Review of The Green Mile (1999) by Elio G — 20 Aug 2012

Noir and beautiful. It brought pity and tears and goosebumps at the same time.

This review of The Green Mile (1999) was written by Elio G on 20 Aug 2012.

The Green Mile has generally received very positive reviews.

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