From a Serial Novel to a Serious Film

Rating: 10/10 (28 June 2017)

First of all, Frank Darabont did a spectacular job directing this epic film. I was very surprised they could fit all six serial novels into one film, without splitting it up, but he mastered that. Some minor details had to be left out, if not, this film would have been diminished by nonsensical details and been a five hour film that no one would have sat through, besides die-hard Stephen King fans.
The casting was near perfect. I say this because the character of Percy Wetmore was a nightmare, a bully. However, in the end, Percy got to leave the Green Mile just as he'd wished! Tom Hanks could have been more compelling, it felt like he was not in the role completely (and he wondered why he didn't win another Academy Award).
As for Michael Clarke Duncan, may he rest in peace, he was terrific, very surprised he did not win an Academy Award. Barry Pepper was not bad, but I can't say I remember seeing him in much after The Green Mile, except in 3: THE DALE EARNHARDT STORY. Of course, David Morse was great playing Brutal, probably his best role to date.
And James Cromwell too, probably his best role besides L.A. CONFIDENTIAL in 1997. Let's not forget Gary Sinise, a minor role, however, very remembered (especially since this was his third pairing with Tom Hanks after FORREST GUMP and APOLLO 13). Graham Greene was great too, probably his best role since DANCES WITH WOLVES.
The story is great, the acting was average, and the direction was superb, well done by Darabont, who also directed 1994's THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, also a story by Stephen King. One of the best films of 1999, still a favorite of mine, and many other Stephen King fans.
If you still haven't seen this film, what are you waiting for? Go watch this now! And enjoy.