Filmmaker reacts to The Green Mile (1999) for the FIRST TIME! 

“He immediately got active” almost had an actual spit take LMAO

It kills me that when its his time John is actually comforting THEM.

Percy... One of the most despised movie characters ever

John Coffey's line about how much everyone's negativity hurts him is what really sticks with me. Not only because it's relatable for anyone who has a decent soul, but because this movie made me realize how awful it would be to be an empath in real life. It wouldn't be a superpower, it would be a curse.

This is a truly beautiful story. Michael Clarke Duncan's best performance ever, may he rest in peace.

This film always gets me into tears.

Tom Hanks really had one of the best golden ages in Hollywood history. He really picked some amazing projects and there is a reason he is so beloved, even now.

“the golden child of God” they didn’t give him the initials JC for nothing. i’m an atheist who loves the idea of jesus, i literally can’t stop myself from crying at the end of this film, every time.

Even though the entire cast is strong, I feel like the portrayal of Brutal is massively underrated. David Morse gave such a brilliant portrayal. There's never a moment that isn't entirely in character, so when he tears up at the execution, that frame breaks me no matter how hard I prep.

When he gets to the "feeling like a sparrow in the rain" I'm inevitably in tears. "You tell God the Father, it was a kindness you done."

The novel was published as a serial. Six novels published separately. When the first book was published Steven King had no clue how the story would end. The man has a wonderful mind and brass balls.

Sometimes James drops episodes like these and I’m just like “OH MY GOD IT COULDN’T GET BETTER”

To put it in perspective, Mr. Jingles is still alive after 64 years once Paul left the Green Mile at 44. A mouse's lifespan is 2 years, so 32 lifespans for him and he is still going. Paul is 108, so he has a long ways to go since an average lifespan for a human is 70 or so. 2240 years at least left plus more he has to suffer if it goes by lifespans.

If this film doesn’t make you tear up, then you must not have a heart. Frank Darabont is three for three when it comes to Stephen King adaptions.

This is one of the few movies that I watched, where I forgot I was watching a movie because I was so immersed in what was happening. That's when you know it's a good movie....you forget it's a movie, and it feels like you are there, in it.

I really appreciate these reactions. This is one of my favorite films, but I can't watch it too often because it emotionally wrecks me. Excited to watch! Have a great day everyone :)

Tom Hanks drew an amazing performance out of Michael Clark Duncan in that cell. The fact that neither man won an Oscar for this movie is a tragedy.

“Stephen King only writes schlock! Garbage! Pulp!” So say those that know nothing. King has made me cry more than any other artist.

I can't afford to become a patron but I clicked on the link to increase the traffic and gave this video a like. Thank you for giving us great content!

Literally the most "Enough to make a grown man cry" movie ever.

There are no "Movie Stars" here. These are actors.

I read the book about 25 years ago, literally months before the movie came out and I have to say it is, to this day, the best adaptation of a novel I have ever seen (2nd being The Shawshank Redemption... yes 2 Stephen Kings!). The characters are exactly how I imagined them, the tone is perfect and it has just as much emotional impact. Props to Doug Hutchison for making me hate movie Percy just as much as novel Percy.

Thomas Newman is such an underrated composer. What a distinctive mood setter!

This story is such a beautiful Christ allegory.

I've seen this movie so many times but just now thanks to you made the connection that John Coffee tried to take at least some of the pain away from Dale. I always thought he was reacting like that just because he felt the pain, not that he took it upon himself. Energy can't be created or destroyed so if he felt his pain too, then Dale at least suffered less of it. Thanks for noticing that and pointing it out! Btw John Coffee has the same initials as Jesus Christ.

Man got rid of the UTI and immediately LOCKED IN! lol

Not a character I see mentioned often, but Brutal is one of my all-time favorite side characters in a movie: Also large in stature (though obviously nothing like John), he is also gentle at heart. He shows fierce loyalty to Paul, those on death row (before and after their death), and also fierce loyalty to right and wrong. A character who its purposely shown has strength yet empathy as well.

"They took his damn brain 'cause he didn't know what to do with it" I always love your commentary 😂

It amazes me that Michael Clarke Duncan's first film role was a non- speaking part in Friday, only four years before The Green Mile's release. Putting that in perspective speaks so much more to Michael's talent. He left us with one of Hollywood's greatest home runs.

The way I literally cheered to see you posting this reaction. 🙌🏾 I read the book in high school, and I think this is a near perfect film adaptation. Darabont knows how to adapt Stephen King like no other.

If you've never seen "Road to perdition", you've never seen Tom Hanks as a bad guy.

I love the line at the end. “We each owe a death. There are no exceptions.” And oh how true that is

This movie's what got me to really appreciate movies in general, so this will always be one of my favorites. I'm glad you're finally reacting to it.

This is a fantastic film. Michael Clarke Duncan should have gotten the Oscar for this film. It’s great seeing your reaction to this man. Hope you’re doing well James, hope your Independence Day was great yesterday. Take care!

36:11 “We each owe a death, there are no exceptions…” 😭

I can never wrap my head around the fact, that all these stories, live in Stephen King's mind.

Agreed James, love this film. So many great films came out in the 90s like this. Great characters, great story. We need more like this.

If there is a man that doesn't shed tears watching this film, then I don't want to know them. The line "Don't put me in the dark boss" is the one that always breaks me. I also know the story about the child that was put to death like you mentioned earlier and that was so saddening to learn about too.

When Stephen King wrote this he wanted to mimic how Charles Dickens used to release his books where it would be released in sections and crowds waited on the docks of New York harbor to catch the latest segment as the boat would dock. King released these in several small books. I bought them all and it was so much fun to wait for the next one to arrive. I still have the books.

A childhood favorite of mine. I got really excited when I saw the patreon notification. I'm going to enjoy your reaction to this regardless of how you feel.

I can NEVER get through this movie without crying. Execution scene wrecks me like so few movies can. "... I'm afraid of the dark." Is my breaking point for sure.

I've read the book; this is a very faithful adaptation. The most noticeable difference is the personality of Paul Hedgecomb. In the book, he is more of a rough, bitter man, while Tom Hanks' portrayal of the character makes him tender and compassionate. Another difference is that Mr Jingles the mouse dies at the end. This makes Paul realise that he too will die after living a very long time.

I'd already read the novel so I knew what the story was about. It's my favorite King novel and imo the absolute best adaptation of his works. The film got everything right from casting to angles and shots and editing, music, acting. Even though it's a fantasy it has so much truth to it that's not hammered in, but feels like a river. Great reaction.

James, my cinema brother! I appreciate the fact you didn’t steer away from the “tough” parts of this magnificent film. Thank You for your honesty my friend.

Waiting for this! James, glad you loved this💜

I want a 'day in the life of James' vlog where he goes walking in the mountains of Philly with his dry, cold toast.

Michael Clark Duncan was 6'5" and the camera angle enhanced that. So well done.

Its 1am here, and Ijust finished watching. This is such an emotional story and such a beautiful film. Worth staying up to watch your reaction 😊 Thanks James 💚

Damn good film here! Shoutout to the mouse. Want to vote on what I should watch next? Click here! www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Have a great day!

No fireflies here! Just a whole lot of humidity and three-digit heat indexes.

You drop the best reactions exactly when I need them! Great choice! This is one hell of a movie full of so many iconic performances. Not a single frame or second of dialogue is wasted!

Just finished watching. Fantastic reaction. I love watching this film along with reactors since it takes me with them on the first time journey once again. Thank you for allowing yourself to cry; it let me connect to my emotions as well. :)

Commenting before I watch! I already know this is going to be a top reaction to this movie! A real classic!!

You are spot on about Sam Rockwell's character in comparison to Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. And that was an incredible theatrical experience.

One of my favorite films of all time. Excited to watch your reaction! Keep kicking ass James, thanks for the content.

Thanks, James! 🐁 Stephen King's writing combined with Frank Darabont's directing... gold.

Great reaction James. Every time I watch you watch and hear all the great points you make and all the insights you have, I always think: “Damn, I can wait to watch one of his films someday. I bet it will be excellent.” !

Idk if anyone else has talked about this, but when King first published this, it wasn't a single book - it was several very short novels released over time (I can't remember how many or how long between each installment) kind of the way Dickens released his novels as serial pieces published in journals- I have never waited so impatiently for "sequels" to be released. And the first time I watched the movie, I bawled like a baby and swore I'd never watch it again, even though I loved it - it was just too hard - the first time I watched it on YT as a reaction, I realized that I really needed to put my big-girl pants on and watch it again - and now I not only fully embrace the meaning, but marvel at the elegance of the storyteling (RIP Michael Clarke Dumcan - the world is a lesser place without you in it). thanks for the reaction James...

"they nicknamed the electric chair................thats pretty intense" 😂😂

Also dude I have been watching your channel for years, even though I'm not commenting much. I want to take a minute to tell you how much I enjoy your reactions. You are always calm and amicable. You seem like a really cool person and listening to you talking about movies is really pleasant. So thanks for you good work ! 👍

This is about as perfect as a film can get. You don't like movies if you don't like this one.

This is the fastest 3 hours I had ever spent. You are so invested in the story that you aren’t conscious of the passing of time.

Great reaction 🔥🔥

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!

My dad and I say, Roll on one," and, "I thought the sponge was wet" a lot. My family speaks in movie quotes a lot, and this is definitely one we pull from. This is a classic that I probably saw earlier than i should've, lol. Little fun fact, but John's gift is a part of his "shine."

I never realized how much "pissing" is a recurring theme in this movie. But it's all right, this film will always be "number one" in my heart.

The book is really good and the movie is pretty on par... its one of my favorite movies, I've seen it so many times and it never gets old. Appreciate you and your reactions 😊

So glad you watched and really enjoyed this amazing film! It is one of my favorites, but so incredibly heart breaking. You voiced so well the more existential ideas and feelings about this film. ALL the performances are so good in this film, but especially Michael Clark Duncan. He was perfection. I'm so sorry he has already walked his green mile.

Fantastic movie, the writing and acting is on another level to most films. Loved your reaction!

Ohhhh here come ALL the emotions!! 😢💔

Thanks. and that is all i have to say. There's a reason you're one of the best reaction video creators on RU-vid.

I remember when the Stephen King story came out. It was released in serial format a few chapters at a time with cool illustrated covers. I couldn't wait for the next one to come out.

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

This movie changes you a little inside. Like a straight shot to your soul. ❤

Always great to bawl my eyes out with a creator I love!

I'm already a patreon and at first I was like OK I've seen this movie enough times let me just watch the reaction but your speech about human study, and exploration made me wanna go full reaction again!

great cut! you got all the best scenes 👌👌

So glad you had the chance to see this. I first saw this on cable being drawn into the unusual title of the film and knowing Tom Hanks was in it. The three hour run time flew by and in so many ways, watching this film was like reading a really good book. Heartbreaking for sure, filmed in such an amazing way with the supernatural element that surprised me as well. I didn't catch that this was based on a Stephen King novel until I saw the end credits. Really admired your talks about this. And yes, I've seen fireflies this year in Michigan.

I have seen the movie. And watched several reactions. And I think you are the first to comment as much on the cinematography as the story's emotion. Kudos! I appreciate your work!

This do be one of those films that are 3 hours long but hurt for a lifetime

John initials are J.C. Jesus' initials were J.C.

James, Great as always. As always, some great lighting. We talked a long time ago about The Danish Girl. Great movie all around, Please look at it. Thanks for all the good stuff

I live in rural PA and the fireflies are out most nights. Beautiful sight.

On a controversial note, The Green Mile is one of the films that prompted Spike Lee to issue his criticism of the "Magical Negro" trope back in 2001. That said, the film works despite of or because of its length. Michael Clarke Duncan, RIP.

14:03 "You guys know about Bojangles?" I live like half an hour away from one hell yeah, Bojangles is great!

I read somewhere that while filming this, Hanks wanted Stephen King brought on death row. In one of the cells they had a cake brought in because it was King's birthday. They also brought King to Old Sparky and let him sit on it. Pretty cool.

One of the greatest films of all time! A Flawless Masterpiece. Michael Clark Duncan was outstanding in this! To be fair everybody was great. I am glad you reacted to this finally! But it's a type of film that I can't re-watch, it's emotionally draining. But damn... the storytelling is gold tier!

bunch of fireflies here in KS its awesome! love your stuff man!

Great reaction and analysis on this amazing movie James, this movie has always wrecked me

Mr. Duncan was Brue Willis's body guard, and was told to audition for the role by Willis ... Barry Pepper the young guard who was crying was actually crying ..

I love the novel, too. It's a serial novel made up of 6 installments that were released about a month apart. The movie is overall very faithful to King's work, but there are some significant differences - for example, in the novel you find out what Bitterbuck and Del did.

I've never clicked so fast!!

I remember finishing the book during my advisory class in high school in 2016. I had to put my head down on my desk. My teacher asked me if I was okay and I just held up the book. All he said was "I understand." and left me alone the rest of the hour.

I am convinced James can’t cry at a film 😂

one of my fav movies of ALL TIME !!!

Makes me cry everytime , and i'm glad for it, reminds me i'm still human.

In Stephen King's work, the fantastical elements only ever add to the humanity (or lack thereof) of the story and characters. It's why his stories (for the most part) stand up so well over time.

Such an amazing film! Never clicked on one of your videos so fast my man! Percy is up there with umbridge as one of the most hated characters on screen, which goes to show the skill of the actor! We need Zootopia and James Camerons The Abyss, the movie he did in between Aliens and Terminator 2!! Both are epic films man! Just liked and subscribed! Let's go!!! Keep delivering the cool vibes my dude! 👍👌🔥💯😎😎

This is a classic film. Excited for this reaction. Thanks for the effort my guy.

As if this movie wasn’t sad enough, we lost Michael Clarke Duncan in 2012. What an amazing talent. RIP