One Powerful Movie

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 2002)

When I first saw this movie, I was glued to my seat for the entire show. Frank Darabont is a wonderful director, and has all my support for this movie and others that I have seen. Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecome was an excellent choice, as was David Morse whom portrayed Brutus "Brutal" Howell. Morse is the tall/quiet sidekick to Hanks in this movie, and he shows true restraint by not beating the pain in the butt, Percy Wetmore, (Doug Hutchinson) to death! (At times I wish he would have!) I have watched this movie many times and it is always as gripping as the first time.
The story timeline is excellently written and scripted. I personally could have lived without all the 'at home' scenes with Paul and Jan Edgecomb, as there were many. Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey was unbelevable. What a superb actor! He is that gentle giant that everyone wants to stand back in awe, yet hug at the same time. The emotional scene where Paul has to make that final decision of 'pulling the switch' (or "Roll on 2") on John is almost choking. That whole scene grabs you by the throat and does not let go until after the final decision is made.
I highly recommend this movie. Albeit 3 hours long, I have YET to sit through it and ever once look at my watch. SUPERB ENTERTAINMENT!!!