Perhaps the Greatest prison drama Ever!

Rating: 10/10 (22 March 2000)

I don't usually recommend a movie from Hollywood to people who are either spiritually aware or are thinking about spiritual things. However yesterday I went to watch an excellent film called "The Green Mile". I won't say too much about it but read on.......
The acting in this movie was really realistic and very down to earth. What could of turn out to be another 'Shawshank Redemption' actually was one of the best prison type movies I have ever seen!
The basic story sounds like it going to be a violent prison film about a man who has raped then killed two small girls (aged 8). However the movie had a lot more than just that! The key elements that makes this movie so great are: 1) You really start caring for some of the characters that are on death row awaiting to die on the electric chair. Has anyone ever done missionary work within a prison. Then you will know what I mean? 2) The christian element in this movie added a dimension so lacking in the Shawshank Redemption. It's amazing how many people meet spiritual awareness in this environment in reality in America! 3) It shows that even when God gives you a spiritual gift it is how you use it to help others that really counts. 4) The movie shows that a spiritual gift can be a burden more than a status symbol. 5) The movie is also about ageism and what people think about when they reach to a good old age. In this respect it was similar to "The Straight Story" which I highly reccommend as well.
The little bits of sexual scenes were good as well! Personally, I think that with most modern movies they treat sex in the wrong context, have this just added to the picture's quality. However I was very pleased with these scenes because it was in context of HOW God wants sex to be like i.e. within marriage!
I also loved Duncan Clarke and he should win best supporting role in the oscars!
This prison movie was really thought-provoking and went beyond the stereotypical lines of preaching to people and really made me and my friend think about our own lives.
There is a very nasty scene during the movie (perhaps the most horrible I have ever seen), but this just added to the drama and the knowledge that killing people is often wrong as two wrongs do not make a right; and often enough it is people in power that are the evil ones who pick on the poor and lonely.
In conclusion, YOU MUST WATCH THIS MOVIE RIGHT NOW. Tell me what you think and how much did it changed your view about how God sees real criminals trapped on death row in America!
RATINGS Direction = 80% Effective throughout with peeks into the past.
Acting = 93% All the characters are well acted, especially Duncan Clarke!!!
Music = 92% Adds to the atmosphere greatly.
Sound + 85% Brilliant spot effects to create a prison environment. totally convincing when 'Old Sparky' is alive and working - really scary!
Horrible scenes and words = 83% The love scenes were fine because it was in context and was part of the plot! The violence was expected considering it's a realistic almost documentary style prison drama, however it was not there just to be fantasical. The movie also contain the most horrible scene ever in any film I have ever seen - so beware!!!
Editing = 50% This is the weakest part of the film. The beginning should have be shorter, but the next two hours was a milestone in capturing your attention.
Plot = 90% Designed for Christians and non-Christians alike. A rare movie that isn't peachy or preaching, but has the subtly to make you think!
Hookability = 61% The long introduction makes you want the film to end soon. You may get confused whether this is a comedy or not!
Lastability = 96% Once you see a miracle, then every minute of this get better and better and you won't want the movie to end.
Overall = 90% Perhaps the greatest prison drama ever! One that washes the emotions and brightens the senses.