves for you and I wish you well

[@reddevil1540]

@@chandlerrose4545 sorry bro about your life, same as mine, not in hospital though, I guess my face is just ugly , I never receive any texts or calls from friends, apart frm my weed dealer😊 Guess KZbin is my friend for now.

[@scholarlycat8180]

Over two decades later, John's words are still as relevant as ever.

[@Thajoshiboy]

😢

[@shanewalker2008]

Scholarly Cat 😢😢😢

[@tacitus5665]

How would it ever change?

[@stingerjohnny9951]

“As long as there are two people left on this planet, someone is gonna want someone dead” I know the line in the tf2 short was comedic, but it’s also tragically accurate.

[@derwachauer]

words up

[@elizabethsjuve2994]

“On the day of my judgement when I stand before God and he asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles... what am I going to say..? That it was my job?..it was my job” I’m not particularly religious but that line is delivered so deeply and it’s so moving

[@promghost07]

I'm an atheist but even with all of the religious talk and symbolism, this movie is so incredible and my favorite in the world. And you're right, this line was delivered so masterfully by Tom Hanks that you can't help but feel a pang in your heart when you hear it because you can hear the pain, fear and conflict in his voice.

[@dwaterson21]

It's like the Nazis working the concentration camps. They didn't want to kill, but they had to. It was their job.

[@benjammin3798]

An hourly occurrence: "If I do this, say this, am this, can I answer to myself or anyone else as to why? Will this cost me sleep tonight? And if the answer is no I cannot answer/yes I will lose sleep, is this a necessary good that goes against the grain of societies beliefs?" Every conversation, every action, every decision in my life for 30 years has centered on this, fought for this, and almost died for this a few more times than I probably should have. I am not perfect, but before God, myself, and those around me, there will be no question of what I see as right and wrong. Even though it was acting(damned good acting) I cannot help but feel the strength of conviction in both voices. Beautifully done, gentlemen.

[@avatarwan5824]

@@dwaterson21 The fact that they participated in such a system, despite having the morals to know it was wrong, makes them as liable as their insane, anti-semitic colleagues.

[@noelnoel3636]

@@avatarwan5824 There are consequences to one's action. While they knew it was wrong, had they done anything about it they'd face the same horrific treatment as the prisoners in the camp.

[@TheSpook313]

When I stand before God on the day of my judgement and he asks me why I killed one of his miracles, what am I supposed to say? That it was my job?

[@xomthood]

I find it difficult to reconcile this scene with ending where Paul suggests his longevity is a punishment from God. Coffey clearly states Paul is doing what he wants and that he himself would declare to God that Paul performed a "kindness".

[@johnmillard2931]

Planned Parenthood.

[@xomthood]

@Håkon then every execution he performed would equally count against him

[@hardwirecars]

@Håkon yes but the bible is clear murder and execution are different killing in defence or as punishment is not a mortal sin even if you know the execution is unjust.

[@antoniosilvestro2494]

@@xomthood Could have been guilt

[@gary4934]

"I bet you can't be acting in a scene with Tom Hanks and steal the show" John : "Hold my Coffee"

[@EdinProfa]

T.Hanks for that pun.

[@Manu907z]

@@EdinProfa Nice one there

[@chadneider9511]

@@EdinProfa Hold my Coffey* it’s like the drink but spelt different

[@mikeshoe74]

I bet you couldn't cast a better John Coffee

[@gary4934]

@@mikeshoe74 there are not a lot of giant black actors and I don't think Shaq or Terry Crews could do better.

[@sheevpalpatine2324]

It’s tragic that MCD didn’t win the Oscar for this film. I genuinely believe him in this film is the single best piece of acting in the history of film. He is a master and perfection.

[@memby93x]

Aren't you The Senate? Make it happen Palps!

[@janesgems7]

I remember reading an interview with Stephen King, he said when he met Michael he was stunned how much he looked and sounded like he imagined John Coffey to be.

[@sheevpalpatine2324]

janesgems7 yah. Like Tom Hanks is my favourite actor but MCD makes him look like an amateur in this scene

[@drlee2]

He certainly deserved it more than Michael Caine that year.

[@themoonlord8953]

That's fucked up, the most brilliant actor I've ever seen. Rest In Peace Michael Clarke Dunkan

[@feelthemusic7871]

"I'm tired of being on the road. Lonely as a sparrow in the rain. Tired of me not having a buddy to be with, to tell me where we's goin to, or comin from, or why" hits home.

[@sidpheasant7585]

"Sparrow in the rain" is a very specific comparison. Sparrows in The Bible are the ones God sees and knows when they die (according to Jesus). “Five sparrows are sold for only two pennies, and God does not forget any of them" And if one was in the rain, it would be exposed to the Holy Spirit, who comes in rain. A sparrow might still be lonely in the rain, lacking human sensibilities, but we should not be, and John truly was not...

[@Korijenkins1414]

How horrible it must be to listen to such a kind person talk about the terrible things he feels humanity doing to one another everyday.

[@cherylynn2005]

Apparently this movie took place during the 1930s therefore it's probably a good thing that he wasn't alive to witness the fast approaching meat grinder World War II. If people being "mean to each other" was too much for him to bear, things were about to get a whole lot worse for him.

[@jacobrivera1721]

@Michael Cueva fact never stop believing in hope move forward and teach the new generation what you have learned through life and learn the wisdom from others and yourself even as scientists in training learning new thing but never stop believing your dream and give hope to other

[@crimsondynamo615]

@@cherylynn2005 he would have been like yoda during order 66, just feeling millions of innocents dying en masse. He might die on the spot from grief.

[@c.galindo9639]

@@cherylynn2005 he can bear it as he is a miracle of God but he is tired of feeling everything daily

[@dradenandmeyghentailor9456]

ezactly im a impath i know ezactly what he feels

[@ericsantana1184]

Michael Clarke Duncan. Their will never be another one like him..I miss you John Coffey

[@antoniosilvestro2494]

He was a brilliant actor and played John Coffey sensitively and magnificently.

[@tobiramasenju8687]

Have you seen Daredevil he was lit in that movie

[@mikeehrmantraut1899]

And a badass voice actor in socom

[@EntoSanto]

I always think he came to this world to play this character. I mean, imagine, they would not find any man like him for this character. He was perfect for this role. Amazing.

[@Oreosmilkshake]

ey b0ss im tired man

[@thekommandantvulpes]

The sad thing is, most people will feel the emotion brought on when he says he's tired of people being ugly to each other, yet will continue being ugly themselves to others

[@biggie395]

People keep doing ugly things to me I was scared and done so I became ugly to. I'm no better then the people who hurt me. Half the reason I am a ugly person is because of my own actions. Yet I'm getting better and fixing myself up each day.

[@FrostfyreAkali]

The universe has only shown me ugliness. Why is it in my best interest to help others when nobody has done so for me? If the world is just, then the only justice I can exact is revenge. And if the world isn't just, then what do I have to lose? I'm putting out what I'm taking in. I can only take so much. I've been given so much shit and have had to carry so much weight and I'm just done. I'm tired too. I see myself in John and I too am tired. I'm an empath no more based off of recent occurrences. The world has shown me nothing but pain & suffering therefor that is all I can return.

[@chandlerrose4545]

My mother taught me to be kind to everyone. Even if they aren’t kind to me.

[@joshuahhhhhh]

@@FrostfyreAkali Goodluck. You need it.

[@FrostfyreAkali]

@@joshuahhhhhh thanks, although that's 100% incorrect

[@TheWalterHWhite]

I'm not ashamed to admit it, this movie still makes me cry as a grown man. When I was a kid, I watched it with my mother. It was one of her favorite tear jerkers. A wretched soul took her life prematurely. This movie reminds me of her so much.

[@youssefsameh6402]

Sorry about that. May her soul rest in peace

[@janesgems7]

Mine died at 88 and I miss her every day. I can't even begin to imagine what you have gone through. But know this..my mum is looking after her.

[@Leo.de99]

Sorry for your lose, I’m sure she was a sweet soul

[@AmonRa1081]

Same here.

[@yungsouljah2012]

i’m a grown man now n still haven’t watched it bc ion evn think i’m tough enuff boss 😅

[@Neags]

"I'm mostly tired of people being ugly to each other." - 30 seconds on Twitter would confirm that

[@praetorxian]

Twitter is a cesspool of hatred.

[@nylonthreadonmynek8838]

Not if you stay at hentai algo

[@babyrob7777]

Going on Twitter makes me so depressed about this world

[@thereccher8746]

"Pieces of glass in my head," is certainly what it feels like reading Twitter posts.

[@morgan0__o]

it's not the cesspool you make it out be, mfs overexaggerrating as hell

[@ryanphelan895]

"I'm tired, boss. Tired of being on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. I'm tired of never having me a buddy to be with to tell me where we's going to, coming from, or why. Mostly, I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world...every day. There's too much of it. It's like pieces of glass in my head...all the time. Can you understand?" - John Coffey

[@notdando]

@The Greatman you dont have to be all mad about it

[@donovanw4529]

Oof

[@stopmotionproductions1832]

The Greatman shut the fuck up

[@babaejr]

The Greatman calm down fam

[@djslowride3667]

@The Greatman maybe someone who is deaf enjoy seeing lyrics...

[@MikeyJ2306]

Love this movie. It's so gripping that by the end of the movie, you won't even notice you've been watching it for over 3 hours long.

[@georgeharvey3062]

I’ve watched it at least 18 times and I never tire of it. This movie and The Shawshank Redemption are the 2 best movies I’ve ever seen. Both Stephen King Books.

[@bans2123]

wait its three hours long ? i have seen this a good 10 times never knew it was three hours

[@dennsigauke6817]

in my childhood we would watch on average 3 movies a night, the night we watched the green mile it was around midnight, my brother and i agreed we would fast forward when it gets boring, hhhhhh 3 hours 9 minutes we didnt fast forward not even a second, salute green mile, best movie of my time...

[@SecondPlace92]

Ive watched this movie dozens and dozens of times and it never feels like 3 hours

[@MikeyJ2306]

@@SecondPlace92 Exactly, I've watched it on TV the most, which makes it nearly 4 hours long with adverts, still didn't notice how long it was, xD.

[@elizabethsjuve2994]

This movie is brilliant.. I can never hold my tears back when they execute John Coffey

[@bans2123]

me to as soon as it starts and you've seen the ending its even worst because you know there is no happy ending. its the same with marly and me gets me every time in the feels

[@antoniosilvestro2494]

I know I cried too. Yet its just a fictional film but the scenes are so moving and life's injustices and inequalities are so upsetting. Tom and the rest of the crew are such iconic actors who made an incredible film that will be remembered as one of the greatest films of all time.

[@rilluma]

me too. it makes even grown men cry.

[@antoniosilvestro2494]

@@rilluma I am a very emotional and sensitive person and cry a lot. I am a Human Rights activist and try to help others and always believe in a fair society and world for everyone. Having empathy for others is better than being nasty.

[@BlueberryMI]

I’ve seen this movie too many times, and still, his execution makes me cry so hard.

[@Wastelander1972]

The best part of this scene is that you see Paul struggle with more than just his job and his duty to the state. “On the day of my judgement...” He doesn’t just fear for his job- he fears for his immortal soul.

[@jamalsag7812]

😢😢yup, I know...😢😢

[@theseagull-36]

As he should. The most heartbreaking losses are the innocent ones.

[@manifestgtr]

I range from agnostic to a raging antitheist depending on how bad a mood I’m in and even I would be a blithering mess in this kind of situation. I guess that old saying is true…there are no atheists on the green mile 🧐

[@Animaja001]

2:33 "i know you're hurting and worrying, i can feel it on you. But you ought to quit on it now." Something about this line is so powerful. John is the only one who can truly feel what Paul is feeling, and comforts him. Selfless.

[@sk8mafia214]

I’m glade I’m not the only one that felt the same way about that line and his delivery as well.

[@wamu3985]

My Grandparents (Southern folx) would OFTEN SAY THAT about problems, stress, tragedies, etc. we were going through 🤔🤔🤔

[@callofdoody21]

him reaching out and touching his hand as he says that, BRILLIANT WRITING

[@siamwse]

John came off _exactly_ like a young child when he was talking about his final meal as if it was something to look forward to, and the “if she don’t mind.” was so innocuous, it’s heartbreaking

[@thatonelocalauthority2809]

I believe this quote applies perfectly to John. “If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are”

[@Irishjay_94]

Remember we all have an inner child in us, no matter what the age, no matter how hardened we grow to be or tough we try to appear on the outside, we always have that.

[@MatthewSmith-cv7op]

I love how the tables turn here. Normally it’s Paul comforting the prisoner about life, and now it’s John’s turn to comfort Paul about death. Almost like G-d talking to one of his “children”. Honestly, this film is just incredible.

[@Gaia369]

Yes!... 🔥❤️🔥

[@SarafinaSummers]

If you think the movie is amazeballs, the book is ten times better. Get the full serial novel in its entirety, all as one volume. It will make you think, laugh and cry.

[@MatthewSmith-cv7op]

I’ve read the novel and cried just the same.

[@callinater6133]

@@SarafinaSummers not this again…

[@MrWiggles00706]

​@josephmamah4124figure it out

[@LipeAzzi]

The year of 1999 was one of the best years for cinema: the green mile, American beauty, magnolia, the sixth sense, the Blair witch project, fight club, election, office space, American pie, the insider, being John Malkovich and many others. Thank you 1999!

[@jabronjunklove760]

1994 was pretty good, too! Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, Dumb and Dumber, True Lies, The Lion King, etc.

[@arunsundar7127]

American Pie? 🤣

[@zaibjameel6609]

You are missing a movie that came out that year, the hurricane with denzel Washington

[@waddahbenabdelhafidh5558]

Where is matrix did you forget him

[@jawed4106]

Don't forget Saving Private Ryan

[@zayneclark3771]

The saddest, purest, and most beautiful character in movie history! The world needs more people like John!

[@parijatdeb5045]

More people like John would come to the world, suffer and then die peacefully.. The world is adverse, even more than that in certain parts

[@dradenandmeyghentailor9456]

i know u dont know me but minus the magic stuff im like john n i see and feel and hear ezaclty what he did im aimpath and i try everyday to help people in some way i live what i like to call the pay it forward law or in other simple terms i love thy neihbor as thy self if u dont know what im talking about watch the movie called pay it forward with helen hunt and haliey joel osmit i wish this world could be like the movement he statred this world would be such a wonderful palce to live in if that could happen ty

[@timmayer7248]

"I'm tired boss." My God, so am I. This world can really break a man down.

[@mccarthy5825]

Keep your chin up brother. Don’t let the bastards grind you down. You are stronger than you realise.

[@SoothingSounds-kq6yg]

I've been broken down for years. The real tragedy is the wasted potential. Not so much that there is terribleness in the world, but that there is such unlimited potential for good. THAT is the tragedy!

[@IceMan751000]

People keep trying to change themselves but the world will judge them on their past. Hence its fitting to say, "I am tired" and leave behind the same people who judge and ridicule them. All things finally have to end.

[@Mactalisker..]

The sentence that broke me "I'm sorry for what i am"

[@Muleek.420]

He should've never been sorry for what he is. He was a gift from god.

[@dannysilva3210]

Rest in peace michael clarke duncan

[@gersonmedina2989]

R.I.P :(

[@Nicky2414]

I raise my glass to you, M.C.D The Real Life BFG.

[@johnjackson405]

"Lonely as a sparrow in the rain" hits right on the heart strings

[@jamalsag7812]

Yup! Still makes me ugly cry.

[@jimallen9442]

Often you hear Tom hanks being praised for his acting skills, but this scene is dominated by Michael Clarke Duncan, still brings a tear to my eyes.

[@cryptidian3530]

When John starts talking about how he feels the hate of the world and how it's like pieces of glass pushing into his head, that's how I feel quite often. I feel way too much and it's exhausting, I feel tired every day because of it.

[@cgoh5009]

Same

[@Books-and-coffee0]

Same man. I can't count how many times I've felt as John.

[@jennyjimenez3793]

Oh my gosh I've thought this so many times and always come back to " John would understand me " 😭

[@_Mayibongwe]

Yeah...

[@aarons6935]

You're all liars and are beyond delusional.

[@ianschulz1]

Both Frank Darabont AND Michael Clarke Duncan commented on how most actors would usually do their part in a dialogue scene and then leave when the camera was turned on the other guy...but Hanks was so committed and wanted so badly for Duncan to nail this scene, he stuck around and stayed focused on his scene partner - giving an incredible performance just reacting to John Coffey's every line.

[@maximemailloux9680]

Every décent actor do that.

[@Fatman1994]

Whoever those 2 people who disliked are just couldn't understand about the glass in John's head.

[@loyscgodlike]

That 2 people who disliked are Percy and Wild Bill

[@dennsigauke6817]

there be trolls all over the world just looking for drama, leave them, i have been educated of such ppl who do not know that they are the pieces of glass in our heads that make us want to get it over and done with, even if it is their job...

[@33s60]

Those are just misclicks

[@amitabhabhattacharya4051]

Breaks my heart every time. Don't know why I keep coming back to it.

[@GreatOldOne9866]

It’s art. Art is meant to invoke the feelings and emotions it’s creator intended.

[@wolfehologram3539]

For as much as it hurts, the words are true, and it is important to remember. The memory of my father, now passed over a year ago, still causes me pain. But I remember and I work through the silent tears because for all of his flaws, I love my father, and it is important to remember him.

[@KNOTTYBUDS]

It may not have won an Oscar, but this movie should be in a hall of fame.

[@Wayoutthere]

It allready is, and will be forever.

[@jaygee6738]

Michael Clarke Duncan is a treasure to behold, and gone far too soon. He should have won his oscar for this scene alone.

[@frankjoz2803]

A few years ago, I was going through some mentally dark times and I was listening to this book while lying on my bed just doing nothing else. I started crying and sobbing uncontrollably when I got to this part. I felt a bit better after. I won't ever forget this book/ movie

[@commandercheese7408]

I hope you are feeling better now

[@flowerchild8450]

Think of good days with sunshine!

[@dradenandmeyghentailor9456]

i wish u peace love and lite hugs

[@tylertilwick6852]

“I’m tired of being on the road lonely as a sparrow in the rain. I’m tired not having a buddy to be with, to tell me where we’s going or coming from or why.” God I just wanted to give John Coffey a big, tight hug when he said that 💔🥺😭

[@JAY-wk4qp]

“On the day of my judgement when I stand before god, and he asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles what am I going to say? That it was my job?” That part always hits me right on the heartstrings everytime. This movie deserved an Oscar. So did Michael. R.I.P true legend

[@BlackflagAirsoft]

hard to imagine that this scene STILL hits home for so many... the ugly truth of this world... and it hasnt changed.

[@wolfehologram3539]

It is a harsh truth about human nature. Sadly, I imagine this scene will likely prove to be timeless.

[@0INFERNO1]

This scene hits me so hard because I have felt the same way John does. Tired of every hurt and lonely moment. Tired of the hate and horribleness of the world. It breaks my heart to watch this scene, but I do it because of the truth of it. A kind and gentle man, destroyed by a world that hates him for just existing.

[@trumpsupportsanime6664]

Let's be honest men ,this is on our top 2 list of movies that make us cry

[@moshak1455]

Gaycum Tori's Yes, this and Braveheart.

[@LordTalax]

If you're a wimp

[@theoneaboveall6768]

✊🏿🙏🏾

[@amberzulfiqar2484]

@@LordTalax you must be the one who is ugly to other people

[@Jenna0586]

@moshak1 exactly!!!!

[@Fugax_8]

It’s an absolute travesty that Michael Clarke Duncan didn’t win an Oscar for this performance. This is just phenomenal acting 👌

[@tamayako2000]

It's no easy feat to be in a scene with Tom Hanks(an emotional scene, no less!) and be just as good as him, if not better. Michael Clarke Duncan was a treasure

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

“I’m mostly tired of people being ugly to each other”. Imagine John Coffey living to see this year.

[@друг-з5ъ]

Do not compare the 2000s with the 1930s. Those times were terrible, much, much worse than now. The sheer amount of crimes being committed, WW1 aftermaths, and the rising tensions in Europe leading to WW2. It was just a terrible time. Be grateful you are not living in that treacherous time. Humanity has significantly improved into becoming a better society, but still far from a perfect one. But we are slowly but surely getting there.

[@clusterflick6333]

@@3mer4ld_p1tch Lynchings and public hangings of black people were still an everyday occurance in certain parts of the southern US in the 1930's, so yeah, it was much, MUCH worse.

[@thereelaccountant9246]

@@друг-з5ъ not to mention, John Coffey had lived through slavery as well since he had an extra long life span.

[@punpun5888]

Why do people think we live in the worst era? You didn't learn anything about history? Man you must be glad and love this era, you just have to read what humans did to each other years ago

[@mkaplan1383]

@@punpun5888 When people today refuse to forgive the past generations and the past, we will forever be doomed to this vicious cycle of repeating history, and more innocent people from any demograph will pay the price.

[@darkmvz6186]

the even sadder thing is "I'm tired of people being ugly to each other" 21 years later and this problem still exists and is even worse today RIP Michael

[@Stuart267]

Watching it now is even more heartbreaking knowing Michael Clarke Duncan is no longer with us. This was his best role & he went too soon

[@gailsomara8948]

Michael Clarke Duncan deserved an award for his role. He was so brilliant.

[@GiantKingsley]

Yeah he deserved an award

[@lunatic1833]

"I'm tired of me never having a buddy to tell me where we going" my heart broke for him and It had me crying like a little baby 😭

[@colethomas1757]

They don’t make movies like this anymore. Amazing. The way the music kicks in when he says I’m tired boss is just beautiful

[@XanderShadow]

Possibly the only film, even after all these years, all these times seeing it.. that will still make me cry; and I don't fight that. John was without doubt one of the most lovable and heart breaking characters in film, and they picked a perfect man to portray him

[@newolympiangod8134]

I understand him. I'm tired as well trying to bring light into such a dark world. I'm tired as well.

[@Buckheimer]

Yea, we already tired of dealing with our own demons. Imagine the hell it would be having to feel other peoples pain as well. Theres just no way I wouldve survive with my own state of mind.

[@kraizil]

your name suggest you want to rule over all bo wonder your tired not being humble is hard work

[@chrismcdowall05]

@@kraizil Idk wtf the Op name means, but you know that he could be referencing or alluding to something. I mean, what do you think my username means?

[@antoniosilvestro2494]

Best way to counter evil is to do good. That is why I am a Human Rights Activist and I try to help everyone equally.

[@istoleurfaceha3527]

Move to Australia! Go road tripping on the coasts. Or New Zealand There’s plenty of beautiful places in the world, you just have to run away

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

Nope, still can't watch this scene without crying.

[@fredsalay720]

The words spoken by John Coffee are words that apply today even more so. RIP. Big Mike.

[@probsnooneyouknowtbh3712]

"Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world every day." Hits different in 2022.

[@markussaula721]

Hits harder now.

[@alphabravo2722]

"Mostly, I'm tired of people being ugly to each other." The relevance this quote has right now is uncanny.

[@frankjuggaloheathen1035]

Facts. Every time I hear it I tear up, knowing how ugly the world has become.

[@sniffyjoe4229]

@@frankjuggaloheathen1035 The world has always been a very disgusting place. It's just that now we can see it from all perspectives thanks to globalisation and the media/internet.

[@roetemeteor]

@@sniffyjoe4229 And for all it's worth, this is a good thing. A wound left to hide will fester. This is the only way we can heal and truly make the world a better place.

[@sniffyjoe4229]

roetemeteor Couldn’t agree more

[@trevorkremenliff4996]

roetemeteor Nah bud the world will never heal. The evil that men do and the sorrow it brings is like watching a child burn it’s hand on a stove coil over and over but still cry about it. We don’t really want to fix this.

[@pheenix42]

"...pieces of glass in my head, all the time..." A brilliant description, if ever there was one.

[@BlakeFerret]

Could you imagine having such a powerful gift to help people? To help everybody? To help everyone see that some being upstairs cares and looks out of all of us with basically undeniable miracles? And then still be rejected by the people you love and so desperately want to help? Seeing it from the views of Jesus is heartbreaking. Yes, Christianity has its flaws...but only through men using it for their own earthly agendas over the last 2000 years. At its core, it is utterly selfless and pure and only wishes the best for everybody.

[@Endiiii]

It really wish i really hope that people realise that god i truly real and cares for us and that us muslims,christians,jews are all brothers and that we should xare for one another becuase we all love the one and only god. God bless you my buddy stay great!

[@asdfghjklzxcvbnm6874]

yeah it's kinda desperating and sad that we use religion as the reasons to hurt each other

[@mamawhite7563]

@@Endiiii So true! It's the people who are corrupt. Funny how we don't blame secularism or aethism when Wall Street fucks us over!

[@marcussegura395]

This is what most religions tend to miss out on

[@ryanarment5393]

Also could you imagine having to carry all of the hurt in the world? To feel not only the physical suffering but the mental and spiritual suffering from every one you had any contact with? How tiring and miserable an existence like that would be?

[@DoggosintheHouse]

A disturbingly, frighteningly, heartbreakingly wonderful story that speaks to man's capacity for both compassion and cruelty. I saw it once and I was in tears for most of it. Couldn't bear to watch again, but I watch clips on KZbin now and then... just to remind myself.

[@princeThomas1]

The acting in this movie was absolutely incredible, really it is Tom Hanks and everyone in the film played their characters so well this film isn’t just a film it’s a work of art !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sir-Chancelot]

I love how Tom’s character is gobsmacked when John tells him he could say a prayer. A miracle from God himself asking you to pray over his execution…wow

[@matimus100]

Love?

[@bartholomewprice3221]

James 5:16 ...The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

[@inwit594]

I think deep down we all feel a bit like John. Tired of hate and cruelty towards eachother. Wanting it all to go away. I come to these movies again and again because no matter where your from, what you believe, and who you are: We can all acknowledge that the world is too cruel and hateful.

[@RonyTomo420]

Man I don’t know if I’d have an appetite knowing I’ll be having my last meal

[@PerturaboIW]

Did Jerry and the fans not give you a last meal before sending you in front of the firing squad at the end?

[@volzman2172]

Someday we all have a last meal.

[@restinpeacekobe987]

Id order a bunch of food then not eat it if I wasnt him

[@JorgeAugusto3]

But it was a moment he waited for so long. He wished to die, so it was a good event to him. That's why I believe he really appreciated the meal.

[@SightForMemories]

We all come to terms with death when it is "given" to us.

[@grifftown]

"I'm mostly tired of people being ugly to each other." Why does this seem to get more and more true as time goes on... why the world gotta be so full of hate man. Do we get older and just realize its always been like this? Or has it gotten worse year after year... either way I'm tired of it too

[@josephbrooks9711]

😢😢

[@sandeeppallapu]

Bad news for you dear friend..... It's gonna get much worse than the current situation of the world now..... Just deal with it... As I am trying to deal with it myself..... Truth always hurts, but the quicker you accept it and move on the lesser pain you feel... Have a great day... Make others happy😊

[@grifftown]

@@sandeeppallapu I've realized this myself friend. You are right the best thing to do is accept this is the way things are.. but we can still make the world better in the ways we can. Thanks 🙂this made my day better. I hope you have a great dat too and keep spreading the positivity!

[@patrickjohnson7401]

Theres nothing crushing than doing false time, it changed me in unspeakable ways

[@AllyStrikesBack]

The worst tragedy of all is not just being framed for a crime you didn't commit, but rather choosing to die for it because you don't want to live in this cruel world.

[@SophieJadeHead]

Wow...what an incredible movie scene. Not many movies make me cry but this one. This one gets me every time. The acting in this movie is extraordinary. It’s as if they knew he didn’t kill the girls but he wanted to die because he couldn’t save everyone he wanted. Rest In Piece Micheal Clarke Duncan ❤️

[@tsogobauggi8721]

"I'm tired, boss. Tired of being on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. Tired of not ever having me a buddy to be with, or tell me where we's coming from or going to, or why. Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world everyday. There's too much of it. It's like pieces of glass in my head all the time. Can you understand?" I understand, John :(

[@pietro_ferrari]

When you have a pure heart, being in a world full of cruelty is madness 😿

[@rexcrossnet]

I’m also tired. Tired of being on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. I'm tired of never having a buddy to be with, to tell me where we's going to, coming from or why. 😢😢😢😭

[@Your_Delusiona1]

2:51 when you've been single your whole life because people think you're weird but you just have a huge heart and want to share with someone but it just feels like no one understands you.

[@mikebasil4832]

I can identify a great deal with John Coffey unavoidably feeling too much pain and ugliness in the world. How that easily influences his miraculous power to heal is the most timeless food for thought from The Green Mile. R.I.P., Michael Clarke Duncan.

[@beefymight362]

I remember being a kid and felt genuine pain with Tom's judgment question, willing to throw everything away to save a miracle.

[@Jasonbossman123]

Classic movies like these are what you never get tired of watching. May you rest in peace Michael Clark Duncan.

[@hidarishoutaro2120]

I'm tired boss... That's line..make me cry a lot 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@stgeorge28]

Mike Duncan RIP, and John Coffey one of the greatest characters ever created. Thank you Stephen King.

[@ryansmith6786]

It’s sad how the people in this world are still ugly to each other. This is what I love about The Green Mile is that it teaches lessons about not to discriminate someone no matter your color, gender or whatever the case may be. We need to start loving more!

[@Heelo_0]

I don't usually cry in movies, in my life I only cried about once or twice in a movie but the green mile is a masterpiece made me cry and I'll never forget this movie

[@VcottntailW]

Feeling that pain every second of the day wares you down to a crippling stage.. it truly does suck and the though of wanting it all to be over is right in arms reach.. nowadays in this world of hate and misery, it hurts 100 fold.. please everyone, be kind and loving to your neighbors.

[@philbateman1989]

Still one of the few movies that made me audibly cry. I'm not talking just shedding a tear, I was literally sobbing lol It just got me right in the heart :(

[@ProjectCreativityGuy96]

This scene is exactly how I feel about the world today in My heart...

[@rytlocknroll]

No movie can make me feel in such a way like this one. John's words hold so much relevance to present day it hurts.

[@haileyjem]

Stephen King is a genius as well as the actors who portray his characters. There is nothing better than a good movie adaptation of King’s work, executed by a phenomenal cast and crew. Well done. 👏👏👏

[@gabrielallen8256]

They don’t make movies like this anymore. Like John Coffey, we all tired boss!!!!

[@chrissullivan6572]

I love when 2 actors get yo just act with each other. Just passion for the craft and emotion.

[@adkalmonke]

"Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other" my guy just summed up the state of society with that statement

[@OGMacGee]

Post november 5th 2024, I feel like John Coffey here...

[@cell9077]

If anyone says that Stephen King brings just horrormovies then he didnt nothing about his good masterpieces ..

[@walatabig]

Shawshank redemption also

[@archibaldmoore4514]

Nah, this is all on Frank Darabont (Director)

[@jadeandjesse5908]

@@archibaldmoore4514 actually both stories are incredibly faithful to both books. His direction is important, but if the stories were weak his directing wouldn't elevate them to this level. You feel these stories and you feel them more when you read them. Have you read the books?

[@abdulqudz89]

mad to believe that bruce willis recommended michael clarke duncan for the role of john coffey and helped him get launched into superstardom with this film. r.i.p. michael clarke duncan, michael jeter, dabbs greer and harry dean stanton.

[@jcp1984again]

For me, this film is number one. The heaviest, the most fascinating, the most touching cinematic experience I've ever come across. This film just doesn't get old or weaken.

[@seansarkar75]

no shame in admitting, this scene always gets me in tears

[@lelaalexander6925]

In the novels, it is never actually stated, but it is implied that he has been alive for centuries and that he is essentially, but not confirmed however, immortal. That he can only die if he chooses to. And truthfully, I can't say I wouldn't feel the same.

[@fredsalay720]

I wish I could of met Big Mike/ John Coffee. I watched the making of The Green Mile. Big Mike had to dig into his past to bring out the emotion he brought to the film as John Coffee. I can apriciate that. I've struggled with depression and anxiety for years. RIP

[@ExpertAssass1n]

His message hits more and more everyday

[@darnellmanoto4152]

"Why would you do such a foolish thing?" When John said that, it indicated a man that had wisdom and an understanding beyond anyone. Like a father rebuking his son.

[@MasterAnakinSkyWalker]

He deserved an Oscar for this performance. Michael Clarke Duncan was perfect for the role of John Coffey. He was robbed. Rest in peace, Michael.

[@warrenmcallister2341]

I don't cry during movies. Not that I'm big and bad, i just don't. But this movie got me right in the feels.

[@dylankeppler3542]

I saw this movie when I was 18 and have never cried so much. I'm sure now, at 23 I will understand it on an even deeper level. However, the book itself made me cry like a child.

[@joeclayton2121]

i'm a 59 yr old man and every time i hear this part "When I stand before God on the day of my judgement and he asks me why I killed one of his miracles, what am I supposed to say? That it was my job?"....it always gets to me...i believe in God and i know we all will stand in judgement before him. but i believe in JESUS and i will be holding his hand when i stand before God

[@juhah]

No matter what we do we have to pay the price which is too much against the holiness of God.. but God became as Jesus and paid that price for us, like a judge itself would suffer the consequences for a criminal and his/her crimes in front of a sentence.. we just have to accept that and trust in that. This whole thought and concept is really a good thing.. it's the definition of goodness, mercy and love and all things that we can share to each other. I don't know you nor I haven't met you but I'm sure that you're one of the good guys in front the GOD :)

[@lewistranmer2399]

Joe Clayton believe what you want but you will just be in the ground a piece of the earth

[@kmao508]

I have a small penis But, The Bible does say to the ground you came from and to the ground u will go so yeah.

[@LordTalax]

Imaginary sky men.

[@audi0slxv3]

The body will go back to the ground but the soul goes back to God.

[@janesgems7]

The music adds so much to this film...just listening to it makes me weep