Amazon.co.uk Review
"The book was better" has been the complaint of many a reader since the invention of films. The Green Mile is Frank Darabont's second adaptation of a Stephen King prison drama The Shawshank Redemption was the first) and is a very faithful adaptation of King's serial novel. In the middle of the Depression, Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) runs death row at Cold Mountain Penitentiary. Into this dreary world walks a mammoth prisoner, John Coffey (Michael Duncan) who, very slowly, reveals a special gift that will change the men working and dying (in the electric chair, masterfully and grippingly staged) on the mile.
As with King's book, Darabont takes plenty of time to show us Edgecomb's world before delving into John Coffey's mystery. With Darabont's superior storytelling abilities, his touch for perfect casting, and a leisurely 188-minute running time, his film brings to life nearly every character and scene from the novel. Darabont even improves the novel's two endings, creating a more emotionally satisfying experience. The running time may try patience, but those who want a story, as opposed to quick-fix entertainment, will be rewarded by this finely tailored tale. --Doug Thomas
Customer Reviews:
Absolutely Awful.......2008-03-06
This film is absolutely shocking and i would advise people to not bother sitting through three hours of this tediously superfical story. Those are three hours that you will never be able to get back. The characters are not developed or explored, its predcitable and stodgy and a complete waste of everybodys time! i cannot understand what the fuss was about and i could not believe that everybodys favorite 'good guy' Tom Hanks chose to play a part in such a stupid and unrealistic movie!
THE BEST.......2008-02-15
THE ONLY COMPLAINT IS YOU HAVE TO BOOK TIME OFF WORK TO WATCH THIS BECAUSE IT SO LONNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.
VERY VERY GOOD THOUGH - STEPHEN KING IS A GENIUS.
Like the drink, but not spelt the same?.......2008-01-13
King at his best. A truly heart wrenching tale of a lost soul cursed with an ability to absorb the ills of people at his own expense?
What lets it down is the lack of jaw dropping surprise at what Coffey reveals . Wetmore is the sadistic guard that must inhabit all institutions where power corrupts.
Delacroix's end is illuminatingly spectacular!!! Amazing and poignant, the whole film jerks the heart!
A good film that is a little too hollywood at times.......2008-01-01
The film is very enjoyable and though nearly 3hours long,it doesn't feel too long.Without spoiling it for others,i thought the beginning and ending were similat to "Titanic" and a little too Hollywood and unnecessary.it doesn't spoil the film overall and i would recommend this film to all.We watched it as a family and all enjoyed the storyline and the acting from all the leading players was superb.
quick and good condition.......2007-11-22
I got the product in 4 days and it was in good condition, amazon is a quick and easy way to buy stuff
Customer Reviews:
Max Strom: the ultimate yoga DVD.......2008-02-22
Max Strom: Yoga - Strength, Grace, Healing is a superb DVD and an essential resource for all yoga practitioners, from absolute beginners to experienced teachers. His creative approach presents classic yoga postures and vinyasa sequences in a way that is both innovative and effective. The DVD features include practice sessions of different lengths, short workshops on individual postures (ie backbends) and a calming meditation.
Strom is a fabulous teacher and best experienced in live workshops, but this DVD comes a close second for anyone wanting to learn from the Oregon-based guru. The vinyasa-based method is a clever and effective multi-level class that allows you to choose between basic, intermediate and advanced postures to adjust for where you feel is most appropriate for your body.
DVD-based workshops can be a difficult way to practice yoga, especially when the sequence is fixed and rigid. Max Strom's Yoga is the DVD that breaks the mould, as it allows for fluidity and spontaneity. If you are a beginner looking to expand your yoga experience, you'll find helpful tips on how to deepen postures and get correct holistic alignment, while long-term yogis will discover a peaceful and powerful approach that will complement any existing practice.
UK DVD:
- Stott Pilates: Be Kind to your Spine (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Stott Pilates: Core Challenge, Level 3 [2002] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Stott Pilates: Pain-Free Posture [2005] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Stott Pilates: Relaxation Workout (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Stott Pilates: The Secret To Weight Loss Vol.1 And 2
- Stott Pilates: The Secret To Weight Loss Vol.1 And 2
- T'ai Chi and Qigong, Vol. 2 [1998] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Tai Chi: Exercise for Lifelong Health and Well-Being - With Tricia Yu [2003] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Tai Chi For Beginners [2002]
- Tamilee Webb's Tighter Assets: Cardio Blast and Weight Loss (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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