The Green Mile (1999) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | Movie Reaction

[@enesyetis6108]

It's not mentioned enough that John also saved all the poor souls in the Mental Hospital from the torture that Percy would've put them through.

[@timd.3837]

And, knowing what life was like for those who were institutionalized during that time period, condemned Percy to the exact same treatment that he bestowed upon others.... and in a way that his Aunt & Uncle could not rescue him from it (The governor cannot pardon someone from being institutionalized, as only psychiatric doctors can release patients (or proving to a court that the person shouldn't be institutionalized)..... to which they almost never did, since they received federal funds based upon how many beds they had filled).

[@j.woodbury412]

I think he died letting the parents think he killed their daughter to spare them the pain and guilt of knowing the real killer was a man they let into their home.

[@MovieNightReaction]

That's an interesting perspective! It definitely adds a layer of complexity to the story and raises questions about sacrifice and truth.

[@RobertFrye-d2v]

Coffee might have wanted to spare them that pain, but I think the guards that know the truth would not. Given the disruption to their own lives and the resultant pain they feel, I"m thinking one of them would have advised the Dettericks of that truth. "They needed to know," after all. And it would seem to make more sense to suspect "Billy the Kid" than Coffee because he was already knowledgeable of the house, the family and the situation. I mean, how would Coffee know that two young girls even lived in that house, or, more fundamentally, even existed in the first place?

[@j.woodbury412]

@@RobertFrye-d2v You have a point. It would have been interesting to see the events that led up to Coffey finding the girls.

[@tbmkris]

Oh I love that!! What a fantastic perspective ❤

[@Stricklands3rdNipple]

He didn't tell em because he was tired... He made a whole speech about it remember?!! He just wanted to leave the world

[@angelfishluva291]

The shot at 1:01:04 with the light exploding behind Hanks is IMO one of the greatest shots in cinema.

[@troyporter6323]

So great it made the movie trailer

[@juliemenzies6387]

I spent an entire day watching reactions to this film, and I was completely dehydrated by the end of it, my eyes were sore for crying so much. It’s a disgrace, that Michael Clarke Duncan did not win an award for his outstanding performance!

[@RobertFrye-d2v]

I wish he had as well, but there's a lot of "Inside baseball" when it comes to the Academy Awards. And that was Michael's first major film effort. How often would an adult doing his first major movie be even considered for an OSCAR? Kids (like Tatum O'Neil or Linda Blair being nominated) I could see. B ut not adults. For example, Robert Duvall should have gotten the OSCAR for "The Great Santini," but had to wait until "Tender Mercies." And, of course, his first major film was "To Kill A Mockingbird" where he played Boo Radley.

[@jenniferjackson1699]

Same here!

[@tbmkris]

You should hear Tom Hanks speaking at Michael Clarkes funeral ❤

[@ednahighsmith7268]

Shows what great actors Billy and Percy are.

[@MovieNightReaction]

they did a great job!

[@pandasanding7036]

Percy is an idiot real life apparently so not hard to act for him

[@tinasjostrand2677]

25 years later and I still hate Percy just as much as I did the first time watching it. So yeah, Doug Hutchison played that role to perfection.

[@1972dsrai]

Percy played Doug Huchison is a truly evil and vile character and he’s not given enough credit for his acting in it.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

Clever touch that they put just enough perfectly placed humor in to keep you from bailing on a very heavy film.

[@timd.3837]

I read the serial novels the year they came out, and this instantly became my favorite story of Stephen King's. I went into the movie already knowing exactly what was going to happen, but due to the powerful performances of Michael Clarke Duncan & Toms Hanks, I ended up in tears at the end, anyway (and still tear up whenever I watch it). One of the few Stephen King adaptations that actually captures his story in every way (The others being, Stand By Me & The Shawshank Redemption). I really enjoyed the reaction.

[@benjamansharer7969]

When the serial novels came out, I was just lucky to be working at my hometown library and I got to read each installment before they were processed and put on the library book shelves. After I finished the last installment, I began to look at the world through John Coffey's eyes and it changed me. Clearly, The Green Mile was the best work of Stephen King

[@MovieNightReaction]

It's awesome to hear that you loved the story as much as we did! The performances in that film truly are unforgettable.

[@TheRealdal]

I read one time years ago that Stephen King answered in an interview that this was his interpretation of what would have happened if Jesus Christ had been a poor black man in the south during the 1930’s. 😊

[@JokerJ321]

You'll definitely see things differently after this movie. R.I.P. Michael Clark Duncan.

[@MovieNightReaction]

so true... and Michael Clark Duncan was phenomenal!

[@stanzaloan3454]

The witnesses were usually close family members to the murder victim or victims. Watching the execution is basically a legal form of revenge for them as you'll hear in not so many words

[@MovieNightReaction]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's such a complex issue, and your perspective adds depth to the conversation.

[@elizabethshow5105]

“We’re going to need tissues “…. Yep, you sure are…!

[@JohnThyEnglishman]

"We're gonna need tissues" Me: DEFINITELY.

[@Jackson1235-o1f]

This movie gets me everytime😢

[@MovieNightReaction]

Ugh, it is such a tear jerker!

[@Arfy900]

He was a peaceful man. He had the ability to heal people. He could bring the dead back to life. He was unjustly executed. His initials were ....JC

[@MovieNightReaction]

so many parrallels!

[@michaelpratt8150]

Old man is the preacher from Little House on the Prairie. Thats where most of us would know him from.

[@belvagurr403]

Michael Clarke Duncan and David Morse (Brutal) were both 6’5” but with risers and camera angles MCD appears larger.

[@emultra759]

1999 was a stacked year for movies. It's the "1998 in video games" of film. The late 90s, man!

[@SusanLeaA]

One of my favorite all time movies.. it definitely gives you all the feels. Great video guys 😊

[@smitty60-su2xf]

i knew you guys would love this movie...its a classic when John says im sorry for what i am instead of im sorry for what ive done gets me everytime..

[@MovieNightReaction]

Absolutely! That line really hits home and captures the essence of the character. It's such a powerful moment that sticks with you!

[@sibell6813]

Two lines absolutely ruin me during John’s death scene. “I’m sorry for what I am”, it feels so cruel, he has nothing to be sorry for, he’s the purest and best of us, but he is genuinely sorry that he has to endure so much pain just for what he is. The other is Paul “may for have mercy on your soul” the same line he uses at every execution but this time talking to himself. Beautiful film

[@CalTheDamned]

For me its when John keeps saying "I'm in heaven"

[@ferdnerkel]

The first antibiotic was penicillin, discovered in 1928, right before the depression began. Its possible they had them in use around the time of the movie. Xrays were in use by the depression as they were discovered in 1895.

[@redpillfreedom6692]

I don't think it was widely used until after World War 2.

[@j.woodbury412]

Jeffrey DeMunn (The guard Terwilliger); William Sadler (Klaus Detterich, the father of the two murdered girls) and Brian Libby (The Sheriff who arrests John Coffey) all appeared in The Shawshank Redemption. Tom Hanks and James Cromwell (Warden Hal Moores) were offered the role of Andy Dufresne and Warden Sam Norton, respectively, but turned them down. Hanks was working on Forrest Gump at the time, and Cromwell turned down the role of Warden Sam Norton in favor of Bob Gunton.

[@MovieNightReaction]

That's a fascinating insight! The connections between actors and their roles really add depth to the film's history. Shawshank Redemption is a timeless classic, and it's interesting to see how casting could have changed the movie entirely.

[@j.woodbury412]

@@MovieNightReaction Yes, I agree.

[@Parallax-3D]

2:52 This actor looks familiar. Yes he does. His name is Dabbs Greer, and he played Reverend Alden on “Little House on the Prairie.”

[@MovieNightReaction]

Ohhhh!!!! that's cool!

[@doctorteethomega]

A popular theory, at least my favorite one, is that John was an angel that had been on earth so long he forgot who he was. He remembered who God and angels were, the difference between right and wrong, and that he was supposed to help, but that's basically it. He might also be a Shiner, like Mother Abigail in The Stand or Dick Hallorann in the Shining, and that fits too.

[@ryanberman5314]

John coffee. A non violent man with the initials JC who's story is told by a man named Paul. He is Jesus, not just an angel

[@peterversionone]

What sucks is even the warden who didn’t know he was innocent of the crime he was persecuted for, but even he knew deep down that John could not have been the killer after witnessing John save his wife. It just sucked that how were they going to prove it. When they took him to the movies, you know even the warden was part of it

[@RobertFrye-d2v]

The only people who could have stopped it at that point were the trial judge and/or (primarily) the prosecutor. And he wouldn't, having just secured a conviction and death sentence. It would make him look bad. The warden couldn't do anything. And Jan (Paul's wife) was right when she said, "Don't tell him."

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

Great reaction guys!! Such a classic! I saw it in the theater when it came out and everyone was wiping their eyes on the way out!!

[@MovieNightReaction]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s amazing how impactful certain films can be, isn’t it?

[@dawn6320]

New Sub. Enjoyed watching this again with you 2. Ready to watch some more now. Keep up the good work.

[@marcuspi999]

Old Paul (Hanks was young Paul) was played by Dabbs Greer who had been a character actor in hundreds of roles in film and television. He is probably best remembered for his 1970s-1980s role as Pastor Robert Alden on "Little House on the Prairie."

[@RobertFrye-d2v]

1) Percy vs. Delacroix - The reason why Percy wanted to be "up front" for the next execution (after Bitterbuck) was that he knew the next one would be Delacroix. And He and Deleacroix had a long history of animosity towards each other. Notice how Percy broke Delecroix's fingers at the beginning. I'm betting that if Delecroix was not the next to be executed, Percy would have with waited for him or taken the position at Briar Ridge immediately. 2) John Coffee - or, more importantly, his initials: "J.C." Know of anyone else with those initials? :) More importantly, while they're setting up John in the chair. and the parents are mocking him, does that also not seem familiar with the fate that other "JC" faced? 3) Coffee's - Execution - The problem with "getting him off" and sparing the Death penalty is that because Billy the Kid had been killed, he would not be around to confess that "he did it." And even if Edgecomb had confronted the Dettericks (the girls parents) and inquired about Billy painting at their house, they would still not believe him. Coffee was a convenient defendant. And, officially, none of them would be able to stop the Execution except the "Prosecutor" in Coffee's case. And the prosecutor, having secured a conviction in the case, already, would not reverse himself and make himself look really bad. 4) Rehearsals - Yes, the procedure for execution is rehearsed quite a bit in both historical and modern times, and no matter the method. The point being, there can never be any "slip ups" when the real event is happening. There are too many witnesses and the Media there who could report on those slip ups and cause the sentiment that the death penalty is wrong because it can't be done right. Also, the defense could sue the crap out of the state. So yeah, they practice all the time. Perhaps even several times before the actual event. They'll even sacrifice animals (like chicken's in the gas chamber) as part of those tests. They have to know it's going to work and work precisely as designed. The rehearsals in this move seem to be accurate for the times (1930's). 5) Moon Pie - That was actually a bad thing for the actor who played "Brutal" (Robert Morse). Morse is allergic to chocolate, so that was a bit of a problem. But it looks like he got through it. A "moon pie" is a Graham cracker sandwich stuffed with marshmallow filling and covered with chocolate or other flavors. 6) The Water - One thing the film doesn't mention is that the water used to wet the sponge is, actually, "Salt water" which is even more of a conductor than fresh water. That is still done today in jurisdictions that still use the electric chair, although some use conductive jelly (ie. what's used during "defibrillation") for the calf electrode. The guards attaching the head electrode will put the sponge on, attach the crown, and the wipe around the other parts of the hood so the current doesn't arc all over the head and cause problems. 7) Throwing the Switch - These days, the modern way is to have a machine with two keys in it. Both "executioners" will turn their keys but only one key will activate the chair. They are not told which key will activate the chair so that neither know who actually sent the current to the chair. Same thing with the "firing squad." One of the rifles has a "blank" (and they are distributed randomly to the shooters) so that (officially), they won't know who has the blank. But, unofficially, they do know because the rifle with the blank has much less recoil than the real bullets.I think the electric chair in Georgia had a panel with 3 buttons and each man would push his own button. 8) The Chair itself - The "Electric" chair is really not electric at all. It is neutral. The power comes from the two electrodes... one of which is attached to the crown and the other being attached to one of the leg calves, completing the circuit. The one inaccuracy in the movie (especially when Bitterbuck is being executed) is that when the current is applied, the body doesn't "jiggle" like you see in the film. The muscles will tense up and make the body rise off the chair and move forward as far as the straps will allow it.But it doesn't jiggle. When the current is cut off, the body relaxes and slumps back into the chair. If a second surge is applied, the body will tense back up as before, but not jiggle. 9) Shaving the head - I don't know why they did not do this (in the film), but the head is usually shaved completely bald (not just one spot) in order to prevent the hair from catching fire and to ensure a direct contact. They also shave the leg where the lower electrode is being applied for the same reason. 10) Homages - There are three "homages" paid to other films in this film. The first is "One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest" where the kitchen attendant played by Mack Miles warned Old Paul about "Nurse Godzilla." That was a direct reference to "Nurse Ractched" in Cukoo's Nest. As is the character Miles played himself, since the three people in the Mental Institution in Cuckoo's nest were black with white uniforms. Second homage is a bit more obvious. The scene with Melinda in the bed before John heals her pays homage to "The Exorcist" where Regan Mcneal (played by Linda Blair) would shout obscenities, etc. The third homage is a little more elusive, and even Frank Darabont might not agree, but I do. This one is when John Coffee is watching the movie (which is the actual Fred Astaire movie, "Top Hat") and you see the motion picture glow behind Coffee's head. This is an homage to the movie "Citizen kane," where those type of lighting effects were pioneered and won all kinds of awards for those effects. 11) Deja-Vu - Several of the actors in "The Green Mile" also appeared earlier in "The Shawshank Redemption." Director Frank Darabont uses them a lot in his films. We mentioned "Mack Miles" who played Hector, the kitchen attendant. He was also in Shawshank as Tyrell, who reported that Fat Ass was "dead...." Klaus Detterick was also in Shawshank as one of the fellow inmates (he's the one who wins the initial bet (in re: Fat Ass) and gets all the cigarettes. The guard Harry Terwilliger (Jeffrey DeMunn) was also in Shawshank as the D.A./prosecutor during Andy's trial. DeMunn is also featured in the following movie of Darabont's, "The Majestic." The Sheriff who arrests John Coffee (with the white 10 gallon hat) was also in Shawshank as another of the group of inmates(the one that tells Red, "You're really talking out of your Ass." during Red's talk about being "Institutionalized." 12) "Trustee" - That is a prison inmate that has special freedoms and privileges. They "trust" that this person will behave appropriately. So he's allowed freedom to roam around etc.

[@Mr.Goodkat]

Right after a big explosive moment in Cuckoo's Nest it cuts to a still far off shot of a character walking down a corridor on the ward with the music Charmaine by Lew Pollack playing this is at the beginning of the films epilogue, right at the beginning of the epilogue of the green mile, it cuts to a shot of Paul walking down a corridor in the care home and Charmaine by Lew Pollack is playing there too.

[@RobertFrye-d2v]

@@Mr.Goodkat In fact, that cover of Charmaine is the exact same cover used in both Cuckoo's nest and Green Mile. You hear it when Nurse Ratched is back at her post with the neck brace after being assaulted.

[@Mr.Goodkat]

@@RobertFrye-d2v Yeah I noticed.

[@aaaht3810]

I love the way that within the first few minutes of these reaction videos, the hosts express the same opinion of Percy.

[@SmithDoe]

55:20 Briar Ridge. It's the place he was supposed to apply to be transferred.

[@linalu5881]

The actor that plays John Coffey is Michael Clark Duncan

[@zaneba7056]

The first guy that they ran the practice execution on was a trustee inmate not on deathrow

[@jamesclifford1225]

I think he was a janitor

[@yehudahecht1520]

In the book he was a trustee

[@MovieNightReaction]

Thank you for sharing that detail! It really adds depth to the discussion about the complexities of the justice system.

[@merkitten953]

The idea of the audience was three things: 1. To give closure to the victims family and friends, that they saw justice served, 2. As a deterrent - this is your fate if you do something truly awful, and 3. To keep everything aboveboard, as in, its not done in secret where you dont know what happens, how the prisoner is treated, ect. Doing it in public was supposed to ensure some integrity to the proccess.

[@knifeparty7]

This movie is beautiful and tragic.

[@MovieNightReaction]

I completely agree! It’s a perfect blend of beauty and heartbreak that really stays with you.

[@angelamyrmel236]

I like/enjoy how you two finish each other's sentences, I noticed this, several times throughout the video.

[@Smudgie33]

Stephen King, a master in storytelling… The Green Mile and Shawshank Redemption are the best movies ever! ❤

[@MATTHEW-rp3kq]

dam good book too

[@MovieNightReaction]

Absolutely! Stephen King's storytelling is truly exceptional, and both movies are masterpieces in their own right. They really capture the depth of his characters and the intricacies of his plots.

[@tinasjostrand2677]

Just found this channel and really enjoyd your reaction to this wonderful movie. You seem like such lovely people. I'll stick around for a while 😊

[@anitasmith7764]

Kristen has anyone ever told you that you look SO MUCH like Ashley Judd? I think of her every time I look at you! Just found you guys! Really enjoyed your reaction! It’s nice to see reactors that don’t feel the need to say something just to be talking!! Loved it! Definitely subscribing!

[@gregpeacock5497]

The inmate used for the practice runs is not on death row. He is a trustee (prisoner with perks).

[@Dornie51]

This is right up at the top of my favourite movie list... trauma, comedy, drama, sadness and lots of tears 🥰🥰🥰 Great reaction! ❤

[@zaneba7056]

You guys have become one of my top favorite reaction channels

[@MovieNightReaction]

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoy our content. Your support keeps us motivated to create even more!

[@jeffthompson9622]

Harry Dean Stanton(the trusty who helped with rehearsal) is also in "Alien" and "The Avengers," among other projects.

[@trainsntile]

He also played the detective in "Christine"- the bad-ass 1958 Plymouth Fury.

[@MovieNightReaction]

You're absolutely right! Harry Dean Stanton had such an impressive career and brought so much depth to every role he played. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@RobertFrye-d2v]

He also played one of the "FBI guys" guarding Frank Pentangelli in "Godfather II." The one who says, "Frankie Let's play some Hearts."

[@belvagurr403]

The 3 guards standing together is my favorite scene in the movie.

[@christopherbako]

Great job guys. Epic movie. This is one of only 2 movies that make me cry.

[@MovieNightReaction]

What is the other movie that makes you cry?

[@WoodsIrie]

Great movie! I've seen it many times, but I really enjoyed watching your reactions. I've been a fan of your content for a long time and feel like I'm apart of the K & J fam. I'd like to thank the two of you for being so authentic and kind. You may not realize how much joy and comfort you bring to others. I'm guilty of watching and sometimes just listening to your videos multiple times. It makes life a little less lonely and I appreciate it. I wish you the best of luck and a lifetime of happiness! Great job on the new channel. -Jenny

[@1972dsrai]

I’ve been fixated on this movie after watching another reaction video on the weekend and watched it again after many years. It was as amazing as I remember it being and had to sub seeing you guys are new and did such a great job with it. John Coffey initials JC. From London, UK

[@MarkBenefield-iq2pm]

I believe that the bugs flying away represents the BAD being tossed out 🙏!!!

[@MovieNightReaction]

Yesss, I agree.

[@nuansadeanabila]

I watched this movie when i was 12, alone. my little heart couldn't take it but it ended up as one of my favorite films

[@usmcrn4418]

You gotta admit.. Percy played just as good of a villain as MC Duncan played a hero.. they BOTH got screwed out of Oscars.. as did Wild Bill Wharton. The acting in this film is nothing less than phenomenal!! If you LOVE Duncan.. and HATE Percy? It’s because of their talent at acting.

[@jameshunt9208]

Indeed

[@Tommybn11]

Saludos desde la República Dominicana excelente vídeo

[@otisroseboro5613]

Tom Hanks Is The Best 💯 & So His Michael Clarke Duncan,May He R.I.P, Great Reactions Everyone 😊

[@andrealucas4231]

I'm loving these videos guys you two do a great job at keeping us entertained ❤

[@francook9558]

Hi K & J! Amazing movie, with genuine, heartfelt reactions. He was robbed from an Emmy!

[@andrealucas4231]

When he brought the mouse back to life I got goosebumps this movie is really amazing and touching.

[@andrealucas4231]

Actually the whole movie gives goosebumps

[@billherman7294]

I really enjoy how genuine you both are, thanks for the reaction

[@MovieNightReaction]

Aww we really appreciate that! Thank you so much :)

[@tiffymcconkey]

Stephen King wrote the novel The Green Mile, who know it would be such a beautiful movie

[@MovieNightReaction]

right?! This was an incredible story.

[@loudoesreviews]

And King wrote The Shawshank Redemption too. And Stand by Me. All beautiful stories.

[@troyporter6323]

Stephen King knew that's why he wrote them duh lol but seriously those are great movies

[@MarkBenefield-iq2pm]

Mr Jingles was a little bit older than 60 years old!

[@MovieNightReaction]

Thank you for pointing that out! Mr. Jingles has certainly lived a full and long life.

[@MarkBenefield-iq2pm]

@@MovieNightReaction acknowledgment is a good way to make your channel grow bigger than it is, still I wish you the best of luck 🍀!

[@GatorLips]

They're not Audiences watching They're the Witnesses present at the execution. (Family members of the victims usually)

[@RobertFrye-d2v]

Perhaps, but up until 1936, executions were "public" events and the public could attend. Remember the lady that said "Satan's imps are waiting?" She was not Victim's family.

[@Hexcaliblur83]

Me screaming at my screen when you said Mr. Jingles is a circus mouse.. "He IS a Circus Mouse!! He IS!!" 😆😆

[@DaleKingProfile]

When you get stupid trolls leaving hateful comments and you think, "there's lots of folks here that hate you, then feel how we feel, we don't hate you"

[@MovieNightReaction]

We appreciate your support!

[@morganrussell8150]

M.C.D. should have won an Oscar for his performance in this beautiful but sad movie 😪🙏🏽✝️💖💯%...

[@GiraffeOverlords]

You both are so freaking phenomenal I love your reactions I'm surprised you guys don't have a lot of reactions cuz I was about to binge every single one of them I'm still going to but I thought I had a lot more to go

[@epoh8698]

Hi guys watched a few of your reactions now. I like your personality's , Subscribing :)

[@linalu5881]

You guys should have gotten a tissue. This movie gonna make you cry like water fall

[@JohnThyEnglishman]

Percy doesn't belong in jail. He belongs in hell

[@carlosencina2075]

Gracias por esta hermosa pelicula saludos desde Argentona.

[@MovieNightReaction]

Aprecio muchísimo tu comentario. Es genial saber que te gustó la película. ¡Saludos a Argentona!

[@williamdrake6711]

The witnesses are the attorneys involved in the case, the relatives of both victim and condemned, and news people...

[@MovieNightReaction]

Got it....makes sense.

[@aczka212]

you left out some important scenes, but I forgive you good job, good reaction, you have a huge plus for me who knows, maybe I'll add subscriptions soon 🙃

[@stefanietrimiar9565]

Play Christian and Jamil❤💙 I think should have gotten an Academy Award, He really played his part out!!!!

[@2tone753]

Percy, the monster in front of the bars. A psychopath, sociopath, coward, sadist, animal torturer, etc. Someone who belongs behind the bars, but is even supposed to rise professionally thanks to his relatives. Billy, the monster behind the bars, a multiple murderer who we later find out killed the two girls, which John is accused of. I can very well understand John's reasoning for wanting to end his life. The suffering and the bad in the world, how long has this been going on? How old is John, how long has he been living under these conditions, decades, centuries or even millennia? Only one person has the right to decide over his life , himself. Just to make others feel better, he can hardly continue to suffer this torment. An outstanding film with an outstanding cast.

[@MovieNightReaction]

I appreciate your deep analysis! It’s always great to hear different perspectives, especially on such a profound film. Your insights really add to the conversation!

[@JuggyFWB]

It's mentioned in the book that Coffey's back is covered with whip scars, implying that he's been wandering the earth at least since the age of slavery.

[@jameshunt9208]

​​@JuggyFWB So, since the beginning of human civilization? Or since now? Since there is still slavery in parts of Africa and the Middle East.

[@JuggyFWB]

@jameshunt9208 You know exactly what I meant and this whole comment is in bad fath.

[@jameshunt9208]

@JuggyFWB This is important considering how many people in the states think that slavery was created by white people and that America was somehow the last country to abolish it. If even one person who thought that way happens to read my comment, it was worth it. It would make more sense to say something like, "before the American Civil War" or something to that effect.

[@Southernmomma0504]

"The Green Mile" was the walkway from the cells to the electric chair because the floor was green, I believe

[@MovieNightReaction]

Yep! You got it.

[@RobertFrye-d2v]

Correct. Old Paul explains to Ellie that "Usually, Death Row is called 'The Last Mile.' We called ours the Green Mile... The Floor was the color of faded limes."

[@diannaellis4708]

They used 15 different mice, each trained to something different.

[@belvagurr403]

Steven King liked Harry Dean Stanton (the trustee) so much that he named two characters after him. HARRY Terwiliger and DEAN STANTON.

[@ninajos5961]

Spot on with the circus mouse 🤣 adore this movie I cried so dam hard lol❤

[@shercahn]

The guy they practiced with is a "trustee" - an inmate, usually from a lower level facility or if from the same facility, not facing as severe a sentence. Depending on the job/task, trustees have to meet certain criteria for certain jobs. Since this is from the 30's (I think), there probably aren't a lot of other facilities so the guy is probably in a different unit at that facility.

[@shercahn]

If you want some more hard watches - American History X and also What Dreams May Come. Two totally different films but equally hard to watch in their own right.

[@tomaskennedy]

2:51 He played the reverend in The Waltons.

[@JulioHernandez-chico]

I was 11 years old when this movie came out. We had a black box I had school the next day . But this came on caught my attention. When John Coffey execution came on I cried like the kid I was . My dad heard me he came crashing when he saw me and saw what I was watching. He just sat down next to me and said" I will always be here don't worry"

[@grizli499]

Great reaction❤

[@user-blob]

It’s a sad one this. But a great one too. Good reaction. Now that you’ve done this and Shawshank, The Mist should be soon. It’s the other King novel made by Darabont.

[@MATTHEW-rp3kq]

they guy they practiced on was the janitor i think

[@MovieNightReaction]

He seemed like a janitor...but then we realized he was a trusted inmate. so sad how that turned out :(

[@harolddorsey9179]

This masterpiece proves that a movie doesn't need blood, gutt, or butt shining to be great.

[@MovieNightReaction]

absolutely true!

[@demtonedraft8015]

i really don't know if the movie fits in your statement

[@jmsmys13ify]

... butt shining?

[@michellewilson6210]

If this film doesn't make you emotional then there's something wrong with you. It's also a pretty accurate adaptation of Stephen Kings book.

[@MovieNightReaction]

Absolutely! The emotional depth of this film really captures the essence of King's writing. It's a must-watch for any fan!

[@kristalandrews1550]

The Green Mile and Shawshank Redemption were both written by Sephen King.

[@SergioOlivieri89]

Percy pissed me off soooo many times 😖🤬🤬

[@BlackavarWD]

This movie should be shown to high school boys, with a lesson on how real men act and how they don't act. 🧐

[@MovieNightReaction]

Absolutely!

[@gman7329]

What can we show girls to teach them how to & how not to act?

[@karen_chandynsky]

I love this movie ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tracylegge3031]

I have never seen this move, but I have heard a lot about it, you guys managed it so well is of been a massive mess watching this. I’d like to recommend a movie for you, The impossible made in 2012 based upon a true story and in my opinion an excellent movie xxx

[@honeycombroyal21]

the book tells you what each inmate did for them to land in this prison, but in the movie they don’t include it. i love how they exclude the details because when you watch it, you feel for the inmates even though most of them were probably guilty of something

[@Wayne-m9i]

What comes out of John Coffey's mouth is whatever he's healing the person (mouse) of. In Paul's case it was the urinary infection, in mr janggles situation it was being dead.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

A pet mouse lives to about 3 years old and a wild mouse about half that long due to disease and predation, which means Mr Jingles has exceeded his lifespan by about 40-50 times. Paul was born in 1891 (he was 44 in 1935) At that time a male US citzen had a life expectancy of about 45-50 years so by extrapolation Paul can expect to live to be around 2,000 years old.

[@Nolesgrl24]

👏👏👏👏 Loved this one!!

[@MovieNightReaction]

Aww thank you!!!! yay!

[@TheHuntress24]

MCD said the scene where they find him by the river with the girls and the mob running and closing around him was the hardest to film as he was completely terrified.

[@The1Music2MyEars]

During the scene of Percy shooting that inmate, you said you would discuss your theory after the movie ended :(

[@jameshunt9208]

6:13 The character John Coffey is supposed to be 6'8. They used some tricks to make him look that tall. The actors for him and brutal are about the same height. The actor for the Warden is actually taller than both of them. 😂

[@KateBoyle-vf1ep]

The first antibiotic to treat UTIs wasn't available until 1950, before that people just suffered. Just FYI..

[@MarkBenefield-iq2pm]

Dale is suppose to be from Louisiana from the accent, and maybe your channel will grow more ❤!

[@MovieNightReaction]

We hope so! Thank you so much for the support!

[@TDoughter23]

Most important reason to have a witness is to keep people like Percy accountable. We want to know when things go wrong, rather than let the government get away with abuse.

[@angelamyrmel236]

It's safe to assume, anyone and Everyone would agree, this is Michael Clark Duncan's best role/ best Movie... And alot of people might say Armageddon is 2nd best. What other movies he has been in, that you would say is good?

[@derkabronen]

In the book they say that Percy's father made him that way, by bulling and mistreating him.