King and Darabont are Geniuses

Rating: 9/10 (3 April 2009)

Im a huge fan of Stephen King, this is my second favourite adaptations. I usually read the novels before watching the films. I watched the film of this first. After I just had to read the novel, Stephen King, you have done a great job as usual.
It was casted fantastically. Hanks was just right for the part of Paul Edgecomb. Michael Clark Duncan did an amazing part of John Coffy, ("like the drink, only not spelt the same"). He should have one an Oscar award. Everyone did great for their roles.
Filmed and directed fantastically. Darabont couldn't do any better It is kept really close to the novel with no added scenes or added characters, which is a good thing.
They did great with The Shawshank Redemption, but this is by far better.
I recommend you read the book first before watching the film. They are definitely worth the read and watch.
Well done Stephen and Frank