A powerful Death Row Drama

Rating: Null/10 (31 March 2000)

So much has been written about this film that I can't be bothered to add to it!
What I will say is that this film tugs at every emotion: pity, humour, horror, love, dignity, pride, loyalty - it has the lot.
As soon as you see Tom Hanks is in the film, you know that you are in for a sentimental ride. But, as was the case with Forest Gump, it is not always a happy one. The supporting cast were all superb as well, and have been rightly acclaimed. Top marks to Doug Huthinsons Percy and Micahel Duncans' John Cofe, but is unfair to all the others to single any one out.
Those who have seen the film will have found that the three hours seemed a lot less than James Camerons mid Atlantic romp on the Titanic. And there is that one scene that we will all remeber for a long time! Suddenly, crispy fried bacon for breakfast doesn;t seem such a good idea!
One of Toms best films for a long time - probably since Gump