I haven't read the book but if it is anything on par with this, I must do soon.

Rating: 10/10 (16 August 2017)

THE GREEN MILE - 1999
Directed by Frank Darahbont
Starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan and Doug Hutchinsons
Plot Overview: ​Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) walked the mile with a variety of cons. He had never encountered someone like John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), a massive black man convicted of brutally killing a pair of young sisters. Coffey had the size and strength to kill anyone, but not the demeanour. Beyond his simple, naive nature and a deathly fear of the dark, Coffey seemed to possess a prodigious, supernatural gift. Paul began to question whether Coffey was truly guilty of murdering the two girls.
I mean if King's book was as good as this movie, it has skyrocketed to the top of my to-read list. Frank Darahbont directed 'The Shawshank Redemption', which is one of my favourite films of all time. So naturally, upon hearing he directed the film I was about to watch, I had exceptionally high expectation. And he exceeded them. This is a powerful, moving, sensationally acted masterpiece of cinema and I have no doubt in my mind it will one day be recognised as a classic.
Lets look at the story. It is a slow burning tale but this works heavily into the film's favour. The writing for this movie is phenomenal and every line of dialogue is so cleverly written. This movie is THREE HOURS long but I will tell you here and now that it doesn't feel like it at all. Perhaps a scene or two could have been cut or shortened down to slightly decrease the run time but that is honestly just nitpicking.
I love the ending for this movie and the ambiguous nature around it. The slight tinge of hope and optimism is such a powerful and moving way to end the film on.
Tom Hanks was exceptional, as always, as Paul Edgecrombe. As far as protagonists in films goes, Edgecrombe was a fairly decent one.
Michael Clarke Duncan was extraordinary as John Coffey and deserved to win the Oscar, unfortunately he did not. Coffey is a prime example of sensational character writing and development. He is such a likable and fascinating character that you can't help but feel sorry for him and be invested in his story. Truly exceptional acting and writing.
Doug Hutchinsons was fantastic as Percy and I wholeheartedly believe he could have competed with Duncan for the Best Supporting Actor, should he have been nominated. Percy was a snivelling, smug, little dirt- bag whom I utterly despised and wanted his head on a spike. Credit to the writer, director and Hutchinson himself.
Sam Rockwell was also phenomenal as Wild Bill. Similar to Percy, Bill was a loathsome character who I have no sympathy for but that really helps sell the greatness of his character. You despise him and everything the sick creep stands for but you can't help being invested in his story and interesting in his character. While I am not too familiar with most of King's work, if this standard of character(along with Percy and Coffey) is common throughout his work, I can 100% understand why he is renowned as a writer.
The other supporting cast, such as David Morse's Brutus or Michael Jeter's Eduard Delecrozx were all excellently written and acted.
The costume and set design for this movie was excellent. Both the cinematography and editing were amazing. Surprisingly, the special effects on Mr Jingles' were also pretty good.
My expectations for this movie were perhaps unfairly high when I sat down to watch this movie. But if my expectations were unfairly high, then I think a level headed first watch of this movie would have shown me the light. As a whole, I think The Green Mile is a truly exceptional and sensational masterclass of cinema. The acting, cinematography, editing, story; it is all incredible. That and more is the reason I can happily rate this movie 10 Mr Jingles' out of 10! Highly Recommend you see this movie.