I'm Just Playyy in' | The Green Mile
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- I am reviewing/reacting to The Green Mile for the first time!
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Welcome to ScreenMaureen, I'm watching and reacting to The Green Mile for the first time! Thank you for spending your time on my channel!
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Oh don’t apologize for crying, that’s a proof that you have a good heart ♥️
Thank you for your review on this movie. Always a pleasure to watch with you. 😊
Thank you Handyman! It was so sad but good at the same time.
I agree, she seems like someone I would love watch everyday and I can admit to crying too. (Even when I already know the movie) I am a UA-cam reaction junkie and she is a favorite of mine. Sending love to you and yours for Orlando, Florida. great comment, handyman!
JC. Jesus Christ. John Coffee. How have i never realized that.
"...it's like he fell out of the sky..." -x-
It's amazing that two SK adaptations are considered two of the best movies ever.
And as others have stated if this movie doesn't do something to you emotionally, your not human.
@wakeup3240 Yes, and Frank Darabont deserves a lot of credit as well. For some reason he adapts Steven King's work for the screen, better than anyone else.
But seriously under-awarded. It should have more award wins. These are timeless and you can't help watching them if you see them playing on tv. Both of Darabont's genius works.
@@tiredoffools8929 Rob Reiner directed two amazing movies based on King's books also. Dont forget that.
This was filmed at the old Riverbend Maximum Security Prison just outside of Nashville. When me & my cousin were teens in the '80's we got arrested at the Wave Pool for weed.😅 We had to perform public service & had to tour the prison as a sort of "scared straight" intervention. The prisoners screaming at us didn't have an effect on me. I just laughed! But when we got to Death Row, it was different than in the movie. In order to get to the death-chamber you actually had to walk outside the Row. It was a small brick building about half the size of a two car garage. When you walked inside it had a concrete slab with a steel top for the body, & on the other side of a partition was "Old Sparky"! It was the middle of summer & the building had no air conditioning, only fans blowing. It had been a while since any executions, but I just remember the weirdest, undescribable, sickening smell!!! & with the heat I felt like we were in hell! That part of the tour traumatized me for life!😅 It closed a few years later. A friend of mine's father was an extra/played a guard in this. I watched it once when it came out, & I never need to see it again!😥
Hope all's well, stays well, friend!🙏
See ya!
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I live a mile away from it! Sadly, they are planning to demolish it entirely after it was hit by one of our biggest Tornadoes here in TN
@@rynepaschall5973 I did not know that, friend. Heard they re-opened it & were using it for something else years ago. It's been a while, but I did see there was a video on here when it was abandoned by a history buff documenting its delapidation, but it was pretty much unrecognizable from the way I remembered it. Guess another one bites the dust?!
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That's a crazy story. I could imagine how scary that would be by the way you described that. I am glad they are slowly changing the laws on weed. Thanks for sharing Satya, I always enjoy your comments! 🤗
Thank you for sharing that!
1. YOU WILL CRY
2. Dabbs Greer/old Paul was ill during production, so his part was done later. He also played Reverend Alden on "Little House on the Prairie".
3. Hammersmith was not a good lawyer. (most likely a racial thing. It was 1935.)
4. In the book King briefly covers why the Chief and Del are on death row.
5. This movie was nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Cast but unfortunately neither won.😭😭
6. Players in other King adaptations: Jeffery DeMunn: Shawshank Redemption, The Mist,
Storm of the Century and William Sadler: Shawshank Redemption, The Mist. David Morse:
The Langoliers. Patricia Clarkson played Margarat White in King's remake of "Carrie". Needless to say, it was a much different part.
7. Goof: Electricity makes the body contract. Del wouldn't be able to scream. I know it' just for the movie.
8. IRL James Cromwell is a vegan and didn't want to grill meat for the BBQ scene but
was told that in 1935 people actually ate meat so he agreed to have some on the grill.
9. RE Percy: Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. KARMA's a Bitch. BTW Kudos to Doug Hutchison for the great job of being Percy.👌
10. A little fun fact: Toot Toot the trustee is played by Harry Dean Stanton.(RIP) The other guards' names are Harry Terwilliger/Jeffery DeMunn
and Dean Stanton/Barry Pepper.
11. IRL both David Morse and James Cromwell are about the same height as Michael Clark Duncan (RIP). They used planks, a small bed and smaller chair along with trick photography to make John taller.
12 The scene where John takes Mr. Jingles for safe keeping before Del's execution they used a real mouse and it pooped on Paul's shoulder and he brushed it off.
13. Now we know what the "day old is fine" dry toast is for.
14 EVERYBODY cries and has to take time to reflect. Congratulations you just experienced
the GREATEST MOVIE EVER.
15. 4 words for you: Stephen King. You're WELCOME!
Thanks for this. I thought that I recognized the older actor. When I found out it was him I cried inside some more because of the memories of him on LHOTP when I watched as a little girl.
@@ScreenMaureen I'm a 61 year old MAN and I have been a fan of LHOTP since it started, and still watch it when there's an episode I want to watch. I was a fan because of Melissa Sue Anderson (she' only a year younger than me). Aside from the "Friday Night Lights" tv series it's the best series EVER.
If you really want to check him out watch LHOTP "The preacher takes a wife.
I never caught that "Old" Paul was Rev. Alden from Little HOuse - but now I see it clearly. Thanks!
I was a big fan of Melissa Gilbert when I was young. I wanted to be friends with her so bad. lol I remember hiding my tears from my family while watching as it wasn't something you showed back then.
I just wanted to say you are easily one of my new favorite reactors. Please keep it up. Always look forward to your videos.
Viewers*
To react is natural, even blades of grass react to wind, humans just watch things, reacting comes natural, it's not something one "does".
Thanks Jeremy as always!
So true! And sometimes watching the trees react to the wind is joyous and relaxing!
Agreed 🫠
Nice reaction Maureen. Subscribed. 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.
Thanks John! That makes sense about Mr Jingles. I love rats. When my daughter was growing up everyone wanted other pets but she saw rats in a pet store and fell in love. We had 3 sets of 2 over 8 years. They are like little dogs. They only live 2 years so that is always heartbreaking though.
you bring up some interesting questions - never occurred to me that John might have been much older than he appeared.
No matter how many times I watch this movie it gets me every time
"I'm sorry for what I am." often goes by without comment. Very astute and nice reaction. It is an emotional movie.
Thanks Micky! Just reading that line makes me sad.
"We each owe a death - there are no exceptions - but, oh God, sometimes the Green Mile seems so long."
Fun Fact: Originally set in 1932, the timeframe was bumped to 1935 so that the movie Top Hat (1935) could be featured.
Jock Strap Incident Fact: Michael Clarke Duncan was uncomfortable with having to grab Tom Hanks' crotch for the scene where John cures Paul's urinary infection. Hanks left the set and came back to do the scene; Duncan grabbed Hanks' crotch and was shocked to discover that he had put an empty water bottle in his trousers. After that, Duncan felt more comfortable with the scene.
Measuring Up Fact: In reality, Michael Clarke Duncan was of a similar height to his co-star David Morse, and was a couple of inches shorter than James Cromwell. Amongst other things, creative camera angles were used to create the illusion that Duncan, as John Coffey, towered over the prison staff, even "Brutal" Howell and Warden Moores. For one scene where Paul, Coffey and Brutal were in the same shot, Michael Clark Duncan was standing on a plank, David Morse stood on the ground, and Tom Hanks was standing in a trench dug into the ground just for that purpose.
That line has got stuck in my head. I owe a death for this life.
We all owe a death, for we have all sin and fall short of the glory of God. However Jesus Christ has come, not to condemn, but redeem us all. John 3 : 16-17 (any version) says it all.
Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
Excellent choice, top shelf movie.
Great Reaction. Forrest Gump , Cast Away, great Tom Hanks movies and Million Dollar Baby is also good
I believe "Million Dollar Baby" 💲🐎 is an absolute must for this lady... !
Thanks A LUCI! Added to my list!
Living forever would be one thing in a perfect world, free of death, pain, disease, destruction and evil in general, but of course that's not the one we are in now.
I think John can only help if you are still alive, Paul refers later to Mr. Jingles as a busted mouse, so I think it's implied he hadn't fully passed succumbing from his injuries. Where the girls were likely found by John already gone, making it too late.
This makes sense. Living forever will probably something that happens in a thousand years if we are still here. They will look back and wonder how we dealt with death like we look back and wonder how we survived without the internet. lol
I worked in the Michigan prison system for 25 years.
We'd occasionally get a Percy-type staff member. They never lasted very long and they ALWAYS got someone hurt. We don't have the death penalty but a man serving multiple life sentences has absolutely no reason to accept abuse.
Thank you for a fabulous video. Such a pleasure to rewatch my favourite movies with a more mature host (more my age 🙂).
I agree. I'm still in my 30's, but so many reactors lean young; it is nice to get the perspective of someone who possesses the wisdom of experience.
Thanks Kevin! Its been fun!
Stephen King is such a brilliant storyteller. People don't always make the connection but if you think about John Coffey's initials it hits you pretty quick. JC = Jesus Christ. This is King's reimagining of the Messiah story and I think it's beautiful. You asked how old John Coffey was. I've pondered that question a lot and I think the terrible scars we see on John's back are a clue. I can't imagine anything other than being horsewhipped within an inch of your life that could leave scars like that. Which makes me think John lived many years as a slave. But during which era? Civil War? Ancient Egypt? Even earlier?? Mind = Blown!
OMG, this opens up new thoughts. Amazing storytelling.
John Coffee explained why he couldn't save the girls. "It was too late. I couldn't take it back!"
This is certainly a hard one to watch. Appreciate the honest reaction. Look forward to more.
Thanks Ron!
Not a lot of people notice, but John is covered in scars that look like it was from a whip. With the story taking place in the 20’s-30’s, it may show John was around during slavery, and who knows how far back in time this miracle of god walked the earth. To me, that is why he says “He’s so tired”, because he’s lived to see the true horrors man is capable of.
He was ready to go. He is at peace now.
Just starting to watch the video. Can't wait to see her reaction the first time we see John Coffey spit out the "evil spirit bees". That's when 99% of reactors say, "What the...?!!"
I thought they were cells of some sort. I guess they are flys?
@@ScreenMaureen Well, your guess is as good as mine, but the result is the same: The bad stuff gets taken out.
Great react.
Movie suggestions:
Starship Troopers 1997
Tombstone 1993
Dumb and Dumber 1994
Lord of War 2005
Doing Dumb and Dumber soon! Added these others to my list!
The necklace she gave to John was a Saint Christopher medal. Patron Saint of travelers
It has been many years since I have heard someone say he is feeling randy. Thanks
1:17 ginger, Rogers, and Fred Astaire, I’m already emotional that it affected you so much already. I just turned 40 but as a little girl born in 83 I was obsessed with black-and-white movies until high school. In 1998 I discovered old episodes of Sonny and Cher. I loved old biographies and jigsaw puzzles, growing up in a very strict household. I have a feeling I’m going to enjoy this. I love watching your reaction to Arrival.
Welcome Heather and thank you for watching with me! 🤗❤️
Lovely reaction.
Thanks Steve!
Did you ever think you would see Forrest Gump and Lieutenant Dan, sitting on a porch in two different movies? Giggle giggle that was Tom Hanks and Gary Senese.
⚡⚡What a great movie! This is Darabont's first film since the great "Shawshank Redemption" . That too was based on a King prison story, but this one is very different, involving the supernatural for one thing - in a spiritual, not creepy way. Darabont has made Stephen King's 🟩"The Green Mile"🟩 into a story that develops and unfolds which has detail and space. The movie would have been much diminished at two hours - it would have been a series of episodes without context. As he directs it, it tells the story with a beginning, middle, end, vivid characters, humor, outrage, and emotional release.💚⚡
The 3 hours went by so fast. The characters are all so interesting in their own way.
I've been crying my eyes just watching this.. it's the most powerful movie i've ever seen. I'm an atheist but god bless Stephen King.. POWERFUL. x
Loved the reaction, Green mile is one of the best movies ever made. New Sub =)
Thanks Arroz!
Beautiful movie, beautiful reaction. Thanks for sharing it with us, Maureen.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
Thank you for this! I've seen a number of people react to this movie, but I don't think anyone I've seen knew Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' names.
You're welcome! Must be my age! lol 😄
The way I make sense of Percy ending up comatose is that he released all the bad essence he had in his body, and he himself has mostly bad essence so he releases also his own essence in the process like a balloon that's lost all its air. Of course, just my speculation.
I like this theory!
The main reason Paul did not want to go to the doctor is because at that time the only thing available to treat an internal infection was sulfa tablets. Most people experienced uncontrollable vomiting. It's a case of pick your misery.
I wonder if sulpha tablets even helped.
You posed some great questions at the end. One being, how old John Coffey really was. That definitely can make the imagination run wild. As for why he couldn't heal the girls, I believe it was because they had been dead for too long when he had come upon their bodies. Mr. Jingles had only been dead less than a minute before John was able to "take it (death) back". Looking forward to more great reactions. 🙂
Thanks Damon! It would be interesting to see the back story of John.
31:24 My favourite quote. 😭 Great reaction!
Does it mean life can feel so long for some?
Now you're ready for Toms amazing performance in Forrest Gump... it's aust see so don't miss it.
Very touching reaction, and some good comments. Enjoyed your reaction, and that you also liked the movie.
Thank you jazzmaan707 and thank you for watching this amazing movie with me! 🤗
Such a great reaction ! Thank you! You're such a loving woman! ! God bless you!
I love seeing your reaction beautiful lady. John Coffey was played by Michael Clarke Duncan. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Michael passed away one year later.
Thanks Chris! :(
What a beautiful reaction, this is my all time favourite movie. I have watched loads of these reactions to this movie and you are the first one to pick up on ‘I’m sorry for what I am’ and not I’m sorry for what I do. Never apologise for crying it shows how much of a kind hearted person you are. Much love from 🇬🇧 and new sub.
Thanks my British friend!
Great reaction!
Thank you Alan!
Sam Rockwell (Billy the Kid) plays a hateful character in The Green Mile, and a character you love in Galaxy Quest.
I will add that to my list. He was and interesting character and played it so well.
Something a lot of people overlook... The average lifespan of a mouse (like Mr. Jingles) is 5-7 years. Mr. Jingles was first noticed when Paul was around 44 (no telling how old Mr. Jingles was at the time). Paul said that he was 44 when John was executed and was currently 108 (64 years had passed). That means that Mr. Jingles has lived about 9 times his normal lifespan. The average lifespan of a male is around 77 years. Imagine.... if Paul lives for the same 9 times a normal lifespan, he will quite possibly live to be around 693 years old. His Green Mile is very, very long.
The endless possibilities of what you could do with that much time is mind boggling!
I enjoyed your reaction very much, how empathetic you got it's lovely to see. This movie is amazing n almost anyone who has watched it has cried for sure.
Thank you so much! 🤗
Hello Maureen, I just came across your channel and love your heart so I subbed. I look forward to more of your reactions and will have to catch up. Blessings to you.
Thanks Kevin! You as well!
Great reaction Maureen.
Thank you!
"I'm sorry for what i am".
It's only 6 short words but so emotional when together like this. :(
One of the three best stephen king adaptions. (There are so many awful ones).
Movies are always better than books
@@colterwilliams3152 ...
I know Shawshank is one. What is the other best?
I love seeing a fellow empath watch a movie with me.
When John arrives at the house, he has a biblical reference when looking at the stars, that and his initials are JC, pretty sure I gathered whats going on here.. did yall? I dont know what it is about reactors, but when they cry authentically, I cry right there with you and when people just sit there, so do I. So that the gift you give, there is some connection, not sure what it is, but we get to partake of the new experience and the emotions that come with it. So thank you, so glad you loved this. Your background music is a tad loud at the end, but you are doing great, keep at it
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.
@@johncourtright1632 thank you!!
Thanks Jam! I don't even know how someone can write a story like this. How much thought goes into it is just over my head to comprehend.
It's an interesting catch 22. We all wish for an extended life, but extended life turns out to be a curse. The whole thing seems to be the idea that being overly blessed is a curse.
I think John Coffey couldn't save the girls because they were already too far gone, and it was a bigger miracle than he could perform. Surely bringing a mouse back from the dead would be easier than bringing back two humans.
I honestly don't know about living forever. 200 or 300 would be good if everyone else does. We see people who seem to have it all and think they are blessed only to learn they have been living internally feeling like they are cursed.
This movie features some fantastic performances' not just from Tom Hanks, Michael Clark Duncan, and Michael Jeter, but especially from our two antagonists, Doug Hutchinson and Sam Rockwell.
Great casting for sure!
22:55 Okay. Time to dig out the DVD. And maybe reread the novel.
After finishing your reaction, of course.
You're so sweet and gentle with this commentary
:)
Great awesome reaction 👏 😥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Thanks Mixteco!
Yes, thankfully there are adults here as well, not just kids.
I started making these so my kids would have something of me to watch if I suddenly stop living. lol It has been fun!
Such a powerful movie, your genuine reaction was beautiful. Subscribed ❤️🙏
Thank you!
Ive seen so many reactions to this movie latley and most of them still get to me.
Ive seen the movie so many times aswell and it to just hits so damn hard in all the right and wrong places. (as it should). You just wish for a different ending each time aswell as you understand and kinda accepts it as it is.
The movie is almost perfection. (almost becouse there is always detailjs in every movie)
Everything from gettin us to get emotional at Tom hanks older self within just minutes of the movie. THATS impressive. Today you rarly feel anything at new movies pumping out, even with 90 minutes character development.
I was sad that John had to die. But after reflection I was happy he was finally at peace.
@@ScreenMaureen I can agree to that. But their can be two sides of the same picture at the same time. I think John could have had a beautifull life if he had people around him who understood him and did not use him as a pure reviving mashine.
Anyhow. The ending isnt fair or just. But its kind of beautifull and heartbreakin at the same time.
Another film that has a huge emotional impact like this one is "What Dreams May Come" starring Robin Williams. I've seen a number of movies that depict the afterlife, but I think this one's depiction is by far the best one.
Added to my list!
Great Great reaction
Thank you Thank you Mr Alfonzo! :)
Please keep making reactions ❤❤
Sending love to you and yours from Orlando, Florida, Heather Spence McCoy
I appreciate the encouragement and kind words Heather! 😊
@@ScreenMaureen thank you for your kind response. It’s been a rough week. Two long term friends passed this week and my dad passed the day after Christmas in 2006. I like and appreciate your content because you make life feel better. ❤️🩹 Thank you again for your time just to reply.
Wishing you a fantastic 2024. ❤️❤️❤️
I just discovered your reactions and you are by far my new favorite ❤️ Thanks for sharing with us. Looking forward to more !
Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! 😊
I like your thinking, and no one should should be scared of crying,🎄 happy Christmas ⛄🥰🙏
Thanks David!
A warden doesn't have the authority to halt an execution. Only a judge or the governor of the state can do that.
Yes, I guess it would be a conflict if he had that authority.
This movie you can a be a hard person and it gonna bring your feelings out
In case it wasn't apparent, the "important people" who came to see Del's mouse perform were just janitors, maintenance men, etc from the prison so that Del would not be there when they had to do the rehearsal for his execution. The part where Del says, "I sure wish I could have met you guys somewheres else" always gets me because it just underscores the tragedy of making poor decisions in your life. They don't mention it in the movie, but in the book it's revealed that Del raped and killed a young girl and then set her body on fire to destroy the evidence, which spread to an adjacent building, setting THAT on fire and killing six more people. They left it out so it was easier to feel sympathy for him.
Yes, John Coffey tried to save the two girls that he came upon, but he was too late to "take it back". That's why he was wailing in anguish. He was too late to reverse their deaths. [Remember when Mr. Jingles was crushed by Percy he says "Give him to me. There might still be time."]
If we take into account that Paul was 44 in 1935 and Mr. Jingles lived about 32 times longer than a typical mouse (still alive 64 years later when mice usually only live about 2 years), then Paul should live until at least the year 4343.
Stephen King has admitted that John Coffey's initials are an indication as to who he really is. He even refers to God as "the Father" when talking to Paul and Brutal near the end.
This and Shawshank Redemption were both based on Stephen King novels and they were both directed by the same guy, Frank Darabont. He also did one more Stephen King movie: "The Mist", which has a much more science fiction angle to it, with one of the most gut-wrenching endings ever.
The mouse performance makes sense. lol I thought the mouse was performing like a circus mouse in there and we missed it. The Mist sounds like a movie I need to watch if it is as good as this.
@@ScreenMaureen The Mist is quite good, but it is a very different kind of movie from either The Green Mile or The Shawshank Redemption. Much more science fiction-y. They changed the ending from the book, but Stephen King has said that he actually prefers the new ending over his own, which i saying something! The ending is really...harsh.
The book is still worth a read as there is so much more information about John's age, life and powers. It's really a great book.
I am going to pick it up!
@@ScreenMaureen enjoy.
This is a great movie
Regarding Percy and his leaving Cell Block E: he promised to to Briar Ridge the day after being "out front" for Del; paperwork in an organization such as this prison more than likely takes at least a few days or weeks. Percy didn't get away fast enough for John's liking so took things into his own hands, so to speak.
After Percy saw the execution it seemed to me that it really shook him and he would want to leave. So this makes sense.
She was possessed. John took it away.
Excellent reaction.
I enjoyed your comments and how you did a really thorough mini movie of a 3 hour movie.
I see some other movies on here that I am going to check out.
Please check out 1941.
Staring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and John Candy and many stars I am sure you will know.
Thanks Paul! Added to my long list. :)
It's just like Shawshank Redemption because Stephen King wrote both books. LOL.
I'm not sure which movie I liked better. I think maybe the same. Both made me feel something I can't explain.
Thank you
Hello Maureen,
Your channel came up in my You Tube feed, and I loved your reaction to The Green Mile. Steven King is so much more than a horror author. I found it very interesting that someone from my generation (baby boomer - I'm in my 60's). I binge watched many of your other reactions and subscribed to your channel. I looked to see if you had a Patreon page but couldn't find one.
I wanted to request a movie that I personally worked on as a PA and an extra. It's called "PHONEBOOTH" from 2002. Keep up the great work. You seem to catch things that many other reactors miss.
I looked up phonebooth. It looks interesting!
Great reaction. Wouldn't mind seeing your reaction to "Good Will Hunting" on your channel.
Thanks! On my list!
Finally, someone besides me that recognizes Astaire & Rogers 👌
Being older helped. lol
Same here. It’s depressingly amazing how icons of a fairly recent past that were as well known as Santa Clause in their time are now relegated to the dust bin of forgotten treasures.
This is a hard watch and harder when you consider watching it again. Think pestilence, it makes it easier to identify what is removed by Coffey. I am an agnostic, though I can appreciate a good movie. thanks for the share
Thanks for watching Joseph!
Hey ScreenMaureen, I enjoyed your reaction, remember, Jon's initials are, J. C.😁😁🙆♂️👍GAVE A GOOD ONE, SEE AT THE NEXT MOVIE👍
Thanks! I know now. lol
I always wondered how long Paul was going to live. Mice live 1-2 years and Mr. Jingles was 60. So was Paul going to live 30 times the normal lifespan? Thousands of years?
That is mind boggling to think about
Just Sublime
:)
And what is Percy going to say John put something into me , Who is going to believe that.
During this time, those sent for execution had to have not just murdered, but done in a particularly callous and brutal way and/or in multiples of victims. How long they sat on Block A (the Green Mile, the execution block) depended on how long they were able to fight a guilty verdict or the awarding of a death sentence. Those with little money (most prisoners during the Depression) didn't get far or wait all that long.
Who comes to an execution depended on the state/county/culture/laws where exists jurisdiction to execute. The Warden must attend, the guards who carry out the procedure, and the jury who made the judgement was usual; the jury were often required to attend so that they took seriously their power to condemn a person to such a fate. Often an invitation was offered to the victim's immediate family, so they could feel justice was done and they can further process their loss. Sometimes the press are let in. The prisoner's immediate family might also be allowed to attend, if the peace could be maintained.
The prisoner's right to privacy took a backseat to the beneficial impacts of an execution to the greater community; it was an established way to deter crime.
Paul's regular crew followed his lead, to treat the men with respect and calm as they moved toward their date with true Judgement. He appears to understand that most of these men were reaping the consequences of a moment or a life of bad judgements and a sense that, but for the grace of God, any one of us could be occupying one of those cells and sitting in Ol' Sparky.
Percy was a very different sort: demanding, selfish, angry, self-aggrandizing, with a talent for finding weaker individuals than himself and taking advantage of that weakness to hide his own sense of powerlessness. Pure and simple, he's a cowardly bully. No one proved that more than the terrifying Wild Bill, who literally scared the piss out of Percy.
You can't fault Paul for hoping the UTI would clear up on its own. He mentions that the sulfa drugs (the common treatment in those days) made him so sick he would be vomiting in his office. It interfered with his official duties and put both prisoners and other guards at risk. He was holding out until he couldn't stand it anymore and could find a safe moment to see the prison doctor.
The things coming out of John Coffey are flies; I suspect in John Coffey's understanding that God gives us all the good, healthy things in life, as any good Father would. But the devil seeds us with corruption, which brings suffering and pain and cuts short the good things in life. When John sees this evil, he 'takes it back'; he absorbs the evil and releases it to dissipate harmlessly. With nothing immediate to feed or infest, the evil (in the form of flies) immolates, leaving that telltale smoke (I suspect it smells of sulfur). A demon of hell Beelzebub was known as the Lord of Flies.
What Percy did after getting infected by John was respond to the terror he felt about Wild Bill. But even after releasing what was left of the corruption put into him, Percy was ruined for life. I don't doubt he was suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. And by John giving that to Percy, John probably protected all those vulnerable inpatients at Briar Ridge that a healthy Percy would have victimized.
John's power does have limits. You can tell by how he explains in his simple way that he couldn't 'take it back' for the girls because 'it was too late'. You can tell by him saying to give him the dead mouse because there 'still might be time'. If there's a spark left in the body, he can heal it, but he can't GIVE it life once life has faded; I suspect that's for God the Father to do. John can pull the living back from the edge of death, but there's a line that, once passed, makes it impossible.
It would do no good to tell the Warden; that would just burden him with a truth he has no power to respond to. Courts and authorities rest on evidence, not 'feelings' or 'impressions'. Besides, John had been condemned by a jury and sentenced by a judge; especially in the South you need compelling evidence to change a conviction.
It would do no good to try and convince the parents who lost their 2 little girls to such a horror; better to give them a way to feel justice is done and the guilty suffered, so they can try to process and heal.
The average life expectancy of a mouse in the wild is 1 year; in captivity no more than 4 years. At the time of the film, Mr Jingles had lived through 64 years since Del and John Coffey had ridden the lightning.
Wow! This movie just keeps getting deeper.
Thats Dabbs Greer, Reverend Alden from Little House on the Prairie
Loved that show growing up!
Since you liked that one check out the movie called Powder
Here are my top picks for future reactions (If you haven't seen them already 😊)
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Interstellar
Good Will Hunting
Hacksaw Ridge
Stardust
Have them on my list except Stardust. Now it's added. Going to be years for me to get to all these movies. lol
Haha, I'll admit, I've seen a lot of movie already. But even my friends and I have a loooong list of movies to get to still.
No matter how many we get through, there's always more. Hahah
😊 Much love dear, I hope you enjoy the vast majority of them.
Just a comment to keep the algorithm going. 👍🏻
Just realized you got a green screen going on! When I dropped a comment on John Wick, I thought damn, NICE PLACE!!!😳
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I can be anywhere I want now. 🤣
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I just watched the Martian. I just want to give you a heads up Satya so that when you see my background is a Mars colony I am not really there. 🤣
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Those were flies dear lady
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This is the first video I watched of yours, great video 😊👏🏼❤
I’m gonna be honest, I thought you were That Vegan Teacher for a hot second 🙈I’m so sorry! 😅please don’t hate me
I had never heard of her before. I won't hate you :)
great reaction! if you get a chance you should watch Apocalypto (directed by Mel Gibson) and also No Country For Old Men is a good one too:D
Thank you! A few people have suggested Apocalypto. I will see if I can find it!
John Coffey = JC = Jesus Christ
Just not spelt the same!
I can't believe I didn't put the two together. I will see the movie in a different light watching it again I think.
How's the movies going?
One of the greatest movies ever made. I won't say it's my favorite of all time but it's certainly in the top 2 or 3 ( and it's probably not 3 ). As horrible of a person Wild Bill is, Percy is even more hated and one of the worst villains in movie history. I cry every time I watch this and every time I watch someone react to it. A+
Thanks! What is your favourite? Or your top 3?
@@ScreenMaureen I'll give 4 because I can't narrow it down to just 3🤭 The Green Mile, Gladiator, SE7EN, and A Few Good Men.
@@patron40silver Se7en/a few good men added to the list! Thanks!
@@ScreenMaureen Just so you know, SE7EN is a disturbing film. Very well done but not for everyone. It stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman among others.
@@patron40silver Now I have to watch it :)
How old do you think John is? How many years has he had to go through this?
I couldn't even guess. 2000 years? I think there are clues showing at least hundreds.
May I make a suggestion? The background music you play over your voice is so loud it makes your commentary hard to hear. Could you reduce or eliminate that? I'm hard of hearing, but I could hear you while the movie was running. Not in the end, though. Thanks!
I would do that for you 100% if I could. But there is no way for me to lower the sound of the music without lowering my voice using UA-cam editor unfortunately. I
ok... you pick the emotional films just to torture me! LOL
Lol Sorry! 🥲
Hmm, intitals J.C., can heal the sick, resurrect the dead, died for the crimes (Sins) of others?
Yes, I see that now. Don't know if I would have ever put that together on my own though.
great reaction.if you like this movie you might like "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" ? enjoy.
Thanks Frank! Added to the list!
The green mile is a fantastic movie but the executions are to much.
They are hard too watch for sure.