The actor who played John Coffey, Michael Clarke Duncan, unfortunately died September 3, 2012. He stood 6'5" and was one of the sweetest men ever. He played Kingpin in the Daredevil movie, and did several commercials. He was kind, loving, and truly a gentle soul. They chose the perfect person to play John Coffey.
What confused me at first is that micheal duncan is 6’5, Tom hanks is 6’0 and Micheal towers over him like he’s over a foot taller. But apparently he wore elevated shoes and they had certain camera angles to make him look taller, John Coffey was around 6’8 and they made Micheal 6’8 for the movie.
The parents already believed that it was John Coffey who raped and murdered their he actually did them a kindness by not telling them it was wild Bill a person that they literally brought right into the house imagine the guilt they would have felt for the rest of their lives it was easier for them not to say that the murder of your children is easy put to blame it on a stranger
R.I.P George Stinney Jr. John Coffee’s character was based on his wrongful execution. He was wrongfully accused of killing two white girls and was electrocuted as a child. Stephen King decided to write a fictional book about the matter and added the supernatural aspect. But it makes the story even more sad. George never got a fair trial, he wasn’t allowed to see his or speak to his parents, he was separated from the other inmates in an outside cell. Heartbreaking story.
SpoilerCh1ck he never had a fair chance. Not only that, he was so small for the electric chair that they used his bible so that he could reach. He was treated so horrible. I don’t know how people can be so evil.
Tom Hanks was given a lifetime achievement award by the American Film Institute in 2002. Many people spoke about him at the ceremony. One of the most heartfelt speeches came from Michael Clarke Duncan. He told a story of how Tom would always run lines with him to help him improve his performance. Tom spoke at Michael's memorial service in 2012 and cracked it up with a wonderful story that Mike had told him about the time when he joined a gang when he was a kid and how his mom reacted to it. You can find both of these on UA-cam. He and Tom had become lifelong friends
@@brandonflorida1092 Doug Hutchinson (Percy's actor) isn't that much of a good person IRL, either. He got married a few years back to a 16-year old singer, while he was well in his 50's.
To be clear he can't bring people or creatures back from the dead, the mouse was barely alive thus "bring him to me, there still might be time". Once something is dead, he can't heal them, thus the two dead children at the beginning of the movie. He wanted to take it back but death is permanent.
@@judeless77 So pointing out the consistency of the movie and book means I'm automatically wrong? As shown through his actions, he is a very selfless individual. I'm sure given the opportunity, he would have given his life to save the girls. From every example shown in the movie, he hasn't been able to resurrect the dead, only those who still have some glimmer of life. The mouse was only able to be brought back because he didn't die instantly, that is why he urged the guys to bring him the mouse as fast as possible before it was too late.
@@judeless77 what are you talking about? He wasn't able to bring the girls to life because they were dead, is in the book, he tried because he thought there was a chance they were still alive but it's just out of his capabilities
@@TMThesaurus I recognize that. LOL! Shame on you making me laugh. Personally, I think the mouse was dead. He was small and the death was recent, perhaps the little spirit was still lingering . . .
Percy is the kind of person to go and spread the story of one of the guards pissing his pants if it had happened to any of the other guys. He can't imagine other people being kind because he isn't kind.
Michael Clarke Duncan isn’t quite As big as he seems in the movie, they played around a bit with perspective here, but he was a HUGE man in real life. For Green Mile, he weighed about 320 pounds and he stood about 6’5” tall. A veritable giant of a man.
Agreed. I read John Coffe was almost 7 foot tall, and so that's why Michael Duncan was filmed with some perspective tricks to make him seem taller than he was.
When he was walking to his cell, for the first time, with Percy beside him, I think Michael Clark Duncan was walking on a low riser to give him the extra few inches.
This film broke me in so many ways and the fact that it was written by the King of Horror himself (who also wrote Shawshank Redemption) makes it even more incredible
The late Michael Clarke Duncan was 6’5 ( John Coffey )…. Only 1 inch taller than David Bowditch Morse (Brutal). He was tall , but it was also camera work for him to appear even larger.
Watched this with my whole family back when it came out to rent. We were all(including my dad) ugly sobbing crying at the end when John was being electrocuted. Suddenly, there is this strange noise that almost sounded like laughter. We all turned to one of my younger sisters and I began to get mad because I thought she was laughing during the scene but she was crying so hard it was almost like a wailing type of cry. Then we all just went back to ugly crying, lol😭
Man this movie is just something else. The moment when Paul and John talk in the cell, that’s when my tears just start especially when he says he’s tried of being on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain OMG! Great movie
Something about Stephen King that I'll always love is how he gives depth to his characters, from the most innocent to the most wretched and evil. You can't get through this story without sheding some tears. Great reaction guys, please do more of King's works, there are some hidden gems out there.
In "Dr. Sleep" the main character Danny Torrence said that he saw "death flies" surround his mother when she died. I think that that is what is coming from Coffey when he takes in a malady. If you have watched or read many Stephen King movies you will see that there are threads that tie all the stories together, although very loosely.
Mr Michael Clarke such an amazing actor who was sadly taken from us way too soon. He was a truly amazing actor and beautiful gentle soul. Hone way before his time.
The Green Mile is probably one of my favorite Stephen King movies. It doesn't matter how many times I see this movie, it always affects me just as much as the first time watching it. You guys should also check out Stand by Me and The Shawshank redemption. Oh and if you wanna see some more John Michael Clark movies you should check out Armageddon, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Daredevil, and The Scorpion King.
True. And when Del says, "I wish I could have met you guys somewhere else" to Paul and Brutus it always gets me (even though Del's crime was quite horrendous: Raping, murdering and burning the body of a young girl, which started a fire in a nearby house which killed six more people). _Everyone_ can be redeemed though.
@@JustWasted3HoursHere That's part of what makes The Green Mile so good. It shows that these characters are human, despite committing the worst of crimes. It's hard to see the humanity in people who commit such acts. We tend to think of them as monsters wearing human skin. Del committed the most unspeakable of acts, yet he cared so deeply for Mr. Jingles. Arlen Bitterbuck killed a man in a bar fight over boots, but he deeply regretted what he had done and opened up to Paul about his happiest memory. Despite their actions, they were caring, insightful, and remorseful. They were human.
Stephen King is a master at putting ordinary people into extraordinary scenarios, and showing how their character/morality plays out. This movie is one of the few adaptations of his books that is truly fantastic.
The actor playing old Paul is Dabbs Greer, one of the best and most prolific character actors of all time. This major role was a well-deserved capper to his long career. Stephen King originally released the novel as a series of about eight small paperbacks, one per month. He wanted to serialize it the way magazines used to serialize novels, and have the readers waiting in anticipation for the next installment.
Stephen king tells stories. Stories of people in unimaginable situations. People struggling with inner demons and outer threats and morality and mortality. He has a beautiful, spiritual mind. I’ve read every book and they are stories of mans search for himself and why we are here. My fave.
this movie tugs on everyones emotions. You guys are still pretty young, but with time, sadly you realize all of us will watch as loved ones and friends fade away.
MOAR FUN FACTS FOR YOUR FACES: I’m not sure how old you are or if you watched Sesame Street as littles - but “Del” with the mousy was Mr Noodle’s brother Mr Noodle on Elmo’s World (among many other amazing roles in his life.)
46:57 - I love this moment in the movie because here's the warden, completely in the moment, absolutely focused on the supposed brutal murderer in his front yard...and then his delirious wife calls out and he absolutely collapses in on himself.
I saw this for the first time when I was a really young kid. My parents sent me out of the room for Del's death. *They forgot it was a plain glass door* ! But honestly as upset as I was over him and that scene, I was more upset that he found out Mouseville wasn't real. That broke my heart. I'm 28 now and it still kicks me in the gut!
This is definitely on my list of favourite movies, along with The Shawshank Redemption. The scene with John’s execution makes me tear up every time I watch it.
Stephen King's bullies are soooooo despicable and raw that you really feel discuss everytime they appear on the screem. This movie is such a Smart way to show how quick assumtions are ofthen wrong, how Power can be used or abused and Fantasy and drama can cohexist togueter in a great way!! I LOVE IT 💙 thanks for the reaction guys 😊
I love this movie. It's pretty much the story of a group of prisoners and guards who encounter a gentle giant with 'the shining' in the 1930's and how they process the encounter outside of the standard horror trope. A lot of major characters in the Stephen King universe shine to some degree or another. It's usually what draws the supernatural to them but also gives them the power and mental strength to defend themselves as well...usually from the Lovecraftian entities that attack the minds and wills of their prey. There are those that feed off your fear, or your rage, or your sorrow but also those that just feed off your life and/or your flesh. Even the losers club in IT is implied to shine a little which is why they each survived their initial encounters with IT. They could resist his psychic attacks of fear to a better degree and it even gave them visions of how to defeat IT in the end. I always like playing 'spot the shiner' in Steven King movies. Also, if you want a much darker Stephen King story you should check out Pet Sematary. The original and the remake are both good in my opinion. The remake delves more into mythos of the story than the original movie did but I would like to know what you think of the differences.
Liked before I even started watching cause I know this is going to have me bawling. This is another top 10 favorite film, and such an amazing book as well.
One part of the original novel (that couldn't be translated to screen) stood out to me: during Coffey's execution, Paul, as narrator, talks about how each of his coworkers/friends will die later in life. Makes the scene even more somber and the theme of death more hard hitting.
Between 15 and 30 trained mice were used to portray the clever ward mascot, Mr. Jingles, in addition to animatronics and CGI effects. (Thankfully, the latter techniques were utilized in the scene when Mr. Jingles suffers the wrath of the malicious Percy Wetmore.)
RIP to the legendary Michael Clarke Duncan...! 🙏🏾🕊 This is deffo in my top 3 movie adaptations of Stephen King novels. So well done, I cry every time, and just love how the whole cast brought their A game. Great reaction guys!
A critic said about Stephen King's writing that the reason he is great is because first he makes you care about the characters, then he turns the monsters loose.
I think the overall message was something akin to: regardless of how long our own green mile is, we should try to spend it being as kind to each other as possible. otherwise it will seem very long if we spend it dwelling in negativity and treating each other with hatred and disrespect. that was my take anyway. btw, did you catch that John Coffey's initials were JC (Jesus Christ)? fun little easter egg.
Stephen King doesn’t really do “messages”. He talks about this in his nonfiction book “On Writing”, to him there are two groups of writers. One group is about subtext, themes, messages, and talk only about big important things. They write for themselves and the critics. The other group are entertainers, they’re telling a story to entertain you. He’s said he’s firmly and happily in that second group. Still, he’d probably agree with your takeaway even if he disagrees with how you arrived there.
This is a film that gets me every time. J.C was played perfectly....you really saw how unjust and awful people and the world could be through his journey. At the same time I liked that they showed the fear and humanity of some of the prisoners like Del. It doesn't excuse their crimes but it does bring up deep questions about life and death, punishment and forgiveness. My favourite films are always the ones that make me think or stay with me long after the film and this was one of them. Hope you guys check out more classics like this...'Shawshank Redemption' and 'Life is Beautiful' are both great as well :)
This is my first time to this channel, so I don't know either of your names yet, but guy on the left in the grey button-up shirt is extremely perceptive. He was guessing a lot of stuff correctly before it even happened. Great reaction! On another note: No, Michael Clarke Duncan (John Coffey) isn't really that big. You guys should watch the making of this movie. They created a long bench type thing that he would walk across while the others were walking on the floor, making it appear that John Coffey was so much larger than the others.
Guys....it is a very sad and emotional movie. However, there is good news. Mr. Jingles won an Oscar for Best Supporting Rodent in a Drama. So, that is cool. 🐁🐁🐁
I watched this one for the first time less than a year ago and I've watched so many reactions since it's so good and it's a lot of fun seeing people get confused and awed when they notice the supernatural element.
I wish you had shown the scene when he is taking back Melinda's tumor, and then what she said to him after, that part was so touching and very important. Same with skipping what John Coffey said to Tom about how he lives with this every day and seeing all the ugliness in the world, etc. and that it was like "glass in his brain." He was tired and couldn't stand it any longer. That was another very important moment to show, because it tells whoever is watching WHY he was "ok" with being executed even though he was innocent, he just wanted to die. That scene really really made me sob...I can so understand how he felt. At 75, I see it right now in our world and it is getting me down as well. Great reaction, but I truly wish you hadn't skipped those two incredible touching scenes.
This is one of a very select group of films I've seen where it doesn't matter how many times I watch it, I always cry at the end. Also, John is exhaling flies, but they're just a physical manifestation of whatever disease he takes away.
@@Andrew_Thannen knowing that all King novels are connected, they very well could be? There's also an instance in the book when Dan takes on cancer from someone to give to someone else, sort of like what John does in Green Mile.
This movie is truly one of my favs. Such an interesting reaction.I’ve seen just about every reaction to this film and this is the first time I’ve seen anyone think that John was guilty.
I am a correctional officer but you may know it better as a prison guard. A few years ago they were short handed on death row I volunteered to help luckily I only took part in one execution but it was hard for all of us that were involved it was a very unique experience though. Now I am an investigator for the prison so I don’t have to deal with the inmates as much. But working in a prison is a very dangerous job I have been assaulted 3-4 times ( I’ve lost count lol) and was nearly killed 2 of those times. I have actually had a police officer tell me he would rather be doing his job than mine because he thought my job was more dangerous than his.
One of my favorite films of all time, Stephen King's non horror novels are beautiful. Next up please "The Shawshank Redemption" another great film based on a Stephen King novel.
They actually built raised up walkways down the hallways and a block to stand on in his cell so that the close up shots of them walking make him look much bigger. Then they filmed their feet separately, and those walkways were removed for the wide angle shots. 😊
It’s rare that a movie surpasses the book, but in this case, this story could not be told right w/out watching this movie. Props to such a great collab of actors/actresses (RIP MClarke❤). And props to 9Tail for calling out “wrongfully accused” at the beginning & John healing the tumor! Great reaction vid, guys!✌🏼😄
I’ve only seen this movie once and I was crying nearly the entire last hour, it’s so beautifully made but I don’t think I could make it through another watch
This one gets me every, single, time. I swear Percy remains the most hated man in film. LOL And can you believe Sam Rockwell. The entire cast is stellar! Also, might I recommend Dances with Wolves if you haven't already seen it. Long, but incredible.
This was one of the best movies I've ever watched. It is top-notch and I cry every time I watch it. And that it was based on a real case is even more heartbreaking.
I don't think Percy was planning anything, he just pretended to be nice to get the spot he wanted. Once he pissed his pants, he wanted revenge for sure. The sponge thing he could have planned after that incident, but to me it looked more like he was doing it in the spur of the moment,
Fantastic movie. One of my favorites. I love watching all the reactions from first timers and they all say the same thing when John Coffey does his healing for the first time: "What the fuck/heck/hell?" At that point, the movie becomes something completely different and that's a good thing. This movie follows the book(s) closer than any other adaptation I can think of. Michael Clarke Duncan did an amazing job in this. Everybody did. trivia: If we take the fact that the average mouse lives 2 years and Mr. Jingles lived at least 64 years (from 1935 to 1999, 32 times the norm), then Paul should live until at least the year 4000.
I read this book and i loved it when i heard there was a movie i had to see it but was expecting to be dissapoined... but I've never seen such an incredible translation from book to movie... stunning
I had an insanely visceral reaction to watching this movie. I was hysterical after watching the scene with Mr Jingle. This scene affected me so much that to this day I still get emotional thinking about this movie.
This is my all time favourite movie, the end makes me cry everytime 😭. Another great Stephen King film which I love is Shawshank Redemption. It’s just as good as The Green Mile
I like the small things in the movie I didn't really notice 1st time. Like John Coffee's initials, JC, potentially having a healer or religious element grounded in them
Yes. In addition, there are several religious symbolic images such as the arrival of John Coffey to death row in chained feet and hands and the image of Christ carrying his cross to the hill to his crucifixion.
24:23 "Like he dropped out of the sky" Ooh, like an angel? or Lucifer? I haven't read the books, so I dunno if it was confirmed in there that he truly committed the crime he was in for, but just based on how he was found, it's possible that he happened upon the already-dead bodies of the girls and only tried to help but was too late. Perhaps, failing to save them made him feel responsible so he just accepted the death sentence even though he wasn't the one who killed them.
I watched this way too young with my grandad, I must have been like 6/7, I really liked it, my mom freaked when she found out, kinda funny because I got really scared watching doctor who at that age at times. Also If you've never read the book I'd really recommend it. Honestly one of my favourite books
I believe what he was saying “everyone has their own green mile” meaning, no matter what your life circumstances may be, everyone has their own cross to bare. Meaning that your struggles are your Green Mile.
So Mark Twain actually witnessed a public hanging in a town near my town called Virginia City. Even though he said the man technically deserved it, he said it was not at all what he expected to feel and nothing about it felt right....
Fantastic! King and Darabont also made Shawshank... Hanks was great! Such good actors across the board. You should watch Shawshank Redemption. Voted best movie of all time.
One of the things really well done with the film was how other than percy, all the guards are shown in decent light specially by how they react to the mouse and treat the prisoners whereas Percy is shown to be cruel and unforgiving in all ways as he is cruel to both man and beast
Hey guys, quite new to your channel, but loving it so far! This is one of my all time favourite movies I have ever seen! It's so well done! I dont watch it often as it hits me in the feels every time, but it really is brilliant! Another really great movie that I strongly recommend is Big Fish (Tim Burton movie) it's equally brilliant, but in a different way, would love to see a reaction to it if you get a chance ❤️ PS: Also loved your Harry Potter reactions, watched them all including the book reviews, sad I didn't discover you guys earlier to have been able to jump in on the live feeds you did for them. Keep up the great work guys! From a new fan in the land down under 😉
Really good reaction, guys. And insightful how you picked up on the weirdly optimistic message in King stories. You should watch _Dead Zone (1983)_ at some point. Great acting, one of the earlier adaptations to the screen (perhaps the first?), and it fleshes out that optimistic concept with a bit of depth. I'll not say anymore to avoid spoilers, but it is an excellent movie.
Something to point out: the lawyer compared John Coffey with a dog that attacked his son "for no reason". That's not how animals work, they don't just do things. The boy did something, even if he never said what it was that he did. Children tend to fear punishment, and will hide the worst things due to that fear. Maybe he was rough-housing with the mutt, or it could even be that he wanted to play and the dog wasn't in the mood. Maybe the child doesn't even remember what he did to set the animal off. The point is, just like with John Coffey, the authorities didn't bother looking into the _why_, they only cared about the scene right before their eyes.
I always get a kick out of thinking what the casting call might have been like. 'We need an old white southern man, who is very spry and light of foot'
I've just started watching your reaction (I'm only just over three minutes in) but already I want to say that I'm so glad that you've reacted to this - such an awesome movie! I look forward to seeing the full reaction but I've no doubt it'll be a good one! :D PS. I don't know whether or not you've seen them, but I'd love to see what you make of 'Silence of the Lambs', 'Hannibal' (the movie, not the TV show) and 'Red Dragon'. ;) PPS. I've been meaning to do it for a while, but know you've a new subscriber... :)
The actor who played John Coffey, Michael Clarke Duncan, unfortunately died September 3, 2012. He stood 6'5" and was one of the sweetest men ever. He played Kingpin in the Daredevil movie, and did several commercials. He was kind, loving, and truly a gentle soul. They chose the perfect person to play John Coffey.
Indeed, and they used movie magic to make him look a lot taller than his fellow actors.
Agreed Michael truly was a gentle giant through and through
What confused me at first is that micheal duncan is 6’5, Tom hanks is 6’0 and Micheal towers over him like he’s over a foot taller. But apparently he wore elevated shoes and they had certain camera angles to make him look taller, John Coffey was around 6’8 and they made Micheal 6’8 for the movie.
The parents already believed that it was John Coffey who raped and murdered their he actually did them a kindness by not telling them it was wild Bill a person that they literally brought right into the house imagine the guilt they would have felt for the rest of their lives it was easier for them not to say that the murder of your children is easy put to blame it on a stranger
R.I.P George Stinney Jr. John Coffee’s character was based on his wrongful execution. He was wrongfully accused of killing two white girls and was electrocuted as a child. Stephen King decided to write a fictional book about the matter and added the supernatural aspect. But it makes the story even more sad. George never got a fair trial, he wasn’t allowed to see his or speak to his parents, he was separated from the other inmates in an outside cell. Heartbreaking story.
14 year old little boy. always maddening.
From what I heard, the jury only took ten minutes to reach a verdict. The trial was only two hours.
SpoilerCh1ck he never had a fair chance. Not only that, he was so small for the electric chair that they used his bible so that he could reach. He was treated so horrible. I don’t know how people can be so evil.
@@SpoilerCh1ck Yes and there were only white men
R.I.P
I can’t hear “I’m in Heaven” without tearing up
Man rest in peace Michael Clarke Duncan, he was really good in this movie.
Michael Jetter (Del) too.
They are both amazing.
Rip ❤️
Hee deserved the Oscar... not only the nomination. That is sad. :/
John Coffee’s death never fails to make me cry. So much good, strength, and honor in that moment. And the pain on the guards faces is palpable.
@@Vaillle *Coffey ! You did spell it like the drink, lol.....
Tom Hanks was given a lifetime achievement award by the American Film Institute in 2002. Many people spoke about him at the ceremony. One of the most heartfelt speeches came from Michael Clarke Duncan. He told a story of how Tom would always run lines with him to help him improve his performance.
Tom spoke at Michael's memorial service in 2012 and cracked it up with a wonderful story that Mike had told him about the time when he joined a gang when he was a kid and how his mom reacted to it. You can find both of these on UA-cam.
He and Tom had become lifelong friends
One thing about Percy threatening to get people fired that should be noted is that it was during the Depression when jobs were very hard to come by.
at those times, losing your job could mean you and possibly even your family might starve and certainly would end up homeless.
But I hate him anyway :D
@@Pharo02 the actor disgusts me so that makes my hatred of Percy a bit deeper.
@@that.ll_do_pig The actor did a pretty good job in the role.
@@brandonflorida1092 Doug Hutchinson (Percy's actor) isn't that much of a good person IRL, either. He got married a few years back to a 16-year old singer, while he was well in his 50's.
Stephen King's non horror stories are incredible. He knows how to build characters. Please see Stand By Me, based on the novella The Body by King.
I argee stand by me is amazing
Yes! What a great story
@@julianaFinn facts
Stand by me is an absolute
Oh, they have to react to Stand By Me, classic &. Amazing movie.
To be clear he can't bring people or creatures back from the dead, the mouse was barely alive thus "bring him to me, there still might be time". Once something is dead, he can't heal them, thus the two dead children at the beginning of the movie. He wanted to take it back but death is permanent.
How do you know for sure? Why would he try to bring the girls back if he didn’t think he could? Maybe he’d done it before. So, you’re probably wrong.
@@judeless77 So pointing out the consistency of the movie and book means I'm automatically wrong? As shown through his actions, he is a very selfless individual. I'm sure given the opportunity, he would have given his life to save the girls.
From every example shown in the movie, he hasn't been able to resurrect the dead, only those who still have some glimmer of life. The mouse was only able to be brought back because he didn't die instantly, that is why he urged the guys to bring him the mouse as fast as possible before it was too late.
@@judeless77 what are you talking about? He wasn't able to bring the girls to life because they were dead, is in the book, he tried because he thought there was a chance they were still alive but it's just out of his capabilities
The mouse was only mostly dead
@@TMThesaurus I recognize that. LOL! Shame on you making me laugh. Personally, I think the mouse was dead. He was small and the death was recent, perhaps the little spirit was still lingering . . .
This film is so painfully beautiful. I will never get through this movie without crying.
What he says to the mouse in french "aurevois mon amis, je t'aime" means "Goodbye my friend, I love you"
Percy is the kind of person to go and spread the story of one of the guards pissing his pants if it had happened to any of the other guys. He can't imagine other people being kind because he isn't kind.
What a emotional rollercoaster! definitely one of the hardest films that watch, sooo good
I love seeing reactors watch other peoples reactions lol
Michael Clarke Duncan isn’t quite As big as he seems in the movie, they played around a bit with perspective here, but he was a HUGE man in real life. For Green Mile, he weighed about 320 pounds and he stood about 6’5” tall. A veritable giant of a man.
Agreed. I read John Coffe was almost 7 foot tall, and so that's why Michael Duncan was filmed with some perspective tricks to make him seem taller than he was.
@@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289 Yes he is 1,97m or something like that
When he was walking to his cell, for the first time, with Percy beside him, I think Michael Clark Duncan was walking on a low riser to give him the extra few inches.
“We each owe a death.” Such a powerful movie. Thanks for reacting to it.
This film broke me in so many ways and the fact that it was written by the King of Horror himself (who also wrote Shawshank Redemption) makes it even more incredible
The late Michael Clarke Duncan was 6’5 ( John Coffey )…. Only 1 inch taller than David Bowditch Morse (Brutal). He was tall , but it was also camera work for him to appear even larger.
It’s funny seeing him in Talladega Nights standing next to Will Ferrel (who is a juggernaut in his own right) and dwarfing him lol
he walked on a raised lil walkway to make him look bigger
And he's actually smaller than James Cromwell, who plays Warden Hal Moores, who is about 6'7, if I recall it right.
@@DerOberfeldwebel you’re right ! I forgot that he was tall also 🤦🏾♀️
@@DerOberfeldwebel not smaller, myfriend. Just shorter, lol.
Watched this with my whole family back when it came out to rent. We were all(including my dad) ugly sobbing crying at the end when John was being electrocuted. Suddenly, there is this strange noise that almost sounded like laughter. We all turned to one of my younger sisters and I began to get mad because I thought she was laughing during the scene but she was crying so hard it was almost like a wailing type of cry. Then we all just went back to ugly crying, lol😭
Lol, a cute memory. Love it.
¨WHY YOU NOT UGLY CRYING??? oh... she´s crying the ugliest... please continue¨
Man this movie is just something else. The moment when Paul and John talk in the cell, that’s when my tears just start especially when he says he’s tried of being on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain OMG! Great movie
Something about Stephen King that I'll always love is how he gives depth to his characters, from the most innocent to the most wretched and evil. You can't get through this story without sheding some tears. Great reaction guys, please do more of King's works, there are some hidden gems out there.
In "Dr. Sleep" the main character Danny Torrence said that he saw "death flies" surround his mother when she died. I think that that is what is coming from Coffey when he takes in a malady. If you have watched or read many Stephen King movies you will see that there are threads that tie all the stories together, although very loosely.
«I’m sorry for what I am.» That is my signal to let the tears flow.
The reason John was freaking out like that was because he was basically taking the pain away from the guy cooking
Coffey can feel it because he can feel all the pain. But he didn't take anything away from Del.
I damn near died of dehydration when I watched this film 1st time. I cried most of the movie
Mr Michael Clarke such an amazing actor who was sadly taken from us way too soon. He was a truly amazing actor and beautiful gentle soul. Hone way before his time.
The Green Mile is probably one of my favorite Stephen King movies. It doesn't matter how many times I see this movie, it always affects me just as much as the first time watching it. You guys should also check out Stand by Me and The Shawshank redemption. Oh and if you wanna see some more John Michael Clark movies you should check out Armageddon, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Daredevil, and The Scorpion King.
True. And when Del says, "I wish I could have met you guys somewhere else" to Paul and Brutus it always gets me (even though Del's crime was quite horrendous: Raping, murdering and burning the body of a young girl, which started a fire in a nearby house which killed six more people). _Everyone_ can be redeemed though.
@@JustWasted3HoursHere That's part of what makes The Green Mile so good. It shows that these characters are human, despite committing the worst of crimes. It's hard to see the humanity in people who commit such acts. We tend to think of them as monsters wearing human skin. Del committed the most unspeakable of acts, yet he cared so deeply for Mr. Jingles. Arlen Bitterbuck killed a man in a bar fight over boots, but he deeply regretted what he had done and opened up to Paul about his happiest memory. Despite their actions, they were caring, insightful, and remorseful. They were human.
@@beckymorilak5285 Indeed. Everyone is capable of redemption, though not everyone seeks it.
@@JustWasted3HoursHere Very true. And that's what we get from Wild Bill. The Green Mile shows both ends of the spectrum.
Aren’t you proud of Rockwell?
I have rarely seen Ninetailedbrush emotional. Proof this is a heavy hitter
Stephen King is a master at putting ordinary people into extraordinary scenarios, and showing how their character/morality plays out. This movie is one of the few adaptations of his books that is truly fantastic.
Y'all missed it when Billy the kid walked past John and he said, "Careful!!" He knew he was faking it.
The actor playing old Paul is Dabbs Greer, one of the best and most prolific character actors of all time. This major role was a well-deserved capper to his long career. Stephen King originally released the novel as a series of about eight small paperbacks, one per month. He wanted to serialize it the way magazines used to serialize novels, and have the readers waiting in anticipation for the next installment.
I remember Dabbs Greer from The Little House on the Prairie. He was Reverend Alden (?). Good actor.
Stephen king tells stories. Stories of people in unimaginable situations. People struggling with inner demons and outer threats and morality and mortality. He has a beautiful, spiritual mind. I’ve read every book and they are stories of mans search for himself and why we are here. My fave.
I always believed John was an angel in human form sent to help everyone. That’s why he was confused on where he was from and who he actually was.
His initials are J.C. for a reason.
this movie tugs on everyones emotions. You guys are still pretty young, but with time, sadly you realize all of us will watch as loved ones and friends fade away.
MOAR FUN FACTS FOR YOUR FACES:
I’m not sure how old you are or if you watched Sesame Street as littles - but “Del” with the mousy was Mr Noodle’s brother Mr Noodle on Elmo’s World (among many other amazing roles in his life.)
THAT TOTALLY MAKES SENSE I CAN SEE THE RESEMBLANCE. I DIDN'T KNOW WHY HE LOOKED FAMILIAR
46:57 - I love this moment in the movie because here's the warden, completely in the moment, absolutely focused on the supposed brutal murderer in his front yard...and then his delirious wife calls out and he absolutely collapses in on himself.
P.S I'm such a huge fan of your channel. You guys just GET the films...
I recently became a fan as well 😁
His initials were JC and he could perform miracles: it's a religious allegory, I think.
I agree
Absolutely, he was a sort of vitim soul, able to take on the pain of others
I saw this for the first time when I was a really young kid. My parents sent me out of the room for Del's death. *They forgot it was a plain glass door* !
But honestly as upset as I was over him and that scene, I was more upset that he found out Mouseville wasn't real. That broke my heart. I'm 28 now and it still kicks me in the gut!
This is definitely on my list of favourite movies, along with The Shawshank Redemption. The scene with John’s execution makes me tear up every time I watch it.
Stephen King's bullies are soooooo despicable and raw that you really feel discuss everytime they appear on the screem. This movie is such a Smart way to show how quick assumtions are ofthen wrong, how Power can be used or abused and Fantasy and drama can cohexist togueter in a great way!! I LOVE IT 💙 thanks for the reaction guys 😊
If you do a Stephen King adaptations poll, please be sure to include Misery. Kathy Bates won an Oscar for her role, which was her first film.
I don't know why I keep watching people react to this movie, it breaks my heart every time.
I love this movie. It's pretty much the story of a group of prisoners and guards who encounter a gentle giant with 'the shining' in the 1930's and how they process the encounter outside of the standard horror trope. A lot of major characters in the Stephen King universe shine to some degree or another. It's usually what draws the supernatural to them but also gives them the power and mental strength to defend themselves as well...usually from the Lovecraftian entities that attack the minds and wills of their prey. There are those that feed off your fear, or your rage, or your sorrow but also those that just feed off your life and/or your flesh. Even the losers club in IT is implied to shine a little which is why they each survived their initial encounters with IT. They could resist his psychic attacks of fear to a better degree and it even gave them visions of how to defeat IT in the end. I always like playing 'spot the shiner' in Steven King movies.
Also, if you want a much darker Stephen King story you should check out Pet Sematary. The original and the remake are both good in my opinion. The remake delves more into mythos of the story than the original movie did but I would like to know what you think of the differences.
Liked before I even started watching cause I know this is going to have me bawling. This is another top 10 favorite film, and such an amazing book as well.
Everything about this movie is amazing the script the lighting the camera angles the acting the filters it's a masterpiece
One part of the original novel (that couldn't be translated to screen) stood out to me: during Coffey's execution, Paul, as narrator, talks about how each of his coworkers/friends will die later in life. Makes the scene even more somber and the theme of death more hard hitting.
Between 15 and 30 trained mice were used to portray the clever ward mascot, Mr. Jingles, in addition to animatronics and CGI effects. (Thankfully, the latter techniques were utilized in the scene when Mr. Jingles suffers the wrath of the malicious Percy Wetmore.)
RIP to the legendary Michael Clarke Duncan...! 🙏🏾🕊
This is deffo in my top 3 movie adaptations of Stephen King novels. So well done, I cry every time, and just love how the whole cast brought their A game. Great reaction guys!
A critic said about Stephen King's writing that the reason he is great is because first he makes you care about the characters, then he turns the monsters loose.
I think the overall message was something akin to: regardless of how long our own green mile is, we should try to spend it being as kind to each other as possible. otherwise it will seem very long if we spend it dwelling in negativity and treating each other with hatred and disrespect. that was my take anyway. btw, did you catch that John Coffey's initials were JC (Jesus Christ)? fun little easter egg.
Stephen King doesn’t really do “messages”. He talks about this in his nonfiction book “On Writing”, to him there are two groups of writers. One group is about subtext, themes, messages, and talk only about big important things. They write for themselves and the critics. The other group are entertainers, they’re telling a story to entertain you. He’s said he’s firmly and happily in that second group. Still, he’d probably agree with your takeaway even if he disagrees with how you arrived there.
Who knows. Maybe it was a small thing he conceded to or a subconscious decision. 🤷🏻♀️ either way, I’d like to think it was intentional.
Sam rockwell is such a fantastic actor i shake my head with disbelief sometimes he is a literal chameleon
Healing the sick. Feeling/knowing/healing the pains of the world. Resurrection. Dying for the sins of others. Initials are JC. it’s not a coincidence.
This is a film that gets me every time. J.C was played perfectly....you really saw how unjust and awful people and the world could be through his journey. At the same time I liked that they showed the fear and humanity of some of the prisoners like Del. It doesn't excuse their crimes but it does bring up deep questions about life and death, punishment and forgiveness. My favourite films are always the ones that make me think or stay with me long after the film and this was one of them. Hope you guys check out more classics like this...'Shawshank Redemption' and 'Life is Beautiful' are both great as well :)
This is my first time to this channel, so I don't know either of your names yet, but guy on the left in the grey button-up shirt is extremely perceptive. He was guessing a lot of stuff correctly before it even happened. Great reaction!
On another note: No, Michael Clarke Duncan (John Coffey) isn't really that big. You guys should watch the making of this movie. They created a long bench type thing that he would walk across while the others were walking on the floor, making it appear that John Coffey was so much larger than the others.
Love your guys's reactions and channel, it was awesome to see how invested you were with this one :)
I honestly believe that John coffe showed Percy what wild bill did and that’s why he was tearing up as he shot him.
I doubt Percy would have cared. I think it was John Coffey’s will working through Percy, so it’s John’s sadness that’s causing the crying, not Percy.
Guys....it is a very sad and emotional movie. However, there is good news. Mr. Jingles won an Oscar for Best Supporting Rodent in a Drama. So, that is cool. 🐁🐁🐁
I always cry when i watch this movie... Always 😭😂 one of my favorite movies ever!
I watched this one for the first time less than a year ago and I've watched so many reactions since it's so good and it's a lot of fun seeing people get confused and awed when they notice the supernatural element.
I wish you had shown the scene when he is taking back Melinda's tumor, and then what she said to him after, that part was so touching and very important. Same with skipping what John Coffey said to Tom about how he lives with this every day and seeing all the ugliness in the world, etc. and that it was like "glass in his brain." He was tired and couldn't stand it any longer. That was another very important moment to show, because it tells whoever is watching WHY he was "ok" with being executed even though he was innocent, he just wanted to die. That scene really really made me sob...I can so understand how he felt. At 75, I see it right now in our world and it is getting me down as well. Great reaction, but I truly wish you hadn't skipped those two incredible touching scenes.
This is one of a very select group of films I've seen where it doesn't matter how many times I watch it, I always cry at the end. Also, John is exhaling flies, but they're just a physical manifestation of whatever disease he takes away.
I wonder if the flies are related to the death flies that Dan sees around people about to die in Doctor Sleep.
@@Lannisen OH!! That very well could be!
@@Andrew_Thannen knowing that all King novels are connected, they very well could be? There's also an instance in the book when Dan takes on cancer from someone to give to someone else, sort of like what John does in Green Mile.
This movie is truly one of my favs.
Such an interesting reaction.I’ve seen just about every reaction to this film and this is the first time I’ve seen anyone think that John was guilty.
That's the one thing that stood out to me! I have never witnessed that.
This is a great movie. When the book was originally written it was published in 6 parts. Later Stephen got the story published it in one book.
I am a correctional officer but you may know it better as a prison guard. A few years ago they were short handed on death row I volunteered to help luckily I only took part in one execution but it was hard for all of us that were involved it was a very unique experience though. Now I am an investigator for the prison so I don’t have to deal with the inmates as much. But working in a prison is a very dangerous job I have been assaulted 3-4 times ( I’ve lost count lol) and was nearly killed 2 of those times. I have actually had a police officer tell me he would rather be doing his job than mine because he thought my job was more dangerous than his.
One of my favorite films of all time, Stephen King's non horror novels are beautiful. Next up please "The Shawshank Redemption" another great film based on a Stephen King novel.
They actually built raised up walkways down the hallways and a block to stand on in his cell so that the close up shots of them walking make him look much bigger. Then they filmed their feet separately, and those walkways were removed for the wide angle shots. 😊
Interesting, I always wondered how they did that
This film I believe is the greatest one made. I can't watch it without crying. Stephen just imbues so much realism into his characters xxx
This movie has always been my favourite if someone says they need to cry, such beautiful writing, imagery and acting
It’s rare that a movie surpasses the book, but in this case, this story could not be told right w/out watching this movie. Props to such a great collab of actors/actresses (RIP MClarke❤). And props to 9Tail for calling out “wrongfully accused” at the beginning & John healing the tumor! Great reaction vid, guys!✌🏼😄
We gotta remember, we are human. No matter how bad the other is. Doesn’t mean we must be just as cruel, disgusting. 36:36
Strange thing about Stephen King, he shows such darkness in his stories but they have a way of glowing in the dark.
I’ve only seen this movie once and I was crying nearly the entire last hour, it’s so beautifully made but I don’t think I could make it through another watch
*sees the title* Well...time to get out the tissues.
This one gets me every, single, time. I swear Percy remains the most hated man in film. LOL And can you believe Sam Rockwell. The entire cast is stellar! Also, might I recommend Dances with Wolves if you haven't already seen it. Long, but incredible.
This was one of the best movies I've ever watched. It is top-notch and I cry every time I watch it. And that it was based on a real case is even more heartbreaking.
I don't think Percy was planning anything, he just pretended to be nice to get the spot he wanted. Once he pissed his pants, he wanted revenge for sure. The sponge thing he could have planned after that incident, but to me it looked more like he was doing it in the spur of the moment,
Fantastic movie. One of my favorites. I love watching all the reactions from first timers and they all say the same thing when John Coffey does his healing for the first time: "What the fuck/heck/hell?" At that point, the movie becomes something completely different and that's a good thing. This movie follows the book(s) closer than any other adaptation I can think of. Michael Clarke Duncan did an amazing job in this. Everybody did.
trivia: If we take the fact that the average mouse lives 2 years and Mr. Jingles lived at least 64 years (from 1935 to 1999, 32 times the norm), then Paul should live until at least the year 4000.
Oh, my goodness. you guys are on a roll.
This was a great reaction guys. You spent time on it and showed most of the important parts that a lot of reactors don't . 😊
I read this book and i loved it when i heard there was a movie i had to see it but was expecting to be dissapoined... but I've never seen such an incredible translation from book to movie... stunning
I had an insanely visceral reaction to watching this movie. I was hysterical after watching the scene with Mr Jingle. This scene affected me so much that to this day I still get emotional thinking about this movie.
This is my all time favourite movie, the end makes me cry everytime 😭. Another great Stephen King film which I love is Shawshank Redemption. It’s just as good as The Green Mile
I like the small things in the movie I didn't really notice 1st time. Like John Coffee's initials, JC, potentially having a healer or religious element grounded in them
Yes. In addition, there are several religious symbolic images such as the arrival of John Coffey to death row in chained feet and hands and the image of Christ carrying his cross to the hill to his crucifixion.
Both had healing powers and both were unjustly executed for the sins of others.
@@janleonard3101 Although both the biblical Christ and John Coffey, are both fictional characters.
One of my all time favorite movies
24:23 "Like he dropped out of the sky" Ooh, like an angel? or Lucifer? I haven't read the books, so I dunno if it was confirmed in there that he truly committed the crime he was in for, but just based on how he was found, it's possible that he happened upon the already-dead bodies of the girls and only tried to help but was too late. Perhaps, failing to save them made him feel responsible so he just accepted the death sentence even though he wasn't the one who killed them.
Stephen King has confirmed that John Coffey’s initials are J.C. for a reason. 😉
I watched this way too young with my grandad, I must have been like 6/7, I really liked it, my mom freaked when she found out, kinda funny because I got really scared watching doctor who at that age at times. Also If you've never read the book I'd really recommend it. Honestly one of my favourite books
I remember watching this with my mom growing up. Tom Hanks is just so good, there are a lot of religious parallels. It's such a sad story.
I believe what he was saying “everyone has their own green mile” meaning, no matter what your life circumstances may be, everyone has their own cross to bare. Meaning that your struggles are your Green Mile.
So Mark Twain actually witnessed a public hanging in a town near my town called Virginia City. Even though he said the man technically deserved it, he said it was not at all what he expected to feel and nothing about it felt right....
One of the best movies ever made 👏👏👏👏👏
Fantastic! King and Darabont also made Shawshank... Hanks was great! Such good actors across the board. You should watch Shawshank Redemption. Voted best movie of all time.
One of the things really well done with the film was how other than percy, all the guards are shown in decent light specially by how they react to the mouse and treat the prisoners
whereas Percy is shown to be cruel and unforgiving in all ways as he is cruel to both man and beast
Hey guys, quite new to your channel, but loving it so far!
This is one of my all time favourite movies I have ever seen! It's so well done! I dont watch it often as it hits me in the feels every time, but it really is brilliant!
Another really great movie that I strongly recommend is Big Fish (Tim Burton movie) it's equally brilliant, but in a different way, would love to see a reaction to it if you get a chance ❤️
PS: Also loved your Harry Potter reactions, watched them all including the book reviews, sad I didn't discover you guys earlier to have been able to jump in on the live feeds you did for them.
Keep up the great work guys!
From a new fan in the land down under 😉
Really good reaction, guys. And insightful how you picked up on the weirdly optimistic message in King stories. You should watch _Dead Zone (1983)_ at some point. Great acting, one of the earlier adaptations to the screen (perhaps the first?), and it fleshes out that optimistic concept with a bit of depth. I'll not say anymore to avoid spoilers, but it is an excellent movie.
36:06 = "Au revoir, mon ami. Je t'aime, mon petit." (Goodbye, my friend. I love you, little one.)
Something to point out: the lawyer compared John Coffey with a dog that attacked his son "for no reason". That's not how animals work, they don't just do things. The boy did something, even if he never said what it was that he did. Children tend to fear punishment, and will hide the worst things due to that fear. Maybe he was rough-housing with the mutt, or it could even be that he wanted to play and the dog wasn't in the mood. Maybe the child doesn't even remember what he did to set the animal off. The point is, just like with John Coffey, the authorities didn't bother looking into the _why_, they only cared about the scene right before their eyes.
I love your reactions guys. And I’m so relieved to finally know his proper name is Ninetailedbrush. I always thought he was saying ‘Toebrush’.
The scene with Hal's wife is the perfect example of how we don't appreciate the things we have until it's gone...
I just happened to come across your channel today.
Glad I did!
I really enjoyed your reactions!
I always get a kick out of thinking what the casting call might have been like. 'We need an old white southern man, who is very spry and light of foot'
I've just started watching your reaction (I'm only just over three minutes in) but already I want to say that I'm so glad that you've reacted to this - such an awesome movie!
I look forward to seeing the full reaction but I've no doubt it'll be a good one! :D
PS. I don't know whether or not you've seen them, but I'd love to see what you make of 'Silence of the Lambs', 'Hannibal' (the movie, not the TV show) and 'Red Dragon'. ;)
PPS. I've been meaning to do it for a while, but know you've a new subscriber... :)