Just what you should expect from an excellent writer, director, and actors

Rating: Null/10 (24 November 1999)

I was lucky enough to see an advanced screening via satellite and ask a question to the director and cast members. I haven't read Stephen King's book, but from his prior work I came to expect good things and was not disappointed. The movie is an excellent view on capital punishment and miracles in modern-day life. The performances were great all around, most surprisingly from Michael Duncan (of "Armageddon" fame) and Michael Jeter playing arguably the best villain of the year. Tom Hanks, David Morse, and the rest of the cast were also extraordinary. Director and screenwriter for both The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption, Frank Darabont, ironically lost the Oscar to another movie with Tom Hanks and Gary Sinise.