I grew up Roman Catholic, read the bible growing up many times in school etc. I lost my faith in highschool, in my 30's and whenever I watch this movie it always brings that faith i guess back and makes me question myself and everything. I really don't know what's on the other side but i do know we as humans really do need to be nicer to each other. Beautiful movie and wonderful reaction as always.
I learned Wushu. There is nothing, man. "Spirit" doesn't exist without body, it needs it. After you lose the body "you" degrade down to the basic instincts until you vanish all (start of that process was felt by some unfortunate students who break off form obdy for short period until master helped to get back). Like is most valuable thing we have.
45:06 "I'm tired, boss. 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's coming from or going to, or why. Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world everyday. There's too much of it. It's like pieces of glass in my head all the time. Can you understand?" I understand, John :(
Hi Kali, A word how that electric chair works regarding the sponge: Water is highly conductive, so if you soake it in water and place it (like in the movie) on a shaved space and press down on it, the electricity will go through the sponge and everything wett under it. So yes then your brain gets fried really fast. However if you do not soake the sponge, the electricity does not have anywhere to go but your full body, and i can tell you that hurts really bad. Ive got electrocuted once due to faulty wires in the house. I was literally thrown a few meters back. When i woke up i heard my phone go off. It was my mam and i told her to call an ambulance. But later that day i could go home. In our homes in The Netherlands it is 220 to 230 volts. Imagine 2500 volts hitting you, it was like that in those times. So in those times NO soaked sponge, would mean unimaginable pain. I guess in the movie you played that catching on fire is true. And more cruell things happen to the body wich i will not tell here.😔
Toot Toot (janitor) was a prisoner but he’s what they regarded as a trustee. he’s a low security risk non-violent prisoner who can be trusted with janitorial tasks
Every actor in this movie is perfectly cast and it remains one of my favourites of all time. Everyone gives Michael Clarke Duncan (well deserved) praise, but I personally love a lot of the subtleties in Tom's performance. The way he delivers "May God have mercy on your soul" to John Coffey in such a way that you know he is praying for his own absolution is so powerful. Your empathy and understanding of beautifully written characters and story has made you a must watch so I'm to Patreon to subscribe and cry along with you in full ❤
I agree with you wholeheartedly about the casting and performances done in this film! All the way from the silent glances to the deep cutting lines had me captivated this entire film. Such an incredible performance by all of them. Thank you so much! I'm glad you loved my reaction to this beautiful movie and I hope you enjoy the full reaction even more 🩷
Weird, I've seen this movie several times and never thought of making the connection between John Coffey having the same initials as Jesus Christ. Even after watching several reactions, it's the first time I've seen someone mention this.
I'm assuming you haven't watched very many Green Mile reaction videos or, at least, haven't read many comments under said videos. The Green Mile is pretty on the nose with its parallels to the story of Jesus Christ and even if reactors don't mention it, half a dozen comments under every single video do.
One of the things I've really loved about your reactions lately is that you're going into these movies totally blind. As in like not even reading the little summaries that streaming services put up, and not watching trailers or looking up actor lists. Since even the most basic synopsis of this movie spoils that there's something magical about John. And getting to see you experience all of that in the moment with no expectations about what's going to happen is very cool Percy joins Umbridge from HP, and Heimdall from GoW as some of my most deeply hated characters in media 🤣 And that's not a bad thing either. It just speaks to how well written and acted a character is to instill such strong emotions. It's all part of the experience It's really cool to see so many of the same actors in this era flock around with Tom Hanks in these movies! Lt. Dan, and the sniper from Saving Private Ryan, among others
I have to say with this one- going in completely blind was a magical experience, literally lol. I was NOT expecting any sort of miracles/magic/heavenly themes in this at all. all I knew was that there was an electric chair bc RDR2 fans told me lol. but it was so much more than that... I think from now on i'll keep doing it this way! and I 10000% agree that Percy is up there with Heimdall level hatred lol. what an incredible actor to get such strong and hateful feelings out of me! 😮💨😭 honestly, every actor in this film had me feeling things just with their silent reactions and thoughtful scripts. an intense movie for sure... but one that is worth seeing at least once in your lifetime ✨
You're rhe first reactor I've watched to comment on John saying "I'm sorry for what I am" compared to the others who said "I'm sorry for what I've done"
i learnt a long long time ago that All bullies are cowards they have to pick on people to make themselves feel better.. the acting in this film and the story itself are really top notch.
If Percy was to work at Briar Ridge, he would have tormented the patients like he did to the inmates. That would have been condemning the Briar Ridge patients to hell.
I've commented along these lines before, but a through-line from the book to the movie is that both Percy and Wild Bill are fundamentally broken; dyed-in-the-wool sociopaths. The difference is that Wild Bill grew up in poverty whereas Percy was the scion of a relatively wealthy, well-connected family. Wild Bill ends up facing execution for his depraved acts, but Percy is effectively untouchable despite committing acts that are equally depraved. John's last significant act is finding a way to have these poisonous men cancel one another out in the only way he can, given his circumstances. Had John not intervened, as you say, Percy would have continued to find ways to torture those over whom he had power - and it's unlikely anyone could have stopped him.
Hello Kali!😊 Yes, the rehearsals were part of the normal operation for death row to make sure things went smoothly for the actual execution. They used to allow anyone to witness the execution, but then most places changed it to the victims of the family and family of the accused. There was a big scandal back in the day of the electric chair. The guy that repaired the chairs in most prisons in the United States did not believe the Holocaust had happened. After it became known, he was let go. You are correct, the J.C. is not a coincidence. Stephen King also penned "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994) which was also directed by the same director here Frank Darabont (The Walking Dead). It is another very strong film, but this is my favorite of the two films. Great emotional reactions to this difficult watch, Kali!!!!🎬👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What touches me the most about your reactions is the sincerity of emotions that you show. I've watched some reactors whom I believe I can tell they are faking it. But your reactions are sincere and honest. I knew this one was going to be tough on you. Great reaction Kali.
35:57 You got it. John is very, very old. He used to be a slave 70 years+ before this time. That's where he got a lot of his scars that he doesn't remember getting.
These were the times when every movie that Tom Hanks did was a hit. Other amazing Tom Hanks movies are Saving Private Ryan, Philadelphia, Catch Me if You Can and Castaway.
bravo young lady , this is the second comment I have left for you. last time I mentioned I began watching movie reactions while I was in a medical rehab for 10 months , 2 years ago and although I follow several other reactors you have shot straight to my number one spot. watching you get so emotional actually made me cry. you are going to very well with this and thank you for your strong beliefs and have a very happy holidays and also thank you for replying to my last comment.
13:18 - Not just people affected by the crime. Besides family members of the victim or even the person in the chair, sometimes you might get lawyers, local reporters perhaps or something like that.
Most people assume that Coffey put the tumor in Percy, but I always interpreted it as the essence extracted from it, not the tumor per se. It was just a means to an end (“I punished them both”) at that point.
I remember when this book series came. It was released in 6 parts. I remember Stephen King did mention that JC was done on purpose. You are the first reactor to pick up on that. Also the ending seems so scary to me. Out living all your friends and loved ones.
I'm not normally a fan of TV and movie reacts (I'm much more interested in the game playthroughs), but this is one I wanted to watch when I heard you were doing it. I'm glad you managed to get it past the copyright gods, and hope they decided to give you a share of the money.
i'm glad that you were looking forward to this one! i'm also excited to get started in more games next year ✨ and I hope the copyright gods keep this one up. right now they aren't willing to share revenue, but I put in a dispute so we will see how that goes! I don't think i've had this difficult of a time with copyright ever yet. this was a rough one..
28:08, Kali, "What is going on?" Stephen King, "Gotcha!" I haven't read the book, but from what I read from other comments, John has supposedly been roaming around the world for an extremely long time, hundreds of years maybe. That's why he has so many scars on his body.
Hi Kali, These movies are hard I know. There is however a true story and movie about George Stinney Jr. who was the youngest boy on the electric chair. That movie is: Carolina Skeletons 1991
I'm glad you got a chance to see this film. It's my favorite movie adaptation of a Stephen King novel. There are two tv series that he wrote as well that are remarkable. "The Stand" and "Storm of The Century". If you want to see Hanks in a comedy, you'll have to see his older material. There are films like "Money Pit", "The Man With One Red Shoe", and "Splash!"
What impacts me from this amazing film is how we all have within us the "Supernatural Gifts" of a *John Coffey.* Our "gifts" to aid others can change or even save their lives. Even saying "YES" or "NO" at the right time can "heal" a person in need. Great analysis on a great movie Kali.
On UA-cam is a channel called Our History and it has also Autopsy video's with Dr. Hunter. Who identifies the true deaths of celebrities and also on Michael Clarke Duncan. 👍🏽
Because you recently did Band of Brothers...i feel like when Doc Roe, who was from Louisana, where this is set, refers to his grandmother as a traiteurs or healer...it was a nod to this movie and John Coffey. Remember he says she laid her hands on people and took the pain away...he even mentions her healing cancer just like Coffey did with the Warden's wife.
David Morse (Brutal) is such an underrated actor to me. He's one of those actors that you recognise but not "blockbuster" level of famous. Also, if you haven't seen it I'll make the obligatory recommendation to watch The Shawshank Redemption.
Just as an FYI, the wet sponge is so that the current from the chair is spread more evenly throughout his body. If the sponge is dry the scalp and brain cook and you can smell it something horrible.
It's actually the opposite. Water is such a great conductor that it focuses more of the electricity into one spot, meaning it is concentrated on the head/brain ensuring death happens as fast as possible. Without it, that is what causes the current to try and find other avenues of conductivity. You will notice that the other inmates who were executed still had sever burns on the top of their head, but no place else.
@ it’s also based on a misunderstanding of how electrocution works. The head isn’t the part you need to get electricity to, it’s the heart that makes it lethal.
Not true, they even say in the film itself, the water is to help direct the electricity into the brain and away from the body. The electricity will follow the flow of water as it absorbs into the scalp and will direct it all downwards into the brain to kill quicker.
Hi Kali, I also like movies based on true events. 1 of them that made my heart brake is the movie called An American Crime - 2007. It is about the horrible thing that happened to Sylvia Likens, in Indiana in the 60's. There is also reall footage of the events on the net and UA-cam. Its really sad and i wished that if i was their i could have done something to safe her😔.
Incredible film - the performances throughout are just amazing. Of course Michael Clarke Duncan, but I also love Michael Jeter. Really wished Dabbs Greer got an Oscar nom - would have been a wonderful moment for a Hollywood lifer - he was the minister in Little House and he married Mr. and Mrs. Brady!
Based on a Stephen King book, i love how you have no inclination (unless you knew that) that it would be a "paranormal" movie. Also made by Frank Darabont who also made Shawshank Redemption another great Stephen King conversion and if you have not seen that you absolutely shoild check it out as well. Loved your reaction to this, its a tough watch but also very worth the pain
20:35 "My mind is running like a mile a minute..." Don't you mean to say... That your mind is running... A GREEN MILE a minute?????? ... I'll see myself out
Another highly emotional movie from a novel by Stephen King. Kali if go back to Band of Brothers episode six the medic spoke about his grandmother having healing ability, I equate it to this movie. An emotional good reaction and excellent commentary. 🎄 Merry Christmas and God Bless you.
Hi Kali, I agree with your religion that you mentioned on the end. Like you said you can live in a hellish world or a heavenly world based on how you live or things you have done. I have the same believe but….there is always a but: "What if you are born in a world of War?" Like basically you are born in the Ukrain or in the past, born as a jew in 1940 in Europe. Then we change or switch it. Lets say your having Christmas, eating dinner with your loved ones and friends a true heavenly place to be and all is nice. But yet on that same on a other part of the world people are getting killed. I often think about this and it kind of disturbes me. Thinking this: The Earth is/Was Eden (not just a place on earth) for that diamond we got from the highest power, we miss use it. So heaven and hell are here on earth or eden.
The very sad not paranormal truth that is mentioned in this movie is when John Coffey speaks about what happened to the girls and says „this happens every day all over the world“.
Bonjour Kali ! Great movie, emotional too ! Made me questioning on my own belief. ( Sorry go for my not so good English ). But seeing your cry made me cry. I love watching your réactions. Please take care Kali. ❤
Every now and then, I remember the leads for this movie were at one point going to be John Travolta and Shaq, and I just have to stop whatever I'm doing and think about that for a bit.
Almighty algorithm. Bring Kaliwali her deserved views and subs! As for the movie it is of course awesome and even though I don't tear up easily watching movies, this one is full of those moments for me. Especially when the guards tear up at the execution. I also love the soundtrack, especially the main theme and at times it also puts me into a pensive mood when I listen to it sort of like the "Plastic Bag"-song from American Beauty, if you know that one, where I can just feel life as a whole all at once. It's hard to describe. It's probably the closest thing to a spiritual moment I can have as an atheist. I'd probably call it "mindfulness". Like life stripped away of all its bs and a clarity of what matters.
I'll have to give that one a listen now 👀😱 i've had a few experiences like that when listening to certain songs so I definitely get what you're saying And thank you so much for your comment and prayer to the algorithm gods 🤣
An excellent reaction to such an emotional film that shows humanity in both a good and bad light. Well done on a tough watch. Looking forward to your next reaction.
Am very familiar with this movie and have read the book, but watching you absorb it, made it kind of a difficult re-viewing. Because you are genuinely such a tender soul. Nice job.👍
Hi Kali, That was a hard movie right?. But you are allright😢. My favorite is ofcourse Mr. Jingles, as i am also always been a fan of Jerry the mouse from Tom & Jerry 😇
For those of you who hear the name Stephen King and think "Oh yeah, the horror writer" I urge you to read his other books. He is a master storyteller in many genres, of which horror is but one. The man is one of our national treasures.
I have to be honest.. I was in that "horror writer" boat but this film right here made me want to pick up another one of this books and give it another go. the last one I read in college had me scared to sleep with the lights off for a week lol
Wow! I was going to recommend this movie to you after Forrest Gump, but I decided not to do it. I thought it would be too terrible for you. But now I'm glad you watched it. Thanks for another captivating video! 😊
Kali, have you watched The Shawshank Redemption? A Stephen King story and fantastic film that is similar and always compared to this film. Both are absolutely incredible. ❤
I just finished wrapping today! only a few little things I gotta do over the weekend but this is prob the earliest i've ever been ready for xmas lol. have fun!
As a kid, I had 19 mice as pets. I taught them to walk tight ropes, roll over and fetch and do all kinds of tricks. Those things are SMART! I took the smartest one ‘Socrates” to school with me every day, hidden in the pockets and lining of my winter coat. She never left my side
This is one of those movies that I can watch over and over again even if I've seen it 100 times already. It's definitely not the type of story I think about when I think of Stephen King but I love how it delves into the human element that still exists even in a place like death row. P.S. Kali, I have watched your videos since your Mass Effect playthrough (which was amazing) and I'm glad to see you're now reacting to movies. Keep up the great work 😊😊
The movie reinforces my belief that the death penalty is unethical. This not a religious conviction, but an ethical one. If I alone end the life of someone that wasn't a dangerous threat to me or another person, that's illegal. If two people do likewise, that's illegal, as it would be if 6 people did. 12 people is an arbitrary number but some believe it's enough to trump ethics and make it right. Human life is too precious for 12 people to take it away. And then, aside from the punishment, there is the dilemma that courts can get decisions wrong. The death penalty should be abolished in every state, as it is in every country in Europe (except Belarus).
Percy is probably one of the most hated characters in all of film. I have to hand it to the actor, it takes real skill to make you hate someone that much. Also, part of the reason he doesn’t see the doctor about his UTI is that this is the time before penicillin. The only thing that could help would be sulfa drugs, but they’re not as effective and have worse side effects. Edit: turns out the first sulfa drug wasn’t available until about 1936. So there wasn’t really much of anything the doctor could have done for him.
I just wanna say thank you so very much for this reaction I've watched this movie many times and NEVER realized how heavily John coffe represents Jesus and as someone who feel away from the faith for a while and only the past few years truely started seeking Him more have never felt more joy and happiness to truely be alive so gotta say your reaction made me cry a little more then usual but truely from the bottom of my heart thank you for this 🥲😭💜✝️
This is the one i've been waiting for! I am leaving this here, i'm busy at the moment since it's only 5:39pm here. But i've liked and i'll be back later to watch. Thanks for this Kali!😊
Hmmmmmmmmm.....while we're on the subject of heaven and hell, Maybe you should watch Jacob's Ladder (1990) one day. It's a bit out of season as it's kind of a (psychological) Horror film, but when it comes to stories about the 'weight' a person carries through life, there's none more influential and impactful as that movie. It even helped inspire the Silent Hill games.
As far as John’s “abilities” think back to episode 6 of “Band of Brothers.” Remember when Doc Roe was talking about his grandmother? Remember how he referred to her? He called her a “Tratures.” She pulled sickness out of people. Also remember, they were from Louisiana as well. There are some “unusual circumstances” that are bases in that part of the country. I believe John was one of those healers. There is also the theory that his initials are J.C. Some debate whether he could have been a reemergence of Jesus Christ. You should read the book. As good as this movie is, the book is so much better!!
I absolutely love that so many of you brought up the parallel between John and Doc Roe's grandmother. so amazing to think about & also the location is such an interesting coincidence! thank you for sharing this!
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"I am ready to sit down to another heartwarming, inspirational"... Oh no....
I grew up Roman Catholic, read the bible growing up many times in school etc. I lost my faith in highschool, in my 30's and whenever I watch this movie it always brings that faith i guess back and makes me question myself and everything. I really don't know what's on the other side but i do know we as humans really do need to be nicer to each other. Beautiful movie and wonderful reaction as always.
I learned Wushu.
There is nothing, man.
"Spirit" doesn't exist without body, it needs it. After you lose the body "you" degrade down to the basic instincts until you vanish all (start of that process was felt by some unfortunate students who break off form obdy for short period until master helped to get back).
Like is most valuable thing we have.
Yes, John Coffey (JC) is a Christ-like figure. Those initials aren’t by accident.
45:06 "I'm tired, boss. 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's coming from or going to, or why. Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world everyday. There's too much of it. It's like pieces of glass in my head all the time. Can you understand?"
I understand, John :(
😮💨🤍🤍🤍
In my mind, another, shorter, just-as-poignant John Coffey quote: "I'm sorry for what I am."
Your empathy SHINE'S through the screen. It's beautiful ❤️ You and your heart are beautiful ❤️ !!
Hi Kali,
A word how that electric chair works regarding the sponge:
Water is highly conductive, so if you soake it in water and place it (like in the movie) on a shaved space and press down on it, the electricity will go through the sponge and everything wett under it. So yes then your brain gets fried really fast. However if you do not soake the sponge, the electricity does not have anywhere to go but your full body, and i can tell you that hurts really bad. Ive got electrocuted once due to faulty wires in the house. I was literally thrown a few meters back. When i woke up i heard my phone go off. It was my mam and i told her to call an ambulance. But later that day i could go home. In our homes in The Netherlands it is 220 to 230 volts.
Imagine 2500 volts hitting you, it was like that in those times. So in those times NO soaked sponge, would mean unimaginable pain. I guess in the movie you played that catching on fire is true. And more cruell things happen to the body wich i will not tell here.😔
Arlen Bitterbuck (the first man executed) is played by Graham Greene, who also plays Rains Fall in RD2
I love Graham Greene! He was in Dances with Wolves, he was in Wind River, Thunderheart, Maverick. (The poker movie, not the jet movie.)
He was great in Goliath too, season 3 I think it was.
oh wow, I didn't realize this!
I'm glad you mentioned him. Not to many Native American actors & actresses get enough recognition.
Or God in The Shack
Paul said he was 44 the year John Coffey died, and he is now 108. That makes the mouse 64 years old.
Fun fact, the warden is actually 2inches taller than John Coffey. This movie is too good. So glad you're reacting to it.
Toot Toot (janitor) was a prisoner but he’s what they regarded as a trustee. he’s a low security risk non-violent prisoner who can be trusted with janitorial tasks
Every actor in this movie is perfectly cast and it remains one of my favourites of all time.
Everyone gives Michael Clarke Duncan (well deserved) praise, but I personally love a lot of the subtleties in Tom's performance. The way he delivers "May God have mercy on your soul" to John Coffey in such a way that you know he is praying for his own absolution is so powerful.
Your empathy and understanding of beautifully written characters and story has made you a must watch so I'm to Patreon to subscribe and cry along with you in full ❤
I agree with you wholeheartedly about the casting and performances done in this film! All the way from the silent glances to the deep cutting lines had me captivated this entire film. Such an incredible performance by all of them.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you loved my reaction to this beautiful movie and I hope you enjoy the full reaction even more 🩷
Percy isn't a bully. He's a sadist.
omg yes. I figured that out after the sponge incident. don't think i've ever hated a character more
I think the point of the little mouse is, something so small, so insignificant, can mean so much to these men, who are waiting to die.
yes!
Weird, I've seen this movie several times and never thought of making the connection between John Coffey having the same initials as Jesus Christ. Even after watching several reactions, it's the first time I've seen someone mention this.
Likewise. I think I've seen one other point out the lighting, but never the initials.
And the story is told by a man named Paul. 😎
I'm assuming you haven't watched very many Green Mile reaction videos or, at least, haven't read many comments under said videos. The Green Mile is pretty on the nose with its parallels to the story of Jesus Christ and even if reactors don't mention it, half a dozen comments under every single video do.
One of the things I've really loved about your reactions lately is that you're going into these movies totally blind. As in like not even reading the little summaries that streaming services put up, and not watching trailers or looking up actor lists. Since even the most basic synopsis of this movie spoils that there's something magical about John. And getting to see you experience all of that in the moment with no expectations about what's going to happen is very cool
Percy joins Umbridge from HP, and Heimdall from GoW as some of my most deeply hated characters in media 🤣 And that's not a bad thing either. It just speaks to how well written and acted a character is to instill such strong emotions. It's all part of the experience
It's really cool to see so many of the same actors in this era flock around with Tom Hanks in these movies! Lt. Dan, and the sniper from Saving Private Ryan, among others
I have to say with this one- going in completely blind was a magical experience, literally lol. I was NOT expecting any sort of miracles/magic/heavenly themes in this at all. all I knew was that there was an electric chair bc RDR2 fans told me lol. but it was so much more than that... I think from now on i'll keep doing it this way!
and I 10000% agree that Percy is up there with Heimdall level hatred lol. what an incredible actor to get such strong and hateful feelings out of me! 😮💨😭 honestly, every actor in this film had me feeling things just with their silent reactions and thoughtful scripts. an intense movie for sure... but one that is worth seeing at least once in your lifetime ✨
“Heartwarming and inspirational” turns to Heart wrenching and soul destroying 😢
You're rhe first reactor I've watched to comment on John saying "I'm sorry for what I am" compared to the others who said "I'm sorry for what I've done"
such a deep line.. and Paul's face after got me 💔
i learnt a long long time ago that All bullies are cowards they have to pick on people to make themselves feel better.. the acting in this film and the story itself are really top notch.
If Percy was to work at Briar Ridge, he would have tormented the patients like he did to the inmates. That would have been condemning the Briar Ridge patients to hell.
I've commented along these lines before, but a through-line from the book to the movie is that both Percy and Wild Bill are fundamentally broken; dyed-in-the-wool sociopaths. The difference is that Wild Bill grew up in poverty whereas Percy was the scion of a relatively wealthy, well-connected family. Wild Bill ends up facing execution for his depraved acts, but Percy is effectively untouchable despite committing acts that are equally depraved. John's last significant act is finding a way to have these poisonous men cancel one another out in the only way he can, given his circumstances. Had John not intervened, as you say, Percy would have continued to find ways to torture those over whom he had power - and it's unlikely anyone could have stopped him.
When john says im sorry for what i am instead of for what ive done gets me everytime ive seen this movie many times i still cry...
Hello Kali!😊 Yes, the rehearsals were part of the normal operation for death row to make sure things went smoothly for the actual execution. They used to allow anyone to witness the execution, but then most places changed it to the victims of the family and family of the accused. There was a big scandal back in the day of the electric chair. The guy that repaired the chairs in most prisons in the United States did not believe the Holocaust had happened. After it became known, he was let go. You are correct, the J.C. is not a coincidence. Stephen King also penned "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994) which was also directed by the same director here Frank Darabont (The Walking Dead). It is another very strong film, but this is my favorite of the two films. Great emotional reactions to this difficult watch, Kali!!!!🎬👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What touches me the most about your reactions is the sincerity of emotions that you show. I've watched some reactors whom I believe I can tell they are faking it. But your reactions are sincere and honest. I knew this one was going to be tough on you. Great reaction Kali.
thank you! 🩷
Cried with the movie and cried with the book... Masterpiece
35:57 You got it. John is very, very old. He used to be a slave 70 years+ before this time. That's where he got a lot of his scars that he doesn't remember getting.
One of the greatest movies ever made. Stephen King is a genius writer. Too hard to pick a favorite past, as the story and acting was amazing.
Indeed, John Coffey IS Johnny Cash! He's "been everywhere man".
These were the times when every movie that Tom Hanks did was a hit. Other amazing Tom Hanks movies are Saving Private Ryan, Philadelphia, Catch Me if You Can and Castaway.
bravo young lady , this is the second comment I have left for you. last time I mentioned I began watching movie reactions while I was in a medical rehab for 10 months , 2 years ago and although I follow several other reactors you have shot straight to my number one spot. watching you get so emotional actually made me cry. you are going to very well with this and thank you for your strong beliefs and have a very happy holidays and also thank you for replying to my last comment.
I remember you! glad to see you're still loving the channel and loved this film/reaction to it 🩷 happy holidays to you!
13:18 - Not just people affected by the crime. Besides family members of the victim or even the person in the chair, sometimes you might get lawyers, local reporters perhaps or something like that.
They called a motion picture a “flicker show” because of the flickering effect given off by the period projectors
never knew that!
Most people assume that Coffey put the tumor in Percy, but I always interpreted it as the essence extracted from it, not the tumor per se. It was just a means to an end (“I punished them both”) at that point.
this makes a lot of sense! thanks for sharing your theory ✨
I remember when this book series came. It was released in 6 parts. I remember Stephen King did mention that JC was done on purpose. You are the first reactor to pick up on that. Also the ending seems so scary to me. Out living all your friends and loved ones.
I'm not normally a fan of TV and movie reacts (I'm much more interested in the game playthroughs), but this is one I wanted to watch when I heard you were doing it. I'm glad you managed to get it past the copyright gods, and hope they decided to give you a share of the money.
i'm glad that you were looking forward to this one! i'm also excited to get started in more games next year ✨
and I hope the copyright gods keep this one up. right now they aren't willing to share revenue, but I put in a dispute so we will see how that goes! I don't think i've had this difficult of a time with copyright ever yet. this was a rough one..
28:08, Kali, "What is going on?"
Stephen King, "Gotcha!"
I haven't read the book, but from what I read from other comments, John has supposedly been roaming around the world for an extremely long time, hundreds of years maybe. That's why he has so many scars on his body.
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Shawshank Redemption soon??
yes! probably in January sometime
One of my all time top ten movies. it is so well written that's its like reading a good book. you just don't want it to end. Beautiful reaction.
Totally forgot Gary Sinise was in this movie...one of my favorite actors along with Michael Clarke Duncan.
Hi Kali,
These movies are hard I know. There is however a true story and movie about
George Stinney Jr. who was the youngest boy on the electric chair.
That movie is:
Carolina Skeletons
1991
kali has a good ❤
I'm glad you got a chance to see this film. It's my favorite movie adaptation of a Stephen King novel. There are two tv series that he wrote as well that are remarkable. "The Stand" and "Storm of The Century". If you want to see Hanks in a comedy, you'll have to see his older material. There are films like "Money Pit", "The Man With One Red Shoe", and "Splash!"
What impacts me from this amazing film is how we all have within us the "Supernatural Gifts" of a *John Coffey.* Our "gifts" to aid others can change or even save their lives. Even saying "YES" or "NO" at the right time can "heal" a person in need. Great analysis on a great movie Kali.
uh oh, this will be tough.
R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan
On UA-cam is a channel called Our History and it has also Autopsy video's with Dr. Hunter. Who identifies the true deaths of celebrities and also on Michael Clarke Duncan. 👍🏽
John Coffee's initials aren't a coincidence.
Stephen King is an amazing writer.
One of my all time favorite movies. Thank you for your insightful reaction. I loved the comments you made after the movie was over.
👍fantastic reaction Kali❤🇦🇺
Because you recently did Band of Brothers...i feel like when Doc Roe, who was from Louisana, where this is set, refers to his grandmother as a traiteurs or healer...it was a nod to this movie and John Coffey. Remember he says she laid her hands on people and took the pain away...he even mentions her healing cancer just like Coffey did with the Warden's wife.
David Morse (Brutal) is such an underrated actor to me. He's one of those actors that you recognise but not "blockbuster" level of famous.
Also, if you haven't seen it I'll make the obligatory recommendation to watch The Shawshank Redemption.
Agree. Also a Barry Pepper fan
He was incredible in The Crossing Guard.
He was great as Detective Tritter in House M.D.
agree! his expressions were great in this one
@@RandomVids-86I was just going to comment this.
I love the scene transition morph effect being used. Never seen anyone else do that.
Just as an FYI, the wet sponge is so that the current from the chair is spread more evenly throughout his body. If the sponge is dry the scalp and brain cook and you can smell it something horrible.
There have been cases where the sponge was accidentally left dry, it resulted in the body catching fire.
It's actually the opposite. Water is such a great conductor that it focuses more of the electricity into one spot, meaning it is concentrated on the head/brain ensuring death happens as fast as possible. Without it, that is what causes the current to try and find other avenues of conductivity. You will notice that the other inmates who were executed still had sever burns on the top of their head, but no place else.
It’s not to spread the current out, it’s to conduct it straight to the brain. Water is a better conductor than air
@ it’s also based on a misunderstanding of how electrocution works. The head isn’t the part you need to get electricity to, it’s the heart that makes it lethal.
Not true, they even say in the film itself, the water is to help direct the electricity into the brain and away from the body. The electricity will follow the flow of water as it absorbs into the scalp and will direct it all downwards into the brain to kill quicker.
Hi Kali, I also like movies based on true events. 1 of them that made my heart brake is the movie called
An American Crime - 2007. It is about the horrible thing that happened to Sylvia Likens, in Indiana in the 60's. There is also reall footage of the events on the net and UA-cam. Its really sad and i wished that if i was their i could have done something to safe her😔.
Incredible film - the performances throughout are just amazing. Of course Michael Clarke Duncan, but I also love Michael Jeter.
Really wished Dabbs Greer got an Oscar nom - would have been a wonderful moment for a Hollywood lifer - he was the minister in Little House and he married Mr. and Mrs. Brady!
I agree! an oscar was definitely deserved here
Based on a Stephen King book, i love how you have no inclination (unless you knew that) that it would be a "paranormal" movie. Also made by Frank Darabont who also made Shawshank Redemption another great Stephen King conversion and if you have not seen that you absolutely shoild check it out as well.
Loved your reaction to this, its a tough watch but also very worth the pain
20:35
"My mind is running like a mile a minute..."
Don't you mean to say...
That your mind is running...
A GREEN MILE a minute??????
...
I'll see myself out
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"Heartwarming, inspirational..." Oh, sweetie. lol. This is Stephen King and Frank Darabont. 🥰
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His initials are J.C. and he dies for another man's sins. Yep...
Another highly emotional movie from a novel by Stephen King. Kali if go back to Band of Brothers episode six the medic spoke about his grandmother having healing ability, I equate it to this movie. An emotional good reaction and excellent commentary. 🎄 Merry Christmas and God Bless you.
such an amazing callback! thank you for sharing this 🤍
Sorry for taking part in putting you through this. If it's any comfort, it'd be pretty hard to find a movie that's more emotional than this.
Hi Kali, I agree with your religion that you mentioned on the end. Like you said you can live in a hellish world or a heavenly world based on how you live or things you have done. I have the same believe but….there is always a but: "What if you are born in a world of War?" Like basically you are born in the Ukrain or in the past, born as a jew in 1940 in Europe. Then we change or switch it. Lets say your having Christmas, eating dinner with your loved ones and friends a true heavenly place to be and all is nice. But yet on that same on a other part of the world people are getting killed. I often think about this and it kind of disturbes me. Thinking this:
The Earth is/Was Eden (not just a place on earth) for that diamond we got from the highest power, we miss use it. So heaven and hell are here on earth or eden.
such a deep addition to my analysis at the end. I appreciate it! lots of food for thought 🤍
Very good observation about John Coffey!! You're one of the very few.
The very sad not paranormal truth that is mentioned in this movie is when John Coffey speaks about what happened to the girls and says „this happens every day all over the world“.
Bless your heart. This movie makes me crumble so I understand how it impacts you.
A beautiful and intelligent reaction!
Ty, I enjoyed this.
Bonjour Kali ! Great movie, emotional too ! Made me questioning on my own belief. ( Sorry go for my not so good English ). But seeing your cry made me cry. I love watching your réactions. Please take care Kali. ❤
thank you! 🩷
Every now and then, I remember the leads for this movie were at one point going to be John Travolta and Shaq, and I just have to stop whatever I'm doing and think about that for a bit.
Almighty algorithm. Bring Kaliwali her deserved views and subs!
As for the movie it is of course awesome and even though I don't tear up easily watching movies, this one is full of those moments for me. Especially when the guards tear up at the execution.
I also love the soundtrack, especially the main theme and at times it also puts me into a pensive mood when I listen to it sort of like the "Plastic Bag"-song from American Beauty, if you know that one, where I can just feel life as a whole all at once. It's hard to describe. It's probably the closest thing to a spiritual moment I can have as an atheist. I'd probably call it "mindfulness". Like life stripped away of all its bs and a clarity of what matters.
I'll have to give that one a listen now 👀😱 i've had a few experiences like that when listening to certain songs so I definitely get what you're saying
And thank you so much for your comment and prayer to the algorithm gods 🤣
The book explains what the other prisoners did
This is the first thing I’ve watched of yours, great reaction to a great movie!
An excellent reaction to such an emotional film that shows humanity in both a good and bad light. Well done on a tough watch. Looking forward to your next reaction.
Oh schmick. Well. Nothing a few years of intense therapy won’t fix. 😕
Am very familiar with this movie and have read the book, but watching you absorb it, made it kind of a difficult re-viewing. Because you are genuinely such a tender soul. Nice job.👍
Has any fan of this movie who's posted here conjectured about how old John Coffey is? Or figured out how John obtained his scars?
Hi Kali, That was a hard movie right?. But you are allright😢. My favorite is ofcourse Mr. Jingles, as i am also always been a fan of Jerry the mouse from Tom & Jerry 😇
2:16 first song i learned dancing cheek to cheeek
For those of you who hear the name Stephen King and think "Oh yeah, the horror writer" I urge you to read his other books. He is a master storyteller in many genres, of which horror is but one. The man is one of our national treasures.
I have to be honest.. I was in that "horror writer" boat but this film right here made me want to pick up another one of this books and give it another go. the last one I read in college had me scared to sleep with the lights off for a week lol
Wow! I was going to recommend this movie to you after Forrest Gump, but I decided not to do it. I thought it would be too terrible for you. But now I'm glad you watched it. Thanks for another captivating video! 😊
Kali, have you watched The Shawshank Redemption? A Stephen King story and fantastic film that is similar and always compared to this film. Both are absolutely incredible. ❤
not yet! I have to watch that sometime soon!
Christmas shopping rn but certainly going at the top of my watch later playlist!
I just finished wrapping today! only a few little things I gotta do over the weekend but this is prob the earliest i've ever been ready for xmas lol. have fun!
As a kid, I had 19 mice as pets. I taught them to walk tight ropes, roll over and fetch and do all kinds of tricks. Those things are SMART!
I took the smartest one ‘Socrates” to school with me every day, hidden in the pockets and lining of my winter coat. She never left my side
what! that's amazing and adorable lol
I highly recommend the Stephen King novel. It delves further into the crimes of the inmates among many other things.
You're very perceptive, Kali. Thanks for an amazing reaction.
This is one of those movies that I can watch over and over again even if I've seen it 100 times already. It's definitely not the type of story I think about when I think of Stephen King but I love how it delves into the human element that still exists even in a place like death row.
P.S. Kali, I have watched your videos since your Mass Effect playthrough (which was amazing) and I'm glad to see you're now reacting to movies. Keep up the great work 😊😊
oh wow! so awesome to see you've been here since the beginning of the channel! ✨ i'm glad you're enjoying the mix of content here now. thank you!!
Kali, you took it real hard ❤
If we’re on the Tom Hanks’ train, I vote for Castaway
The movie reinforces my belief that the death penalty is unethical. This not a religious conviction, but an ethical one.
If I alone end the life of someone that wasn't a dangerous threat to me or another person, that's illegal.
If two people do likewise, that's illegal, as it would be if 6 people did.
12 people is an arbitrary number but some believe it's enough to trump ethics and make it right.
Human life is too precious for 12 people to take it away.
And then, aside from the punishment, there is the dilemma that courts can get decisions wrong.
The death penalty should be abolished in every state, as it is in every country in Europe (except Belarus).
You got it right: John Coffee and Jesus Christ wasn't a coincidence.
This was so beautiful
Percy is probably one of the most hated characters in all of film. I have to hand it to the actor, it takes real skill to make you hate someone that much.
Also, part of the reason he doesn’t see the doctor about his UTI is that this is the time before penicillin. The only thing that could help would be sulfa drugs, but they’re not as effective and have worse side effects.
Edit: turns out the first sulfa drug wasn’t available until about 1936. So there wasn’t really much of anything the doctor could have done for him.
You were so smart throughout this reaction. Good for you beautiful woman!
I just wanna say thank you so very much for this reaction I've watched this movie many times and NEVER realized how heavily John coffe represents Jesus and as someone who feel away from the faith for a while and only the past few years truely started seeking Him more have never felt more joy and happiness to truely be alive so gotta say your reaction made me cry a little more then usual but truely from the bottom of my heart thank you for this 🥲😭💜✝️
JC = john coffee = jesus christ
*Coffey - "Like the drink, but not spelled the same."
Oh dear, I have to cry again because of this film 😭
This is the one i've been waiting for!
I am leaving this here, i'm busy at the moment since it's only 5:39pm here. But i've liked and i'll be back later to watch. Thanks for this Kali!😊
Get your tissues ready
Great Reaction !! Keep it Up !!
Hmmmmmmmmm.....while we're on the subject of heaven and hell, Maybe you should watch Jacob's Ladder (1990) one day. It's a bit out of season as it's kind of a (psychological) Horror film, but when it comes to stories about the 'weight' a person carries through life, there's none more influential and impactful as that movie. It even helped inspire the Silent Hill games.
Ohhhh no. Heartwarming? No, no, no, no. Heartbreaking. John Coffey was an Angel.
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As far as John’s “abilities” think back to episode 6 of “Band of Brothers.” Remember when Doc Roe was talking about his grandmother? Remember how he referred to her? He called her a “Tratures.” She pulled sickness out of people. Also remember, they were from Louisiana as well. There are some “unusual circumstances” that are bases in that part of the country. I believe John was one of those healers. There is also the theory that his initials are J.C. Some debate whether he could have been a reemergence of Jesus Christ. You should read the book. As good as this movie is, the book is so much better!!
I absolutely love that so many of you brought up the parallel between John and Doc Roe's grandmother. so amazing to think about & also the location is such an interesting coincidence!
thank you for sharing this!
Only thing, after watching it a few times, is coffees change in height.
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Ooh this'll be a good one to spark up to tonight.