Green Mile. Bleak Ending.

Rating: 7/10 (4 March 2016)

The Green Mile (1999): Dir: Frank Darabont / Cast: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Doug Hutchinson, Michael Jeter: Set in a 1930's death row prison and starring Tom Hanks and David Morse as guards who witness the arrival of Michael Clarke Duncan who was charged with the murder of two girls. He also possesses a unique healing power. Hanks is happily married but has a urinary problem, which is healed by Duncan, much to his surprise. It becomes somewhat unfocused and disjointed with unexplained situations such as why this guy can heal. Directed by Frank Darabont who previously made The Shawshank Redemption. He is backed by excellent visual elements that highlight the time period. Hanks stands firm as he observes this unique being and struggles to find his innocence, but the conclusion is too depressing. Morse does well as a guard who is the right hand man and witness to everything. Duncan is overwhelming as the large yet fragile prisoner. We are given no explanations other than the reality of watching him ultimately suffer. Doug Hutchinson steals scenes as a small yet sadistic guard who elevates his power beyond reason. Michael Jeter plays an inmate who has a pet mouse and this becomes a controversial scene with Hutchinson. The executions are severe and difficult to watch. Its point is redemption and long lives filled with scars. Score: 7 / 10