a rich, elegant adaptation

Rating: 8/10 (25 January 2003)

I haven't read the book, but watching the "The Green Mile," it's quite obvious that Stephen King has matured as an author, and with that maturity his books have earned more respect, and as a result, the adaptations of his work are getting better and better. Who would've thought a film adapted from a King novel would ever be nominated for an Academy Award? The movie is mesmerizing, complete with impassioned performances (which, at times, veer into schmaltz), impressive set design, and a very involving script with a surprisingly humane and emotional core. It may be over 3 hours long, but it passes by like 15 minutes. See it and be moved.
8/10