What film would you say is the better "The Shawshank Redemption" or "The Green Mile"? - Movies

gerry d · 25-03-2007, 16:55

Both stories written by Stephen King & both set around a prison enviroment

After watching "The Shawshank Redemption" last night I'd have to say this is the better film.While i did enjoy "The Green Mile" "Shawshank" just blew me away."

Shawshank in my view had the better storyline & a great bunch of Characters.

What about you guys & girls?

♣ Moya · 25-03-2007, 16:57

"The Shawshank Redemption" for me.

As you say, "The Green Mile" was good, but not as good.

25-03-2007, 17:03

I would give a vote to The Shawshank Redemption. Superb film.

SapphicGrrl · 25-03-2007, 17:22

Shawshank every time. It has such a strong message (however much shit you have to wade through, you can always make it!). And Morgan Freeman is so fantastic in it.

ThinBoy · 25-03-2007, 17:24

The Green Mile by a mile!
Didn't rate the Shawshank Redemption much - it was OK.

batmobile2 · 25-03-2007, 18:36

Shawshank for me and Mr Batmobile too. Love them both, but Shawshank is less sickly sentimental and more subtle. the message is stronger too.

a2thej · 25-03-2007, 18:37

I've watched both films in the last week, although I've seen them before.

And as good as 'The Green Mile' was, I was taken in much more by 'The Shawshank Redemption'.

I think the lead roles of Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman make the film for me. Not that I'm saying 'The Green Mile' was poorly acted, but Shawshanks acting, was much more superior.

Both great, but Shawshank is far superior IMO.

Sly Stallone · 25-03-2007, 19:21

Shawshank easily.

As far as Frank Darabont films go, i think the Majestic with Jim Carrey is better than Green Mile, although not Shawshank. Majestic & Man on the Moon, 2 very underrated Carrey films. (slightly off topic...)

Chilli Dragon · 25-03-2007, 22:00

I think I am the only person in the world who didn't like The Shawshank Redemption

pepperpot · 26-03-2007, 06:46

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Originally Posted by Sly Stallone

Shawshank easily.

As far as Frank Darabont films go, i think the Majestic with Jim Carrey is better than Green Mile, although not Shawshank. Majestic & Man on the Moon, 2 very underrated Carrey films. (slightly off topic...)

yeah, I agree, Carrey is a very underrated actor, he's done some fabulous roles (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind being my favourite). The Majestic is amazing, and I watched Man on the Moon for the first time last week - what can I say apart from "wow". I went on youtube and watched some clips of Kaufman afterwards and couldn't believe how well Carrey had caught him.

Back on topic - The Shawshank Redemption for me

Prodigy71 · 26-03-2007, 07:14

Shawshank Redemption all the way - The Green Mile was good but not that good!

Radiomaniac · 26-03-2007, 10:40

Green Mile - not only was it THAT good, it was astoundingly brilliantly GOOD. So much so, that I have never watched it since first viewing it, nor will I ever watch it again, to keep it that brilliant in my memory.

Shawshank was boring and I never thought that much of it at all.

Vic Mackey · 26-03-2007, 12:06

Shawshank Redemption was easily the best, a great film that i'll never tire of watching.

mintchocchip · 26-03-2007, 13:59

Shawshank is one of the best films ever. Green Mile is just good.

I will also agree on the off topic subject that Carrey is a good and underrated actor. He's a better actor than comedian in my opinion, I saw the Number 23 the other day, very average film but he was great in it.

IanPH · 26-03-2007, 15:47

I haven't seen either in a couple of years but I have to say that from what I can remember I'd have to say that Shawshank wins this contest. The Green Mile was a very good film but having been a fan of the book I felt that something as always was lost in the translation from page to screen.

Sweet FA · 26-03-2007, 15:48

Shawshank for me.

barbeler · 26-03-2007, 16:17

The Shawshank Redemption by a very long way. I thought The Green Mile was just idiotic, with a ridiculous story line and a daft ending. A waste of Tom Hanks's talent.

batmobile2 · 26-03-2007, 19:48

Can't bear Tom Hanks. Hated him in everything since Philadelphia - which was great. I have already replied to this though but just wanted to add that because it is probably one of the reasons I rate Shawshank far higher. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman are superior to him. I think I was put off by his sobbing at the Oscars and that dire film Forrest Gump. but I digress...

LeChiffre · 26-03-2007, 22:59

Most definitely Shawshank Redemption! By a Green Mile!

feline666 · 27-03-2007, 09:05

Shawshank is the better film although i loved The Green Mile

cmrxx · 27-03-2007, 09:11

Both are excellent but Shawshank is just that bit better.

Havelock Vetinari · 27-03-2007, 09:43

Shawshank simply dumps all over The Green Mile.

bltonrye · 27-03-2007, 10:04

Both good but Shawshank wins it for me.

WillowFae · 27-03-2007, 10:59

Shawshank. Fantastic film. Green Mile was okay, but didn't have the same effect on me.

Miss Haversham · 27-03-2007, 12:51

Shawshank is one I could watch over and over (and have!!) whereas Green Mile is good, but in all honesty I am always deterred by - 3 hours & Tom Hanks - plus from memory I just didn't care about the characters in Green Mile - whereas when lawyer from Ally McBeal had evidence of Robbins innocence and was subsequently killed, that mattered - unlike any event within Green Mile (TBH can only really remember MCD getting weak after doing his 'bit')

25-03-2007, 16:55	#1
gerry d Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Glasgow,Scotland Posts: 7,439	What film would you say is the better "The Shawshank Redemption" or "The Green Mile"? Both stories written by Stephen King & both set around a prison enviroment After watching "The Shawshank Redemption" last night I'd have to say this is the better film.While i did enjoy "The Green Mile" "Shawshank" just blew me away." Shawshank in my view had the better storyline & a great bunch of Characters. What about you guys & girls?

25-03-2007, 16:57	#2
♣ Moya Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 22,575	"The Shawshank Redemption" for me. As you say, "The Green Mile" was good, but not as good.

25-03-2007, 17:03	#3
Eternal Life Posts: n/a	I would give a vote to The Shawshank Redemption. Superb film.

25-03-2007, 17:22	#4
SapphicGrrl Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Services: Sky+, BT Posts: 1,276	Shawshank every time. It has such a strong message (however much shit you have to wade through, you can always make it!). And Morgan Freeman is so fantastic in it.

25-03-2007, 17:24	#5
ThinBoy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4,358 Blog Entries: 53	The Green Mile by a mile! Didn't rate the Shawshank Redemption much - it was OK.

25-03-2007, 18:36	#6
batmobile2 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639	Shawshank for me and Mr Batmobile too. Love them both, but Shawshank is less sickly sentimental and more subtle. the message is stronger too.

25-03-2007, 18:37	#7
a2thej Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,625 Blog Entries: 1	I've watched both films in the last week, although I've seen them before. And as good as 'The Green Mile' was, I was taken in much more by 'The Shawshank Redemption'. I think the lead roles of Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman make the film for me. Not that I'm saying 'The Green Mile' was poorly acted, but Shawshanks acting, was much more superior. Both great, but Shawshank is far superior IMO.

25-03-2007, 19:21	#8
Sly Stallone Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 877	Shawshank easily. As far as Frank Darabont films go, i think the Majestic with Jim Carrey is better than Green Mile, although not Shawshank. Majestic & Man on the Moon, 2 very underrated Carrey films. (slightly off topic...)

25-03-2007, 22:00	#9
Chilli Dragon Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Au nord de l'Angleterre Services: De-stressing, hopefully Posts: 21,844	I think I am the only person in the world who didn't like The Shawshank Redemption

26-03-2007, 07:14	#11
Prodigy71 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Barnehurst, Kent Services: Sky+HD,O2 BB, 8Mb,Samsung LE40R74BDX,Tocco,HP G70 Pavillion,PS3,i-pod touch Posts: 320	Shawshank Redemption all the way - The Green Mile was good but not that good!

26-03-2007, 10:40	#12
Radiomaniac Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Old Amsterdam Services: Cheese, Clogs, Tulips, Barrel Organ Posts: 18,177 Blog Entries: 2	Green Mile - not only was it THAT good, it was astoundingly brilliantly GOOD. So much so, that I have never watched it since first viewing it, nor will I ever watch it again, to keep it that brilliant in my memory. Shawshank was boring and I never thought that much of it at all.

26-03-2007, 12:06	#13
Vic Mackey Banned User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,953	Shawshank Redemption was easily the best, a great film that i'll never tire of watching.

26-03-2007, 13:59	#14
mintchocchip Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 12,236	Shawshank is one of the best films ever. Green Mile is just good. I will also agree on the off topic subject that Carrey is a good and underrated actor. He's a better actor than comedian in my opinion, I saw the Number 23 the other day, very average film but he was great in it.

26-03-2007, 15:47	#15
IanPH Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26	I haven't seen either in a couple of years but I have to say that from what I can remember I'd have to say that Shawshank wins this contest. The Green Mile was a very good film but having been a fan of the book I felt that something as always was lost in the translation from page to screen.

26-03-2007, 15:48	#16
Sweet FA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In my element Services: Sweet FA Posts: 4,922	Shawshank for me.

26-03-2007, 16:17	#17
barbeler Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 41	The Shawshank Redemption by a very long way. I thought The Green Mile was just idiotic, with a ridiculous story line and a daft ending. A waste of Tom Hanks's talent.

26-03-2007, 19:48	#18
batmobile2 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639	Can't bear Tom Hanks. Hated him in everything since Philadelphia - which was great. I have already replied to this though but just wanted to add that because it is probably one of the reasons I rate Shawshank far higher. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman are superior to him. I think I was put off by his sobbing at the Oscars and that dire film Forrest Gump. but I digress...

26-03-2007, 22:59	#19
LeChiffre Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 238	Most definitely Shawshank Redemption! By a Green Mile!

27-03-2007, 09:05	#20
feline666 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Edinburgh ♀ Services: SkyHD,Sky Broadband Posts: 569	Shawshank is the better film although i loved The Green Mile

27-03-2007, 09:11	#21
cmrxx Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nottingham Services: No Live Feed :-( Posts: 4,855	Both are excellent but Shawshank is just that bit better.

27-03-2007, 09:43	#22
Havelock Vetinari Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mended Drum Services: Scorpion Pit Posts: 12,774	Shawshank simply dumps all over The Green Mile.

27-03-2007, 10:04	#23
bltonrye Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 439	Both good but Shawshank wins it for me.

27-03-2007, 10:59	#24
WillowFae Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Services: Sky+ HD Posts: 4,660 Blog Entries: 1	Shawshank. Fantastic film. Green Mile was okay, but didn't have the same effect on me.

27-03-2007, 12:51	#25
Miss Haversham Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 577	Shawshank is one I could watch over and over (and have!!) whereas Green Mile is good, but in all honesty I am always deterred by - 3 hours & Tom Hanks - plus from memory I just didn't care about the characters in Green Mile - whereas when lawyer from Ally McBeal had evidence of Robbins innocence and was subsequently killed, that mattered - unlike any event within Green Mile (TBH can only really remember MCD getting weak after doing his 'bit')