THE GREEN MILE ripped our hearts out!!! Movie Reaction | First Time Watching

[@Vee_Macdonald84]

"Two birds, one stone ...and there was much rejoicing". 😂😂

[@toukie]

Mr. Duncan's performance was out of this world. It doesn't matter how many times I have seen the movie or how many reactions I have watched. "I'm tired, boss" and "Please, don't put me in the dark" speeches always break me down

[@fullmoonprepping4024]

"Cassie! The lady in the rockin chair!" He was talking about Cassiopia. A very historic constellation.

[@deadlyredly1]

"It's not like a racist has an overburdence of intelligence"

[@Shazzadut1]

That line ‘this boys cheese done slid off his cracker’ cracks me up every time 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gutspraygore]

My roommate and I thought we'd just let this movie play in the background while we went around doing our own things. Next thing we know we get fully invested in the story... and then we were struggling to not cry in front of each other. Lots of sniffling, chopping onions, etc... heh. That was like, 20 years ago. We joke about it now. Enjoyed the reaction. Thanks for the video!

[@carolinedoyle7236]

Your Mum calling Percy a "stupid f*ck" was the highlight of this reaction for me 🤣🤣🤣

[@MichaelLesesne]

Fun fact: Michael Clark Duncan was supposed to be The Notorious BIGs bodyguard the night he was shot in LA back in 1997.

[@MrLovegrove]

I highly disagree with you saying that this is a movie you can only watch once. I can't stop watching this movie because of how amazing it is. I'm aware of how hard it's going to hit me every time, but it's too good to watch just once. And yes, I'm tear-stained emotional wreck right now. Glad you both are now acquainted with this masterpiece. Thank you for your reaction.

[@0485dlp]

Same exact thing here. This is the only 3 hour movie on the planet I will watch over and over and over again. I've probably watched this movie in its entirety 50 times over the years. THEN tack on all the reactions I've watched 😂 But yea, like you said, even though I know exactly what's coming I cry every single time. You can't hold back genuine emotion when the acting is this good.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

I can understand how one might only NEED to watch it once because it's so powerful, but to me it's SO good I want to watch it over and over. One of my all time favorites.

[@rogeroran2911]

I’ve watched it numerous times, and sure I’ll watch more.

[@stupidiocy]

Totally agree. This, Shawshank and a handful of others. I always return to them when I'm reminded that the movies made lately come nowhere near these classics.

[@epikhighfan1]

This movie is a beautiful masterpiece! The cast did a freakin great job with this one. From the ambience/choice of music is beautiful. I would not change one thing about this movie besides on how past history was disgusting… and still continues til this day. 🤦‍♂️ love this beautiful movie

[@-Knife-]

This is one of the greatest Steven King stories ever written.

[@charlessheifer2264]

The elderly Tom Hanks is played by the great character actor Dabbs Greer. In the 1950s, 60s, 70s he appeared in just about every tv series and hundreds of motion pictures. Prolific actor to say the least.

[@Jen-Mom]

Absolutely!

[@bradb3248]

He also played Reverend Alden in Little House On The Prairie

[@BrienneoffrigginTarth8888]

Yes! ​@@bradb3248

[@belvagurr403]

Dabs was in Perry Mason quite a few times

[@kiaral.hudson7752]

I personally know and remember Dabbs Greer from Little House on the Prairie. He played the kindly hearted Reverend Alden. What a way to end your career. With the Green Mile!

[@sarahmoller7308]

...and Thomas Newman's heavenly musicsl score... I love that man's compositions so much!❤

[@0485dlp]

This is the kind of movie i hope they show in film schools when taking about pacing. It's 3 hours long but it is paced so beautifully. There are no scenes that you feel should be cut. It's never boring, even when something important isn't happening. The exposition, character development.... everything is just crafted immaculately and executed perfectly.

[@torontomame]

Honestly, after watching it I was stunned when someone mentioned that. I'd had no idea I was watching it for three hours. It never lagged at all.

[@wolfie35p]

This is a phenominal movie, I cried my eyes out at this the first time I saw it, and everytime I watch it now, I'm close to tearing up. Anyone who says they didn't cry at this is either lying, of they don't have a heart. I've had many of those urinary tract infections, with me being disabled, and there is nothing worse in the world, that peeing razor blades as Paul Edgecombe says, I'd never wish it on my worst enemy.

[@nickstark8640]

Michael Clarke Duncan was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. The film was also nominated for Best Picture. This film is a masterpiece and draws you in emotionally. Watching you both react was like watching it anew once again. I’ve seen this film at least a dozen times and I’m ALWAYS brought to tears.

[@ElphabaRaine]

He should have won the Oscar. I love Michael Caine - but Michael Clark Duncan's performance went beyond acting - it was embodiment. He was robbed.

[@dgodfrey8953]

It kills me that John is comforting THEM on his last walk.

[@RedSinter]

Michael was robbed at the Award's and no one but the Academy denies it. I cry like a baby every time I see it. And I cried when I heard he passed. He was to be married within days of his passing...so sad indeed. Thank You Michael for what you have left us.

[@Jen-Mom]

😥❤

[@brianmatthews1736]

John when he pointed at the stars said "There's Cassie..the lady in the rocking chair"...he was talking about the constellation "Cassiopeia"...also, John Coffey has the initials of JC (similar to J esus C hrist) ....Stephen King says that was on purpose....

[@stinkbug4321]

Back during the depression of the 1930s there were several transient workers like wild Bill. Unskilled young men that could not get a regular job, so they wandered the country doing odd jobs for their supper.

[@MsBlackdeath13]

The thing is, IF you watch the movie again - you get to experience the heartbreak that the main character feels, when the movie is played in the old folks home. Because you now know why he’s crying. Which, for me, gets me every time. Such a great movie and it’s a travesty that it didn’t get any awards. Also great reaction ❤

[@gember1382]

"No, you can't get a mouse" 😂😂😂

[@Jen-Mom]

😅

[@rollotomassi6232]

Two movies in my top 10, same writer, same director, with completely opposite endings. One leaves you elated with a great feeling of hope, the other crushing hopeless devastation.

[@drownedhorses]

I love when your mum says eh. So cute and charismatic. ❤😂

[@Jen-Mom]

😊❤

[@marciarichards9446]

I've read the book and watched the film a million times. It still makes my tears fall every time. Great reaction

[@averymurray4722]

I have watched many a reactions from this site.Every reaction,I feel tearful inside.

[@1x4]

It was a while after first seeing this movie before I would see it a second time. In the beginning, the thought of re-watching it made my heart recoil. But then I found myself thinking about it more and more, and eventually it was on tv, so I tried again. I still bawled like a baby, but I appreciated it more. Then I caught myself seeing it again and again. It became one of my favorite movies. I still cry almost every time.

[@tightropewalkergirl6485]

There’s some suggestion that whatever it is with John Coffey is a form of The Shine

[@thetrustysidekick3013]

That one time Stephen King didn't write a horror, and it became this. What a writer.

[@LittleBlueOwl318]

Shawshank isn't horror. Neither is Stand By Me.

[@eyden1562]

What's funny about the scene where Sam Rockwell grabs Percy, is that Percy had JUST BEEN messing with Dale. When Dale got injured, Percy started clapping back that "I was only playin." Followed by Sam Rockwell's character grabbing Percy and messing with him right back, after which he throws his hands up and laughs, and says "C'mon, I WAS ONLY PLAYIN!" throwing the EXACT phrase back at Percy, officially putting them in the same category of shit people. Just an interesting parallel there.

[@jillwanlin9558]

Definitely one of the best movies ever made. Brilliant cast. Lots of references to who John Coffey was. Initials J.C., a healer, suffered from the pain of others, during the movie scene the projector light illuminating behind John Coffey’s head (as often seen in portraits of Christ). Also, it may not mean anything, but near the end when Tom Hank’s character is talking with the elderly lady he says “ that was the last execution (I ever took part in)” I thought about the last supper. I remember watching this in the theatre when it came out. I’ve always been one of those people that watches the credits no matter how I access a movie. I too was shocked when I saw this was a Steven King adaptation. Thanks Nick and Jen. ❤

[@Dollywood623]

Like he fell from the sky. He was an angel. A miracle from God wandering the roads. He kept saying he was dog-tired cause he was. His delight at touching the earth and talking about the stars like he personally knew., that name he called out he was serious about that! The flicker show with heaven topic, the bright crown on his head from the projector. John was ready to go home. The book gives background on these characters. One of my favorites, read decades ago. Worth a read❤Also this movie never fails to make me cry, so beautifully made❤Thank u, new to ur channel.

[@testpattern23]

Steven King has many talents

[@ayaretgonzalez27078]

The scene when he’s outside he’s the only one kind of shining in the moon light

[@LittleBlueOwl318]

So, a guy named Paul tells a story about a miracle man named J.C. - who is an empath, a seer & has a gift for healing and then dies for someone else's sin after blessing people with LIFE...

[@evelynne2846]

You'll be happy to know that at least Michael Clark Duncan was nominated for best supporting actor. The Green Mile was Oscar nominated in these categories although they didn't win any. It was a commercial success, grossing $286 million from its $60 million budget, and was nominated for four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Duncan, Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay.

[@rustynix993]

And here I am crying like a baby (again!!!) along with you guys... Man. What a movie. MCD was just... incredible in this! That line: "When I have to stand before God, and He asks me..." I just cannot from there on out. An almost completely perfect story. Whew... time to wipe the tears! *Think happier thoughts! Goldeneye soon!!! haha*

[@Jen-Mom]

😁

[@jusicko2788]

The green mile is the only movie ever which had me crying. Not just tear up like with forrest gump. No. I literally cried .

[@tomeeshahaller4226]

For anyone that was also curious about what the Saint Christopher pendant means I found out it is a symbol of protection and guidance for those going on a journey, both physical and spiritual. The image on the pendant is usually of Saint Christopher carrying the Christ child on his shoulder. The image actually symbolizes Saint Christopher carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and being responsible for carrying others.

[@incamoran9532]

Also from the pen of Stephen King:- Rita Hayworth & The Shawshank Redemption, The Stand, Cujo, Christine, Misery, It, The Dome, The Shining, Pet Cemetary, Carrie, The Running Man, and the other Bachman Books. His complete catalogue of written works is too massive to list. No one writes like King.

[@tammyphxaz]

25:40 the movie didnt say dels crime, but the book did, he burned down his ex lovers house killing her, her mom and her kids

[@Ati-MarcusS]

it get´s me all the time i see this Masterpiece

[@johncourtright1632]

Great reaction! When John said, "Look, its Cassie in the rocking chair", he was referencing the constellation Cassiopeia, named after the vain queen Cassiopeia, mother of Andromeda, in Greek mythology, who boasted about her unrivaled beauty. Because of her boasting, she was placed in the sky as a punishment. The constellation is most notable because of its W shape, which is said to represent the Queen sitting on her throne. When John says, "Give 'im to me, ... might still be time", it's implied that if the mouse died, it would be too late. Despite being severely injured, Mr Jingles was still clinging to life. He might have had only a few more seconds of life, but that was enough time for John to heal him. Also, the fact that John couldn't save the two girls is consistent with the idea that John could heal sickness or injury, but couldn't bring the dead back to life. One additional point to keep in mind. I saw another commenter (Poor Finian) mention in a different reaction that a urinary tract infection had no cure in the 1930s, so even going to the doctor probably wouldn't help much. The first antibiotic, penicillin, was only discovered in 1928 and wasn't used on a patient in the U.S. until 1942.

[@tommyross3298]

Oh goodness... I hope you had a multitude of tissues for this - it's a 3-hour rollercoaster of emotion.

[@cinmarksx]

Eduard Delacroix was a death-row inmate incarcerated at Cold Mountain Penitentiary for raping and killing a young girl, then trying to cover up his crime by burning her body. The fire was near an apartment building that caught on fire and killed six more people, including two children.

[@SunderShould-Be-King]

I've read the novella. I raw the film in the theater. I bought the DVD 1st day it dropped. Got the Blu-Ray of The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption, & Lean On Me the same day. Stephen King har written many things that have been adapted for the screen, but those three will be the most enduring though time. I watch them regularly & tear-up every time, & that's a good thing.

[@Matt_Bryant]

The Monty Python insert was brilliant. Great reaction to an amazing film!

[@YoureMrLebowski]

14:44 "they call it empathetic or... whats... what happened?" 😳 that's a look of surprise.

[@malalaz66]

The saddest quote “I’m sorry for what I am” he is a miracle of God! A healer.

[@LittleBlueOwl318]

So, a guy named Paul tells a story about a miracle man named J.C. - who is an empath, a seer & has a gift for healing and then dies for someone else's sin after blessing people with LIFE...

[@davidjackson5837]

It's not often that a film has the right story, right script writer and director and right cast, the planets aligned for this film, great review guy's 👏

[@crystalfire5564]

44:30 it is always nice to see people reach out to comfort someone. I notice it in a lot of reactions between couples. It shows a lot of caring between you and your mom.

[@edwinsemidey1992]

Awesome Reaction Guys , And Super great job by the Actors as well.

[@johngingras]

I love this movie. So beautiful, heartbreaking, wonderful and sad. Every aspect of this film is phenomenal.

[@stevenulch2764]

Michael Clarke Duncan was also in See Spot Run

[@EdwinSemidey]

AWESOME Reaction Guys , I love when she says NO You can't have 1

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@ateam404]

Frank Darabont, the director and writer of the adapted screenplay did such and amazing job with this film. The cast? Perfecto!! I would love to see a film about Michael Clarke Duncan's real life story. From what I've read, he was a beautiful soul.

[@aliciafoster4771]

Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Misery, Delores Claiborne and my absolute favorite book from Stephen King… Needful Things, are all works of art. With the exception of The Green Mile, all are tied together and set in Maine. Needful Things pays homage to several of these movies also including Cujo. Please do a reaction to it. Not “It” but I guess IT as well. I haven’t seen the new one, only the original with Richard Thomas and Tim Curry as Pennywise. Please put Needful Things on your list to react to. You will not be disappointed. I’ve read all of these books and this production is as close to the book as you could possibly imagine. It’s my all time favorite book. The Green Mile, Misery (deviated from the book but… still awesome) and Needful Things are my 3 top SK movies, in that order. 😊

[@sarahchamberlain4599]

Such a beautiful movie, I balled my eyes out all over again watching this video.

[@malalaz66]

Percy is one of the most hated characters ever - deservedly so! It is so good seeing him get what’s coming to him.

[@warriorx5d]

Great movie... great moments of tears to share

[@matvangogh]

mice live only a couple years! So this mouse has lived 30 x longer than its lifespan- and still getting older. so Paul may live 2000 years old.

[@dianebrown8046]

Don't know if anyone answered your question about Del...I'm 64 & have most all Stephen King's books,Green Mile based on one...Del was Not Really a Murder ,he was a Fire Bug Arsonist & didn't know there was a person in one place he torched who ended up dying...P.S. a GREAT movie based on a King book ....The Stand.....Gary Sinise is MAJOR Hero in it !! check it out !!

[@HattieRobertsson]

I want give a hug to old lady❤

[@dianedavid3052]

This is such an amazing film! Big virtual hugs guys. My heart was going out to you at the start because I knew you had no idea what you were in for. I’m a huge fan of your reactions. This was another favourite of my late bestie and I living together as single gals and I remember us being blown away by all of it! The writing, the stellar cast, the setting, it’s all just so well put together and perfect despite the ending. It gives you every emotion and even humour despite the overall situation but you feel whole at the end, satisfied and thoroughly rung out on a human level. Look forward to the next one, hope to see you soon ❤

[@Mister_Samsonite]

An object lesson about the power of humanity and inhumanity. Brutal's character personified the overall arc of the movie. He was capable of inflicting great pain, but had the temperament to show great empathy. We all have the capacity for both, and it's up to us to choose humanity or cruelty, to be judgmental or compassionate.

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@shainewhite2781]

Nominated for 4 Oscars including Best Picture.

[@2old4gamez]

14:15 - The moment a great film becomes something truly special.

[@shallowgal462]

Frank Darabont directed The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and produced, directed, and co-created The Walking Dead. Stephen King also wrote Misery and the short story Stand by Me is based on. "The Empath" on Star Trek: TOS was a healer. I'm going to check now if you've seen Gary Sinise & Tom Hanks in Apollo 13 yet, or reacted to Schindler's List. It sounds as though you did see Saving Private Ryan, so I'm just going to have to subscribe now. Please tell me you've reacted to the original Star Trek films.

[@gmunden1]

Actress Bonnie Hunt stars in a lot of films, especially many which are set in Chicago like "Return to Me.". She is also the voice of the mother of Judy Hopps in the animated film, "Zootopia". "The Green Mile" is set in Depression Era Louisiana.

[@mermaid3363]

"Cassie" refers to the Cassiopeia constellation.

[@Flix2Us]

Ah, of course!

[@cinmarksx]

Miss cassie in the night sky is the constellation Cassiopeia

[@lorrainelopez2393]

Bonnie Hunt! She's wonderful in Return To Me. Directed and written by her also.

[@jacotromp59581]

Sometimes lifes gets a little hard. You keep everything inside and it can break you. When life gets a bit unbearable for me, I watch this movie. It 100% makes me cry uncontrollably and I have a release of all the bad things. One of the most magnificent movies ever made. Even watching this reaction of yours made me cry.

[@Kenny-ep2nf]

superb reaction guys, looking forward to more stuff :))

[@klove5765]

In a recent interview Stephen King said he was gonna name the movie The Green Kilometer to appeal to the world, but at the last minute changed his mind

[@richgreenhalgh8160]

Thank you so much. There are many reactions to this movie... I think this is top two of the ten or more I've watched. Whoever edited this...wicked kudos. All the right scenes were respected. Brilliant video!!!

[@kellytrimble7019]

A Stephen King masterpiece! I cry every time I see this! Michael Clark Duncan should have won the Oscar for playing John Coffee! ❤❤❤

[@LucaDGropius]

Chief: He killed one man because he wanted his boots at a bar. Del: He kidnapped, r*ped, killed and then set the corpse of a woman on fire. Bill (Can't remember his name but the one with the Buffalo Bill tatto's): Killed a pregnant woman in a robbery and r*ped the two girls and then killed them. John: Just tried to get the girls back :'c

[@GraceToo_]

The way Tom Hanks says "Roll on two" .. gets me every time. Just found this video after just random searching and this was amazing, loved it and will watch more. Thank You for your genuine reactions

[@thetallestdwarf7041]

11:19 - Haha, love you guys

[@TheLadyLuck523]

One of my fave movies (up there with Shawshank) but it is SO brutal. No matter how many times I've watched it (reactions or otherwise) I'm always bawling by the end. It is a great movie. Thanks for the great reaction.

[@paulmohr319]

This movie is from the 6 part series books, he released over several months. Remember waiting for the books to come out and then the movie. Pretty loyal to the books, however in the books their was a Percy type orderly who worked at Paul's retirement home. Really good reaction. Great team and enjoyed it very much.

[@jenniferjackson1699]

What an amazing mother and son duo. This reaction is so wholesome and this is one of my favourite films ever. I highly recommend the book - though I cried for days afterwards! Not normally something I'd say in the same sentence - but it's so beautiful and powerful xxxx

[@JJKillerElite]

I've always wondered if they could have thrown the bucket of water on Dale? (Mostly on the sponge) that was my first reaction. No matter what he'd done a terrible way to die

[@ravenpoe7093]

Enjoyed your reaction. You two figured it out faster than most I have seen I read the book and saw the movie. I loved they cast Dabbs Greer as “old Paul” because I watched Little House on the Prairie since i was a kid and he played the minister and looked old to me on 70s show. Im pretty sure I read the book first and had to go back and forth with Paul’s age so when i saw the movie and saw who was playing older Paul i just said PERFECT cause with both my reactions were “HE STILL ALIVE???”

[@Psergiorivera]

This was another first for me. Holy cow, this took me apart and ripped me in half. The whole Del sequence was BRUTAL. That was hard to watch. Watching you both lose it made me so sad, it hurt me to see you both so moved by this great film.

[@GaryLBlakeley]

A masterpiece. This movie is a rollercoaster of emotion. Great reaction.

[@hisokamorow3756]

Great reaction, you noted many Stars in this awesome movie. You may have missed one😉. Ever seen, The Outlaw Josie Wales? Clint Eastwood's nemesis throughout the movie Redlegs with the famous fight at the end. That him throwing the switch in the movie. Great Actor, check him out. You all Rock, rayray ✊✌️🤙👍

[@davidgalvez5341]

For all his commercial success, Stephen King is vastly underrated as far as the quality of his writing goes.

[@GryLi]

This and the shawshank redemption Are my all time favorite movies

[@CrownlessKing88]

When he pointed to the sky and said “It’s Miss Cassie, the lady in the rocking chair.” He’s referring to the constellation Cassiopia.

[@halcromwell9030]

Whenever my mother or my aunt said they couldn't stand Stephen King (which was often) I would remind them that he wrote Shawshank Redemption, the. Green mile and Stand by Me. The subject would then be dropped for around a week.

[@obenohnebohne]

This is one of the best movies ever made. It has all the emotions. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I loved this movie the first time and a first time reaction is the closest thing I’ll ever get for a 2nd first time watching.

[@skyshroudsylvan6022]

I've seen very many reactions to this movie, seen the movie multiple times, and prefer reactors that show emotion to it. Having compassion is an important aspect of one's character, I feel. One that garners respect. This movie is interesting in that certain points hit me harder knowing they're coming. When reactors cry, such as yourselves, it pushes the emotions further. It's a good thing. I've found that it's better to be empathetic/sympathetic than to be cold and heartless.

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@sadfaery]

I'm pretty sure that Cassie, the "lady in the rocking chair" constellation John was looking at when they went to heal Melinda was the constellation Cassiopeia.

[@ragad3]

11:22 Jen’s quick wit never ceases to impress me! 13:17 Ooof, I could tell you felt that one, Nick! Me too, my friend! 14:48 Funny how you opened your mouth wide too, Nick - nothing interesting came out of it though, LOL. (Just kidding, you know I love your commentary!)

[@Mr.Goodkat]

I've got a recommendation, "Come and See" from 1985, it was an inspiration for both Saving Private Ryan and Schindler's List (Spielberg even showed it to whole cast and crew before filming) is still considered the greatest war movie ever made by many people and is the highest rated film of all time on letterboxd, lot's of people use LB and it has like a hundred thousand films scored on there from all over the world so being number 1 is no small feat. It'd make a great reaction because of how intense it is.

[@DAMHoo]

John Coffey initials JC like Jesus Christ. Just something to think about.

[@BeckyPresley]

Loved this reaction!

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@bryanminer9110]

10:36 the must succinct response I can imagine.

[@patticrichton1135]

I wish you had kept in the VERY IMPORTANT line BEFORE he says "sometimes the Green Mile seems so long" Paul said: "One thing that keeps me up at night, is, IF HE COULD MAKE A MOUSE LIVE SONG LONG, HOW MUCH LONGER DO I HAVE?" I thought that was important NOT to leave out, but a lot of reactors seem to NOT show it. Michael Clarke Duncan WAS NOMINATED for BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, but lost it to Michael Caine. You said the "short time he was here," most of us who have watched this feel that we DON"T KNOW HOW OLD John Coffey is, it feels like he could have been around for hundreds of years, with all the scars that you probably didn't notice, on his body and arms. I just finished reading the book and the ending is TOTALLY different from the movie. I didn't like the ending in the book, I prefer the ending in this movie. This is one of my FAVORITE MOVIES of all time, because of the acting in it by EVERYONE, but especially Michael Clarke Duncan. RIP, gone much too soon.

[@masterlcpl3736]

i love the 2018 god of war freya reference 😂

[@asiahenry7798]

When John said Cassie the lady in the rocking chair, he was referring to Cassiopeia the constellation.

[@belvagurr403]

Michael Clarke Duncan was 6’5”, the same height as David Morse (Brutal) but they used risers and camera angles to convey extra height.

[@ChicagoDB]

Hal is taller than them both…

[@sandrafrederick4923]

As I really did not like American Beauty, myself. This beats it all to heck. Michael absolutely should have won something.