The Green Mile : by Frank Darabont

The Green Mile is an adapted screenplay of the novel by the same name from Stephen King.

The film traverses the story of Paul ,  a prison warder who guards a cell block called as 'the Green Mile'  , the last mile which the prisoners walk at the time of their execution.

One fine day , John Coffey , played magnificently by Michael Duncan arrives into the death row. He is a giant negro convicted of rape and murder of two little girls.

John's extraordinary healing powers were brought forth , when he cured Paul's infection and bringing a mouse back to life.

The prison premises has its share of dark moments , with demented serial killers and murders & sadistic guards like Percy adding to the drama.

Some of the Key Moments:-

1. Percy sabotages an execution , is spine-chilling
2. Coffey healing the mouse 'Mr Jingles'
3. Coffey's revelation to Paul about the scene of the crime as-is
4. Entry of notorious serial murderer , 'Wild Bill'
5. The climax is a tear-jerker.

Performances in the film are noteworthy , specifically Michael playing Coffey with gamut of emotions.

The vicarious suffering of Coffey leaves the audience sympathize with his plight & is mark of a good actor.

Tom Hanks playing Paul , is again at his best , showing determination and grit and at the same time in awe seeing the super natural proceedings at the prison.

A Hollywood flick stretching beyond the 3 hour mark was a first for me , but it was seriously uplifting and emotionally draining experience.

Full justification to the book , in words of Stephen King ... 

Watch the "The Green Mile" for a otherworldly journey.

Rating : 4.0/5.0