The best adaptation of a book I've ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (7 August 2000)

I read the book about a year ago, and I was very excited to see the movie for two reasons - Frank Darabont and Tom Hanks. While Frank Darabont has only done two movies, both of which are Stephen King stories set in the past and in prison, he has done them extraordinarily well. Well enough to receive Best Picture nominations for both, in fact. Tom Hanks was great as usual as Paul Edgecomb, but Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey made the movie as terrific as it was. His portrayal was exactly what I visualized while reading the book. This was the first time that I've ever been not only satisfied but thrilled about how well a book was transformed into a movie. Most of my favorite parts of dialogue, such as the seen where Arlen's death is being rehearsed, are included almost word for word in the movie. Incredible. My hat is off to Frank Darabont for making this avid reader a huge fan of his work.