Condemned Black Man as Christ Symbol!

Rating: 9/10 (11 August 2000)

A great effort all around, THE GREEN MILE is well worth seeing. Superior performances by all the cast including the newcomer who plays John Coffy, the condemned man accused of the heinous killing of two little girls.
Symbols abound including unexplained miracles, the transmitting of pain and suffering into John's body, the sadistic cruelty of people, and the tortured, painful yearnings of all of those who seek after truth and justice.
THE GREEN MILE is a much superior film than THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. The "Mile" never sinks into formula or sentimentality as the "Redemption" does.

Highly recommended for adults and mature teens.