Intensely moving, brilliantly acted, pseudo metaphysical tale about the blurred lines between good and evil.

Rating: 10/10 (2 January 2000)

This is the best movie I have seen in years. Michael Duncan, as John Coffey, depicts a simple but tortured man inflicted with supernatural healing powers. He should be a shoo-in for Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Tom Hanks delivers his usual spectacular performance, presenting a more human and complex picture of a death row prison guard than expected. There is no doubt that much of the impact of this movie is due to the genius and talent of Stephen King, but the actors bring King's characters to life in a thoughtful, creative fashion. Special credit goes to Doug Hutchinson who makes you believe he is the petty, spiteful, cowardly, incompetent Percy, a prison guard with a penchant for ridicule and sadism. The movie grips you from the first scene and doesn't let you go until the very last scene.