"I feel all the pain in the world."
The film uses quite textured lens language, ingenious light and shadow effects, and clever narrative techniques to balance the heaviness and absurdity just right. The retro tone, smart elements, the haze of death, the well-intentioned prison guards, the manifestation of miracles, and the allegorical color expression convey the beauty of complex human nature.
"The choice between life and death is separated by a green-floored corridor. On this road leading to good and evil, there is the brilliance and ugliness of human nature."
The most familiar mention of prison movies is "Shosek's Redemption", which is a work directed by Frank De Labont. This "Green Mile" starring Tom Hanks is also a classic crime classic directed by Frank, which has a profound influence all over the world.
If "Shawshank's Redemption" is a yearning for rebirth and freedom, then the Green Mile miracle is the highest respect for death.
John Coffey: I'm sorry for what I am.
He is an angel left behind by God.
But angels cannot stay in the world.
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