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The Green Mile | Film Review


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The Green Mile (movie)

The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy crime drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and based on Stephen King’s 1996 novel of the same name. It stars Tom Hanks as a death row corrections officer and Michael Clarke Duncan as an enigmatic inmate. David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Doug Hutchison and James Cromwell appear in supporting roles.

Although much of the three-hour movie takes place in the prison during the U.S. Great Depression, there is an intelligent use of exterior locations and flashbacks. The story starts with Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) walking the green mile - the greenish pathway from cellular to the execution room- with a variety of convicts. He gets acquainted with John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), a huge black man condemned for cruelly killing two young sisters. Throughout the movie, one can feel that Coffey had the physical strength to kill anyone, but deep inside his heart, he embodies kindness itself. Coffey is depicted as having a simple, naive nature and a fear of the dark, but seems to have an extraordinary, supernatural ability. At a certain time in the story, Paul starts doubting whether Coffey is actually guilty of killing the two young innocent girls.

The Green Mile is one of the best movies ever made, and for good reasons.  To start with, the acting and direction are just amazing. In addition, the story is thought provoking, depicting the eternal battle between good and evil. The story contrasts generous, altruistic characters with others who represent humanity’s cruelty. With that being said, the movie’s downside is the horrific torture scene near the end. It might be very disturbing and scary for kids.

Source: Wikipedia

Comprehension:

  1. The movie is based on a true story.
    a. True
    b. False
  2. Everybody thinks that Coffey is actually the murderer of the twin sisters.
    a. True
    b. False
  3. All the story takes place in a prison.
    a. True
    b. False
  4. Kids can watch the movie.
    a. True
    b. False

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