The Mouse That Lived...and Lived...and Lived

Rating: Null/10 (22 July 2001)

Don't take the naysayers of this film too seriously. Their general lack of movie knowledge is apparent when they say this film is cliched, paper-thin, etc... This is an incredible film on so many levels. I know much has been written, expressed, and analyzed about this film here, and so with that I will add my own brief observations. The directing is top-notch. Three hours slips by like half that time because of the suspense and general aura created in the film. The performances are all wonderful Sure, Tom Hanks does a great job, but how bout guys like David Morse, Michael Jeter(an incredible performance), Sam Rockwell, Doug Hutchinson(a guy you will just love to hate), and the rock solid acting of Michael Clarke Duncan. The period pieces are extensive, yet they are able to make this very realistic setting become something magical at the same time. I really cannot say much more except that at the core of this film is the notion of people helping people. A good core if ever there was one. If you have not seen The Green Mile...do so...I think you will be pleasantly pleased.