Review of The Green Mile (1999) by Luis F — 16 Apr 2013

Sad, emotional, and always good to watch, Frank Darabont's masterpiece deserved the 1999 Oscar.

This review of The Green Mile (1999) was written by Luis F on 16 Apr 2013.

The Green Mile has generally received very positive reviews.

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