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Though The Green Mile is long, critics say it's an absorbing, emotionally powerful experience.
All Critics (133) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (105) | Rotten (28) | DVD (12)
Much of the three-hour movie takes place in the prison, but the resonant characterization, expansive plotting, and judicious use of exterior locations and flashbacks turn the walls into windows. Apr 8, 2011 | Full Review…
Much of the three-hour movie takes place in the prison, but the resonant characterization, expansive plotting, and judicious use of exterior locations and flashbacks turn the walls into windows.
Lisa Alspector
To more than a few viewers, this one will feel like a life sentence. Aug 24, 2008 | Full Review…
To more than a few viewers, this one will feel like a life sentence.
Richard Corliss
The supernatural elements carry an undeniable emotional charge, but the solution to the underlying murder mystery is disappointingly tidy and trite. Jun 24, 2006 | Full Review…
The supernatural elements carry an undeniable emotional charge, but the solution to the underlying murder mystery is disappointingly tidy and trite.
Derek Adams
Three long hours of wind, an exercise in titanic self-importance intent on passing off klunky rhetoric as poignant drama. Apr 25, 2003 | Rating: 1/4 | Full Review…
Three long hours of wind, an exercise in titanic self-importance intent on passing off klunky rhetoric as poignant drama.
Rick Groen
Unassumingly strong, moving performances and Darabont's durable storytelling make it a trip worth taking. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/5
Unassumingly strong, moving performances and Darabont's durable storytelling make it a trip worth taking.
Janet Maslin
An affecting motion picture. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
An affecting motion picture.
James Berardinelli
Unfortunately the movie can never shake the uncomfortable and trope-filled premise. Feb 27, 2019 | Rating: 3/10 | Full Review…
Unfortunately the movie can never shake the uncomfortable and trope-filled premise.
Rachel Wagner
Thoughtful, intelligent movie for older teens. Dec 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Thoughtful, intelligent movie for older teens.
Nell Minow
...despite the clichés and stereotypes, the film's cast manages to lift it from the depths of the commonplace and make watching it enjoyable. Dec 6, 2009 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
...despite the clichés and stereotypes, the film's cast manages to lift it from the depths of the commonplace and make watching it enjoyable.
John J. Puccio
How many blockbusters deal with that kind of grief? Oct 18, 2008 | Full Review…
How many blockbusters deal with that kind of grief?
Rob White
Though the film drifts off down some long blind alleys, when Darabont exercises discipline the result is highly effective. Aug 24, 2008 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Though the film drifts off down some long blind alleys, when Darabont exercises discipline the result is highly effective.
Film4 Staff
Dotted with many fine moments, clotted with a few flabby ones. Feb 14, 2008 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Dotted with many fine moments, clotted with a few flabby ones.
Rob Gonsalves
A brilliant moving film with great actors based on a Stephen King story.
Super Reviewer
Some of the supporting characters are a little two-dimensional, but 'The Green Mile' is an incredibly effective prison drama with terrific performances and a script that deals with grief in an innovative and emotionally resonant way.
The Green Mile is an amazingly soulful movie that features strong acting from an incredible cast. Frank Darabont directs another prison movie with style and humanism. He rarely directs films, but when he does they are usually knockouts (including the Shawshank Redemption & The Mist). Michael Clarke Duncan gives a simply wonderful performance here that rightfully got nominated for an Oscar. The fact that he died prematurely makes this even more of a heart-wrenching story to me. Tom Hanks is his reliably likable self and the rest of the cast is made up of good character actors. I thought most of the characters in this film were memorable. It's really hard to explain to someone without giving details away, but for first-timers this film will surprise you. The 3 hour run time seems long, but this film could not have been better paced. I never found myself checking the time. This is a classic that deserves to be seen.
Stephen King's hypothetical update about the inner life of the Roman centurions who famously are chosen to kill an innocent man gets a devoted treatment by Frank Darabont and friends well worth your time. A great cast is quietly aided by ... the wonderful Mr.Jingles.
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