Amazing movie. Sure to be a classic.

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 2002)

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION stunned audiences around the world. Most people knew Frank Darabont directed it. What most did not know was that the story was based on a Stephen King short story. So, five years later, Frank Darabont took King's big, fat, hairy novel and turned it into a three hour masterpiece entitled THE GREEN MILE.
Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Clarke Duncan, Bonnie Hunt, James Cromwell, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell, Michael Jeter, Jeffrey DeMunn, Barry Pepper, Patricia Clarkson, Gary Sinese, and Graham Greene star in this emotion and inspiring film. The acting is wonderful. This film is indeed one of the best movies I hav e ever seen. This should have been able to earn itself several Academy Awards, but hey, it's the Academy's decision on what they think is good. Well, they thought this film good enough to get nominated for Best Picture.
The running time on this film is about three hours, so don't start watching it unless you have a lot of time to burn. I have A LOT of time to burn, so I have watched this movie several times already. I like it that much. So, if you liked THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, then you must see this movie! Other King movies of this genre that are good are HEARTS IN ATLANTIS, STAND BY ME and if you like those there's OCTOBER SKY, THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE and Frank Darabont's THE MAJESTIC.
THE GREEN MILE: 5/5.