SHOULDA WATCHED THIS EARLIER! The Green Mile Movie Reaction PT 1 - Michael Clarke Duncan, Tom Hanks 

Hey guys! Wanted to clarify since I did cut out the intro to this reaction. Denise had watched this film before but it’s been at least a decade. This is my (Ari) first time watching this gem. Hope you enjoy the reaction! Remember to hit the notification bell or subscribe so you don't miss out on Part 1! Copyright hit this one hard so we had to keep the edit a bit tight. Thank you guys for all the love and support. We'll see you guys in the next one! If you'd like to support the channel and gain access to the full length reaction become a member of our Patreon bit.ly/3ICVrJ6

Michael Clark Duncan took his copy of the script EVERYWHERE. He really ate up the role to play it properly.

I used to be a correctional officer before I became disabled. There were good guards, there were bad guards, and there were guards like Percy. For the most part, guards like him never stayed for long. The inmates and other officers made sure of that 😎

Ahh I love this movie! It's so good. RIP Michael Clarke Duncan.

Percy is one of the most despicable characters in the history of film.

It's still surprising to me that there are so many people who haven't watched this movie. It's been more than 20 years since it first premiered. This is a fantastic movie, one of the great adaptations of Stephen King's work.

10:20 I love that yall pointed out the "natural couple scene" I wish more movies would do that but of course the actors are key to making it feel natural so it's not always the movie's fault😅

John Coffey lost a best supporting actor nomination to Dr. Larch. No one remembers the character Dr Larch, or even the movie he was in. But once you see it, very few can forget the petrayol of John coffey! RIP Michael Clarke Duncan. You deserved the Oscar!!

Great reaction! Something easily overlooked about Paul seeming stubborn in not going to the doctor, penecilin was only discovered a few years before this. You couldn't go in and get antibiotics

John Coffey never had a chance. 1930s, racist court system, racist defence lawyer, black man. He was convicted before anyone put any cuffs on him. This movie will always be one of the most heart breaking stories ever.

Frank Darabond is a genius of these types of film. This and Shawshank are two of the greatest movies ever made. In my humble opinion

Percy is like a lot of people on the internet today. They have never been punched in the mouth and it shows.

"He's paid what he owed. So he's square with the house again." Very respectful

Wait a minute. Did I just watch the start of a reaction video without any of the typical bullshit that 99% of RU-vidrs do ? I can't believe you just jumped right into the video. You didn't ramble on about nothing for 3 minutes, you didn't say "its ya boy/girl", you didn't say "like, comment and subscribe", there was no loud intro music at all... you just jumped right into the movie. This whole "no intro" just got me to subscribe. Thank you.

I have to be in a very particular mood to be able to watch this movie. The part where John Coffee talks about how to tell God the Father that it was a kindness Boss Edgecomb was doing….OMG. “Lonely as a sparrow in the rain…..”. Especially tonight I can relate to that and it breaks my heart…

Fun fact: The actor playing Percy is also in one my favourite x-files episodes (Two actually) and he's just as fkng creepy in that. The episodes are called "Squeeze" and "Tombs"

One of the best movies ever put to screen imo. Acting, story and the sets perfectly done. I felt that coffee was a fallen angel and his punishment was to heal and feel the sadness of the world.

21:37 Bear in mind, not ONLY does Hal have to live with the fact that his beloved wife is going to die, he has NO way to really tell her. Her tumor is a brain tumor, often affecting memory and sense of reality. Even if he somehow worked up the courage to tell her in one of her more lucid moments, there is little to no chance she would remember in the long term.

I love when people do two part reactions for long movies like this. Thanks!

If you look at the actor credits, I was able to count at least four people that were both in this film, and 'Shawkshank'. 😉

One of my favorite movies of all time. Tom Hanks has been the main character on some epic films, what an incredible career he's had. Great reaction guys

The actor who plays that crazy wild bill is an amazing actor. He also did a great job in a movie called Box Full of Moonlight" (1996) Completely different character a good guy. An awesome performance. The movie is definatley worth the watch.

Great part 1 reaction, guys! Looking forward to part 2! Frank Darabont really seems to be one of the few directors who understands how to translate Stephen King to film this well. This and Shawshank (another of his movies) are so well made. Rob Reiner's Stand By Me is also up there as well.

I don't usually watch reactions where one person has seen the film because they usually act in a way that gives stuff away or say/do things before something happens and it's annoying, but Denise doesn't do any of that. She keeps the reaction perfect! So glad I found your account. This film is so emotional and reduces me to a tearful mess every single time without fail.

They used elevated walkways and risers to help make Michael Clark Duncan appear to be bigger than he actually was .

I'm excited for the next part! This movie has indeed so many beautiful moments so I'm glad you decided to divided in two parts. Percy's actor did a great job making all of us hate him. And yeah I was shocked at first when I watched John using his powers. Another thing is that I didn't remember the beginning of the movie, when our main character is telling the story, it's been such a long time since I watched this one. Glad you are enjoying and the sad parts will come next and I'm kind of nervous hehe.

Gary Sinise the lawyer he went to see was also Lieutenant Dan with Tom Hanks as Forest Gump in The movie (Forest Gump) another fantastic movie to watch if you haven't seen it yet!

Any infection can turn into sepsis if severe enough/ left untreated for long enough. Also, I'm not sure when it ended, but for a long time, doctors would tell the husband/male relative what was wrong with a woman and it was simply up to him whether or not he wanted her to know. Lurleen Wallace was a governor of Alabama in 67 and her husband was told that she had suspicious tissue growth after a C-section and he elected not to tell her so she could help him with his campaign. She didn't get immediate treatment and her condition worsened, she eventually found out but it'd already progressed and she died at the age of 41. That's why the warden knew his wife's diagnoses and had to tell her himself. 🤷‍♀️

Dean also in Once we were Soldiers and Saving Private Ryan! Not in Blackhawk Down, tho some people think so. The Trustee is Harry Dean Stanton. He's been in every Hollywood movie since the silent era!😁 He was in Dillinger, outsiders, Godfather 2, Red Dawn, alien and many others.

1935 was the year of the highest number of recorded executions. It's worth noting that was deep in the Depression, and all the guards were probably lucky to have decent jobs.(making the "bread line" threat more real)

It's pointed out in the book that Bitterbuck was killed on the first discharge. The doctor heard continued flutterings of Bitterbuck's heart after he was dead, and that's why they jolted him again. If you'll notice, Bitterbuck wasn't groaning or anything else the second time.

I can't believe they gave the best supporting to Cuba Gooding Jr. that year. Insane. R.I.P. MCD

Real people reacting to a great film. Hats off yall.

Funny thing was that Brutal's actor is taller than Michael Clark Duncan. They had Mike stand on a plank or box while Tom stood in a hole in the scenes with all three😂

The reason Paul didn't bother going to the doctor was because there wasn't much they could do. There were no antibiotics back then .

"I don't need no radar, I can tell! I just listen to the wind; it said, "fifty-nine, nail him!" ~Walter Crow Horse played by Graham Greene

22:10 - 22:18 Exact same thing I thought! 25:33 - 25:41 🤭When I 1st saw this movie all I knew was that there was this big,black man who was executed while actually be innocent...when I saw this scene I was like:"Wait...there is MAGIC in this movie???😱I had no idea!!!" 33:28 - 33:31 Percy in a nutshell.😅

Forrest and Lt. Dan reunites again! ))

Every few months I pick a RU-vid couple to watch movies with, y’all are it for a while, and also great! Greetings from Tennessee 🖤

A RU-vid reaction essential at this point

Thank you for keeping more of the film in ❤

I think it was a conscious decision of the director NOT to get into the back stories of the inmates so that the audience would feel more sympathy for their plight. I don't think there is a movie with Tom Hanks that doesn't have a scene where he isn't taking a leak.

Screenplay was written by Frank Darabont who also wrote the screenplay for The Shawshank Redemption

2 parts. great decision. can't wait. wonderful reactions/commentary's!

My brother used to be a corrections officer before going into Federal law enforcement, from the time he was a guard then later as a supervisor never wanted to know what a person had been convicted of. He said he wanted to only judge a person on what he saw & how he interacted with them. When you know a person's crimes implicit bias goes into overdrive and there is already a bias from a person being convicted that exists. When people would ask him but shouldn't you know in case their dangerous? He say "Any living being put in a cage is dangerous, but to then brand them, force them into a corner & make them defensive is a much greater danger. Plus we are trained to always be aware, to never let your guard down & always be prepared something might not be as it seems." He never once had an altercation. I am not sure if that was part of his training or just our upbringing but it has served him well. I know that not every corrections officer has that same approach because of what I have witnessed working in hospital nursing. We often would get inmates that needed greater medical attention than a corrections facility could provide and some of the CO's were cruel & lacked decency. There was one inmate that came in for a DNC after being raped presumably by one of the guards since she had been behind bars when she got pregnant. She also had several physical injuries from another inmate the main reason for her admission. She had wanted to have the baby but when her family refused to assume custody she chose to end the pregnancy rather than give her child away. Every single corrections officer went out of there way to tell the nursing staff her criminal history hoping that they would withhold pain medication. Or they would tell us no give her the lowest dose possible on the range of her med order ( simply meaning a doctor may order .5ml to 4ml every x amount of hours for pain depending on their stated pain level). However while that was meant to be physically cruel they also were emotionally abusive because they would put on shows like "A Baby Story" knowing that she had been pregnant. When we tried to report these incidents we basically were blown off because not wanting a person over medicated and an inmate not liking what was on tv aren't crimes or abuse of power. The Green Mile is such an exceptional movie for demonstrating the nuance that good & bad people exist on both sides of the law. I loved this movie and the book. The Green Mile speech in the book on the last pages is among my all time favorite literary lines. It is done well in the film too.

You are the best guys i love you honestly

Michael Duncan. May you rest in peace kind Sir

Great choice of movie. Great reaction. I like you. Unfortunately, I'm not too interested in most of the series you're following, but when you do a great classic movie like this one, I'll be back.

I remember watching this movie along side my dad as a you g teen!! Great movie, with amazing performances, and it also brings back memories! This movie is so good!!!

Such a great film and faithful adaption of a great book.

Is anyone going to mention that both Hunt sisters have played Tom Hanks’s wife? Bonnie Hunt in this movie and Helen Hunt in Cast Away. Both came out within a year of each other.

I was getting anxious as I was watching because there wasn’t enough time for all that was left thinking “they can’t cut this o that scene”. I was so relieved when I realised it was two parts

Ok I am awaiting part 2. You guys are among the top 5 reaction makers of movies I like. Here again you have made it.😀

Such a beautifully directed film. Have watched and enjoyed it many times and been brought to tears every time. I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction, so genuine, real and intelligent. Am subscribing. Looking forward to more from you. Hello from Australia 😁👍

This movie I only watched once about 20 years ago and I will never watch this movie again. This movie is incredibly great, but it breaks my heart and makes me cry a lot...

Im a new sub and going through your older stuff and I absolutely love when Denise has seen something and Ari hasn’t. The glances directly into the camera are wonderful.

It was indeed Thomas Newman! He's my favourite composer, his creations always hit such a soft spot in me.

Thomas Newman's music is just amazing, as it always is . Perfect accompaniment to this classic.

"Dale &aped and murdered a young girl before starting a fire, which caused the deaths of six more people (including two children), which led to him being sent to death." (novel) Stephen King.

I immediately clicked off a comedy reaction from another channel when this came up on the feed. This is definitely up your alley. The book isn't too bad either.

great reaction guys cant wait for part 2! p/s: next movie recommendation, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

In my opinion this is one of the most beautifully shot movies ever . I can't watch it anymore Because it makes me so sad 😅. I even tear up when I watch the reaction channels watchi the movie. The acting between everybody is phenomenal

This might be my favorite Stephen King adaptation. Besides IT and Shawshank redemption

I’ve always liked the coincidence of having actor Harry Dean Stanton in a movie with two characters whose names are “Harry” and “Dean Stanton”. Makes me wonder if Stephen King used the actor’s name as inspiration for the characters’ names.

I've never done it, but I've always had a huge fear that I might start bust out knee slap laughing at a funeral. I used to do it in church, class, family gatherings. I guess I'm just able to keep my crap together at the most solemn of gatherings, thank God. When Paul makes the comment about it, I'm always reminded of that fear.

Ready for part 2.

Can't wait for part 2!

Love your reaction to my favorite movie. Since you recognized Graham Green: I highly recommend the movie "Dances With Wolves". It is a great movie.

Guaranteed to make me cry everytime

Hey guys, some of the actors were also in Shashank Redemption.

Same writers producers directors and many actors also in Shawshank Redemption!

It is Thomas Newman, and he did the same score as Shawshank Redemption. Two of my favorite film scores.

good call on the Thomas Newman music score. it's shocking how many films he has done the music for.

Awesome ! can't wait for the rest.

This world needs more Pauls and not so many Percy's

Another great movie with Doug Hutchinson is The Salton Sea. It's very underseen imho. Plus, one of my favorite Val Kilmer roles.

The UTI cure: even though it took a moment - this is the first time I saw a reactor go from "WTF! what kind of movie is this?!" to catch on: "oh yeah, stephen king"...

"I feel like he should be walking the Green Mile." Nah, that'll be doing Percy a kindness.

Please remember in the 1930's,antibiotics were just a dream

Great call on Thomas Newman. He has such a distinct sound.

Top 3 movie of all time.

they had the hoods on the prisoners for a reason. it wasnt abnormal for heads to catch on fire. brutal stuff.

That's movie will be studied in college if im not wrong ✊🏼 R.i.p to the child of real life story and R.i.p to the beautiful actor play the role very well Michael Clarke Duncan

Percy is one of those people who needed routine percussive maintenance. With a hammer. That’s on fire

Nominated for 4 Oscars including Best Picture but lost to American Beauty.

Loved part one can’t wait for part two! You guys are so good at reacting 👌🏽 Now who do you hate more Percy or the warden in Shawshank? 🤔

Stephen King had only Percy's shoes to squeak every time he took a step.

This is such a great movie. But that Percy man. He deserved what he got and then some. I give it to the actor who played him though that he played him real well. But i could not stop laughing everytime i heard his name. That's what i would call my dog LOL. Even the mouse had more backbone then him and outlived him to.

Fun fact, they made a platform for Michael Clarke Duncan to walk on and they made his bed and Sparky smaller to make him seem taller as Michael Clarke Duncan was 6ft 7in and John Coffey was 7ft tall

now percy just doing a good acting here or you wouldnt hate him so bad 😂 😂

24:07 he sounded so much like he was forrest gump again for a second lol. I absolutely love del like yes i read about what he did but hes so damn loveable and adorable lol

I know how that fire hose feels It Burns I was in the United states Navy I was In fire training for fire fighting . .

Part 2 ASAP!

Phenomenal movie, loved it, everytime I watch it, I cry, and anyone who says they don't or didn't cry at this movie is either lying or they have no heart. I know exactly hoe Paul Edgecombe feels, I'm disabled and have had urinary infections before, so I know exactly what he was going through, and pissing razorblades is exactly what it feels like.

The saddest part is that the execution scene of John Coffey was based on real life events...the wrongful conviction & execution of a 14 year old boy in South Carolina..the line that John Coffey said about I'm scared of the dark...thats what the little boy said. His name was George Stinney. Tragic

Some people may ask why Paul didn't just use penicillin for his UTI. Well, although it was discovered in the 1920s, it wasn't mass produced until the mid 1940s, about 10 years after his UTI. In case it's not obvious, the "judges" and "politicians" who came to see Del's mouse perform were just employees of the prison, such as janitors, etc. They just needed to get Del out of there so they could do the rehearsal of the execution without him being there. Speaking of Del, they don't say it in the movie but his crime was raping, murdering and setting on fire a young girl. Then, that fire caught the next door building on fire which killed six more people. They left this out, I suspect, because it would be harder to feel sympathy for Del if we knew how horrific his crimes were. Even so, when Del says "I wish I had met you guys somewheres else" it always gets me in the feels because it makes you think about how different a person can be under different conditions.

Yes you need to watch Forest Gump and Saving Private Ryan both starring Tom Hanks

people tend to forget that the green mile is a stephen king novel. so when they sees the beatle that gets out of joghn mouth. they are really confused... lol

Damn, Jack Nicholson was already there. How could I not notice him? Has he always been there? Sure, we can see his full crazy face in your new studio, but also, for your first reaction in there, TLOU Episode 8 (if I'm not mistaken), it was so fitting. I agree with you. This episode was very very good, because the terror, the predatory pastor, the unhealthy climate, everything seemed so classic, already seen, and yet not boring for a single second. Wait, I'm not supposed to talk about TLOU here, that's not the point! Raaaa, I love the plants in your new studio, it seemed a bit empty and I preferred the old one but it's so much better this way. You had warned us it wasn't finished. WAIT, also, I would never have thought of rewatching The Green Lantern and The Shawshank Redemption without you and the suggestions of the other patrons. I had enjoyed them but thought they would be outdated by now. But some classics never go out of style. This community has good taste 😀!

A UTI does hurt. I had one when I was eight. It felt like I was peeing staples .