The Green Mile (1999) is *AMAZING* | Movie Reaction | First Time Watching

[@VerowakReacts]

This was one of the most recommended movies by you guys through my google form!!! forms.gle/EpY8hbufWhJ3fhmd6 What is your favorite Stephen King adaptation? Patreon (full length & polls): www.patreon.com/posts/hot-fuzz-2001-85679166 Subscribe to the channel: kzbin.info Follow me on Twitter for stuff and selfies: twitter.com/verowak

[@randeecarreno4289]

This movie, Stand By Me, IT(all three: the 1990 mini-series, the 2015 "IT: Chapter 1" and the 2017 sequel "IT: Chapter 2"), the original 1989 Pet Semetery, and of course The Shining are my favorite Stephen King adaptation movies.

[@VerowakReacts]

@@randeecarreno4289 I'll be watching one of those in October!!

[@rexwilliams7643]

The Shawshank Redemption without question.

[@Eric_S.]

The Mist (2007) is one my all time favorite movies plus a lot of the ones mentioned in this thread.

[@ronfehr7899]

A difficult question to answer. Aside from this one, I would probably have to say The Shawshank Redemption.

[@safrisaleh412]

Michael Clark Duncan should have won the Oscar for his perfect portrayal of John Coffey.

[@VerowakReacts]

He really should have, he was so perfect!

[@fritzkaraldo8452]

At that Oscars it should have been two winners Haley Joel Osment (who won it for The 6th Sense) and Michael Clark Duncan. That would have been the best way IMO.

[@acdchook]

@@fritzkaraldo8452Haley Joel Osment was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, but they gave it to Michael Caine for Cider House Rules. An absolute travesty.

[@earthien]

To be honest, that was a tough year. If I was able to, I would've split my vote between Osment (The Sixth Sense), Tom Cruise (Magnolia -- another movie you should react to), and Duncan for this film.

[@fritzkaraldo8452]

@@acdchook Somehow I thoug Osment won. So two actors didn't got the award they deserved.

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

Every viewer of this movie : _"What a little piece of shit. I hate that guy."_ the actor did a great job of breathing life into such an odious little goblin of a character. truly a master craftsman of his art.

[@VerowakReacts]

100% agree! The actor did so damn well making us hate Percy

[@jeffmansfield914]

It’s a testament to how well the actor did that, if I met him, it would be hard not to hate him on sight. He so embodied that character.

[@StarkRG]

The actor isn't exactly a good guy either. He's not as much of a piece of shit, but he did marry a 16 year old when he was 51.

[@Catherinewelter-z6d]

He was a character we love to hate and he got what was coming to him

[@JustinWillisDevil240Z]

IDK what is better his character in this movie or in The X Files.

[@petebeaudoin2724]

if you want another amazing Stephen King adaptation, I would strongly recommend Shawshank Redemption. You won't regret it

[@kimberlyosborne1977]

Oh yes I love this movie also. It's a great feel good movie. Such a great story.

[@steveg5933]

"I'm tired of being on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. Tired of not ever having me a buddy to be with, or tell me where we're coming from or going to, or why. Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other."- If more people understood that quote, what a better world we would have. Sadly many never will.

[@jeffthompson9622]

Think of the abuse that John Coffey saved Briar Ridge's patients from, when he sidelined Percy.

[@VerowakReacts]

Yes!! John Coffey did everyone such a big favor

[@rogu3rooster]

Before even starting I just have to say RIP Michael Clarke Duncan, the epitomy of a gentle giant

[@VerowakReacts]

Gentle giant is so accurate. He seemed like such a genuinely kind person!

[@rogu3rooster]

@VerowakReacts I had the pleasure of meeting him once, he was such an imposing figure but with a heart of gold, an absolute pleasure to meet

[@bauertime]

@@VerowakReacts Gentle Giant is my favorite group. Check out their song On Reflection and Memories of Old Days.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

When Paul told Percy "We know people, too. Are you so foolish, you don't realize that?" What he meant was, there are plenty of very nasty people out there with a relative in prison. They're happy do do little favors if it makes their relative's stay a bit easier.

[@MrAkilleus]

The story of John Coffey is truly heartbreaking. He is basically an angel come to earth to balance out the pain and missery with kindness and love, but the overwhelming darkness of the human condition just wears him down to the point that he just wants to die. Bleak as hell. 😶

[@VerowakReacts]

I know, right? Humans just destroyed his will to live :(

[@paulstroud2647]

Stephen King said it's not a coincidence that his initials are J.C...

[@seantlewis376]

It's a beautiful story, and a beautiful telling.

[@irondiego2102]

Also did you know? First letters of John Coffey are J and C... anything comes to your mind? Right, Jesus Christ!

[@gmunden1]

There's a lot of religious symbolism throughout the story. The initials "JC" or John Coffey . John's attorney stated that there was no evidence of John's existence before his arrest, and no criminal history existed. According to his attorney, "It was as if he dropped from the sky."

[@kellifranklin4432]

I saw this at the theater when it came out and to look around and see men and women crying was really incredible to see. All these years later and I still cry. Stephen King is the GOAT of horror but his dramatic writing is equally beautiful. Rip Michael Clarke Duncan. He was amazing in this performance.

[@VerowakReacts]

Michael Clarke Duncan was phenomenal in this. Seeing it in theatres would have been quite something, the atmosphere would make it that much more epic

[@bjm9071]

"Stand By Me" and "Shawshank Redemption" are Stephen King films that should be next on your list.

[@Mr-gg8ek]

This is one of those ‘must react to’ movies. Glad to see you crying 😭. Only a stone could go through this movie and not feel something. Congrats Vero, you are not a rock.

[@loganblackwood2922]

I discovered your content about a week ago and have been binge watching during breaks and late nights when I'm still up. You remind me of my wife when I introduced her to a lot of films, your warmth, your jokes, your compassion, I remember looking at her for her reactions. I wish the technology existed then to record it, lol. Thank you so much for making me appreciate you, films I've seen over and over and most importantly appreciating my wife all over again for all the years we have shared together from when we were your age.

[@DumblyDorr]

"He just wants to see people he doesn’t like die? Sadistic bastard... I hope he dies" 😂 I get it, though... we all hate Percy.

[@VerowakReacts]

Such a great portrayal of a despicable character! I love to hate characters haha

[@draculimpaler4507]

I read this when it first came out. It was released in a serial form, like they did with those old 50s shows, like 3 chapters at a time. Then you had to wait a month or so for the next release. It was torture waiting lol. They did a really good job adapting it to film

[@VerowakReacts]

It sounds like torture waiting for more to release, but also builds up the hype and excitement :D

[@draculimpaler4507]

@@VerowakReacts Yes it was fun going to the store hoping the next installment was out

[@sithlordkaeyl21]

Stephen King did it that way, because people would flip to the end of his books, and read what happened, then they wouldn’t buy the books, so he decided to it that way so people couldn’t do that for this story.

[@netzombiee646]

Tom Hanks said Michael Clark Duncan was the only star he’s seen, where people would come up to him, and not want an autograph, instead, they would want a hug.

[@VerowakReacts]

That makes perfect sense, and is so amazing

[@rogeriopenna9014]

if a mouse lived 80 years, he should expect to live as long as Galadriel.

[@nickperkins8477]

The actor who played elderly Paul Edgecombe is Dabbs Greer. He also played the minister Reverend Alden in Little House On The Prairie.

[@todderickson2435]

Verowak, I just discovered your channel with this video, and this is one of the best ones I've seen for this incredible and emotional movie. You figured almost everything out quicker than any other reactor I've seen, and felt the same feelings most all of us felt throughout. You have a new subscriber!

[@VerowakReacts]

Welcome to the channel!! I hope you enjoy your stay ❤️

[@Phil-p7p]

What a great reaction ... smart, insightful, empathetic and in places quite beautiful. Del's execution must be one of the most harrowing scenes in movies, and Del's relationship with Mr Jingles is surely one of the most touching in all film.

[@VerowakReacts]

I'm so happy Del had Mr. Jingles!! He got a bit of happiness before the end. I'm glad you enjoyed the reaction 💙

[@Unpainted_Huffhines]

This story was Stephen King's homage to "Of Mice and Men", with a giant, childlike character, seemingly comprised of pure goodness. For such a character, living in a fallen, hateful world full of evil and suffering was an agony, and Edgecomb, like George, killed the character out of kindness and mercy

[@matthewtarpley7613]

I cried right along with you, Vero. I just absolutely break down crying every single time they get to the last days of John Coffey.

[@VerowakReacts]

It's just so sad!!! 😭

[@randeecarreno4289]

Been looking forward to this reaction. 😊 RIP always to Michael Clarke Duncan! I have yet to read the book still. But this is a fantastic movie. Definitely high on my favorite Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan movie lists. I've got some tissues already ready. Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊

[@VerowakReacts]

Stephen Kind said that this was the most faithful adaptation to one of his books. I want to read it too 😁

[@belindalopes6774]

Sobbed reading the book, could not watch the movie until months after reading the book

[@that.ll_do_pig]

It's easy to get upset with the dad when he yelled at John's execution but we have to remember, they don't know he's innocent and the father saw him holding his deceased daughters with blood all over them. 😢

[@averymurray4722]

Interestingly,one of the many commentators viewed that John Coffeys reason for wanting death is that he did not want the Family to know that somebody that they had in their Home was the murderer.John felt that it would make the Parents,and Son feel worst.Thinking about that I agree.

[@Galiant2010]

The flipside of that is recognizing how much racism played a part, too. Yeah, he was found with the bodies which is pretty damning, and his statement can sound like an admission "I couldn't help it". But his lack of a proper trial and representation just streamlined his admission to death row.

[@philliplynx7877]

@@Galiant2010 This were the times back in 1935. Even if he denied it and give proof, he was a HUGE black man with 2 tiny white dead girls in his arms. I wondered why he wasnt shoot this moment. With this in mind, it is a wonder he even had got a trial. Do not get me wrong, it is a masterpiece of book and film and I cry every time I see it or reactions to it.

[@karlbecker8775]

Great reaction! This and Shawshank are two works most don't realize were based on books by Stephen King.

[@jeremygauthier8566]

The director of these films is Franck Darabont, he also did "The Mist"

[@StarkRG]

Michael Clarke Duncan has played a few bad guys, but the one that comes to mind the most is as Kingpin/Wislson Fisk in 2003's Daredevil.

[@grabtharshammer]

Yes, you should react to that one

[@rickardroach9075]

23:35 I like to think that John was trying to absorb some of Del’s pain to ease his passing.

[@VerowakReacts]

Yeah, poor John, going through all this pain for others 😭

[@rexwilliams7643]

I've seen this film literally dozens of times, and I always sob like a baby.

[@VerowakReacts]

I'll be in the same boat

[@belindalopes6774]

Me too

[@Cwyatt92]

Michael Clarke Duncan played the villain in Daredevil and another villain in Sin City. And he crushed both of those roles.

[@japi246]

This is what I've been waiting for. The Shawshank Redemption movie is also based on King's book. It's very appreciated, I think it's good too.

[@alysefan2264]

The Shawshank Redemption is a must watch Stephen King adaption. Oh and The Shining.

[@Pandaemoni]

Immortality would be great for the first 100 trillion years, but then the Stelliferous Era would end. And after star has burned out and you are floating in eternal blackness of space alone forever eternally, it would lose its charm.

[@doctaflo]

ah, a staple of the first year curriculum for new reactors! glad you got around to this one--too many make exaggerated crinkle faces and pitch fake fits as they pretend not to see obvious plot points coming -- much easier to get into the feels along with you when you quietly tear up instead of putting on a big show!

[@ganggreen9012]

Michael Clark Duncan is a semi-villanous role, The Whole Nine Yards, it's a gangster comedy.

[@obenohnebohne]

This is my favorite Stephen King movie adaptation. The characters are great. Percy is top 3 villain material. «Stand by me» is another great one. And the Shawshank Redemption, of course. IT is my favorite book and I love the most recent adaptation IT Chapter 1 + Chapter 2. They are 2 parts of one story. (The book is 1000+ pages long.) So, I hope to see both, Stand By Me (1986) and IT Chapter 1 (2017) + Chapter 2 (2019) on your channel at one point.

[@JulioHernandez-chico]

I was 10 years old when I first saw this movie. I was supposed to go to school the next day but I stayed up. It just intrigued me. When the death of John coffey came on. I cried so much my dad came into my room. Worried when he saw me crying on the Carpe looking at the tv and he saw what I was watching. He just sat down next to me. Everytime I see this movie and his death comes I just get teary eyed and there is this hard feeling I cry again. Specially when the actor who played John was a gentle giant too. And he died. May he rest in peace. Michael Duncan Clarke.

[@VerowakReacts]

I can just imagine your dad's panic at seeing you crying on the floor then being relieved once he saw what you were watching lol

[@bekindandrewind1422]

31:16 -- The part that everyone misses here, is Percy looking at Wild Billy and crying... He KNEW what Bill did.. When John expelled everything into Percy, the power showed him Bills memories..

[@Parallax-3D]

I always thought it was John basically “driving” Percy around and making him shoot Wild Bill, so it was John’s tears, not Percy’s. Percy was basically just along for the ride.

[@bekindandrewind1422]

@@Parallax-3D -- No matter how bad a man Percy might have been.... Bill was worse.

[@nigeltrotter2886]

The Green Mile. I'm so sorry girl. Feels like you have to apologize to anyone seeing this movie for the first time. It tears at you at every hand. 0:46- You're not gonna be fine. No one ever is.

[@VerowakReacts]

Such a heart breaking movie. I was not prepared!!

[@deanthemachine8879]

Michael Clarke Duncan plays a villain in the Daredevil movie with Ben Affleck

[@Dave3Dguy]

Great reaction. You are insightful and make connections in plot cues faster than many folks do, yet it doesn't spoil your ability to deeply connect with the characters and the story. Seeing someone react this strongly really helps us re-live what we experienced our first time. Thank you and be well, looking forward to more!

[@andrewdunne2216]

When you nearly went at the 5 minute mark I thought to myself "brace yourself girl, this is going to be rough". But that's why we are here, to connect via the human experience of emotion.

[@belindalopes6774]

Carrie, cujo, Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me,

[@outspan87]

John Coffey = JC = Jesus Christ

[@Phoenix_DarkMoon]

If you really want to get deep I to the parallels. Boss could easily be the parallel of Judas who according to some legends/stories was also cursed with immortality and became "the wandering jew" for his part in Jesus's betrayal and death even though some say that Jesus knew Judas's role and held no malice toward him for it.

[@damonmilline9227]

John is every black man in America! PRAISE YAHWEH!!!!!!!

[@jeffthompson9622]

Michael Clarke Duncan worked with Bruce Willis in "The Whole Nine Yards," as well as "Armageddon." He was in "Daredevil" and "The Island," as well.

[@VerowakReacts]

I've only seen Armageddon so far, I have a few more to watch it seems lol

[@dmjalund]

@@VerowakReacts He plays a bad guy in Daredevil

[@kekeruru77]

I took it as John Cofee . As another forme for Jesus Christ

[@hollishamilton3943]

On any list of villains, Percy Wetmore will usually be top 5. My recommendation for a movie with another is "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". Anyone that has seen it knows who I'm talking about. One of three movies that won the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress. Another big five movie is "Silence of the Lambs", with a remarkable villain (or two). A special shout out to the Oscar winning performance of Kathy Bates in "Misery", another Stephen King adaptation.

[@VerowakReacts]

I love me a good, despicable villain! I've always heard of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, it's probably about time I watch it lol

[@apatternedhorizon]

Lonely as a sparrow in the rain.

[@kevinwhite3231]

I'm not a religious man. But, the way God works, if John could heal pain he could feel it as well. That's the way his power works. He feels someone in pain, and he just shows up to take that pain away. Usually with miracles like this, it is a gift and a punishment.

[@rickardroach9075]

43:47 Shaquille O'Neal was originally considered. 😳

[@timprice5747]

The book was originally released as 6 novellas. I remember waiting until they all came out because I didn't want to wait for each one. Great read. This and Shawshank Redemption are the best adaptations of stories written by Stephen King.

[@VerowakReacts]

I would have done the same thing, wait until they're all released since waiting in between would be so difficult!!

[@gphillimo]

Definitely gotta watch Shawshank Redemption after this

[@artbagley1406]

So, after watching the entire film, do you feel John Coffey is an "imbecile"? To me the most poignant line spoken in the film is John's: "I'm sorry for what I am." Definitely try the book; dialogue is practically word-for-word but definitely more explanatory background info. Enjoyed your insights and feelings, VR; good job!!!

[@VerowakReacts]

He never was an imbecile, but I can definitely understand why they would have thought that at that point in the movie lol

[@MLawrence2008]

Michael Duncan is a villain in Sin City. John has been around for a very long time, hence the scars. Brutal is anything but. Just a wonderful man. I have never wanted to kill or see killed a movie character more than Percy. Even the other prisoners are interesting, you grow to love Del for example, however the book explains what they did to get on death row. Great reaction!

[@VerowakReacts]

Del just seems super sweet. Wild Bill was just a blast, though he's definitely not a good person. I love this movie because Tom Hanks isn't a standout character, all of the characters are very good

[@dunringill1747]

Michael Clark Duncan was also the villain Kingpin in Ben Affleck's "Daredevil" movie (2003). The director's cut is better than the theatrical release but not everyone enjoyed this movie.

[@195511SM]

Have you seen 'Galaxy Quest' yet? Sam Rockwell is in that one too. Hilarious...with many other big stars.

[@VerowakReacts]

I haven't yet... but it just won the latest Patreon poll, so I will soon!!

[@hollishamilton3943]

Sam Rockwell is a tremendously versatile actor. Check out "Jo Jo Rabbit" or "Moon".

[@danielhansen9443]

I recommend Stand By Me.

[@ShiftyWolf117]

The ending of this movie is my worst nightmare, I would never want to outlive everyone I love. This movie is really sad, I will never not cry in the execution scene.

[@VerowakReacts]

The execution scene is incredibly emotional. And just seeing all the guards be so affected by it too makes it that much more poignant

[@billherman7294]

I've watched dozens of reactions for this film, through forshadowing or whatever, you guessed everything right.

[@VerowakReacts]

My superpower is deducing what will happen in movies 😂I was hoping to get something more fun

[@lucy_playsroblox]

Another amazing movie you should watch shawshank redemption, seven or full metal jacket. Truly amazing movies

[@Hapsard]

Stephen King ... some adaptations have been absolutely horrible (too scared to name any for fear of stepping on treasured memories 🥴). Some are amazing like this one, Shawshank Redemption (also just an amazingly written story ... while i usually like the ideas King has in his stories ... sometimes they can be ... ummm ... too vulgar? Which feels strange to admit), Stand by Me, Misery, the Mist ... i think I've heard too many stories about Kubrick and the Shining to prefer it over the book, but the polarizing Doctor Sleep was a joy to me. Tom Hanks ... between A League of their Own and this i have to wonder how many movies have scenes of this man peeing. ... i mean, the whole cast was amazing. i like to see David Morse play a good guy ... and Sam Rockwell just chewing the scenery in the prison scenes! If you want more of him, i could recommend Moon, and maybe Mr Right. This was definitely a must see movie. Can't tell you how satisfying it is to watch you see it for the first time.🎉

[@VerowakReacts]

There are quite a few Stephen Kind adaptations I want to see, The Mist being one of them, and the Shining also (and then Doctor Sleep). Sam Rockwell just stole the show every time, he was fantastic!! It seems everyone is recommending Moon for Sam Rockwell, I might just have to watch it sooner rather than later. I'm so glad I got around to watchign this one, it's on my list of rewatchable movies now :D

[@TheRedPeril]

Yes Percy is very sadistic, but it’s a little sadistic we all wanted you to watch a film so we could watch you cry 😅

[@JPVLDRodrigues]

Michael Clark Duncan was big. But not that big. But he was a wonderful actor and a wonderful person.

[@jacobalbores]

I will add to everyone who's recommending The Shawshank Redemption but will also add The Mist to complete the Stephen King & Frank Darabont movies.

[@Boomerbox2024]

You mentioned wanting to see Michael Clark Duncan play a villain, so I recommend reacting to "Daredevil" (2003) Where Mr. Duncan plays The Kingpin of Crime.

[@couch.patati-patata]

That's how Shreck burnt when Selina Kyle zapped him. Meow!

[@anthonyvessella9801]

other Stephen KIng movies are The Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me, Carrie, Christine, Cujo just to name a few

[@whowantsabighug]

Brutal is one of my favourite supporting characters in film

[@VerowakReacts]

Brutal is a great character! I liked every scene he was in

[@D3aD0n3]

If Im not mistaken, Michael Clarke Duncan plays a "villain" in Sin City, but its just a pretty small role

[@DREDAY92003]

Michael Clark Duncan passed away some years back. Very heartfelt..😢

[@ashleynadine717]

John was taking pain away from Del during the botched execution. That’s why he was reacting like that, he was trying to take it away

[@Eric_S.]

Michael Clarke Duncan as a villain? The movie "Daredevil"(2003) he plays a villain. Michael is the best part of the movie, everything else is bad. 💜💜💜

[@christopherchadwick2659]

Other Stephen King movies worth watching: The Shawshank Redemption The Shining Misery The Mist It Pet Semetary Carrie Gerald's Game Salem's Lot (2 part mini-series) The Dead Zone Christine Sleepwalkers There are many more movies, but these are the ones I enjoyed the most.

[@jgeur]

Michael Duncan played the villain Kingpin in the movie Daredevil with Ben Affleck. Not a great movie but you want a movie that Mr. Duncan plays an antagonist….here ya go.

[@JackJohn0000]

The Shawshank Redemption, another Stephen King movie is a must reaction along with The Green Mile.

[@Ewelllad]

I was looking through your playlist and I didn't see "The Shawshank Redemption". Another movie based on a Steven King story that I like even better than "The Green Mile". If you haven't watched it, give it a try.

[@lisamaitland157]

What scares J.C is the Lord of Fly's, which resides in the Dark. What's coming out of his mouth are the Fly's.. Bible talks about Devils with many Wings coming out like fly's, and with many names... One of the names is Lucifer. John Coffey stands for "Jesus Christ." He represents the new Messiah, someone sent to us two thousand years after by Mighty God.

[@locutus9956]

vaguely related as its prison related and also based on a Stephen King short story I believe, HUGELY recommend watching The Shawshank Redemption if you havent already, for my money the best movie EVER made bar none!

[@garytiptin6479]

Back story on some of the condemned inmates: the Cherokee beat another man to death using a chunk of concrete; the Cajun committed rape, arson and multiple murders; John Coffey's backstory is more problematic, but he was ready to escape his miserable existence! (Please to notice NOBODY sheds 1 tear for William Wharton! And what about Percy Wetmore?)

[@billbabcock1833]

If you want to see Michael Clark Duncan as a villain, watch Sin City. In fact, even if you don't want to see him as a villain, you should watch Sin City.

[@christopherbako]

I would like to live as long as I want. At some point I would definitely choose to go.

[@davidmc1489]

19:55 Richard Gere...... 😆 22:53 one of the best lines

[@johnstrickler2238]

There is a line from the book "The Black Gryphon" by Mercedes Lackey that has always stuck with me. It seems fitting with John Coffey. "Who heals the healer?" There is a point where you just get tired of your gifts of healing. A point where your gift seems to become a curse, because you have seen too much, experienced too much. Where you're just tired of having to put people back together, because of what you have to experience of them being broken in the first place. I think John Coffey was in the same place.

[@niftymagic]

Very nice reaction, may I suggest you watch The Book thief if haven’t already or Something the lord made with Alan Rickman(prof snape) It’s a true story of the very first “blue baby” surgery was done. Both are very good movies and worth the time.

[@TDoughter23]

Watch The Shibunf and Doctor Sleep

[@Gr8Buccaneer]

2000 years ago,they killed a similar guy witch also had the initials JC and healing powers...

[@thejamesification]

A miracle worker named John Coffey. J.C. them are some nice initials. I think I knew another guy like John with those initials

[@randallshuck2976]

For another look at Michael Clark Duncan in a different role try "Whole Nine Yards" with a stella cast and a darkly funny script/story.

[@alexandershaw5603]

How did she know about the sponge so early?..

[@VerowakReacts]

Powers of deduction from Percy asking about the sponge and the response being to never fry an inmate without it coupled with my assumption that Percy just wants to see people hurt and suffer

[@couch.patati-patata]

It's a short story. You've seen photos of Stephen King right, of how featureless he seems? I've always said, his books are his horcruxes and with each one he writes, he loses something like Voldy. Hearts in Atlantis is a good movie based on his books. Has Anthony Hopkins.

[@nathanr.494]

you've already reacted to this and shawshank. I guess "Misery" would be a good one.

[@nigeltrotter2886]

21:23- Prepare yourself gal. 22:09- Oh yeah. It's freakin crazy. 31:47- You don't want to see that boss. 36:03- Dang that hurts. Don't put an angel of light, in the dark.

[@lennyd8337]

Michael plays a bad guy in "The Whole Nine Yards," sort of.

[@TheTurinturumbar]

Immortality would be the worst curse ever. When you've done everything in every combination possible until you're sick of it you still have eternity left.

[@51tetra69]

John Coffey is a Christ figure, Vero. He appeared out of nowhere, as if he had just “fallen out of the sky.” He had foreknowledge of future events. He can see the good or evil that is in men’s hearts. He can heal illness and afflictions and resurrect the dead (if it’s not too late). He is innocent, with a pure soul, yet he is made to suffer and die because of the sins and wickedness of others. And even his initials are J.C., just like Jesus. (Recall the scene where John is watching his first-ever flicker show, and the light from the movie projector is illuminating his head from behind, just like a halo: The Christian symbolism is unmistakable.)

[@Bebop1811]

Living forever sounds like a nightmare

[@Zallerquad]

In the book, the substance that John spat out after a healing, was akin to ashes.

[@VerowakReacts]

Ashes makes sense, it seemed like flies or ashes, was hard to tell

[@leeswhimsy]

Just so you know....those people weren't coming to the execution for entertainment. Those were the family members of the victims of the prisoner being executed. Along with prison officials, govt officials and perhaps a journalist or two. I personally wouldn't want to see it, but it is done to give a small amount of closure to those victims' families.

[@TheWallace6969]

awesome movie. you need to watch shawshank redemption also!

[@gordonduke8812]

Great reaction. As far as the book, you will be disappointed, it is a short story a novella. This adaptation goes much further in the story than the book. King helped with this adaptation, but the screenplay gave more than the source material.