The Green Mile
Metascore
61 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    As Darabont directs it, it tells a story with beginning, middle, end, vivid characters, humor, outrage and emotional release. Dickensian.
  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    90
    Above all a cracking good yarn that earns its laughter, its wonder and its tears.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Foreman
    88
    A reminder of just how good Hollywood storytelling can be.
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  4. TNT RoughCut
    Reviewed by: Christopher Brandon
    100
    So moving, so memorable, so magically produced, it's going to delight millions of movie fans and sweep the Oscars.
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User Score
8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 140 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44
  1. Van4808
    10
    It makes me angry to see many low scores from critics, this is probably one of the best and most emotional movies I have ever watched.
  2. nvnick
    10
    I watched this for the third time yesterday, the thing that one critic pointed out is that this film has something extremely rare: soul. This is the most emotional movie I have ever seen, it's not just a drama movie with plot twists and unexpected tragedies; it has extremely lovable and disliked characters. Characters that we connect with, and when anything happens to them in the movie we feel like crying our guts out. It's also bound to make you take a different look on the use of the electric chair, and there are many other underlying themes and subjects with this movie. This film is a 3 hour experience that will change your mental attitude completely, highly recommended movie. 5/5 stars… Full Review »
  3. theresam
    10
    Thought-provoking and emotional dynamite!
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