First of all, I must say that I have not read the novel. And after watching this movie, I had an indescribable feeling, perhaps that is the success of the movie, it makes the viewer have the same feeling as the reader. The actors' performances are very impressive, combined with the detailed and clear characterization of each character, creating a very realistic story. I also have the feeling that this story is inspired by some real event. Damn. The film's story also arouses curiosity about the meaning of life and death, as well as its message about race, which is very appreciable. With a backdrop where evil people are executed, most of the scenes in the film honor kindness and humanity, a very contrasting situation.
However, what makes me unable to appreciate the movie is that I like stories that bring the viewer's emotions to the peak, something I didn't have when watching this movie. All the dialogue scenes in the movie somehow made me feel like I was watching a play. There are very few unexpected scenes or twists, everything is arranged so carefully and the story is not too unpredictable, it can be said that it is quite simple. The fact that a mouse gets so much attention right from the start makes it feel like it's a fairy tale for children, when in reality it's not. In reality, the actions and words of people like Percy were considered quite normal in such places. This unintentionally makes adults who don't have much "poetic kindness" find it quite funny in a way.
What made me a little unsatisfied was the character John Coffey when he was about to be put in the electric chair. If he had a line like "I know my time has come. I can see it" or something similar, old Paul's last line about everyone having their own "Green Mile" would be more convincing.
However, what makes me unable to appreciate the movie is that I like stories that bring the viewer's emotions to the peak, something I didn't have when watching this movie. All the dialogue scenes in the movie somehow made me feel like I was watching a play. There are very few unexpected scenes or twists, everything is arranged so carefully and the story is not too unpredictable, it can be said that it is quite simple. The fact that a mouse gets so much attention right from the start makes it feel like it's a fairy tale for children, when in reality it's not. In reality, the actions and words of people like Percy were considered quite normal in such places. This unintentionally makes adults who don't have much "poetic kindness" find it quite funny in a way.
What made me a little unsatisfied was the character John Coffey when he was about to be put in the electric chair. If he had a line like "I know my time has come. I can see it" or something similar, old Paul's last line about everyone having their own "Green Mile" would be more convincing.