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Almost everyone who has seen the movie “Green Mile” say that it is a masterpiece. This is not an entertaining movie, the film is heavy, but everyone agrees that one of the best adaptations of Stephen King.
Paul Edgecomb, played by Tom Hanks, leads the death row at a prison called Cold Mountain. Each of the prisoners must walk the path to the place of execution, which is called the “green mile”.
Paul has to meet with many prisoners, communicate with different guards. But he especially remembered the black giant John Coffey, a mentally handicapped prisoner accused of a terrible murder.
It will not work to shoot the second same picture, but for those who remember and love it, I would like to advise you to watch a list of 10 films similar to The Green Mile. All of them are worthy pictures, which were also remembered by viewers and critics, and some still enjoy universal love.
10 Powder (1995)
This is a rather old but interesting film about a young man called “Powder”. He is not like everyone else. During her final pregnancy, his mother is struck by lightning and dies, but the baby is saved.
The boy has to go through many trials. Classmates do not accept Jeremy, because. he is very different from them: pale skin, an unusual, frightening look. In addition, he has supernatural powers.
“Powder“- this is the film that should be shown to teenagers, but it will be interesting to absolutely everyone, it will make you take a fresh look at life.
9. Dead Man Walking (1995)
The film was based on a book written by the Catholic nun Helene Prejean. She once spoke with Elmo-Patrick Saunier, who was sentenced to death in 1978 and carried out 6 years later.
Directed by Tim Robbins directed the film “Dead Man Walking”, in which Susan Sarandon played Helen Prejean’s sister, and Sean Penn played the role of the criminal. For this role, the young woman received an Oscar in 1996.
As in the book, the nun becomes the spiritual mentor of a cruel murderer in order to ease the last hours of his life, to force him to repent.
The result is a deep, complex, but interesting film, with a heartbreaking plot. It is impossible not to note the excellent play of the actors who played the main roles.
8. Changeling (2008)
This thriller was directed by Clint Eastwood. Based on a real story, the screenwriter spent a whole year studying the documents of the city archive. It stars Angelina Jolie, who won the 2009 Saturn Award for her.
“Change” is a tragic story that happened in the late 1920s, in Los Angeles. Christine Collins’ 9-year-old son is kidnapped
Walter. Soon the boy is found and returned to his mother. But the woman understands that this is not her son, although he is very similar to him. She tries to resume her search, but no one listens to her. And after turning to reporters, the desperate mother is recognized as crazy.
7. Forrest Gump (1994)
The film, based on the novel by Winston Groom, became the most popular among both viewers and critics. He won 38 different awards, including 6 Oscars.
As in The Green Mile, Tom Hanks played the title role. The book and movie are very different. In the novel, the protagonist is more cynical, has sex, indulges in drugs, he is a savant, i.e. a brilliant mathematician and excellent chess player.
Film “Forrest Gump” more soulful. In it, the main character is good-natured, simple, unsophisticated, and somewhat stupid. He is weak-minded, but a man with a noble and open heart. And this helps him to succeed in everything, to become a war hero and a successful businessman.
6. Dancer in the Dark (2000)
The main role in the film was played by the singer Björk. She was able to win many awards, including Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival, and the song from the film was nominated for an Oscar.
The director Lars von Trier worked on the musical drama, about whom they say that he does not know how to make a bad movie.
Film “Dancing in the Dark” turned out to be strong, tearing apart, you are immersed in the world of the heroine, full of sadness and love. It tells about Selma, an immigrant from Czechoslovakia. She lives with her son in a trailer and works in a factory. Her only joy is musicals and her son.
But the woman is struck by a serious disease, due to which she goes blind. The same ailment appears in the boy. Selma tries to hide her illness in order to earn money for her son’s treatment.
5. Planet Ka-Pécs (2001)
The psychological drama, based on the book by Gene Brewer, turned out to be smart, subtle and interesting. After it, an indescribable range of feelings remains, a fascinating and unusual movie, a little slow, but forcing you to follow what is happening with interest.
“Planet Ka-Pax” talks about a strange patient at the Manhattan Psychiatric Institute. This man in black glasses, brilliantly played by Kevin Spacey, claims to be from the planet Ka-Pax.
An experienced doctor (Jeff Bridges) is trying to figure out where this mysterious patient came from. But he convinces him of his unearthly origin and even names the date of his return to his homeland. And the doctor begins to doubt that Prot is an ordinary madman.
4. True Crime (1999)
The drama that Clint Eastwood worked on, he also played the main role in it. At the movie “True Crime” special atmosphere.
It is somewhat reminiscent of a documentary film, because. there is no aggravation of the situation, there is not even musical accompaniment. This is a dramatic movie that reveals to us the life of Eastwood’s hero – famous, rich, but unhappy.
Although the plot is not built around him, one of the main characters is Frank Louis Beecham. He spent 7 years behind bars and is due to be executed soon for the murder of a pregnant woman. The journalist Michelle was assigned to write about him, but she died the day before the execution.
Then the reporter Steve takes over the article. He is not a role model: a bad family man and father, a womanizer and a drunkard. But, having learned that the young guy, who should be executed in 12 hours, is not guilty, the journalist is ready to risk his life to save him.
3. Life of David Gale (2001)
The audience calls the film amazing, first-class actors played in it. He has a well-developed plot, interesting camera work.
“The Life of David Gale” – a selfless, dramatic, sacrificial movie, with a shocking ending. It makes you think about such important issues as the need for the death penalty. Brilliant movie starring Kevin Spacey and Kate Winslet.
The protagonist of the picture is David Gale, who has always been a devoted father, a popular professor. He is an ardent opponent of the death penalty. But he himself ended up on death row and should be executed for the murder of one activist.
3 days before his death, he decides to give an interview to journalist Bitsy Bloom. But the girl understands that she must save David, and begins her own investigation.
2. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
The film was based on the 1961 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee. Now it is taught in most American schools. The writer spoke about her family and neighbors, about her observations, about the events that took place in 1936, when she was 10 years old.
In 1962, the novel was filmed, and is now considered one of the greatest films. He had 8 Oscar nominations, and 3 movie statuettes. “To Kill a Mockingbird” got. One of them went to the excellent acting work of Gregory Peck, who played the main role.
Lawyer Atticus Finch, wise and gentle, with excellent manners, brings up 2 children without a mother. He defends an African American accused of raping a white woman.
The lawyer will have to face racial prejudice and hostility from the inhabitants of a small town. And at the same time help your children grow up, educating them in nobility and compassion.
1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
This film is in first place in the list of the best films of all time. Screen adaptation of Stephen King’s book, which, according to viewers, is much better than the literary work itself.
It turned out to be a highly spiritual movie, the best movie, and the director and screenwriter of which was Frank Darabont.
“The Shawshank Redemption” tells about Andy Dufresne, accused of murdering his wife and her lover. He ends up in Shawshank prison, where cruelty and lawlessness reign. But Andy manages to make friends with both the prisoners and the guards.