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Michael Clarke Duncan's performance was top notch and definitely Oscar worthy . But the one character that really gets people going , boiling mad so much so they start swearing at the screen is Doug Hutchinson's performance as Percy Wetmore . About 99% of the reactors have called him a piece of $#it. Especially after he stomps Mr Jingles .
Michael Cain won it that year for Cider House Rules. It was a great performance on his part. But with that being said His performance was not as good as Michael Clark Dunkin in this movie. He was most definitely snubbed for reasons I will not mention here because I do not want to start anything.
not so beautiful until you know about his crime, they left that out of the movie to make him a nice prisoner. Del's Crime is the Darkest one. Coffey if he ever touched Del, would go into a tail spin. might even kill him right there, and call it justice. Yup it was a good thing Coffey never touched Del.
@@lisamaitland157 not saying what Percy did was right because it's f****** not that is some f***** up s*** but Dale wasn't an innocent look at me look at me he killed and raped children and again I'm not saying the way he was executed was right don't get it twisted turned around and anyway but don't make him out to be this Messiah innocent hero
@@lisamaitland157 I'd say they left that out of the movie because the movie is more about what John coffee was accused of than what the others were accused of, and as for anyone who's seen this movie would know John coffee was innocent and wild bill did what John coffee was accused of, so therefore, not only they left out what dell did to get executed they also left out what bitterbuck did as well
This film is a masterpiece. I cry every time. I truly enjoy watching others experience the roller coaster of emotions I too experienced watching this film.
I agree, Aaron. I must have cried with over a dozen reactors on here when they saw it for the first time. If you don’t cry… well, something is wrong in you.
@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 the actor who played Percy is the guy who groomed Cortney stodden and married her when she was 16 and he was 40-something. He was abusive and they split, and she had a bit of a hard road after that. Thankfully shes doing well now & is either married or has a long term bf.
@@merkitten953 and a really sick and disgusting thing about it is we can't do anything against the actor because of the b******* age of consent law which personally I think the age of consent law is just legal pedophilia I might be into some kinky ass s*** but I've never ever dated anyone they was under the age of 18 new girl with the library that thought the age of consent was way too high and should be moved down to 10 in all states and thought pedophilia should be honored accepted and they should be treated like kings because they put their life on the life on the line for love and elegance which this is the same girl that died rapist were heroes so people ask me why I never went to the library she was why not to mention black stating whites was wrong to her gays was wrong to her bisexual was wrong to her but a 75-year-old man dating a 10-year-old girl is a okay in her eyes
@HappyLittleAccidentsWithAvery I can get behind that... But the rest of the dialogue that follows is heavily religious. Which I don't mind. It's beautiful either way, even if I'm not religious myself.
Well, many parts of the New Testament is like this. The Apostle Paul story of redemption and the trial and pain he experienced do to gratitude is heroic and a lesson. Step in and read the Bible starting from the New Testament without listening to UA-cam or ministers and read for yourself. Nothing we can do as in works make us good, we all need intercession. ALL
Not JUST empathy, but Justice as well (infecting Percy who then kills Wild Bill), which can also be a hell of a burden, to exact it, even when you know it's, well, just.
I agree. That's much more believable and logical than John Coffey being an analogy for Jesus Christ. My main argument against Coffey being the embodiment of Christ is that according to Coffey, he punished the bad men. Jesus taught forgiveness, not punishment, ergo, Coffey can't be a symbol for Jesus nor can he be Jesus himself. In that way, I agree with Mikell as well.
I'm not 100% certain about that. John chose to die, that much is not ambiguous. Coupled with the fact that Paul has lived so long with only a 'piece' of John's power running through him you can begin to imagine that John could have lived a very long and miserable life up to the point he found those girls - and that was his breaking point.
@@mnomadvfx John chose to die because he couldn't die naturally. He has scars over his body which highly suggests he was around during slavery. Only a piece of his power was given to Paul & Jingles, which is why they still age although much more slowly. That's why John says "No matter how it happened, Del's the lucky one." He is envious of Del getting to die and be free.
I am a 56 year old biker. I have seen and experienced tragedy in this lifetime. And I cry like a baby every time I watch this movie. Never apologize for having human feelings. Real people cry....
Frank Darabont directing a Stephen King adaptation equals pure gold (and guaranteed tears). Hanks, well the whole cast, is just icing on that sad, beautiful cake.
RIP and long live Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 - March 30, 2003), aged 50 And RIP and long live Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 - September 3, 2012), aged 54 You both will always be remembered as legends.
This wasn't suppose to be a horror story, but when he says "if he could make a mouse live that long... how long do I have?" That gave me chills more than anything else. I've volunteered as an aid in a hospice one and I've met people who were ready to die, and everyday that they didn't they would struggle to find a reason to go on living. That ending always gave me an uneasy feeling. The idea of wanting to die but being denied it as a punishment always kind of scared me.
If you do the math, assuming Mr.J dies after that last scene (field mouse in captivity lives 2 years), it means Paul could live 3,000 years. Makes me wonder how old John actually was. Maybe that's why he doesn't remember when he got those scars, because they happened centuries ago in Nigeria or something before coming to America.
I think it's because of the sound/music/notes playing as he says it. I don't think either the sound or the words by themselves would've caused the chilling effect it has when combined.
I was at a strip club and I was talking to one of the girls and she says she stripped to get thru nursing school. Her first job as a nurse was at a pediatric hospice. She said she made it 6 months before she quit and went back to stripping. She couldn't handle just watching children die and not being able to do anything about it. She said she'd rather be stripping while she still had the body to do it.
@@Diegesis The horror of Paul's "punishment" was pretty explicit in the book, yes. There's an attendant at his nursing home who treats him the same way Percy treated prisoners. And in the epilogue, we learn that in the 1950s Paul was the only survivor of a bus crash (like Bruce Willis in Unbreakable) -- his wife died but he survived ... and in the aftermath of the crash, he catches a glimpse of John Coffee standing by the side of the road in the pouring rain. Movie-Paul seems to just be assuming his longevity is a punishment. Book-Paul knows it for a fact.
That's the most tear inducing part if the whole movie for me. I'm sorry, but I'm very religious and I felt that line hard. I'd be terrified of the judgement.
"No matter how it happened, Del's the lucky one." "You tell god our father it was a kindness you did." "I will have wished for death long before death ever finds me." John couldn't die naturally. His scars suggest he is way, _way_ older than he appears. He is still envious that Del got to die and be free even having felt everything. Letting Paul execute him was his only way out to give the death he owed.
The Green Mile is one of my favorite movies of all time. Really instills the “Don’t judge a books by its cover”. Percy, the guard is supposed to be a just and fair man. And John Coffey, the “criminal” is supposed to be a murderer. But Percy is the evil and John Coffey is the good.
To give you a little context, this took place in 1935, the middle of the depression, if a man lost his job, he wouldn't have been able to find another. Most houses especially in the country still had outhouses. Back then if a man took his wife to the doctor, the doctor told the husband the results of the exam and the husband then told the wife. It was in the deep south, Louisianna, and the prisons were segregated with the Green Mile located at a black unit with a few white trustees like Toot. There was a doctor there for the execution and if he wasn't dead, they had to do it over and over till he was. Once they had started Dell's execution, they couldn't stop, they would have just had to turn the juice back on. Executions as bad as Dell's were rare but did happen. The average lifespan of a mouse is 2 years and Mr. Jingles had already lived 60, 30 times that, so how long did Paul still have?
You have no idea if the JC gift adds years, in which case he has a few more to go through, if it multiplies your lifespan by a certain number, in which case he has a few thousand years of waiting for death, or if it raises it to a certain power, in which case he will see mankind die out, earth get swallowed by the sun, etc... And still won't be able to die. And he will be old as hell for all that time. With all the limitations of an elderly body. Stiff joints, diet limitations, very probable e.d., and so on. We would need at least one more example of someone who has been "gifted" by John to be sure. If we count John himself, he might be old enough to be brought into the US as a part of the slave trade, but that is just a theory some fans have and isn't stated outright anywhere, so he can't be used as an example to sort the math out.
The director chose not to show what the aftermath of an execution by electric chair actually is and why they cover their heads. That much electricity will cause the eyeballs to liquefy. The initial jolt and prolonged surge creates so much tension, teeth break.
"I sure wish I could've met you guys somewhere else" 💔 Has a double meaning to me. I always figured he meant it in the literal sense, as in not on death row or prison. But also in the sense that maybe if he had met them sooner in life, had them as good influences, he would've taken a different path and not done whatever he did to get to the Mile
I've worked with prisoners on work release in my workplace, and I've had that interaction, becoming friends with someone I'd have never met in normal circumstances.
Percy is probably one of the most despised characters in movie history. The Green Mile is one of the few films that made me cry and still does on every rewatch.
I see your Percy Wetmore and I raise you another King character. Mrs Carmody. When Percy gets his comeuppance, you just go "Justice is served.". When Mother Carmody dies, you rewind that sh to watch it over and over again. It takes a special kind of actor, like Louise Fletcher, Marcia Gay Harden, Jack Gleeson, Doug Hutchinson, or Sam Rockwell to play a character that you truly despise. It is a rare talent to be able to become so repulsive. It takes an actor, a writer, and a director to do this perfectly, but King makes it easier of the other two.
@@randallbollinger9625 I never disliked Upham. Obviously, a lot of bad shit happens because of him but it was never intentional. He was a scared and naive kid who clearly wasn't cut out for war.
Something broke inside of me where I haven't cried since 2001. But this movie always makes me emotional for a multitude of reasons, especially being Black & from Louisiana. I don't cry, but I do seem to watch reactions of others watching this movie, and I still feel the emotions. It is one of the most powerful movies I have seen adapted from a book.
I’ve always wondered what Del said to Mr. Jingles as he was about to be led off to the chair. With the help of your subtitles I ran it through Google Translate: "Au Revoir, mon ami. Je t’aime, mon petit." Translated: "Goodbye, my friend. I love you, my little one." I know Del was in prison for a good reason, but this still broke my heart. It's incredible how this movie turns everything on its head and makes us feel deeply for the convicts. It’s an absolute masterclass of writing, acting, and directing.
Agree. I remember when he was on the hospital TV show "St. Elsewhere" (had TONS of future stars/well known actors, including had Denzel Washingon, Howie Mandel, Mark Harmon, etc.)
@@bbwng54 yeah I remember that too. I was shocked when I saw him in Dancer in the Dark, the Von Trier movie. Morse is usually a good guy, but man I loathed him in that movie.
heh my whole life I'd only seen him in this, Contact, and The Langoliers. And reading these comments now I'm realizing I absolutely love him as an actor, and kind of kicking myself for never bothering to look into any of his other work...
I remember seeing the bts and the scene of the mob finding John actually shook Michael Clark Duncan. It's so powerful and realistic that he had to take a moment. So powerful. RIP.
The ending when the film returns to the nursing home is right up there with the most brilliant and profound endings in cinema history. Paul's reflection upon what we have just witnessed, the narration which explains the curse of an unnatural life to the human being, and that last panning shot to Mr Jingles with Paul's 'we each owe a death' final statement. I have to admit the eloquence and lucidity of Paul (Dabbs Greer) at the end, and his acceptance of his torment as a punishment, makes me so much more emotional than all that proceeded it.
Arianna you're absolutely the best. Your reaction casts a powerful reflection on an already powerful experience. You don't miss a beat and your expressions really highlight the best of this film, which is already the most emotional roller coaster ever. Thanks so much.
First time viewer. Lovely reaction. We were crying along with you. This is truly a beautifully acted, but heartbreaking film. This film really sheds a light on true goodness, true evil, and the heart-wrenching dilemma faced by men who know in their hearts that someone is innocent, but have no way to prove it. Add to that the suffering that John Coffey had to endure every day "like pieces of glass in my head", because of all the ugliness in the world. John was clearly too good for this world! Please consider adding "Meet Joe Black" to your reaction list. A very thought-provoking love story and great performances by Brad Pitt, Claire Forlani, and Anthony Hopkins. Subscribed.
There is a sequence I love in the movie. The entire movie we first see what others have, then the truth underneath. The first impression is that John Coffy is massive, and if he wanted to do something violent the guards would be hard pressed to stop him. Then we see who he is. His good nature. His gentle demeanor. His innocence. Innocence on so many levels. Yes. John Coffey is good, and blessed, and possibly even a miracle of god. But then there is that moment when John is sick of a tumor swallowed and a self-righteous Percy is walking down the Green Mile, plotting his revenge - petty and dark (just watch Percy's eyes, the direction and lighting on Percy's eyes that entire scene) - and he stops and looks to his right (his RIGHT). John Coffy is there. Yes, we now know the good of him. But John is still a massive, powerful man, and while he may be a miracle of god, god had an entire Old Testament. Even a good man can feel the need to strike at evil ones. So John gives evil into evil, and directs that whole vile mess like a man aims a gun. Watch Percy's eyes, after John gives him the awful sickness and sends him on his way. The shade, the emptiness. Two birds, one stone and that night John had a stone like no other. It is just so well done.
People often forget that as Jesus was all love and forgiveness he was also wrath as demonstrated by the Temple and the olive tree. Both due to being deceived and betrayed, and the wickedness of the heart.
Not very wrathful examples. Also not very wrathful against those who persecuted him most directly. Jesus is shown to be capable of anger, I really don't think their are examples of him using any divine power to hurt people, even his worst enemies.
@@VadulTharys respect. I don't think iv ever seen someone give an inch in their argument in a yt comment section. To your point Jesus taught turn the other cheek, but that didn't mean let people abuse you. There was a Roman law that allowed soldiers to strike jews w their palms but not their backhands. Turn the other cheek was a colloquialism of Roman controlled territories that was more akin to peaceful protest. Stand up to abuse and put the powers in be in a position where their abuse becomes apparent. When they have to use excessive violence to quell peaceful protest it touches the human core and inspires real revolution.
This film gives us all of the emotions possible. To this day I haven’t watched one quite like this. Your reactions to this were entirely perfect and understandable. Thank you for the time that you put into your work.❤️❤️
When John asks if they leave the light on after bedtime, I seen the faucet valve wobble in your eyes. I knew you didn’t stand a chance against this movie. The tears are a comin. Seeing mr jingles as an old grey mouse decades old makes me bawl every time.
Frank Darabount deserves so much more credit than he gets. He made Shawshank, Green Mile, Walking Dead, and many more... like what? And most people don't even know who he is.
I think for the most part, it only seems much worse than the past. People have always been nasty to one another. It's just in today's era, we see and hear of it much more due to globalisation and the social media.
I saw the saving private Ryan reaction. I watched the green mile when i was a teenager and i shook me to the core. The bit with the dry sponge has never left me. I knew it was gonna be one hell of a reaction, i felt sorry for her cus i knew what was coming and i though her heart wouldnt be able to take it. Great reaction!
I watched this reaction as it was released a year ago. I came back to it again because I remember how well you felt each scene, and some of them in this movie are tear jerkers. Thank you for providing such an enjoyable experience to re-watch this movie, one of my all time favorites.
Regardless of how anyone might feel about Del, being a testament to how good of a filmmaker Frank Derrabont is, he definitely deserved what he got. If you read the story and learn why he's there, it'll make sense.
But should the death penalty be legal? As it has lead to many innocent deaths? Obviously, Del couldn't have been rehabilitated, seeing as the American system is broken and incapable of rehabilitation and reintegration.
@@jmsmys13ify the american justice system in general can only be judged by state level, unless the crime was federal. We have 50 separate justice systems, with 50 separate sets of laws/regulations, and all having to deal with over population and limited funding. I do think the death penalty should be legal, for three main reasons: 1) an inmate held in perpetuity costs a lot of money, in how much it costs to feed/cloth/house them. Then the cost of a C.O. to watch them, maintenance for stuff they break, etc. 2) a person that can't be rehabilitated will be the type to cause more harm, even within the prison system. To himself, to other inmates, and to officers/staff. 3) closure for their victims and/or their families.
Del got what he deserved in terms of the law, mans law. Execution🤔 However, unlike Wild bill, Del was truly sorry for what he did. All you have to look for is how John treat Del by giving him cornbread and bringing back mr. Jingles and then you have John having Wild Bill get killed. See the difference??? If there is a heaven and hell, I can guess who is going where👍
No shame in crying during this movie, at all. I can't tell you how many tissues I've gone through watching this classic. Honestly, I think John Coffey might be my favorite movie character of all time, especially portrayed perfectly by the talented Michael Clarke Duncan. I appreciate your genuine emotions during this gem, and you have a new subscriber!
good movie choice my favorite scene is when he resurrects the mouse. The range of emotion from super happy and hopeful to devastating sadness to super happy again all while revealing so much about each character
"No, you're a dick!" is pretty well articulated analysis of the character that is Percy. Funny side note, if one has read the book; Percy is the only one on E-Block that has a customized baton and holder, a gift from his Auntie (if I recall it correctly) as she was so proud of him for "landing" a secure job during the depression. If you like the movie, you'll love the book, and I love the movie. And Darabont did put a lot of little details (as the one mentioned above) into the movie. T'is a true masterpiece!
I don't "take it back" on my previous comment. But I do NOW believe that you simply misspoke. After getting through to the end of your review all I can think of is YOUR sense of compassion and how much you wept til the end. That moved me to my core. I've always been a cryer. I've always felt the pain and suffering of others and still do. I used to have this movie in my collection. And I would cry through the WHOLE thing. I would've been so embarrased if I'd seen it at the cinema. But watching YOU watch it made me cry even more than I did watching alone. At 64yrs of age I've never really had the experience of sharing... I mean TRULY sharing emotions with anyone else. And I don't just mean the sad emotions. For me tears still come through from my heart when I'm angry (enough) to do harm to someone, as well as the visible trembling of my body or if I see something in nature (like a blue bird - whic I'd never seen until the LORD brought me out of NY to the South) or a rainbow that was so SPECTACULAR - again in the South or people who actually say "Good morning" as I walk along the street. GOD knows how many of them probably thought I was crazy when I would just break down and cry right there on the spot. Anyway, you cried your way through this whole movie and I "connected" with YOUR feelings. I have subscribed to a LOT of these commentary channels. But your sensitivity was OVERWHLEMING to me. So much more than any other. I'm a HUGE fan of seeing (or being around) people who are freely expressive of their emotions (in a good way). So I've liked and subscribed to your channel.
I just remembered the actor playing Percy also played Eugene Tooms in XFiles. Dude is a seriously good actor, absolutely hateful in this and ridiculously creepy as Tooms.
There is something so cathardic about the empathetic feeling i get watching someone go through all the feels of watching a drama of this caliber for the first time. I can see why youtube viewers get hooked on reaction streamers.
It's funny, because I got the chance to meet the cast of that movie a little while after it was screening, and they were all such kind people, even Doug and Sam (Percy and Wild Bill). They just have a talent for playing evil characters :D
There is beauty in emotion, you did not have to worry about getting upset or how your make-up was. We all need to be confident in crying, I believe the world will be a better & caring place….Amazing film and a great reaction, thank you 👍🇬🇧
I first fell in love with this story when I read it in the 90's! I loved how the film adaptation followed the book's narrative. But thank you, for making it new to me again!
I see your reaction to Doug Hutchison that plays Percy.. you got to admit, he does a hell of a portrait in that role.. I would like to hear what you think of his performance.. I think he is brilliant. He really gets under peoples skin..
Regarding the warden's wife: Back then, the doctor would only speak with the husband , even about the wife’s medical issues, never directly to the wife.
Even nowadays, if the Doc thinks that the patient might take the news bad (like: realy, realy bad. As in: going full suicidal) they sometimes tell the Family and not the patient. Its rare and decidet case by case. But happens for very relatable reasons.
@@tomaskennedy Even though I don't think it's right, I feel like it was a kindness since she seemed lost and hurting so much. I don't think telling her would have done any good.
I actually never took it as she was never told, I always just assumed that part of his power was removing her suffering. (Ie; she didn't remember anything that happened before she had the scan done.)
Great reaction. One of my favorite Stephen King films and while it's sad and it's very long, it's an amazing film and one of Frank Darabont's best. Still, a very great and beautiful reaction video from Arianna.
Arianna I love your reactions, started watching when I randomly found your reaction for Tropic Thunder and have been bouncing around some of your other ones. I was crying right along with you during this movie, it hits HARD with the tear jerker parts, great movie but if someone finishes this movie and hasn't gone through several tissues I don't think they have a pulse. Keep up the awesome work! 👏👏🙌
I’ve watched the movie twice this weekend after viewing another reaction video. Such an engrossing movie, you don’t even realise its over 3 hours long and amazing performances from the entire cast.
This movie is so powerful and a very good adaption from the book. I love both and will label this as my favorite Tom Hanks movie and in my top five favorite movies. It’s a roller coaster of emotions between compassion to contempt, kindness to cruelty and the basic humanity when life is coming to an end. If you want to read the books (it’s a multi mini book series) I would highly recommend. I also think you will appreciate that Paul is disgusted by that man associating African Americans with mutts in the book. I loved your reaction and look foreword to your future reactions.
If you don't mind me asking, what are the other four movies in your top five? Would love to hear your opinion on other movies that are similar or just as moving as this one.
@@fsl1323 I don't mind at all but I do have eclectic taste. This isn't the exact order because I really can't choose an all time favorite Pride & Prejudice 2005 The Sixth Sense 1999 Clue 1985 Gran Torino 2008
@@GreenParlour0749 Thank you very much for the list, I'm gonna bookmark these - aah Pride & Prejudice, I still have that book unread sitting in the book case, best time to settle down, get comfy and open it up once winter months are knocking on the door.
@@fsl1323 I love Pride & Prejudice but I do admit that Jane Eyre is a close contester for that genre. I have an illustrated version with watercolor and sketches in it from 1946 and it's one of my most prized books in my old book collection. If you're interested in some book suggestions I have these for you as well. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton The Green Mile by Stephen King There's many more I could suggest but these are the non series ones that I have reread multiple times and enjoy every time I read them.
@@GreenParlour0749 Still have the Bronte collection sitting in the shelf, aswell, I REALLY have to catch up on some reading - I heard the Bronte family included a brother aswell, but when they made the painting of the siblings, they would remove the brother from the painting for some reason, supposedly he wrote a book aswell if the rumors are true. Very glad about the book recommendations, thank you so much! Currenly I'm reading 1984 from George Orwell, also planning on reading "To Kill a Mockingbird", Harper Lee and "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck.
I've watched a few reactions to this movie. I really enjoy that you include the parts most people don't. In fact, I'd say, you provide a better context rather than only showing the super emotional scenes.
39:25 I think when John Coffee transferred the sickness to Percy, he also sent him the vision of what Wharton did to those little girls. Percy was crying and I think even he couldn't bear the undeniable pure evil Wharton had committed, and so killed him.
Easily one of the best reactions I've ever seen. I always cry when I watch this movie. It's a phenomenal, beautiful and heartbreaking film. Tom Hanks is a legend and Michael Clarke Duncan gives one of the greatest performances that I've ever seen. RIP to Michael. Gone but never forgotten. 🙏😢
Such a great film (the book is amazing as well). Another incredible Stephen King film adaption is The Shawshank Redemption (same director as well). If you haven't seen that yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out!
@@crankfastle8138 Really? You lost all sympathy? Despite reading that the thing which committed the crimes “vacates and leaves us to kill husks which aren’t really men?” The beauty of this story is that it invokes sympathy for those who committed horrible crimes. “Fragile as blown glass we are…. To kill each other… the folly, the horror.” If you didn’t feel sympathy for Del at his death, despite his absolutely reprehensible actions, then you missed the whole theme of the story.
Damn, you're a beautiful woman who is very expressive with every emotion on display. When you're sad, or shocked, or disgusted, or enraged, your face tells the whole story or every emotion you're feeling, and that makes whatever is happening in the movie so much more intense. Thank you for sharing all that with your audience.
If you want to see one of the best films ever made (critics and audience), review "The Shawshank Redemption". It is a film also directed by Frank Derabont.
@@crankfastle8138 Which ones? because Andy wasn't and red's was kind of an accident but not totally and the other guys it isn't even important you feel empathy for as they aren't important to the story.
Yours is one of the best and moving reactions to the Green Mile and I've seen a lot!. And as it turns out, there's another prison movie also written by Stephen King, and is probably the highest rated movie ever. "The Shawshank Redemption" with Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, and again directed by Frank Darabont. No matter which of the two a newbie watches first the other will be promptly recommend! I think you'll like it even better. ✌😎
Awesome reaction. There was a scene from the book I do wish had made it into the movie. It’s where Paul recalls how his wife died in a bus accident. And in the rain off in the distance he sees a silhouette of John standing there watching him. He begs for John to save her but the silhouette turns and leaves.
UTI are a very painful experience. Imagine every time you try to go to the bathroom it feels like passing razor blades through your urethra, which will cause you to try and seal your pipe up from the pain then you have the pressure from not finishing which builds day by day. You get no relief until you deal with it, and you loose a lot of sleep.
The editing of this reaction was close to perfect... you made sure to get most of the go for broke emotional moments in this film. I also will say I like you solo reactions way better than when you have a another party in them.. sorry to the guy that's been in some of the past videos but it's true.
@@Diegesis job well done..keep him doing what he does best ... thanx for responding. from a channel with 35k subscribers the fact you took your time to reply really means something to me... you guys take care now
I appreciate your perspective and just wanted to add that I thought the dynamic between Chad and Arianna was great for Band of Brothers and really added a lot of depth too that reaction. I think for a film like this though, focussing on the one person is definitely the right choice.
I can’t believe that when he stomped the mouse that you cried. I practiced Pulmonary Care for over 30 years and some change now. Lol you’re a good person and like us working in the ICU say, that sometimes… ya gotta laugh so you don’t cry. I love how sincere and honest your reaction is to a great movie. You’re an awesome individual kiddo and I’m wishing you Godspeed for every venture!
Bloody good and emotional watch! Constantly suprised as to how much stuff you fit into the watch, very satisfying! Love Percy was so hateful shows how good the actor was!
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John Coffey removed the evil. the evil of disease. and he could see through people. who's good and who's bad. John Coffey was an angel
need a cry..
no matter my age.. sniff. this will do it. every time.
This movie is a masterpiece and makes everyone ugly cry.
You are just a scammer.
25:18 ...I caught that camera cut edit...how many times did it take for you to record the perfect reaction?
Michael Clarke Duncan should have won the academy award for best supporting actor for his performance in this film.
He was perfect in this! What performance! He was snubbed, yes.
Michael Clarke Duncan's performance was top notch and definitely Oscar worthy . But the one character that really gets people going , boiling mad so much so they start swearing at the screen is Doug Hutchinson's performance as Percy Wetmore . About 99% of the reactors have called him a piece of $#it. Especially after he stomps Mr Jingles .
@@NATIVESUNSETS65 Good point. He really nails the bratty stuck up douche persona.
Stiff competition that year though. Same year Haley Joel Osment was nominated for SIXTH SENSE
Michael Cain won it that year for Cider House Rules. It was a great performance on his part. But with that being said His performance was not as good as Michael Clark Dunkin in this movie. He was most definitely snubbed for reasons I will not mention here because I do not want to start anything.
Del: "You a good man, Boss Howell. You too, Boss Edgecomb. I sure wish I could've met you guys somewhere's else." That was such a beautiful line
He's whispering the lords prayer in Cajun French when he's getting strapped up. He adlibbed it and they decided to use that take.
@@crankfastle8138 No crap but that isn't the point now is it?
not so beautiful until you know about his crime, they left that out of the movie to make him a nice prisoner. Del's Crime is the Darkest one. Coffey if he ever touched Del, would go into a tail spin. might even kill him right there, and call it justice. Yup it was a good thing Coffey never touched Del.
@@lisamaitland157 not saying what Percy did was right because it's f****** not that is some f***** up s*** but Dale wasn't an innocent look at me look at me he killed and raped children and again I'm not saying the way he was executed was right don't get it twisted turned around and anyway but don't make him out to be this Messiah innocent hero
@@lisamaitland157 I'd say they left that out of the movie because the movie is more about what John coffee was accused of than what the others were accused of, and as for anyone who's seen this movie would know John coffee was innocent and wild bill did what John coffee was accused of, so therefore, not only they left out what dell did to get executed they also left out what bitterbuck did as well
This film is a masterpiece. I cry every time. I truly enjoy watching others experience the roller coaster of emotions I too experienced watching this film.
i love the music in this movie
I agree, Aaron. I must have cried with over a dozen reactors on here when they saw it for the first time. If you don’t cry… well, something is wrong in you.
I also watch other viewers reactions.Without fail,every reaction is very tearyeyed.A true Masterpiece yes.
They Don’t make movies like this anymore Everything is just regurgitated crap these days
I haven't cried for all my life since I was a teenager... except for the ~10 times when I watched this movie - works like a charm every single time.
"I'm tired of people being ugly to each other"
This line changed me. After watching this movie I have tried to be nice to every person I meet.
The Aunt Teefa terrorist fascists might want to let that sentiment sink in.
@@JamesWilliams-ld2hq they really should look in the mirror
The guy playing Percy did a tremendous job. The fact you want to jump inside the movie just to smack him shows how great his acting was.
This is why I love Ramsay and Joffrey in game of thrones. They absolutely killed it.
If you suspend disbelief and hate the character (not the actor, of course) while watching, it means they did an amazing job.
@@MrRaposaumfrom what I heard, Percy’s actor did do something legit terrible about a decade ago….
@@yuyaricachimuel555 He married an underage girl while in his 50's, and the sad part is that her parents gave permission.
"I hate Percy...no, I don't hate anyone. I dislike him."
Everyone who has seen this movie, "Just wait..."
Anyone who knows what he did in real life, “You’re not wrong”
He's equally disgusting off screen.
@@Hey_Jamie
Did in real life? Who?
@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 the actor who played Percy is the guy who groomed Cortney stodden and married her when she was 16 and he was 40-something. He was abusive and they split, and she had a bit of a hard road after that. Thankfully shes doing well now & is either married or has a long term bf.
@@merkitten953 and a really sick and disgusting thing about it is we can't do anything against the actor because of the b******* age of consent law which personally I think the age of consent law is just legal pedophilia I might be into some kinky ass s*** but I've never ever dated anyone they was under the age of 18 new girl with the library that thought the age of consent was way too high and should be moved down to 10 in all states and thought pedophilia should be honored accepted and they should be treated like kings because they put their life on the life on the line for love and elegance which this is the same girl that died rapist were heroes so people ask me why I never went to the library she was why not to mention black stating whites was wrong to her gays was wrong to her bisexual was wrong to her but a 75-year-old man dating a 10-year-old girl is a okay in her eyes
The "On the day of my judgement" scene gets me every time. I'm not even very religious. It's just beautiful writing and expertly acted.
@HappyLittleAccidentsWithAvery I can get behind that... But the rest of the dialogue that follows is heavily religious. Which I don't mind. It's beautiful either way, even if I'm not religious myself.
Well, many parts of the New Testament is like this. The Apostle Paul story of redemption and the trial and pain he experienced do to gratitude is heroic and a lesson. Step in and read the Bible starting from the New Testament without listening to UA-cam or ministers and read for yourself.
Nothing we can do as in works make us good, we all need intercession. ALL
I'm not a religious person at all but this scene makes me cry eveytime
I really always felt like John Coffey was the embodiment of empathy. Empathy heals but it's a hell of a burden to internalize the world's suffering.
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Thank you. You put into words how I Have felt about this movie for years now.
@@quantumman555 Glad I could help! One of my favorite movies 🎬
Not JUST empathy, but Justice as well (infecting Percy who then kills Wild Bill), which can also be a hell of a burden, to exact it, even when you know it's, well, just.
I agree. That's much more believable and logical than John Coffey being an analogy for Jesus Christ. My main argument against Coffey being the embodiment of Christ is that according to Coffey, he punished the bad men. Jesus taught forgiveness, not punishment, ergo, Coffey can't be a symbol for Jesus nor can he be Jesus himself. In that way, I agree with Mikell as well.
“We each owe a death. There are no exceptions.” Not even John Coffey.
Powerful film and beautiful reaction.
I'm not 100% certain about that.
John chose to die, that much is not ambiguous.
Coupled with the fact that Paul has lived so long with only a 'piece' of John's power running through him you can begin to imagine that John could have lived a very long and miserable life up to the point he found those girls - and that was his breaking point.
@@mnomadvfx John chose to die because he couldn't die naturally. He has scars over his body which highly suggests he was around during slavery. Only a piece of his power was given to Paul & Jingles, which is why they still age although much more slowly. That's why John says "No matter how it happened, Del's the lucky one." He is envious of Del getting to die and be free.
I am a 56 year old biker. I have seen and experienced tragedy in this lifetime. And I cry like a baby every time I watch this movie. Never apologize for having human feelings. Real people cry....
Preach brother
Wow, that was interesting to read. Hope you do well in your travels
Frank Darabont directing a Stephen King adaptation equals pure gold (and guaranteed tears). Hanks, well the whole cast, is just icing on that sad, beautiful cake.
the cake is a lie
Frank has the production right to "The Long Walk". Sincerely hopes he directs that one.
He even directed the greatest film ever made.
I had no idea it was Darabont!!!
@@wackyvorlon Yeah, The Green Mile.
RIP and long live Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 - March 30, 2003), aged 50
And
RIP and long live Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 - September 3, 2012), aged 54
You both will always be remembered as legends.
Aww, I didn’t know Michael Jeter passed, that’s so sad, RIP 😭😭😭😭
I think that all the actors who played the men who were executed in this movie are now no longer with us. That bites..
@@WilDBeestMF the actor who plays Arlen Bitterbuck is still alive
@@animeman84 Cool, thanks.
@@WilDBeestMF Graham Greene is still alive.
This wasn't suppose to be a horror story, but when he says "if he could make a mouse live that long... how long do I have?" That gave me chills more than anything else. I've volunteered as an aid in a hospice one and I've met people who were ready to die, and everyday that they didn't they would struggle to find a reason to go on living. That ending always gave me an uneasy feeling. The idea of wanting to die but being denied it as a punishment always kind of scared me.
If you do the math, assuming Mr.J dies after that last scene (field mouse in captivity lives 2 years), it means Paul could live 3,000 years. Makes me wonder how old John actually was. Maybe that's why he doesn't remember when he got those scars, because they happened centuries ago in Nigeria or something before coming to America.
I think it's because of the sound/music/notes playing as he says it. I don't think either the sound or the words by themselves would've caused the chilling effect it has when combined.
Yeah I'd argue the horror feeling is intentional. It is Stephen King so I assume it was the over all end theme of the book
I was at a strip club and I was talking to one of the girls and she says she stripped to get thru nursing school. Her first job as a nurse was at a pediatric hospice. She said she made it 6 months before she quit and went back to stripping. She couldn't handle just watching children die and not being able to do anything about it. She said she'd rather be stripping while she still had the body to do it.
@@Diegesis The horror of Paul's "punishment" was pretty explicit in the book, yes. There's an attendant at his nursing home who treats him the same way Percy treated prisoners. And in the epilogue, we learn that in the 1950s Paul was the only survivor of a bus crash (like Bruce Willis in Unbreakable) -- his wife died but he survived ... and in the aftermath of the crash, he catches a glimpse of John Coffee standing by the side of the road in the pouring rain.
Movie-Paul seems to just be assuming his longevity is a punishment. Book-Paul knows it for a fact.
That line of Tom Hanks in the cell during their final conversation. When he asks the question “how do I tell my God”. So freakin gut wrenching
Really hard position to be put in.
That's the most tear inducing part if the whole movie for me. I'm sorry, but I'm very religious and I felt that line hard. I'd be terrified of the judgement.
"No matter how it happened, Del's the lucky one."
"You tell god our father it was a kindness you did."
"I will have wished for death long before death ever finds me."
John couldn't die naturally. His scars suggest he is way, _way_ older than he appears. He is still envious that Del got to die and be free even having felt everything. Letting Paul execute him was his only way out to give the death he owed.
Someone caught Hanks rehearsing it in the mirror beforehand, and they STILL got chills
The Green Mile is one of my favorite movies of all time. Really instills the “Don’t judge a books by its cover”. Percy, the guard is supposed to be a just and fair man. And John Coffey, the “criminal” is supposed to be a murderer. But Percy is the evil and John Coffey is the good.
42:07 Arianna is trying so hard to hold back the tears that when she does break that emotion is so pure and true
this is one of the greatest movies ever made in my opinion
so much power and heart
RIP Michael Clark Duncan, you were a masterful actor
To give you a little context, this took place in 1935, the middle of the depression, if a man lost his job, he wouldn't have been able to find another. Most houses especially in the country still had outhouses. Back then if a man took his wife to the doctor, the doctor told the husband the results of the exam and the husband then told the wife. It was in the deep south, Louisianna, and the prisons were segregated with the Green Mile located at a black unit with a few white trustees like Toot. There was a doctor there for the execution and if he wasn't dead, they had to do it over and over till he was. Once they had started Dell's execution, they couldn't stop, they would have just had to turn the juice back on. Executions as bad as Dell's were rare but did happen. The average lifespan of a mouse is 2 years and Mr. Jingles had already lived 60, 30 times that, so how long did Paul still have?
You have no idea if the JC gift adds years, in which case he has a few more to go through, if it multiplies your lifespan by a certain number, in which case he has a few thousand years of waiting for death, or if it raises it to a certain power, in which case he will see mankind die out, earth get swallowed by the sun, etc... And still won't be able to die. And he will be old as hell for all that time. With all the limitations of an elderly body. Stiff joints, diet limitations, very probable e.d., and so on.
We would need at least one more example of someone who has been "gifted" by John to be sure. If we count John himself, he might be old enough to be brought into the US as a part of the slave trade, but that is just a theory some fans have and isn't stated outright anywhere, so he can't be used as an example to sort the math out.
The director chose not to show what the aftermath of an execution by electric chair actually is and why they cover their heads. That much electricity will cause the eyeballs to liquefy. The initial jolt and prolonged surge creates so much tension, teeth break.
"I sure wish I could've met you guys somewhere else" 💔
Has a double meaning to me. I always figured he meant it in the literal sense, as in not on death row or prison. But also in the sense that maybe if he had met them sooner in life, had them as good influences, he would've taken a different path and not done whatever he did to get to the Mile
I've worked with prisoners on work release in my workplace, and I've had that interaction, becoming friends with someone I'd have never met in normal circumstances.
It's sucks so much that MCD is not with us anymore, RIP, and he should've won the academy award for this role!
Wait what?? I didn't know he died 😭💔 He was only 54
@@lilscenechick1995 yea he died a few years ago
Percy is probably one of the most despised characters in movie history. The Green Mile is one of the few films that made me cry and still does on every rewatch.
Along with Corporal upham
I see your Percy Wetmore and I raise you another King character. Mrs Carmody. When Percy gets his comeuppance, you just go "Justice is served.". When Mother Carmody dies, you rewind that sh to watch it over and over again.
It takes a special kind of actor, like Louise Fletcher, Marcia Gay Harden, Jack Gleeson, Doug Hutchinson, or Sam Rockwell to play a character that you truly despise. It is a rare talent to be able to become so repulsive. It takes an actor, a writer, and a director to do this perfectly, but King makes it easier of the other two.
@@randallbollinger9625 I never disliked Upham. Obviously, a lot of bad shit happens because of him but it was never intentional. He was a scared and naive kid who clearly wasn't cut out for war.
Something broke inside of me where I haven't cried since 2001. But this movie always makes me emotional for a multitude of reasons, especially being Black & from Louisiana. I don't cry, but I do seem to watch reactions of others watching this movie, and I still feel the emotions. It is one of the most powerful movies I have seen adapted from a book.
I’ve always wondered what Del said to Mr. Jingles as he was about to be led off to the chair. With the help of your subtitles I ran it through Google Translate:
"Au Revoir, mon ami. Je t’aime, mon petit."
Translated: "Goodbye, my friend. I love you, my little one."
I know Del was in prison for a good reason, but this still broke my heart. It's incredible how this movie turns everything on its head and makes us feel deeply for the convicts. It’s an absolute masterclass of writing, acting, and directing.
David Morse is a phenomenal actor. It's such a shame he isn't more well known.
Agree. I remember when he was on the hospital TV show "St. Elsewhere" (had TONS of future stars/well known actors, including had Denzel Washingon, Howie Mandel, Mark Harmon, etc.)
@@bbwng54 yeah I remember that too. I was shocked when I saw him in Dancer in the Dark, the Von Trier movie. Morse is usually a good guy, but man I loathed him in that movie.
heh my whole life I'd only seen him in this, Contact, and The Langoliers. And reading these comments now I'm realizing I absolutely love him as an actor, and kind of kicking myself for never bothering to look into any of his other work...
@@bbwng54 He’s in Disturbia!! He’s amazing
His brief role in Hurt Locker was awesome.
I remember seeing the bts and the scene of the mob finding John actually shook Michael Clark Duncan. It's so powerful and realistic that he had to take a moment. So powerful. RIP.
Doug Hutchison "Percy" is a great actor. He played his role so well.
That is so true, How great an actor must be to make us hate their character that much.
I forgot how good this movie was. Great acting all the way around. RIP Michael Clarke Duncan
Duncan is owed an oscar for this, its a tragedy that he didn't get one.
LMAO Arianna at the beginning "I'm gonna hate Percy."
Sweetheart you have no idea. XD
Michael Clarke Duncan was absolutely amazing in this movie!! RIP.
You have to appreciate, the more you hate Percy, the more you have to acknowledge what a great acting performance it is from Doug Hutchison
"Can i be done crying now?" my thoughts exactly when i first saw this movie...gets me every time
“Sometimes, the green mile seems so long” legitimately might be the best last line of a movie ever
The ending when the film returns to the nursing home is right up there with the most brilliant and profound endings in cinema history. Paul's reflection upon what we have just witnessed, the narration which explains the curse of an unnatural life to the human being, and that last panning shot to Mr Jingles with Paul's 'we each owe a death' final statement. I have to admit the eloquence and lucidity of Paul (Dabbs Greer) at the end, and his acceptance of his torment as a punishment, makes me so much more emotional than all that proceeded it.
Arianna you're absolutely the best. Your reaction casts a powerful reflection on an already powerful experience. You don't miss a beat and your expressions really highlight the best of this film, which is already the most emotional roller coaster ever. Thanks so much.
First time viewer. Lovely reaction. We were crying along with you. This is truly a beautifully acted, but heartbreaking film. This film really sheds a light on true goodness, true evil, and the heart-wrenching dilemma faced by men who know in their hearts that someone is innocent, but have no way to prove it. Add to that the suffering that John Coffey had to endure every day "like pieces of glass in my head", because of all the ugliness in the world. John was clearly too good for this world! Please consider adding "Meet Joe Black" to your reaction list. A very thought-provoking love story and great performances by Brad Pitt, Claire Forlani, and Anthony Hopkins. Subscribed.
It's funny how surprised so many reactors to this film are when it suddenly gets supernatural: two words - STEPHEN KING!
EXACTLY ......HELLOOOOO it's Stephen King
I had that exact same thought when she said that, But there does seem to be a lot of people that don't realize this was from a Stephen King book.
To be fair, i dont think most people realise its Steven King, its like they somehow skip over that during the opening titles.
What about Dolores, misery and shawshenk? Not every Story from King ist supernatural.
There is a sequence I love in the movie.
The entire movie we first see what others have, then the truth underneath. The first impression is that John Coffy is massive, and if he wanted to do something violent the guards would be hard pressed to stop him. Then we see who he is. His good nature. His gentle demeanor. His innocence. Innocence on so many levels. Yes. John Coffey is good, and blessed, and possibly even a miracle of god.
But then there is that moment when John is sick of a tumor swallowed and a self-righteous Percy is walking down the Green Mile, plotting his revenge - petty and dark (just watch Percy's eyes, the direction and lighting on Percy's eyes that entire scene) - and he stops and looks to his right (his RIGHT). John Coffy is there. Yes, we now know the good of him. But John is still a massive, powerful man, and while he may be a miracle of god, god had an entire Old Testament. Even a good man can feel the need to strike at evil ones.
So John gives evil into evil, and directs that whole vile mess like a man aims a gun. Watch Percy's eyes, after John gives him the awful sickness and sends him on his way. The shade, the emptiness. Two birds, one stone and that night John had a stone like no other.
It is just so well done.
People often forget that as Jesus was all love and forgiveness he was also wrath as demonstrated by the Temple and the olive tree. Both due to being deceived and betrayed, and the wickedness of the heart.
Not very wrathful examples.
Also not very wrathful against those who persecuted him most directly.
Jesus is shown to be capable of anger, I really don't think their are examples of him using any divine power to hurt people, even his worst enemies.
@@bryansmith1691 True
@@VadulTharys respect. I don't think iv ever seen someone give an inch in their argument in a yt comment section.
To your point Jesus taught turn the other cheek, but that didn't mean let people abuse you. There was a Roman law that allowed soldiers to strike jews w their palms but not their backhands.
Turn the other cheek was a colloquialism of Roman controlled territories that was more akin to peaceful protest.
Stand up to abuse and put the powers in be in a position where their abuse becomes apparent.
When they have to use excessive violence to quell peaceful protest it touches the human core and inspires real revolution.
@@bryansmith1691 I admit when I am wrong or when I mistake what the other meant.
Your assessment is very accurate and thank you for the elaboration.
This film gives us all of the emotions possible. To this day I haven’t watched one quite like this. Your reactions to this were entirely perfect and understandable. Thank you for the time that you put into your work.❤️❤️
36:58 She doesn't even remember having the X-ray, so we don't know if he told her about the tumor in the weeks between then and now.
When John asks if they leave the light on after bedtime, I seen the faucet valve wobble in your eyes. I knew you didn’t stand a chance against this movie. The tears are a comin. Seeing mr jingles as an old grey mouse decades old makes me bawl every time.
Johns execution always makes me cry no matter how many times I watch this movie
Frank Darabount deserves so much more credit than he gets. He made Shawshank, Green Mile, Walking Dead, and many more... like what? And most people don't even know who he is.
John Coffey: 1999 - "I'm tired of people being ugly to one another."
Me: 2022 - "It's so much worse now."
I think for the most part, it only seems much worse than the past. People have always been nasty to one another. It's just in today's era, we see and hear of it much more due to globalisation and the social media.
I saw the saving private Ryan reaction. I watched the green mile when i was a teenager and i shook me to the core. The bit with the dry sponge has never left me. I knew it was gonna be one hell of a reaction, i felt sorry for her cus i knew what was coming and i though her heart wouldnt be able to take it. Great reaction!
I watched this reaction as it was released a year ago. I came back to it again because I remember how well you felt each scene, and some of them in this movie are tear jerkers. Thank you for providing such an enjoyable experience to re-watch this movie, one of my all time favorites.
When you cried in the first two minutes, I knew you'd be waist deep in tears by the finish - wonderful reaction; thank you :)
Loved your reaction. I’ve seen this movie dozens of times and it gets me every time. Especially with Michael Clark Duncan’s tragic passing
Regardless of how anyone might feel about Del, being a testament to how good of a filmmaker Frank Derrabont is, he definitely deserved what he got. If you read the story and learn why he's there, it'll make sense.
But should the death penalty be legal? As it has lead to many innocent deaths? Obviously, Del couldn't have been rehabilitated, seeing as the American system is broken and incapable of rehabilitation and reintegration.
What Del did was horrific and unforgivable, but even considering all that; no one deserves to die the way Percy caused him to perish.
@@ThatShyGuyMatt That's not true at all. Percy was still a monster, even if he was bullying past convicted monsters.
@@jmsmys13ify the american justice system in general can only be judged by state level, unless the crime was federal. We have 50 separate justice systems, with 50 separate sets of laws/regulations, and all having to deal with over population and limited funding.
I do think the death penalty should be legal, for three main reasons:
1) an inmate held in perpetuity costs a lot of money, in how much it costs to feed/cloth/house them. Then the cost of a C.O. to watch them, maintenance for stuff they break, etc.
2) a person that can't be rehabilitated will be the type to cause more harm, even within the prison system. To himself, to other inmates, and to officers/staff.
3) closure for their victims and/or their families.
Del got what he deserved in terms of the law, mans law. Execution🤔
However, unlike Wild bill, Del was truly sorry for what he did. All you have to look for is how John treat Del by giving him cornbread and bringing back mr. Jingles and then you have John having Wild Bill get killed. See the difference???
If there is a heaven and hell, I can guess who is going where👍
No shame in crying during this movie, at all. I can't tell you how many tissues I've gone through watching this classic. Honestly, I think John Coffey might be my favorite movie character of all time, especially portrayed perfectly by the talented Michael Clarke Duncan. I appreciate your genuine emotions during this gem, and you have a new subscriber!
In this weeks instalment of “Watching Women Cry”, The Green Mile. Great film.
good movie choice
my favorite scene is when he resurrects the mouse. The range of emotion from super happy and hopeful to devastating sadness to super happy again all while revealing so much about each character
"No, you're a dick!" is pretty well articulated analysis of the character that is Percy.
Funny side note, if one has read the book; Percy is the only one on E-Block that has a customized baton and holder, a gift from his Auntie (if I recall it correctly) as she was so proud of him for "landing" a secure job during the depression.
If you like the movie, you'll love the book, and I love the movie. And Darabont did put a lot of little details (as the one mentioned above) into the movie.
T'is a true masterpiece!
I bought the original chapter books. Was maddening having to wait for the next instalment. 🙂
@@wesleyrodgers886 I bought the books and stacked them up until I had them all, then I read them all at once. May be time to read them once again.
A Block. At the point as JC is driven up, Dean slides a cell door closed and locks it. The key has an A as part of its design.
I don't "take it back" on my previous comment. But I do NOW believe that you simply misspoke. After getting through to the end of your review all I can think of is YOUR sense of compassion and how much you wept til the end. That moved me to my core. I've always been a cryer. I've always felt the pain and suffering of others and still do. I used to have this movie in my collection. And I would cry through the WHOLE thing. I would've been so embarrased if I'd seen it at the cinema. But watching YOU watch it made me cry even more than I did watching alone. At 64yrs of age I've never really had the experience of sharing... I mean TRULY sharing emotions with anyone else. And I don't just mean the sad emotions. For me tears still come through from my heart when I'm angry (enough) to do harm to someone, as well as the visible trembling of my body or if I see something in nature (like a blue bird - whic I'd never seen until the LORD brought me out of NY to the South) or a rainbow that was so SPECTACULAR - again in the South or people who actually say "Good morning" as I walk along the street. GOD knows how many of them probably thought I was crazy when I would just break down and cry right there on the spot. Anyway, you cried your way through this whole movie and I "connected" with YOUR feelings. I have subscribed to a LOT of these commentary channels. But your sensitivity was OVERWHLEMING to me. So much more than any other. I'm a HUGE fan of seeing (or being around) people who are freely expressive of their emotions (in a good way). So I've liked and subscribed to your channel.
This movie always will get you. The feeling that it affects in ppl needs to felt more today.
I just remembered the actor playing Percy also played Eugene Tooms in XFiles. Dude is a seriously good actor, absolutely hateful in this and ridiculously creepy as Tooms.
Thank you for this reaction. I've seen this movie many times, but watching it with you hit a bit deeper...thank you
There is something so cathardic about the empathetic feeling i get watching someone go through all the feels of watching a drama of this caliber for the first time. I can see why youtube viewers get hooked on reaction streamers.
A masterpiece of a film. Beautiful music by Thomas Newman. Great reaction.
It's funny, because I got the chance to meet the cast of that movie a little while after it was screening, and they were all such kind people, even Doug and Sam (Percy and Wild Bill). They just have a talent for playing evil characters :D
This movie is an emotional roller coaster. One of my all time favorites.
There is beauty in emotion, you did not have to worry about getting upset or how your make-up was. We all need to be confident in crying, I believe the world will be a better & caring place….Amazing film and a great reaction, thank you 👍🇬🇧
Ariana, easily has the best reactions to movies, of any reaction channel. I love rewatching my favorites through her eyes!
I first fell in love with this story when I read it in the 90's!
I loved how the film adaptation followed the book's narrative.
But thank you, for making it new to me again!
This is legit one of the most organized and reaction oriented channels out there. Mad appreciation for it.
Thank you!
RIP Michael Clarke Duncan. Should have won an Oscar!
You might want to consider a movie called Contact, based on a book by Carl Sagan.
I see your reaction to Doug Hutchison that plays Percy.. you got to admit, he does a hell of a portrait in that role.. I would like to hear what you think of his performance.. I think he is brilliant. He really gets under peoples skin..
Regarding the warden's wife: Back then, the doctor would only speak with the husband , even about the wife’s medical issues, never directly to the wife.
Even nowadays, if the Doc thinks that the patient might take the news bad (like: realy, realy bad. As in: going full suicidal) they sometimes tell the Family and not the patient. Its rare and decidet case by case. But happens for very relatable reasons.
@@psymcdad8151 Absolutely, but back then, standard policy was to speak only to the husband, even though the wife was the patient.
@@tomaskennedy Yeah. Just felt like I had to add a nickle. :)
@@tomaskennedy Even though I don't think it's right, I feel like it was a kindness since she seemed lost and hurting so much. I don't think telling her would have done any good.
I actually never took it as she was never told, I always just assumed that part of his power was removing her suffering. (Ie; she didn't remember anything that happened before she had the scan done.)
Fun fact. Doug Hutchison, who plays Percy, Married a 16 year old girl in real life. So, you know, art imitating life.
Great reaction. One of my favorite Stephen King films and while it's sad and it's very long, it's an amazing film and one of Frank Darabont's best. Still, a very great and beautiful reaction video from Arianna.
Arianna I love your reactions, started watching when I randomly found your reaction for Tropic Thunder and have been bouncing around some of your other ones.
I was crying right along with you during this movie, it hits HARD with the tear jerker parts, great movie but if someone finishes this movie and hasn't gone through several tissues I don't think they have a pulse.
Keep up the awesome work! 👏👏🙌
No one else on the planet can write a nefarious character like Stephen King! Great reaction! Thanks!
I’ve watched the movie twice this weekend after viewing another reaction video. Such an engrossing movie, you don’t even realise its over 3 hours long and amazing performances from the entire cast.
This movie is so powerful and a very good adaption from the book. I love both and will label this as my favorite Tom Hanks movie and in my top five favorite movies.
It’s a roller coaster of emotions between compassion to contempt, kindness to cruelty and the basic humanity when life is coming to an end.
If you want to read the books (it’s a multi mini book series) I would highly recommend.
I also think you will appreciate that Paul is disgusted by that man associating African Americans with mutts in the book.
I loved your reaction and look foreword to your future reactions.
If you don't mind me asking, what are the other four movies in your top five? Would love to hear your opinion on other movies that are similar or just as moving as this one.
@@fsl1323 I don't mind at all but I do have eclectic taste. This isn't the exact order because I really can't choose an all time favorite
Pride & Prejudice 2005
The Sixth Sense 1999
Clue 1985
Gran Torino 2008
@@GreenParlour0749 Thank you very much for the list, I'm gonna bookmark these - aah Pride & Prejudice, I still have that book unread sitting in the book case, best time to settle down, get comfy and open it up once winter months are knocking on the door.
@@fsl1323 I love Pride & Prejudice but I do admit that Jane Eyre is a close contester for that genre. I have an illustrated version with watercolor and sketches in it from 1946 and it's one of my most prized books in my old book collection.
If you're interested in some book suggestions I have these for you as well.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
The Green Mile by Stephen King
There's many more I could suggest but these are the non series ones that I have reread multiple times and enjoy every time I read them.
@@GreenParlour0749 Still have the Bronte collection sitting in the shelf, aswell, I REALLY have to catch up on some reading - I heard the Bronte family included a brother aswell, but when they made the painting of the siblings, they would remove the brother from the painting for some reason, supposedly he wrote a book aswell if the rumors are true.
Very glad about the book recommendations, thank you so much!
Currenly I'm reading 1984 from George Orwell, also planning on reading "To Kill a Mockingbird", Harper Lee and "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck.
I've watched a few reactions to this movie. I really enjoy that you include the parts most people don't. In fact, I'd say, you provide a better context rather than only showing the super emotional scenes.
If this movie doesn’t make you cry you have no soul. One of the greatest movies ever made.
Another tear jerker. The moment John Coffee says " I aint never seen me a flicker show" gets me everytime
The first time John Coffey does his magic everybody does the same thing: WTF??!!! But by the end of the movie they are an emotional mess. Great movie.
I've seen this movie so many times and I know what's to happen... It still gets me. Love the reaction. You have a very kind heart. Stay wonderful.
39:25 I think when John Coffee transferred the sickness to Percy, he also sent him the vision of what Wharton did to those little girls. Percy was crying and I think even he couldn't bear the undeniable pure evil Wharton had committed, and so killed him.
Yes
I don't think so. I just think that Percy's internal conscience knew it wasn't in control and that John was about to ruin the rest of his life.
Easily one of the best reactions I've ever seen. I always cry when I watch this movie. It's a phenomenal, beautiful and heartbreaking film. Tom Hanks is a legend and Michael Clarke Duncan gives one of the greatest performances that I've ever seen. RIP to Michael. Gone but never forgotten. 🙏😢
Such a great film (the book is amazing as well). Another incredible Stephen King film adaption is The Shawshank Redemption (same director as well). If you haven't seen that yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out!
@@crankfastle8138 Really? You lost all sympathy? Despite reading that the thing which committed the crimes “vacates and leaves us to kill husks which aren’t really men?”
The beauty of this story is that it invokes sympathy for those who committed horrible crimes.
“Fragile as blown glass we are…. To kill each other… the folly, the horror.”
If you didn’t feel sympathy for Del at his death, despite his absolutely reprehensible actions, then you missed the whole theme of the story.
If you like audiobooks, this is one of the best! Frank Muller does an astounding job
Damn, you're a beautiful woman who is very expressive with every emotion on display.
When you're sad, or shocked, or disgusted, or enraged, your face tells the whole story or every emotion you're feeling, and that makes whatever is happening in the movie so much more intense.
Thank you for sharing all that with your audience.
For the record, the actor who plays Percy might be worse than his character. When he was 50, he married a 16 year old girl.
I’ve watched over 20 ppl react to this movie, you are among the best. Keep doing what you’re doing. I appreciate you.
This is literally the greatest movie ever made. It gets me emotional every time I watch it.
That’s just dumb.. you’ve seen every movie ever made, have you? How ‘bout simply saying, ‘it’s my favorite movie’.
@@JamesWilliams-ld2hq bruh, I made that comment 6 months ago. How about keeping your negative thoughts to yourself.
If you want to see one of the best films ever made (critics and audience), review "The Shawshank Redemption". It is a film also directed by Frank Derabont.
@@crankfastle8138 Which ones? because Andy wasn't and red's was kind of an accident but not totally and the other guys it isn't even important you feel empathy for as they aren't important to the story.
😂😂😂 I love your reactions to Percy. I love this movie, and your reaction is awesome.
Yours is one of the best and moving reactions to the Green Mile and I've seen a lot!. And as it turns out, there's another prison movie also written by Stephen King, and is probably the highest rated movie ever. "The Shawshank Redemption" with Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, and again directed by Frank Darabont. No matter which of the two a newbie watches first the other will be promptly recommend! I think you'll like it even better. ✌😎
Thanks!
Watch Shawshank Redemption after this. That's another prison movie.
Awesome reaction. There was a scene from the book I do wish had made it into the movie. It’s where Paul recalls how his wife died in a bus accident. And in the rain off in the distance he sees a silhouette of John standing there watching him. He begs for John to save her but the silhouette turns and leaves.
Oh this will be a very tough one for her.
UTI are a very painful experience. Imagine every time you try to go to the bathroom it feels like passing razor blades through your urethra, which will cause you to try and seal your pipe up from the pain then you have the pressure from not finishing which builds day by day. You get no relief until you deal with it, and you loose a lot of sleep.
The editing of this reaction was close to perfect... you made sure to get most of the go for broke emotional moments in this film.
I also will say I like you solo reactions way better than when you have a another party in them.. sorry to the guy that's been in some of the past videos but it's true.
The guy in past videos is the guy editing so thanks
@@Diegesis job well done..keep him doing what he does best ... thanx for responding. from a channel with 35k subscribers the fact you took your time to reply really means something to me... you guys take care now
I appreciate your perspective and just wanted to add that I thought the dynamic between Chad and Arianna was great for Band of Brothers and really added a lot of depth too that reaction.
I think for a film like this though, focussing on the one person is definitely the right choice.
I can’t believe that when he stomped the mouse that you cried. I practiced Pulmonary Care for over 30 years and some change now. Lol you’re a good person and like us working in the ICU say, that sometimes… ya gotta laugh so you don’t cry. I love how sincere and honest your reaction is to a great movie. You’re an awesome individual kiddo and I’m wishing you Godspeed for every venture!
I never read the book, but I always saw Coffee as taking the darkness out of things and letting the light back in…
This movie is a spiritual healing of emotions from the good to the bad the truth to lies
Percy's character maybe the most hated antagonist in cinema history.
Nurse Ratchet is in consideration
@@prollins6443 don't forget Geoffrey from GOT
Bloody good and emotional watch! Constantly suprised as to how much stuff you fit into the watch, very satisfying! Love Percy was so hateful shows how good the actor was!