awesome!

Rating: 9/10 (21 December 1999)

The movie I've waited all year to see. It was worth it, as the screen vividly brought to life Stephen King's endearing and memorable characters.
The Green Mile is a faithful adaptation of the serial novel. It moved right along and completely held my interest even though it's 3 hours long. Actually, it could even stand to be a bit longer and go into more detail about the condemned inmates themselves and Paul Edgecombe's investigation into Coffey's defense (or lack thereof).
Brilliant performances by Hanks and Duncan. I was especially wowed by Sam Rockwell's intensity as "Wild Bill". The only flaw was not enough Gary Sinise!
I can't wait for it to come out on DVD (perhaps in an expanded Director's Cut), but meanwhile I may have to see it a couple more times in the theater.