Remake The Green Mile

[Bubonic]

I originally saw this movie about 10 years ago right after I read the book, a book that had deeply moved me, brought me to tears a few times... And like the thread starter, I was at the time quite disastisfied with the movie. I didn't touch me the same way, the characters didn't resonate with me as much, especially Del and Percy. I was particularly sore about Percy, felt I didn't get to hate him as much in the film.

That being said, I was 16-17 then, and last night I rewatched it for the first time and was completely blown away. The movie captivated me and moved me and I suddenly had a deep wish that no one else would touch King properties save for Darabont.

Of all the King adaptations that DESPERATELY deserve remakes, this one should stand the test of time as the definitive Green Mile adaptation.

[guido tkp]

late to the game, but...79trm is quite right, imho: movie was not a very good representation of this great tale.
in fact, it bored me.
something the book never did.
have tried to rewatch it, but to no avail....for me, it simply does not click on any and every level. sorry.

[Rapunzel]

I agree that this movie is right on -- Darabont outdid himself with this one. Amazing piece of work.

[Sigmund]

I really loved the movie. I rented it when it first came out and remember there were two tapes/discs (?) because it was so long. I thought, uh, oh, this may be a little too long for me. When the first tape/disc ended I thought, "No! I can't be halfway done! No!"
SK books are full of nuance and detail and are difficult to translate to a movie but this adaptation was one of the best. No need to remake it. And IMHO, impossible to improve on.
(BTW now that I have seen it, I cannot imagine any other actors in these roles.)

[Bryan James]

While we're at it, let's remake "To Kill A Mockingbird" starring Owen Wilson as 'Atticus.'

In another long word, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO."

[~Ally~]

Yeh, they could also remake "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" with the kids from "Twilight" playing McMurphy and Nurse Ratched.
I'm sure that would be much more successful than the original--great--version.

"The Green Mile" can not possibly be improved upon, ever!

[nate_watkins]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[tiger pride]

I thought the movie held as close to the story as any King adaption ever. I thought the Shining was the most scary. However it wasn't very much by-the-book.

[king family fan]

I loved Michael Clarke Duncan as john Coffey. I just fell in love with his character. iam a big fan of The Green Mile just loved the novel and the movie. Don't believe I care to see a remake! Just my own opinion of course.

[~Ally~]

Went to the movies last night and watched "The Adjustment Bureau"--Matt Damon--HUGE disappointment.
Came home and "The Green Mile" was on TV so I watched that...brilliant. No matter how many times I've seen it I'm never disappointed.
At least I saw one good movie last night.