THE GREEN MILE: BOOK VS MOVIE

Summary

In this video, 19-year-old Alejandro Skirvin discusses 'The Green Mile,' a novel by Stephen King that sparked his love for reading. He explores the book's significance, its adaptation into a movie nominated for four Academy Awards, and the differences between the two. Alejandro highlights key plot points, such as the character of John Coffey and the execution of Eduarda Delacroix, and notes the more detailed brutality of Percy Wetmore in the book. He also expresses disappointment at the movie's omission of certain characters and details, such as the death of Paul's friends. Alejandro concludes by inviting viewers to like, comment, and subscribe for more content.

Takeaways

• 🎓 The speaker, Alejandro Skirvin, is a 19-year-old student set to graduate in June 2020.
• 📚 'The Green Mile' by Stephen King is a significant book for Alejandro as it sparked his interest in reading.
• 🎬 Alejandro aspires to be a filmmaker and discusses his admiration for storytelling through movies.
• 🏆 'The Green Mile' novel was released in 1996 and won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel, while the movie, released in 1999, was nominated for four Academy Awards.
• 📽 The film adaptation was directed by Frank Darabont, who also directed 'The Shawshank Redemption'.
• 🔍 Alejandro compares the book and the movie, highlighting their similarities and differences.
• 🐀 Both the book and the movie include a memorable mouse named Mr. Jingles, who plays a significant role in the story.
• 🤝 A key similarity is the portrayal of John Coffey's supernatural abilities to heal, which are depicted in both versions.
• 📖 The book is written as a memoir by the character Paul Edgecombe, while the movie tells the story through dialogue.
• 🗣️ A notable difference is the portrayal of Percy Wetmore, who is even more brutal in the book than in the movie.
• ⏳ The timeline of events differs between the book and the movie, with the book using a non-linear narrative style.

Q & A

Who is the narrator of the video?

The narrator of the video is Alejandro Skirvin.

What is the significance of the book 'The Green Mile' to the narrator?

The book 'The Green Mile' is significant to the narrator because it was the first book that he ever liked and it got him into reading more books.

What is the narrator's future career aspiration?

The narrator aspires to become a filmmaker.

In what year was 'The Green Mile' book released?

The book 'The Green Mile' was released in 1996.

How many parts does the 'The Green Mile' series consist of?

The 'The Green Mile' series consists of six parts.

What award did 'The Green Mile' win?

The book 'The Green Mile' won the Bram Stoker award for best novel.

In which year was the movie adaptation of 'The Green Mile' released?

The movie adaptation of 'The Green Mile' was released in 1999.

How many Academy Awards was the 'The Green Mile' movie nominated for?

The movie was nominated for four Academy Awards.

Who directed the movie 'The Green Mile'?

The movie 'The Green Mile' was directed by Frank Darabont.

What are some similarities between the book and the movie of 'The Green Mile'?

Similarities include the starting point with John Coffey's commitment, the inclusion of the mouse, the curing of Paul's urinary infection by John Coffey, and the curing of Melinda Moore's brain tumor.

What are some differences between the book and the movie of 'The Green Mile'?

Differences include the chronological order of the storytelling, the level of brutality shown by Percy Wetmore, the year in which the story is set, and the way Paul discovers the truth about the real murderer of the doTERRA twins.

How does Percy Wetmore's character differ in the book compared to the movie?

Percy Wetmore is portrayed as more evil in the book, where he brutally beats Eduard Delacroix without reason, compared to the movie where his actions are less extreme.

What happens to Percy Wetmore at the end of both the book and the movie?

In both the book and the movie, Percy Wetmore ends up in a vegetative state after John Coffey transfers all the toxic poison from his mouth into Percy's, leading to his brain being severely damaged.