The Great Movie Tournament - 1990s: Round 3 - Group 2 of 32

During the third round of The Great Movie Tournament, please vote for up to two films you would like to move onto the next round. The top two films will be moving on. Keep in mind that the percentage of the vote a given film receives will determine its standing going forward.

The poll will run for seven days. Discussion is greatly encouraged!

The nominees are (please let me know if any video doesn't play for you):

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The Green Mile (1999)
Directed by Frank Darabont

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkE97AyPIqU

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Forrest Gump (1994)
Directed by Robert Zemeckis

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLvqoHBptjg

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L.A. Confidential (1997)
Directed by Curtis Hanson

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sOXrY5yV4g

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The Crow (1994)
Directed by Alex Proyas

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4rI8Ur1CQU

I'm kinda surprised The Green Mile is getting all this love, especially against these other three movies. It's a good movie but is it that good?

Stephen King effect brah.

Some of you folks need to take off the Stephen King colored glasses.

At the risk of being stoned to death, I watched the original Pet Sematary the other day and I thought it was god awful. Some of the worst acting I've ever seen in a film. This is one of those films that deserves the upcoming remake.

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Originally Posted by mae

It's a good movie but is it that good?

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No, it is not.

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Originally Posted by Still Servant

I watched the original Pet Sematary the other day and I thought it was god awful. .

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oh yes, it was.

You guys, The Green Mile is arguably one of the best adaptations of a King book. It's a quality film, great acting, directing. Yes, there is definitely a King effect on this board, I'm not denying that. But why all the hate for this one? It's the best of this group, in my opinion.

It's not the best Tom Hanks movie in this group, not for me :)

Forest Gump is such a struggle to watch though :lol: Maybe I should try to give it another shot now.

L.A Confidential is the best film in this group for my money.

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Originally Posted by Heather19

You guys, The Green Mile is arguably one of the best adaptations of a King book. It's a quality film, great acting, directing. Yes, there is definitely a King effect on this board, I'm not denying that. But why all the hate for this one? It's the best of this group, in my opinion.

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The Green Mile is a good film. I remember watching it when it came out, but I've had no desire to go back and watch it again.

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Originally Posted by Heather19

You guys, The Green Mile is arguably one of the best adaptations of a King book. It's a quality film, great acting, directing. Yes, there is definitely a King effect on this board, I'm not denying that. But why all the hate for this one? It's the best of this group, in my opinion.

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I do not hate it. I just don't like it. But then again, I do not like the novel, either, hardly made it through the book. The film put me off with that cartoonish, disney-ish, fairy tale-ish stardust coming from the protagonist's mouth. When described verbally, it was passable; but when shown, it painfully reminded me of how Hollywood the whole thing is.

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Originally Posted by Jean

...that cartoonish, disney-ish, fairy tale-ish stardust coming from the protagonist's mouth...how Hollywood the whole thing is.

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I like TGM (books and movie), but I see what you mean.

The poll has closed. The following two titles are moving on to the next round:

1. The Green Mile (72.00%)
2. Forrest Gump (48.00%)

And the following two titles have been eliminated:

1. L.A. Confidential (36.00%)
2. The Crow (20.00%)