THE GREEN MILE (1999) | MOVIE REACTION | FIRST TIME WATCHING

[@MRLBOYDMOVIEREVIEWS]

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[@scar445]

If you want a movie that is HARD to decode as you are watching it? "Lucky Number Slevin" Like you, I like to put together the plot before the movie is over. and "Lucky Number Slevin" Completely blindsided me. A truly proper twist.

[@GothamsHer0]

@@scar445 one of my FAVE movies of all time.

[@colonelb]

Such a great movie, omg. With the theme of a healer wrongly sentenced to death, it's not an accident that John Coffey's initials are "JC". The movie definitely makes you think, and Tom Hanks' line about "what am I suppossed to tell him, it was my job?" - that line still sticks with me 20 years later.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@MRLBoyd thought if I was ever going to see you cry in a reaction THIS would be the film :). Came close but sadly for me no lol. Excellent breakdown as usual.

[@patticriss2238]

The fact that these men didn’t beat Percy shows, precisely, the reason why they are in charge. Good men used to gravitate to these jobs because they could actually make a difference. Those times are fewer and further between.

[@Haimgard]

Prisons were not a privatized money making business back then.

[@patticriss2238]

@@Haimgard agreed.

[@MyBrainDontWork920]

The sad reality of the situation is that The Green Mile is a fictional depiction of fictional events. These "good men" never actually existed. The mere concept of a police force was put in place to capture and return human beings as property to their owners. It's nice to watch a movie featuring "good cops," or a tv show with "good cops." But, in the real world, the world you and I both inhabit, law enforcement on all fronts in inherently racist, classist, xenophobic, and exploitative.

[@denisel1553]

@@MyBrainDontWork920 Agreed. I have seen police do a lot of good, AND a lot of bad, so my thought on it all is that good people can be cops, but there are no good cops. I don't think they're necessarily mutually exclusive 100% of the time...though sadly, they often are. :/

[@merkitten953]

@@MyBrainDontWork920 thats just factually untrue, and is spoken like someone who has a real problem with authority. To say that "good men" and women never wanted to be cops is just patently ridiculous, unless you have a naive childs view of police & citizens. Many, many people go into policing to help people-to solve murders, stop robberies, find lost children, arrest rapists and spouse & animal abusers. They go into it ONLY wanting to help.

[@MilleniumLad21]

I'm a huge Stephen King fan. This movie and Shawshank Redemption are two of my favorite movies of all time. To answer your questions about John Coffey, he is an empath who can feel the pain, good, and evil in others. That's how he knows things before they happen and before he is told about them. That's why he reacts when bad things are happening. John Coffey can also heal the living from any sickness including death if it's fresh enough. I think you're on the right track about who John Coffey is supposed to represent: His initials are J. C., they say he fell from the sky seemingly out of nowhere, he walked the land healing the sick and raising the dead, and was arrested and sacrificed. I think those are enough clues to decipher who John Coffey is meant to be.

[@HLGJammer]

He has the shining, to put it in King universe. Love when he intermingles his books.

[@Ottawajames]

He can't raise the dead. That's why he couldn't save the girls.he kept saying that he tried to take it back but he couldn't. He was too late. He tried but he couldn't. Mr Jingles hadn't died yet so John was able to save him.

[@Ottawajames]

@@HLGJammer have you read the Dark Tower series? You must, if not. It is the keystone to unlocking King's metaverse. All things serve the beam. So much of his work all ties in to the Dark Tower.

[@HLGJammer]

@@Ottawajames I have, and I agree. Also, the part in the later books that I won't spoil, but you know what I mean. One hell of a reason to smoke a cigarette

[@jackhole15]

...and this is the gospel, according to Paul (Hanks' character)

[@Ottawajames]

Have you seen Forrest Gump? The way you described this movie as 'a man sitting down and telling his life's story and it being the most interesting story ever' applies literally for Forrest Gump. Tom Hanks is also amazing in that role as well.

[@HLGJammer]

"I just felt like running."

[@sosaboi1352]

You ain’t got no legs Lt.Dan

[@caralayne503]

Ugghh. Most overrated piece of crap ever made. Cast was great. But total crap

[@dorothytucker9305]

The director for Di Vinci code said that he is so good at acting that he makes it entertaining to just watch him "think"

[@TheAlkochef]

"Hi Bubba" D: "Hi Forrest" D:

[@hpsladyamaunetbastet7621]

Great reaction. One of the lines in this movie that bakes my noodle is Del says "I'm sorry for what I do", John says "I'm sorry for what I am" and to be honest, that line just crushed me.

[@karmaczar8591]

As a man and a father, you said something that struck a chord with me. I think you hit the nail on the head with a point you made. The greatest compliment you can be given is not that “Oh you’re so successful”, or “Oh you’re so good looking”, but that you are kind and a good man. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@trene6559]

When I was in high school, this movie was shown in class for all 3rd year students. My best friend at the time, who was one year older than me, warned me that this would be emotional. He said it was the first movie to make him cry. I laughed it off. It turned out to be the first movie to make me cry as well.

[@thebackyardbear]

Listening to one of the most logical, even keeled reactors start screaming for HANDS on Percy... I could not stop laughing.

[@x3mslayer]

This is a very special movie. Timeless if you ask me. I love Michael Clark, he is very much missed. Rest in peace legend.

[@robertbunting3117]

"I feel like I've missed something by not seeing this movie." For me you could say that about just about everything Tom Hanks has done.

[@g.iantamongtitans]

I read the book Long before I saw the movie, and this is one of the few examples of an adaptation which was done Really well. All the same, I HIGHLY recommend reading the book. I recall, at one point, being so filled with the irrational urge to throw the book against the wall because I wanted to hurt Percy Wetmore. Amazing book, amazing movie.

[@grantallen6573]

Frank derabont Has done 3 adaptations of Steve King books Green mile Mist Shawshank redemption All 3 are brilliant

[@disconnexionsdotcom]

That was one of the best reactions to this film ever. It's definitely one of the films most likely to make me cry.

[@BolofromAvlis]

Frank Darabont made this movie and directed another one which is even higher regarded The Shawshank Redemption. Both were adapted from Stephen King's works. Darabont also directed a third movie, based on King's horror novella, The Mist, which had a mixed reception. He later went on be the showrunner for the first season of The Walking dead. If you haven't already seen it, I highly recomend The Shawshank Redemption, one of my all time favorite films.

[@Garralicious]

That got my appreciation sir, not that you didn't have it already; identified John Coffee off the bat, by the name of the actor, Michael Clark Duncan. An underrated actor for sure and known for a few roles including this film as probably his most well known and most beloved. Well done sir, well done.

[@christianbrienesse]

One of the greatest films ever made. Brilliant and really pulls out emotions in you and makes you think whilst still being entertaining.

[@ericmarois6960]

My favorite video of yours so far! Love, love, LOVE how you were able to pause such a good movie to comment at length not only about what was actually happening in the movie at that particular moment but also about how you felt so far into the movie. With a movie this good I would not be able to pause it that often to record myself, much respect for the discipline to do so. You had a lot to say and it was all very interesting. Made my day, literally. Thank you.

[@samuelvincent557]

This movie is one of my, most, favorite movies ever. I liked your reaction to this, you paid a lot of attention to what was happening and being said. More than I did the first time I saw it. It is, deeply, painful to watch, everyone in this film gave a top tier performance. And I have to say, that the actor who played Percy, did a superb job with the role. It is difficult to play a character that is so, fundamentally, rotten that he has no redeeming traits at all, AND make the character believable. When Tom Hanks, near the end says "Roll on two." The look on his face and the tremor in his voice is heartbreaking. It's the sound of someone who, already, regrets what he has to say, and knows how much it will haunt him for the rest of his life. Michael Clark Duncan gave a performance that should have gotten him multiple awards at the Oscars. His fear as he is being strapped into the chair is crushing to see. As for what John Coffey, he is. You were very close with the angel idea. He was a, deliberate, play on Jesus. His initials were JC. There were a couple lines that alluded to it too. When Paul asks him what to say to God, he say, "You tell God, the Father, it was a mercy". And while watching the movie he said the actors were, "Angels, like in heaven". Dale and Wild Bill were analogies of the two sinners that Jesus was crucified between. One of them was repentant for his sins, the other wasn't. Paul could be an analogy for Longinus, the Roman guard who stabbed Jesus in the side with his spear, an was cursed to walk the earth forever for his crime. P.S. One of the other reasons for the mask was because the condemned's eyes could could pop and bleed.

[@dionysiacosmos]

I'm 20+ years familiar with the book and movie. One thing I took me a long time to realize is that John is always obeyed, and his actions are never interfered with. He's just so soft spoken and polite that the people he manipulates may only experience a moment of puzzlement, and most don't even feel that. One of Percy's failings is he never remembers to stay in the middle of the cell corridor, out of arms reach of the inmates. That's why he gets grabbed twice through the bars. That's why Del says," Boss, you know you ain't supposed to do that." when John tells Paul to come closer. He's right, especially with Paul being so sick. But all Paul does is tell Del to mind his business and step up to John's cell. In the book, Paul feels a focal point in the fight between good and evil when Hal confronts John on the porch of his house. Then John gently takes the gun away from Hal and the feeling passes. The other elephant in the room is if how old is John Coffy? He has scars on his back that suggest he was lashed with a whip when he was a child, but when was he a child?

[@vandergrad]

I absolutely love how much you got from this movie. I know you've mentioned elsewhere that you have ASD and your wife says you have the emotions of a chair, but you also have an amazingly in-depth perception of things that other reactors miss. Love watching your reactions, but this one was especially wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@bryanmcclendon1199]

With the cheese slid off his cracker comment. Another one is "his cornbread ain't done in the middle." Lost his marbles is popular, too.

[@toriamansfield2999]

"You can't hide what's in your heart." Best movie quote ever.

[@snakeplisskin2570]

The lawyer says, it was like he fell from the sky. He performs multiple miracles. When he's watching the flickershow, you are looking straight at John with light rays streaming from behind and says, they angels, angels like in heaven. This is a story about an Angel.

[@tombstoneshadow4614]

"I'm sorry for what I am" is the hardest hitting line in the movie. This is one of three Stephen King movies I actually enjoy. The other two are Shawshank Redemption and The Running Man. Fun Fact: Sam Rockwell (Billy the Kid/Wild Bill) filmed this about the same time as Galaxy Quest because he did not want people to think that this character in this movie is the real him.

[@deeanna8448]

That, and when John said "Please don't put me in the dark. I's afraid of the dark" when Paul went to put the hood on him. I saw it in the theater. People had been sniffling and crying, but when he said that line, people sobbed.

[@professionalvampire1]

One of my favorite lines in the book this is based on is (paraphrased): "...a terrible man named Hammersmith. And the most terrible thing about him was that he hadn't known he was terrible." Hammersmith was the guy with the kid who was attacked by the dog.

[@artbagley1406]

Your affinity for the compliment, "You're a good man" brings to mind the ending of "Saving Private Ryan." In lining up the clues, remember what John Coffey's initials are. And in watching his "flicker show," John gives another clue as to more spiritual awareness. John's method of dispensing justice to Percy, and thus to Wild Bill, proves he is no imbecile! Like you, LMR, I'm enthralled and humbled at John's statement while in the chair: "I'm sorry for what I am," a permutation of the usual (like Dell's) "I'm sorry for what I did."

[@leeswhimsy]

Probably the best commentary I've ever heard with this movie. It is the kind of movie that makes you really think about your feelings about certain subjects, and I would dare say that most of us have some very conflicting feelings about those subjects brought up in The Green Mile. If you didn't have conflicts when the movie started, you probably did by the end. Thanks for a wonderful reaction. Hope your Holidays are wonderful!!

[@floriangrogoll5206]

i agree 120%.

[@tracikdoddy]

I'd like to believe that John Coffey wasn't an angel, but quite possibly Jesus Crist. Same initials, had special healing powers, knew about the suffering in the world, pretty much dropped out of the sky, used the term God - the father - when he was about the die, and sacrificed himself. Just sayin'.

[@sarahp9086]

"I'm tired, boss." Just thinking about that line delivered that way in that film brings a tear to my eye.

[@TheAlkochef]

"Dog Tired" D: Funny how his defense attorney compared him to his own dog who attacked his own son and also thought he somewhat dropped from the sky.... This s*it has so many layers, its crazy

[@beardedjohnson5654]

As much as I love that line, the part that gets me is: "I can see you're hurtin' and worryin', I can feel it on ya. But you oughta quit on it now."

[@BunBun299]

Yes, this movie is adapted from a book by Steven King, by the same name. And the movie is remarkably faithful to the source material. There are a few scenes from the book that are lost, like one of them finally finding the hole Mr. Jingles was getting in and out of the isolation room through. Or an orderly at the nursing home Paul compares to Percy. Little things that can be lost, and not hurt the story.

[@grantallen6573]

John passing old sparky when going to save wardens wife Doing the rehearsal for John Coffey And tell you that Mr J dose die at the end So film mr J 64 to 65 Book 67 to 68 As book is 1932 Film 1935 Changed because film top hat use in film adaptation So Mr J lived about 9 times his normal life If a human advantage is 65 Paul has a long tim to go Plus how old was John Coffey

[@gracesprocket7340]

@@grantallen6573 Maybe, but Mr Jingles was resurrected from death, while Paul was merely healed from a UTI and then given 'a gift' to show why JC had needed to punish The Kid alongside protecting other innocents from Percy and his active cruelty. It isn't the same degree of intervention (both 'lesser' and more intentful... so he could merely be an old man within his natural lifespan (108 is possible and not even especially unusual - though I don't suggest this is the intended case) - though to 'several times' his normal allotted span... to much more than Mr Jingles x9 (and Mr Jingles may have been an old-ish mouse when first killed - so may have seen an extension of rather more than 9x - if he had 'a year' left to his natural life - then his extension may be closer to 60x than 9x). Melinda Moore only lived for 10 years following her healing from JC, so it seems that the 'gift' is far more important than 'taking away the bad'. Maybe the additional life is added years, rather than a multiplier - so perhaps the natural allotted span is ~ something over 130 years (three score and ten, plus sixty and whatever extra your genes and lifestyle/accidents permit).

[@LongandWeirdName]

This movie is usually reacted to as part of a "Darabont does King" trilogy. The other two are also great watches. Not as good as The Green Mile, but, honestly, not many movies can boast THAT. Shawshank Redemption is another prison one and the third usually watched with them is another exploration of human character piece called The Mist. Have fun, if you decide to do the usual thing. They are both well worth a watch. As a side note, there is only one movie that, in my mind, reaches the level of Green Mile that I can think of right now and that's Stranger Than Fiction. A gem with some really powerful acting and writing from people you wouldn't expect it from.

[@marivera77]

19:52 a very charismatic chair. Don’t sell yourself short!

[@MsFlyingSnake]

For a man that described himself as the "big mac and fries" of literature, when Steven King takes a break from his usual style, he makes masterpieces.

[@Joseph-gi6bw]

My personal take on why they film John Coffee ( like the drink but spelled different I know, but the point is not hanging on spelling 😅) as they did is to make it seems like all the other people are nothing but mere children to him. Maybe indicating that we all need to take lessons as if Coffee was a caring an simple parent to all other humans no matter age and even though not quote-unquote smart he is what we should try to be. 39:45 - 40:10

[@nuno.picado]

I watched this movie for the first time when it came out, I was 22 yo. It was a mesmerizing experience and was instantly at my favorite movies list. But it's not one I watch often. Well, one of the reasons if of course its length, but it's not only that. It's hard to watch, for me, knowing how real it actually is. As a reaction video fan, I've come across it a few times, but I usually skip it. I would most likely get mad at the reactor, probably, because this is not something everyone can actually get the scale of. I've watched probably only a couple of reactions to it, before this one. When I noticed you watched this, I simply couldn't help but to watch it. I knew you, of all people, wouldn't let me down. And you didn't. Thank you for the great reaction, and making it possible for me to re-watch this with you.

[@RobertYoungDev-Historian]

Sir that was an excellent presentation. You were absolutely right about it being a novel and it was written by Stephen King. When you read the book you will notice in the story flow, that originally this was published as a series of books. King was giving a homage to Dickens who published many of his books the same way. You can spot the transitions because you will find cliff hangers at the end of chapters , for the same reason a TV show would use them -- make you ready to snap up the next installment as soon as it drops. Again Excellent.

[@jestertlsodx9897]

A lot of wonderful actors. RIP Michael Clark Duncan and Michael Jeter.

[@SonOfMuta]

1:55 Well, the actor that played Percy is a chilly mo in real life. Your instincts are valid

[@JakkFrost1]

The most unbelievable part of this movie is that in that era, in that part of America, a black man wasn't executed right on the spot, given the way things looked when John was found. Hell, even a _white_ man would have been lucky not to be shot right then and there, what with the father being armed and all.

[@disconnexionsdotcom]

Yeah. If those were my kids, he wouldn't have made it to court. I'm guessing that because the sheriff was there, they couldn't outright kill him, but that doesn't always match up with history's accounts.

[@patticriss2238]

Stephen Kings mind is beautiful and spiritual. Most think they are horror, but as you read you realize how spiritual he is and the characters are normal people in extraordinary circumstances. Making choices they never dreamed they’d have to make. I love his work.

[@x3mslayer]

I remember finding out that my favorite movies and characters were written by Stephen King, realizing how amazing he is!

[@WolfHreda]

I like to go back and read through either 'Salem's Lot or The Stand at least once a year. So good.

[@dandoll4405]

He's almost as good as that scifi writer Richard Bachman.

[@trumphatesyou]

@@WolfHreda If you haven't, you should read "Swan Song" by Robert McCammon. Compared to "The Stand" all the time but almost everyone says it's better. I've read both multiple times and "Swan Song" wins because the hand of God was such a stupid ending.

[@patticriss2238]

@@WolfHreda Salem’s Lot was so good. Worth the time.

[@jdub910]

I also have this movie in my top 5 of all time and I've seen a lot of movies. It's just amazing. BTW it was directed by Frank Darabont who also directed The Shawshank Redemption and both movies were based off of the books by Stephen King

[@steffiepoo86]

Yes!!! My favorite Frank Darabont film is The Mist, which I feel is underrated.

[@rachelclish8465]

I always thought that if they lied when Percy killed Wild Bill, John Coffee could have been saved. They could have said that Wild Bill admitted to what he did to the young girls, and then Percy randomly shot him. John Coffee could have gone to live with the the warden and his wife he saved from cancer. But thats just my happy ending.

[@beldavius]

It was more than just a book. It was a set of serial novels, each about 150-200 pages. He would come out with one about every month or so. It was so so so good, and the wait for the next book was painful. I would read each book the day it came out, and then I would re-read it the week before the next one. Completely brilliant, one of Stephen King's best. Great reaction!

[@beldavius]

Also, you MUST watch The Shawshank Redemption, another brilliant adaptation of a Stephen King novel...

[@mikepiccione886]

Thanks for your comment this was one of my favorite movies and I didn't realize it was a book series like that I'm definitely checking out

[@guggie]

If possible, find the individual chapter books. When they were put together as a novel, I believe small things were changed.

[@downwardisheavenward3006]

Going to the grocery store is a relatively good time to begin with, but knowing there was going to be a new installment every month, made it just that much better. There were always bookstores in the area, but for whatever reason, I got em there. Still have em. I was SO excited when the movie came out. Definitely one of my top 10 Stephen King stories.

[@TimedRevolver]

Well...Percy is played by Doug Hutchison, who is in fact a bad guy in real life, so it makes sense you'd spot him as a villain right off.

[@angelscribbles2525]

I don't know if anyone pointed this out but John Coffee's initials: J.C. as in Jesus Christ. Also a man and healer whom was condemned to death unjustly or having been misunderstood.

[@jr49022]

I've probably watched 20 reactions to this movie, you did an incredible job! Thank you for your insights and commentary! Definitely in my top 5! Shawshank, Gran Torino, Good Will Hunting, this, Stranger Than Fiction....

[@davidcooks5265]

He is that big R.I.P to the big man and happy Christmas and good will to everyone 🙏🎄

[@wonderweasle2212]

I love how you had the "Percy gonna get these hands now" talk before the rest of the scene played! Lol he definitely messed up

[@dabegmister]

What a masterpiece. The film quality is amazing. Between the actors the filters the dialogue it's also amazing

[@danifeatherby]

You're the first reactor I've watched that actually caught the significance of "I'm sorry for what I am". I've been waiting for someone to catch that.

[@chrisklema9992]

The acting my all of the cast was phenomenal imo. They made you love or hate the characters even more.

[@GothamsHer0]

The green mile came out in a book series. 6 books. It does look like you can get it in one book now though. It was a FANTASTIC read. Highly recommended.

[@StoryMing]

Also, yes this was a book. *_Written by Stephen King._*

[@MarkyMark8484]

Your reaction, insight, and analysis of this movie is the best I've ever seen. Keep doing what you're doing dude. You got a new sub.

[@TheInfo45]

Been catching quite a few of your reactions as of late and you have quite a bit of insight to a lot of the characters in putting the pieces together rather quickly. They used a platform anytime Michael Clarke Duncan in between anyone it was about a foot higher than everybody else. And a lot of up angle to give depth of the height difference. Stephen King's stories are always just phenomenal on film. Agree you should read the book

[@Tim_Leclair]

This is my second favorite movie of all time (first is The Hateful 8). So happy you checked it out. Great commentary as well fella. Keep these going

[@KimForsberg]

If I remember right, they had Michael Clarke Duncan walking on a small platform for many of the shots.

[@MaikKellerhals]

"I'm sorry for WHAT I am." - The most imprtant Line.

[@cheatingiscompeting3647]

This is the first time watching anything on this channel. I'm subscribed on your main one but i could possibly pass on this. Definitely one of the greatest movies of all time.

[@sheliatolar8295]

I enjoyed experiencing this movie with you. I’ve read the serial and watched this adaptation countless times. It is difficult every single time. Your reaction was perfect. You picked up on the social commentary, the emotional wringer, the beauty. I do recommend reading King’s serial novellas.

[@roberttruhn5067]

It always tickles me when people discover something great, from the mind of Stephen King. Gotta get into Shawshank Redemption.

[@margiewilliams537]

You were absolutely right about Percy, he's a horrible and despicable person, that's why John did what he did to him, he could not allow him to go torturing and do whatever he wanted to those people in the mental hospital I would love for you to react to one of my favorite Tom Hank's movie, Forrest Gump, his performance in this movie was phenomenal and I know you'll love all the American History put into this film and how Forrest was so instrumental in them

[@RyoHazuki224]

This is a fantastic movie for sure. It breaks even the hardest of men, really. Outstanding jobs by all the actors of course. And yes you're right about Michael Clark Duncan. They didn't use platform shoes, but he was walking on a raised platform whenever he had to walk next to the other actors to make him look even impressively larger than what he is.

[@jbs454]

I knew you would love this movie because it makes you think about it long after you’ve watched it.

[@tiffymcconkey]

I cry everytime i watch this movie, even the reactions to it. John Coffey was an empathic healer. RIP Michael Clark Duncan 2012 is when he died. Stephen King wrote the novel The Green Mile

[@Bianca_Arlette]

The Green Mile is one of my top 5 movies as well, together with another amazing Darabont and King adaptation: Shawshank Redemption. And since you mentioned the 3-h duration of this movie, another one to watch, although it is COMPLETELY different, is INTERSTELLAR. It is also 3h long but you don't feel the time passing because you are so engrossed in what is happening and the themes discussed and the relationships you seen.

[@christineraffa-diggon]

Stephen King originally released this as a serial. One. Chapter. At. A. Time. It was absolutely agonizing waiting for the next chapter. Brilliant! ❤

[@deeanna8448]

It came out when I was in college. My roommate and I would go to K-Mart the day each installment came out and buy a copy to share. We took turns reading each book first.

[@wackyvorlon]

In my and many others opinion this and Shawshank Redemption are the two greatest movies ever made.

[@dalehammers4425]

R.I.P. MCD... one of the few celebrities that actually made me cry when he died.

[@cshubs]

It's already been 10 years since Duncan passed. 3Sept12.

[@CobraChicken101]

Like most people i associated Stephen King with Horror stories untill i saw Shawshank and the Green mile. Unexpectedly i met him when i visited the US in spring of '22. I was staying at a friends house and he mentionned Mr.King ( or his wife) owned an orchard in Sweden ( town in Maine) , really close to Harrison where i was staying. So i visited it coz i was frankly pretty bored during the day when my friend was working. So i drove over, asked permission to walk around and met some others doing the same. One of them who struck up a brief conversation, coz he heard me talking on the phone in Dutch and he was curious. He introduced himself as the "owners husband" , it took me 5 seconds before the penny dropped coz i had no idea what the man looked like. I had never read any of his books, but i did see the movies based on them. Strange but wonderfull memory . Kind of sad to hear the orchard has been closed recently, without much explenation why. 🤘❤️🇧🇪🇺🇲

[@johnirwing2571]

Your right about the size of MCD, he walked along a raised platform to increase the height difference between him and the other actors. The furniture in his cell was built about 3/4 size to add to the illusion

[@gabrielangel1923]

i know what you mean, when you say "every man wants to hear that.' for me, it was "thank you for helping when no one else would!" i heard it a few days ago, said by a crying mother. i was in a movie theater, watching the new avatar movie. i heard a woman say loudly "leave him alone, stop touching him, he's only seven" no one was doing anything, so i got up, and walked over to the woman and her child. I'm a pretty big guy,6'1, 380 lb. i loomed over the guy in question and asked him, firmly, to leave. he said 'I'm going" but didn't move. i told him, more firmly, "now. you better leave now" he stood up, and walked away, leaving his coat, popcorn, everything. as i walked out i stopped by the movie office to leave my info in case the police needed it. and there was the woman, crying and holding her son. she gave me a hug and said thank you. i have never felt more manly, or more at peace, than right then. sometimes its the simple, honest things someone says that mean the most.

[@wasabi19821]

Thank you for your take on this movie, sir LBoyd

[@MICHST1978]

Excellent reaction and commentary, as always. With your thoughtful analysis and excellent voice, you really belong in broadcasting.

[@richardcordle2612]

Hands down the best reaction I have ever watched for this movie.

[@tommiller4895]

initials J.C., healing, raisng the Dead. Innocent but dies for the crimes of another? Kudos to Doug Hutchison for playing Percy, one of the most detestable characters in movie history.

[@christopherbrown6049]

Mr Boyd you are a good man, and you have a great speaking voice mate...Cheers from Tasmania 😀 ps this film is epic!

[@marilyn4917]

The “flicker show” was the 1935 movie “Top Hat” starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. A classic. I hope you watch it sometime. Your reactions are addictive. Love your style!

[@ede91311]

Galaxy Quest, starship troopers, the rock, ace Ventura, con air, true lies, my cousin Vinny, a Bronx tale, Hit me w sum more 90s era movies❤

[@bradb3248]

Great reaction, the prison guard Brutal, David Morse and Michael Clark Duncan are the same height. Duncan walked on an apple box to give him the extra height, good pick up!

[@ThatShyGuyMatt]

I think I was 19 when I saw this. Seen it a few dozen times since then. Most people see it once and say they never want to see it again. Not because its bad. But because of how emotional it is. This movie is number 27 in best movies all time. I think it could be way higher honestly. At the top though you have Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Dark Knight, Godfather II, 12 Angry men and Schindlers List. Schildlers List is another amazing movie is you haven't seen it yet.

[@epoh8698]

Was so pleased to see your reaction pop up on my list. Had a good laugh when you laughed at percy p1ssing his pants. Its a great movie def in my top 10 Has so much meaning

[@TheTriumphbsa]

Duncan is a bit over 6'5 and his usual weight is 275. The producer wanted him even more jacked and massive, so he trained and bulked up to a full 360lbs for the movie!

[@ianchambers37]

Damn. 😮

[@natecloe8535]

*John heals Toms pecker and coughs up flies. Me: "Ah.....oooook.....NOW its a Stephen King story." Lboyd: "Hes going to regret mak8ng fun of Percy pissing himself." Me: "Oh boy.........is he ever."

[@READY_OR_NOT]

I used to watch this on VHS with my grandma probably five times a year. Never doesn't make me cry and more so since she's passed away.

[@redngreenchili]

Bro I'm a grown ass man and I'll admit the Green Mile is straight tears.

[@All-Fur-Coat_No-Trousers]

_This boy's cheese slid off his cracker_

[@dwaynedoody7576]

Amazing movie (I watch every time I see it on tv) & a great reaction! Ty for doing that movie reaction.

[@samanthamccloskey6369]

Dude you are so good at picking apart movies! 👏

[@patticrichton1135]

it felt good when he urinated because his severe urinary tract infection was now gone! I am a woman I have had several urinary tract infections over my 75 years, and they are PAINFUL and it DOES feel like you are trying to pass razor blades. When it is finally gone away and you can urinate normally it is SUCH a relief and it does feel good.

[@Jskew]

Great reaction my guy. I love the intelligent approach you take to your reviews. For a movie that is a lot of fun and has an amazing soundtrack please check out the original "Blues Brothers". Also another wonderfully written movie is "The Sixth Sense". Much love and keep on keepin on J.

[@Dansull123]

@39:34 In the book John Coffey is supposed to be 6'8"

[@chrisklema9992]

A very random thought at 28:00, you aught to listen to "Schadenfreude" from the musical Avenue Q. It means "Happiness at the misfortune of others."

[@SirPaladin]

A man who appeared from nowhere with the gift of healing who feels the pain of others condemned to die for a crime he didn't commit with the initials "J.C." Stephen King is a lot of things but he aint subtle.

[@mahliz]

Just to let you know. The book is written by Stephen King. And this is the importent part, I have not seen my father cry a lot, but when he read this book he was crying his eyes out, went out to blow his noose and went back in the bedroom to read more, that continued for many times. We asked him why he didn't stop and he said it was so beutifull even if it was making him sad. Three weeks go I talked to him about this movie and he said, don't talk about it. I am not ready to talk about it yet, it is still to frech. He read the book somwhere close to 20 years ago, and saw the movie as it came out. But yeah it is aperently that moving! I my self have not been able to make myself read the book, but I do enjoy watching others react to the movie and I cry with the reactors almost all the time. Ty for another great reaction, sorry it was a heavy one, but those sometimes are the best ones. Keep up the amazing work!

[@anthonybarnes6298]

John Coffey = JC, Jesus Christ = JC

[@laura-loudeedaa7511]

This film is one of my favourites ever made, John coffee was a beautiful character and the entire cast were amazing. I recommend shutter island, 6th sense and one flew over the cuckoos nest.

[@LibertarianJRT]

If he can make a mouse live so long... The unbelievable hell of growing older and older and older... Not knowing when you are "expected" to die.

[@floriangrogoll5206]

Thanks for another great reaction. Whenever YT shows me that you have reacted to a film, I have to watch it as soon as possible. Again: Thank you If the text seems a bit strange grammatically: It's a google translation because I'm from Germany.

[@truettscofield854]

This is indeed a classic story and a masterpiece in filmmaking... I am glad you watched it and I enjoyed the reaction. Now... The Blues Brothers please and thank you