Terrific! You are the rare reactor who somehow balances on the razors edge of being unaware of these films while, at the same time, being aware of nearly every nuance of the films while you watch. You catch the meaningful looks, musical cues and little jokes, laugh when you should laugh -and cry when you should cry. Very refreshing.
Thank you so much for your comment! 🙌🏻 I am so glad you enjoyed it! I have so much fun watching these movies and sharing my experience with all of you! 😊
John Coffey has the same initials as Jesus Christ. John healed people and died in the place of the guilty. Great reaction, I cried (again) along with you!😂❤
No one is ever prepared for The Green Mile. PLEASE watch *Arlington Road* starring *Jeff Bridges* and *Tim Robbins* 🙏🏼 also the comedy *Nothing To Lose* starring *Tim Robbins* and *Martin Lawrence* 👍🏼
@@carolreacts Have you seen *The Shawshank Redemption* starring *Tim Robbins* and *Morgan Freeman* btw? I can’t find your reaction to it. If you haven’t yet *YOU MUST,* it was also directed by *Frank Darabont,* like this movie.
@@carolreacts For a great movie set in a military prison watch *The Last Castle* starring *Robert Redford* and *James Gandolfini* 👍🏼 And for a good sports movie watch *The Natural* starring *Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Kim Basinger* and *Glenn Close* ⚾️
I think that when John shook his hand when he first met him, he knew Paul intimately. He saw him to his heart, just like wild Bill. He also saw into Percy's heart when Percy was walking him in.
An excellent theory! Recall also, Paul reciprocates John's handshake at the very end, as he (John) is seated in Old Sparky; more a closure of a circle of respect and understanding.
Finally! Someone that gets it. I have watched so many reactors and hardly anybody ever gets it. there’s a lot of special moments in the film but one of the ones that I always go back to is the handshake when they first meet each other and the handshake before he’s executed, it means everything in the world. It’s a sign of respect a show of respect between the two men and that, made it so hard for Hanks in the end to actually carry out his job
He was a peaceful man. He had the ability to heal people. He could bring the dead back to life. He was unjustly executed. His initials were ....JC Story told by a man named Paul.
@@margiewilliams537 re-watch the movie. He brought the CRUSHED mouse back to life. He found the girls dead and it was “too late” to bring them back, obviously meaning he’s done it before.
One of my three favorite movies, without a doubt, in my 68 years of life. Extraordinary actors, script, sound, photography and direction! Greetings from Tandil, Argentina! 🇦🇷🤗
Wild Bill is played by Oscar winner *Sam Rockwell* who was considered for the part of *Tony Stark (Iron Man)* and later appeared in *Iron Man 2,* check him out in *Galaxy Quest* and *Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind*
Have you seen or done a review on a movie called HackSaw Ridge produced by Mel Gibson and it is a true story it is a war movie but I believe you will enjoy it .
@@bafumat I don't really get it. Stephen King might be old but is still alive. And even if he was dead he would rule from his grave through his numerous great stories.
The lawyer wasn't "immoral", not especially. He was a typical Southern white man of his time. As to "healing the son", the injury happened a long time earlier, and it would have been too late for John Coffey to take it back.
What a fantastic reaction Carol, full of empathy and humanity. You were so quick on the uptake, and full of smart insightful comments throughout. The film is an emotional roller-coaster, with a tremendous screenplay and fantastic acting all around. And your reaction really did the movie justice. ❤
One of the best reaction videos I've ever seen. As if this wonderful movie isn't emotional enough, seeing your reactions makes it ten times more so. Thank you.
Stephen King made a very conscious choice making John an allegory for Jesus, not as a particularly religious person himself but as a way of looking at how humanity might treat someone as giving and kind. With distrust and fear about anyone so far from our usual experience of others.
John was a very direct Jesus allegory (so unhidden he even shares Initials), specifically about how humanity might react to an actual return. From what I understand it wasn’t for religious reasons, King used it at least in part as a criticism of hypocrisy of many Christians that don’t show much kindness to people they don’t understand/feel different from. That too many would be anything but accepting of Jesus and if anything would fear him and be all to ready to repeat the same mistakes and hatred from biblical stories.
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Great Reaction...... Camera Angles and stage magic had to happen, cause Tom, David (Brutal), and Michael (John) are approximately same height, so Tom had to walk in a trench and MCD had to walk/stand on a riser.... The book is set in 1932, but since the Director wanted to include the Footage from the Movie "Tophat," which did not come out until 1935, the changed the year in the movie. Both "Shawshank Redemption" and "The Green Mile" were written by Stephen King and Directed by Frank Darabont.....
Not sure if you know, but the lawyer is Lt. Dan from Forrest Gump Edit: @39:21 I was upset about the same thing, but what evidence are you going to bring forward. Yes, John Coffey(J.C.)performed a miracle on the wardens wife, but he, Hanks, and the second guard in command were very close. He knew to keep it secret. Public finds out, military takes John and experiments on him for life, poking, prodding, torturing. I just want to know one thing, was John sent to save the wife, or was he sent to punish Percy and/or Wild Bill? Or all three?
John's initials weren't JC by accident, in this story King poses the question "if Jesus came back to earth NOW, what would we do, and answers it simply "we would kill him again"
1) Percy vs. Delacroix - The reason why Percy wanted to be "up front" for the next execution (after Bitterbuck) was that he knew the next one would be Delacroix. And He and Deleacroix had a long history of animosity towards each other. Notice how Percy broke Delecroix's fingers at the beginning. I'm betting that if Delecroix was not the next to be executed, Percy would have with waited for him or taken the position at Briar Ridge immediately. 2) John Coffee - or, more importantly, his initials: "J.C." Know of anyone else with those initials? :) More importantly, while they're setting up John in the chair. and the parents are mocking him, does that also not seem familiar with the fate that other "JC" faced? 3) Coffee's - Execution - The problem with "getting him off" and sparing the Death penalty is that because Billy the Kid had been killed, he would not be around to confess that "he did it." And even if Edgecomb had confronted the Dettericks (the girls parents) and inquired about Billy painting at their house, they would still not believe him. Coffee was a convenient defendant. And, officially, none of them would be able to stop the Execution except the "Prosecutor" in Coffee's case. And the prosecutor, having secured a conviction in the case, already, would not reverse himself and make himself look really bad. 4) Rehearsals - Yes, the procedure for execution is rehearsed quite a bit in both historical and modern times, and no matter the method. The point being, there can never be any "slip ups" when the real event is happening. There are too many witnesses and the Media there who could report on those slip ups and cause the sentiment that the death penalty is wrong because it can't be done right. Also, the defense could sue the crap out of the state. So yeah, they practice all the time. Perhaps even several times before the actual event. They'll even sacrifice animals (like chicken's in the gas chamber) as part of those tests. They have to know it's going to work and work precisely as designed. The rehearsals in this move seem to be accurate for the times (1930's). 5) Moon Pie - That was actually a bad thing for the actor who played "Brutal" (Robert Morse). Morse is allergic to chocolate, so that was a bit of a problem. But it looks like he got through it. A "moon pie" is a Graham cracker sandwich stuffed with marshmallow filling and covered with chocolate or other flavors. 6) The Water - One thing the film doesn't mention is that the water used to wet the sponge is, actually, "Salt water" which is even more of a conductor than fresh water. That is still done today in jurisdictions that still use the electric chair, although some use conductive jelly (ie. what's used during "defibrillation") for the calf electrode. The guards attaching the head electrode will put the sponge on, attach the crown, and the wipe around the other parts of the hood so the current doesn't arc all over the head and cause problems. 7) Throwing the Switch - These days, the modern way is to have a machine with two keys in it. Both "executioners" will turn their keys but only one key will activate the chair. They are not told which key will activate the chair so that neither know who actually sent the current to the chair. Same thing with the "firing squad." One of the rifles has a "blank" (and they are distributed randomly to the shooters) so that (officially), they won't know who has the blank. But, unofficially, they do know because the rifle with the blank has much less recoil than the real bullets.I think the electric chair in Georgia had a panel with 3 buttons and each man would push his own button. 8) The Chair itself - The "Electric" chair is really not electric at all. It is neutral. The power comes from the two electrodes... one of which is attached to the crown and the other being attached to one of the leg calves, completing the circuit. The one inaccuracy in the movie (especially when Bitterbuck is being executed) is that when the current is applied, the body doesn't "jiggle" like you see in the film. The muscles will tense up and make the body rise off the chair and move forward as far as the straps will allow it.But it doesn't jiggle. When the current is cut off, the body relaxes and slumps back into the chair. If a second surge is applied, the body will tense back up as before, but not jiggle. 9) Shaving the head - I don't know why they did not do this (in the film), but the head is usually shaved completely bald (not just one spot) in order to prevent the hair from catching fire and to ensure a direct contact. They also shave the leg where the lower electrode is being applied for the same reason. 10) Homages - There are three "homages" paid to other films in this film. The first is "One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest" where the kitchen attendant played by Mack Miles warned Old Paul about "Nurse Godzilla." That was a direct reference to "Nurse Ractched" in Cukoo's Nest. As is the character Miles played himself, since the three people in the Mental Institution in Cuckoo's nest were black with white uniforms. Also, the recording of "Charmaine" that is played at the opening of the film is the same recording as we hear in Cuckoo's Nest when Nurse Ratched is seen back at her workstation with her Neck brace on, after McMurpy strangles her. Second homage is a bit more obvious. The scene with Melinda in the bed before John heals her pays homage to "The Exorcist" where Regan Mcneal (played by Linda Blair) would shout obscenities, etc. The third homage is a little more elusive, and even Frank Darabont might not agree, but I do. This one is when John Coffee is watching the movie (which is the actual Fred Astaire movie, "Top Hat") and you see the motion picture glow behind Coffee's head. This is an homage to the movie "Citizen kane," where those type of lighting effects were pioneered and won all kinds of awards for those effects. 11) Deja-Vu - Several of the actors in "The Green Mile" also appeared earlier in "The Shawshank Redemption." Director Frank Darabont uses them a lot in his films. We mentioned "Mack Miles" who played Hector, the kitchen attendant. He was also in Shawshank as Tyrell, who reported that Fat Ass was "dead...." Klaus Detterick was also in Shawshank as one of the fellow inmates (he's the one who wins the initial bet (in re: Fat Ass) and gets all the cigarettes. The guard Harry Terwilliger (Jeffrey DeMunn) was also in Shawshank as the D.A./prosecutor during Andy's trial. DeMunn is also featured in the following movie of Darabont's, "The Majestic." The Sheriff who arrests John Coffee (with the white 10 gallon hat) was also in Shawshank as another of the group of inmates(the one that tells Red, "You're really talking out of your Ass." during Red's talk about being "Institutionalized." 12) "Trustee" - That is a prison inmate that has special freedoms and privileges. They "trust" that this person will behave appropriately. So he's allowed freedom to roam around etc.
Part of the enjoyment I get from 'Green Mile' reactions - and I've watched at least 50 - is watching new viewers getting to know Percy Wetmore. One of the few movie bad guy performance that's better was Jack Nicholson as the Joker. And if you're getting upset for the inmates, murder is almost the ONLY crime that can bring the death penalty (apart from some odd little laws about kidnapping elected officials), then and now. Arlen Bitterbuck killed a man in a fight over a pair of boots. Del raped a girl, killed her, tried to burn her body in an alley and wound up accidentally burning down a building and killing three more. And the Warden told us what Wild Bill did. The filmmakers CHOSE not to reveal the other inmates' crimes to make them more sympathetic to audiences.
Glad I discovered your channel! Getting a sub from me! Another drama adapted from a Stephen King story that I HIGHLY recommend is Shawshank Redemption, if you haven't already seen it. One of my favorite movies of all time.
Additionally, the reason why Paul took Coffee's St. Christopher Medal just prior to the execution is that the condemned person can't have any metal on them (i.e. touching the skin) as it might cause the current to arc.
First time watcher of your channel ,loved your reaction You should check out Shawshank Redemption it also is a Stephen King story,and has the same director Frank Darabont
The people watching the execution was typically family members of both sides, state officials to ensure procedures were followed, and the person being executed had to have witnesses there to make sure their rights weren't violated and it carried out humanely. Back then, there were probably less strict guidelines than these days, and people were probably more likely to want to attend than today as well.
The witnesses at the execution are for legal purposes (state officials, the judiciary that leveled and tried the charges, etc.), as well to provide closure for the victim(s)' family members (those who choose to attend).
You are without a doubt the best reactor to a movie i have ever watched. You had me tearing up along with you. Can't wait to watch more of your reactions. Have you reacted to Forrest Gump and Shawshank Redemption yet?
Carol, you made it through. You had me worried. I've seen this movie many times and still cry at the end. Your heartfelt reaction was the best ever. Thank you. ❤ Ciao.
Take it back is a saying probably when you say something hurtful then realize it was wrong and say I take it (the hurt) back. Somewhat of a weak apology.
The reason people have to "watch" it is because there LEGALLY have to be a certain number of witnesses to the execution, they weren't there for "entertainment"
you can choose many explanations to john coffee. the one I stick with is well John Coffee....the attorney said " its like he dropped out of the sky one day. John Coffee J.C.
You would need to understand the people in the time period this movie is depicting. Yes, they would need to rehearse, even though the movie makes it seem like the executions take place within a short time, in reality they would probably be numerous months, even years between the executions.
Just wondering, when they took him to go to the movies, do you think the warden allowed him to go as well, and also feel maybe John was innocent Edit:he kissed the forehead because that was where the tumor was, he didn’t kiss her on the mouth, he extracted the disease through her mouth
The actress who played the wife with the tumor was in a great movie with Emma Stone called Easy A. She plays her mother and Stanley Tucci plays her father.
1. YOU WILL CRY😭 2. Dabbs Greer/old Paul was ill during production, so his part was done later. He also played Reverend Alden on "Little House on the Prairie". 3. Hammersmith was not a good lawyer. (most likely a racial thing. It was 1935 South.) 4. In the book King briefly covers why the Chief and Del are on death row. 5. This movie was nominated for Best Supporting Actor (MCD) and Best Cast but unfortunately neither won.😭😭 6. Players in other King adaptations: Jeffery DeMunn: Shawshank Redemption, The Mist, Storm of the Century and William Sadler: Shawshank Redemption, The Mist. David Morse: The Langoliers. Patricia Clarkson played Margarat White in King's remake of Carrie". Needless to say, it was a much different part. 7. Movie magic Electricity makes the body contract. Del wouldn't be able to scream. I know it' just for the movie because of the length of the execution scene. 8. IRL James Cromwell is a vegan and didn't want to grill meat for the BBQ scene but was told that in 1935 people actually ate meat so he agreed to have some on the grill. 9. RE Percy: Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. KARMA's a Bitch. BTW Kudos to Doug Hutchison for the great job of playing Percy. EVERYONE hates him.🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 10. John also rescues the other patients at Briar Ridge. 11. IRL both David Morse and James Cromwell are about the same height as Michael Clarke Duncan.😇 They used planks, a small bed and smaller chair along with trick photography/angles to make John look taller. 12 The scene where John takes Mr. Jingles for safe keeping before Del's execution, they used a real mouse, and it pooped on Paul's shoulder, and he brushed it off. 13. Now we know what the "leftover is fine" dry toast is for. 14 EVERYBODY cries and has to take time to reflect. Congratulations you just experienced. the GREATEST MOVIE EVER. (GOAT) 15. Four words for you: Stephen King. You're WELCOME!🤩
I argree with another Comment to react to "The Shawshank Redemption" with Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman- it is nit generally regarded among one of the greatest films ever made. It was directed by Frank Darbont, the same director of "The Green Mile". A lot of people see these 2 movies together.
He wasn't a bad guy per say. He worked for a gangster. He was trying to support his family. And then save his son. Jude Law who was the bounty hunter photographer was the bad guy.
Just goes to show that Percy isn't as evil as wild bill (still evil but not as) because john showed him what wild bill had done and he shot him out of pure disgust and horror.
What a great question! Definitely the very first time watching was the hardest, but having to rewatch the movie to edit it wasn’t easy either! P.S. I cried at the end again while editing. 😅
From a fellow Brazilian: I watched this movie when I was a kid - in 2002, I think. I was a very sensitive child but I don't think I've ever cried so hard in a movie before. And maybe even after. It sure is beautiful. It shows the nasty sadistic side of humanity but also the power of compassion and kindness you can find in the most improbable of places. I also like how Paul, Brutal, Dean and the rest of the guards (except Percy of course) are good people who have no intentions of turning the lives of those men in the death row a worse ordeal than it already is. It also shows how people can change. Del did commit a horrible crime but seemed truly remorseful and his love for Mr. Jingles and respect for Paul and the others proved he had good in him. John Coffey of course is one of the most pure and heartwarming characters ever put on the screen.
One of the best reactions I've ever seen. Malady, i saw your kindness, your heart. I pray success with your channel. Pls never change who you are. I'm a fan.
In case you didn't know during this time they told the husband the results of tests of the women they were with. That's why he's heartbroken trying to figure out how he's supposed to tell her about it.
Hello Caroline!😊 This is definitely a big crying emotional film!😭 Everybody hates Percy in the film!😡 I believe you are right about the audience for the electrocution. I believe initially anyone could witness it, but then it changed to relatives of the victim and the accused. I was wondering if you would recognize Lieutenant Dan from "Forrest Gump".😉 The guy that plays the killer of the girls (Sam Rockwell) gives an excellent performance in the film "Moon" (2009) and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (2017).🏆 Like this film "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994) is written by Stephen King and directed by Frank Darabont.🏆 Mr. Jingles was 64 years old at the end of the film. Great emotional reactions to this extremely well made and acted film, Caroline!!!🎬👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hey Mike! I am so glad you enjoyed!😊 Thank you for sharing all the cool facts about the movie! I loved this one ! I’ll definitely watch Shawshank Redemption soon! 🙌🏻😊
@@carolreacts There is one more film written by Stephen King & directed by Frank Darabont (The Walking Dead). It is "The Mist" (2007). It is a truly a dark King horror film.😱😉
