I can not say I saw Coffey's execution in full detail, as I got the edited version. The language was coarse at times, and the violence (or what I got of it) was strong and brutal. It is deeply moving, and makes you think what has currently become of humanity, and also has some sci-fi in there for the Trekkies. I believe everybody should see this movie before they visit their "mile."
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The Green Mile
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Thoughtful, intelligent movie for older teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Green Mile
Parents need to know that this movie has a horrifyingly graphic execution scene. Talk to teens who see the movie about Coffey's wish to be put out of his misery, which could be seen by sensitive kids as an argument in favor of suicide.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the idea that a person might have an extraordinary talent to heal, where that power might come from, and what the responsibilities and burdens might be. Must that ability be accompanied, as it is in John Coffey, with the agonizing experience of "feeling the pain of the world?" Can a person be a healer without experiencing the pain he relieves in others? Must a person whose entire existence is about healing be willing to destroy? What can be healed, and what can not? And why set this story on Death Row? The characters tell us that "What happens on the Mile stays on the Mile. Always has." What rules are different in these direst of circumstances, and why?
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- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Incredibly moving, powerful film
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Great moie but not for younger teens
This is one of my favorite movies. Thier is one scene in the movie which is very graphic and disturbing. The is also quite a bit of language.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Magical
I loved the character of John Coffey. My parents pretty much forced me to watch this movie last year, and I actually really liked it. I thought I was gonna be bored for three hours but that was far from the case.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Emotional roller-coaster, a must-see for those mature enough.
This is a very, very good movie. It's definitely an emotional roller-coaster, but will leave you with a very warm feeling at the end. I can't really say anymore without giving away the story... Definitely not for kids 13 or under, as it is very sad and graphic at parts. The cruelty displayed in some scenes is nearly unbearable, especially for children. The plot would be very hard for a child to wrap his head around, and the execution scene, and the flashbacks of the rape/murder of two little girls would perhaps give him/her nightmares. There is one comical sex scene, however only the sounds are heard from outside of the window. This movies shows the best and worst in humanity, and should definitely be seen by everyone at some point in their life.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Not recommended for under 11, or for sensitive people.
Apparently, this movie got a reputation for being better than the book. I can not say that, considering I have not read the book. But I can say that this is the best movie I have ever seen! It is my top favourite! Tom Hanks, David Morse, and Michael Clarke Duncan in their finest roles! However, there is some mild suggestive sexual content including parents finding there daughters raped and bloody in the arms of John Coffey. But that and the execution are the only really bad scenes. Not recommended for sensitive people (I cried at the end). This movie is surely a masterpiece, and I will kill the people who didn't give any awards! You hear that? NO AWARDS!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
It's an excellent film. Also fairly tame for an R-rated movie. Though there is some swearing and violence as well as talk of a rape/murder that occured.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Very Intense, Moving Film
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Perfectly good
Even if sometimes you can barely understand what the people are saying!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A Great Movie...
...But an even greater book!!! Some of the social behavior in this movie is utterly horrific! Yet some f it is just heart-warming!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Emotionally moving
This movie takes place in a prison, so there are several scenes that are harsh. It is definately for adults. This movie deals with death (good and bad aspects), illness, murder, love and understanding. The deeper meaning of the movie is about spiritual healing & faith. I love the thought provocing emotions, the retrobution of cruelty and the parallels between good and evil.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
What a movie...
From the very beginning, this movie feels different-- which is a good thing. It can be hard to capture an audience so completely without action or whatnot, but The Green Mile delivers in spades. We are introduced to very distinct and realistic characters, and the acting is absolutely superb. Don't let the fact that this movie garnered none of the Oscars it was nominated for put you off-- this movie more than deserved all of them. All the way to the goosebump-inducing ending, The Green Mile is the most astounding movie of the year, and gets my vote for favorite movie ever. SEE IT!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Great Movie
This movie is very compelling. I feel that most teens should see this movie
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