
Matthew Nichenko
Green Mile Film Critique
The Green Mile is one of the most emotion movies of all times hands down. This is a true tear jerker that will have you crying not only once but multiple times throughout the movie. What I really liked about this movie was how well written it was. Steven King really out does himself with this script. Not only does The Green Mile have the perfect set of characters needed to successfully pull off the effect intended but it also has the perfect cast to depict these characters. Possibly my favorite actor of all time Tom Hanks, gives yet another great performance from start to finish. However, I have to tip my hat to the man who makes the movie, Michael Clarke Duncan. There is not a more perfect actor who could take on the challenge of the role of John Coffey and blow away everyone’s imagination. This is the greatest performance of Duncan’s ever growing career.
Steven King hits the nail on the head with the traditional role of racism in the south during this point in time. King uses the typical intimidating black man raping and killing two young white females to perfection.