A truly amzing film. Depicting the story of John coffey, a 7ft tall black man, who is accused of raping and murdering two young girls and is sentenced to death by the electric chair. Whilst he is waiting for his inevitable death, a wonderful tale of magic unfolds, as John shows his unique ability to bring the dead back to life. The wardens, (Tom hanks, David morse, barry pepper) and john race to save the life of the head warden's (Paul kaye) wife. After being shown of johns innocence, hanks begins to wonder if it is the right decision to sentence this man to death. A truly superb film, directed by Frank darabont, depicts the racial tension, and struggle faced by many during the depression. and portrays the difficult decisions faced by hanks and the other wardens.
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Soho_Black 10.09.2008 14:42
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD features. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" above the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
Miracles happen in unexpected places even in the Death Row cell block at Cold Mountain ... more
Penitentiary. There John Coffey a gentle giant of a prisoner with supernatural powers brings a sense of spirit and humanity to his guards and fellow inmates. To...
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Miracles happen in unexpected places, even on death row at Cold Mountain Penitentiary. ... more
There John Coffey, a prisoner with supernatural powers, brings a sense of spirit and humanity to his guards and fellow inmates. Tom Hanks leads a stellar cast (inclu...
Advantages: Excellent acting from all the cast, a product of true craftmanship Disadvantages: Some very distressing Electric-Chair scenes, the 3-hour running time.
EnglishPatient 22.01.2001 (01.03.2001)
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