THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

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[@Californiablend]

❤️BIBLE VERSES OF THE DAY❤️ Romans 5:17 NIV 17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

[@louielouie22]

You should react to Mean Streets. Morgan at his best.

[@jmiyagi12345]

I saw this as being a loose retelling of the story of Joseph when he was sold off to slavery. He gains favor with Potiphar, is wrongfully accused, spends time in prison, the prisoners he helps forget about him, until he is eventually released and the pharaoh puts him in charge of everything. Obviously it is not a 1:1 comparison, but wrongfully accused, gains favor with the guards, still ends up in solitary for 2 months, but despite all of that he was just about the most powerful man there besides the warden.

[@regaubade8329]

If you don't know, Andy Dufresne is an analogy of Jesus Christ. Look up: The Hidden Meaning of Shawshank Redemption.

[@gggooding]

Lil detail: the rock hammer hidden in the Bible...it was at the book of Exodus.

[@johnman9386]

You need some Matt Dillahunty in your life.

[@kathyastrom1315]

Shawshank is one of those movies that, when you stumble on it while channel surfing, you stop and watch the rest of the film, no matter how many times you’ve already seen it.

[@craptos6938]

Why yes..yes you do.

[@DSGreen]

Totally agree, but I dont think I'll ever channel surf again!🥺

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@DSGreen Maybe try to - I think what the kids call it these days - take up stream surfing?

[@ponfed]

The term we use in my circle is an "ass sticker" movie. As in when you catch it on TV, your ass is stuck on the couch until it's over.

[@Courdorygirl]

@@ponfed I love that! I'm gonna use it from hear on out.

[@nowthatisawesome5431]

Andy always spoke about hope, while Red discouraged him from doing that stating that hope could drive a person insane. Andy knew that if Red got out, he may end up like Brooks. So he purposely left him with a scavenger hunt and made him promise to follow through. It was his way of looking out for his best friend. Love their chemistry! Truly a masterpiece.

[@DaleKingProfile]

Even more appropriate with the original ending. Originally the beach scene was not in the movie and it actually ended with the bus driving away with Red saying, "I hope"

[@fredscribner3688]

"I dont believe you should be doing this to yourself Andy, hope is a shitty pipe dream." Later that night Andy escapes through a shitty pipe. 😊

[@chriskelly3481]

@@fredscribner3688 OH! Look at you! I've seen this movie 100 times and never made that connection. 🤦‍♂️😆👍 Thanks. The film that keeps on giving. ❤

[@spud69g]

Through the whole story, it follows Andy mainly, but in reality, as the original comment explains, it's Red's redemption in the end.

[@commsense1979]

My Dad's favorite movie... He always loved to recite Red's line "I guess I just miss my friend" in reference to all the people in his life who'd passed before him (younger siblings and friends) He passed away last April 12th. Not a day has gone by since that I don't think about him, wishing he was still here. I guess I just miss my friend.

[@MrWillsonx]

Beautifully said. My condolences 🙏 Wish you all the best

[@tileux]

Ah, my dad passed away 4 May last year. I know exactly how you feel.

[@Californiablend]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽

[@jeffreyletourneau299]

Your dad had great taste.

[@racheldrum1982]

It's been just over two years for me. I still miss him, at the strangest times and sometimes for no reason. A long time ago Mom took a picture of him standing between his kids and the ocean. That's the man he'll always be, standing between us and a dangerous world.

[@seraiharper5553]

Stephen King is so much more than a horror writer. He understands humanity, and writes some of the best relationships in literature. This was a short story from back in the 70's, and made such a wonderful film. By the way, Red's joke about his name, though taken from the book, isn't a joke there because Red originally _was_ Irish - a big red-headed Irish dude. But the director of the film was more interested in getting the best actors and not with finding someone who looked "correct". Best casting decision ever.

[@babs3241]

I thought that when I fell crazy in love with SK's books, it was because I liked horror, but when I read other writers, I realized that no... it's Stephen King's touch with his characters and settings. This story was from Different Seasons, which was the same book that had "The Body," which was the story that became "Stand By Me"--this movie was spring ("Spring of Hope") and SBM was fall ("Fall from Innocence"). I swear, I can still do the opening paragraph of that story from memory. Another excellent choice was his first book, Carrie, with an excellent movie from the 1970s. (Alas, neither version of The Shining got the real feel of that book for some reason.)

[@jamesweekley1087]

They gave him the name "Ellis Boyd Redding" to justify the nickname "Red" for the movie. It was on one of his parole rejection forms. I think the theme for the Shawshank story was "Hope Springs Eternal"

[@seraiharper5553]

@@jamesweekley1087 Yes, it was the Spring story in the book "Different Seasons". The Summer story (theme: Summer of Corruption) was Apt Pupil. The Autumn story (Fall From Innocence) was "The Body", which became the film "Stand By Me". And the Winter story (A Winter's Tale) was "The Breathing Method", both the shortest and the weirdest one in the collection, as well as being the closest to a typical King horror story. Just as really great book, and the first one to let people see how King's talent extended to other areas than "monster horror".

[@seraiharper5553]

@@babs3241 To quote Haley Joel Osment (when he was offered the role of Harry Potter), "Some books should stay books."

[@SleepParty30]

I fucking find Stephen King annoying as fuck since he's such a shill on Twitter, but I appreciate his powerful mind when it comes to story-telling. He's knows how to write a good fucking book.

[@DaleKingProfile]

The picture is actually of Morgan Freeman's son who is also the one saying, "Reelin 'em in" when Andy arrives

[@elliotthyde5623]

That’s actually quite a cool fact.

[@smittybenzo4693]

Now thats a worthy fact!

[@elwood1247]

And June 1 is Morgan's birthday (month and day date stamped there by his son's pic on the papers... the year, of course, is off)

[@Myles720]

I’ve watched this movie so many times and seen countless reactions to this film. Never knew this. Thanks for sharing!

[@LiveINtheGood53]

great mention.... His son's name is Alfonso Freeman and he did other movies with his dad also :)

[@Asher8328]

For me, it's more Red's story than Andy's, even though you can make a strong case for either of them, or both. The tragedy that you see with Brooks is so important, because it shows you exactly where Red was heading, someone who had given up hope and had nothing left to live for. Red is able to find meaning in his life through his friendship with Andy, and it gives him the strength to carry on. That's something we all can learn from.

[@grumpysorus7997]

THIS! I’ve also always interpreted it as Red’s story and like to think that the moment Red finds out about how Andy escaped - is the moment we too as the audience understand.

[@JuandeFucaU]

if you think about it, Andy was innocent from the start, so it was never about his redemption, he did nothing wrong...... it's all about Red's redemption.

[@musical_lolu4811]

Red is the narrator.

[@abeartheycallFozzy]

That's how Red described it in the book. It was written in his "voice".

[@WhatHaveIMade]

Stephen King is mostly acclaimed for his horror stuff, but the way he can plot a story out is greatly underrated. Both this and The Green Mile tie all the threads of their stories together so neatly, even while pulling the rug out from under their audience multiple times. FYI in the Shawshank novella Red was the narrator, just like in the movie. Which is why Andy could have his secrets.

[@kurtrivero368]

Also, as an interesting aside, Red in the Stephen King novella was actually white. He was called Red because he was an Irish redhead. Malcolm X, as many know, was called “Red” because of his reddish hair.

[@WhatHaveIMade]

@@moon-moth1 Neither would I.

[@jesahnorrin]

Absolutely agree with you. Stand by Me is another great example of your point too. Fantastic.

[@MaxPower-kb4ke]

@@moon-moth1 Touche, but I think what he was saying was that Stephen King is primarily known for writing horror novels thus his ability to write just a great story with great characters is not what you'd expect from him.

[@msclrhd]

@@moon-moth1 The film flopped in cinemas. It was only when it was available in video, through word of mouth, that it grew in popularity. It topped the video rental charts for quite a while. That is how it became #1 on IMDB.

[@nikaltesla9400]

There's many reasons this movie is unique and special. One reason is that the incarcerated are the good people and the prison officials are the bad people.

[@Funk_Reactions]

Movie came out in 1994 and still holds up today!!!

[@sparksdrinker5650]

As do most of the top 30 movies of the 90's

[@dmp1520]

@@sparksdrinker5650 i doubt the top 30 of the 2010s will in 30 years...

[@anthonyanderson9303]

1994 was an incredible year for movies - Shawshank, Pulp Fiction, Forrest Gump, The Lion King, Interview with a Vampire, True Lies, the list goes on and on.

[@geffryg]

I grasped the words "Get busy living or get busy dying" and held them close as a turning point in my life. If Andy can do it, so can I.

[@Funk_Reactions]

Yessssss Let’s GOOOO!!! She did it. She actually did it!!!!!! Also my wife says she love the hair!!!!

[@Californiablend]

Thank you!

[@johnchristmas7522]

@@Californiablend You saw a proper movie, one with a plot, excellent sound/camera work together with the Stephen Kings story- a true masterpiece.

[@robertmolton6761]

This is an amazing film, but Morgan Freeman's narration just puts it over the top. That man could read the phone book and make it sound good.

[@jmiyagi12345]

A great stylistic nod to the characters: When Brooks is released, the scene is shot from the outside looking into the prison. When Red is released, the scene is shot from the inside looking out of the gate, showing the difference in their outlooks.

[@opalviking]

Brooks’ white knuckling on the bus to Red’s loose hands, too.

[@elliotthyde5623]

Never noticed those things.

[@FrancoisDressler]

Darabont is brilliant.

[@MaxPower-kb4ke]

Interesting....Great observation!

[@Etta319]

This is easily, in my opinion, one of the best movies ever made. Amazing writing, amazing directing, amazing acting. Loved your reaction to it as well 🥰

[@PrimeCircuit]

It's amazing how Andy's way or lack of communication was what put him into prison and eventually got him out of there.

[@x3mslayer]

There's a reason why this is #1 on IMDB, and has been for a long time ;) Stephen King is amazing at writing his characters, and their development.

[@Finians_Mancave]

Film school 101: If the main character is enigmatic (meaning you don't know what he's thinking) then he's very likely NOT the main character, despite having more screen time than any other character. In this case, Red is actually the protagonist. The big clue is that Red is narrating the story from nearly the beginning.

[@sjd5750]

The guy who said, "Reelin' them in" is Morgan Freeman's son, Alfonso Freeman...He was also the guy in the young Morgan photo.

[@swisspease]

Always loved where when the Warden returned the Bible and tells Andy "Salvation lies within" the Warden later opens the Bible to see that it's where Andy hid the rock hammer.

[@TBClarkJr20]

…and the Good Book opens on “Exodus.”

[@RustyCyler]

Absolutely David, I love that whole idea. The idea that it was a man made, physical object that freed an innocent man verses the magical fairy tales found in religious texts full of false promises. God didn't save Andy, this "god" and that bible didn't do a damn thing for Andy, Andy saved Andy. When you life depends on it, you rely on science and not bibles and gods. Time and pressure.

[@johnchristmas7522]

This movie, I first saw, when in a video shop, dispirited by what was on offer, asked the guy in the shop, do you know of any good movies? Well, yes you all guessed, it was Shawshank Redemption. he said, "I think this probably the best film around". After watching it the first time, I had to agree with him and even today, I have yet to see a better film. Just love Morgans golden voice.

[@alfreddaniel1994]

I saw this movie back in 1994, and it's been my favorite movie ever since.

[@theashdey9383]

Fun fact : the warder voices Mr Krabs in SpongeBob Squarepants.

[@chrisbloomfield3350]

Clancy Brown voices Mr Krabs...he's the head of the guards, not the warden.

[@flibber123]

I think when that new guy tells the story of who really killed Andy's wife, that's the one time in this movie when Andy really loses his cool. It's understandable because that's his one chance to win his release. But he makes a big mistake. The warden is engaged in all kinds of criminal activities, murder and bribery among them. Andy knows everything, including how much money is involved and where is it. There is NO way the warden would ever let Andy out of his control. There is no way the warden would allow Andy to walk away and if Andy had been thinking clearly he would have realized that.

[@80sOGRE]

I love how Red called it a shitty pipe dream and that's exactly how Andy got out.

[@merkitten953]

Omg!

[@bettymoody7422]

From a shitty pipe

[@lynnecurrie7561]

My all-time favorite movie!!! No words...

[@monam5962]

I agree with you completely. couldn't bring myself to watch The Green Mile more than once . When it comes to The Shawshank Redemption on the other hand , I can't keep count .💞

[@Shawn0428]

Brooks monologue mid movie makes me cry. Every. Single. Time. ❤️

[@Mike75W]

You just BLEW my mind with that question - "Who's story is it? " This is one of my all time favorites, and have seen it SO many times - but that is such an amazing question - arguments to both sides - really well done! Enjoyed the reaction very much! Thank you!

[@herbfletcher]

Its about Red's redemption.

[@Funk_Reactions]

1:45 y’all young cats don’t know about Sears & Roebucks lol

[@YoureMrLebowski]

1:18 there are no photos of a young morgan freeman. morgan freeman was born 45 years old

[@kwadwotuffour5529]

Very funny.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

@@kwadwotuffour5529 thank you

[@graywade9225]

Bravissima! You had me laughing and crying. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of your reaction.

[@GrrrTurtle]

I live about an hour from that prison. They let you pay to walk through it, you see the pipe from the movie, the beam where they carved their names, Andy's cell, a very real electric chair with over 360 executions to it. they turn it into a haunted house around halloween.

[@musical_lolu4811]

Wow

[@shainewhite2781]

The greatest movie of all time!

[@davependragon1]

I love watching people watch this film, it is full of hope. But here's some info for you, The Story is by Stephen King and is called "Rita Hayworth And The Shawshank Redemption" and as much as I love Morgan Freeman's portrayal of "Red", in the book he is called Red because he is a white Irish man with red hair.

[@ToniMcGinty]

I feel you with the Green Mile comparison (I assume you know they´re both from the same director, Frank Darabont). I think the main difference is Mile is about despair, whereas Shawshank is about hope.

[@350z1984]

So glad you did a review of this movie. It’s 1 of my top ten movies of all time. The score and film synopsis is top notch. This movie never gets old.

[@fezzik7619]

I always envy anyone seeing this movie for the first time. I wish I could watch all of the nuanced revelations of the character and plot expositions as a new experience again. It’s still one of those movies you can watch over and over and not tire of though.

[@Shax22132]

One of the most impressive things Andy did, or rather didn't do: he never even hinted about his escape plan, not to anyone. He kept it a secret for almost 20 years. I can't imagine the self-control and self discipline that must have taken.

[@davidmichaelson1092]

When it first came out, I was in graduate school and desperately needed a day off. So I decided to see it even though it did not in any way look like my type of movie. But sometimes you just need to see a movie. I was blown away. Still am. A nearly perfect movie. Lesson of the movie: don't screw with nerds. They will figure out how to screw you back worse.

[@thebigbop5866]

You've just watched probably one of the 10 greatest movies ever

[@ludoviccanchel1657]

This is like my favorite movie ever!! I'm glad you watched it and I love your videos and reactions, you're also helping me improving my english!! Keep going and much love from France

[@diverbob33]

"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things; and no good thing ever dies." Andy Dufresne

[@andreshernandez1180]

This is both Andy's and Red's story as seen by Red. We know nothing about them before jail except for Andy being a banker who shot his wife which led him to jail and Red being guilty of murder, that's it. It's narrated by Red and we only see what Red knew about Andy at the time, the things we DON'T see are the things he didn't know either. We're seeing the story as he lived it.

[@musical_lolu4811]

The wholesomeness in this movie was just onions-level overkill. Also while you're at it, if you haven't yet, go watch the movie adaptation of The Count Of Monte Cristo starring Jim Caviezel.

[@naomiW983]

I love the Count of Monte Cristo!!

[@julietcunningham852]

@@naomiW983 A story about a prison break.

[@donovanblackwelder4301]

@@julietcunningham852 We oughta file that under "Educational" too.

[@arsbadmojo]

Great movie for sure. Your smile really lights up the room; that's a great gift.

[@dsmkrotj4990]

This is one of my all time favorite movies.

[@LexyThomas134]

When I was in jail (Not Prison) all you had to do was hand the guards a little money and they'd bring in ANYTHING you wanted. Food, cigarettes, drugs, you name it. They don't get paid shit so they usually always take it. Once you get there the other people will tell you which guards to trust or not. And the cycle repeats itself. It's always been like that.

[@hylianbatman3153]

It still blows my mind that this is a Stephen King adaptation

[@Mr.Sidenote]

This has been one of my top 5 favorites since I first saw it 25 years ago. I read a lot of Stephen King books as a teenager and this story was part of a collection of short stories in one of them. It was called Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. Years later, I was excited to see that a movie had been adapted from it. I still love watching this film and if I see it on tv, no matter how far into the movie it is, I always watch. It still stirs emotion in me, I think because we all long for our own redemption of sorts. Anyway, loved to see your enthusiasm as you watched it for the first time.

[@jasonmalone9833]

Gorgeous and Awesome!! Love your reactions girl 💯😎😍

[@Leaffordes]

This is my most favorite movie ever. I've seen countless of reactions of it on KZbin. Yours is the only one I've seen several times; what's so beautiful and pure in this movie is so well reflected in your expressions. This isn't only the case for this particular reaction, but many of the ones I've seen you do. In my opinion, you're hands down the best one out there at doing this.

[@3toobular]

This is a movie that is on tv a lot, especially on weekend days. No matter when it is on, no matter what point of the movie it's on, I watch again and again. This is just one of those films. Great reviews. Your enthusiasm, energy and genuine enjoyment/excitement is contagious and appreciated.

[@Californiablend]

Thanks for watching!

[@atuuschaaw]

Watching your wonderful reaction with your beaming smile made me feel as if I was watching this for the first time. ☺♥

[@craigfowler7098]

This film is an emotional rollercoaster, depression, anger, pure joy, beauty and hope. Excellent script, music, acting etc etc. In short pure perfection, best film ever.

[@HonorGuard117]

I really loved this genuine reaction of yours! The energy and lovely vibe you bring in. Great stuff!

[@Californiablend]

Thank you so much!!

[@DavetheAvatar]

I love this movie, definitely one of my favourites and it's so close to the short story. One of the changes they did make was the ending that originally just saw Red on the search for Andy with his line that more than he hopes to see Andy again, he simply "hopes". Red had dismissed Andy's hope previously only to have it finally restored, and references the subtitle of the story "Hope Springs Eternal".

[@Hammarspiken]

THX Californiablend for a wonderful reaction 👍🇸🇪👍 this movie is my best movie 👍🇸🇪👍 STORY 💯% ACTOR on all actors 💯% Freeman as story narrator 💯%

[@Blue-qr7qe]

This was nice - your reaction. Thanks for letting it move you. Well done -

[@wiseguymaybe]

I really really like your reaction to movies and I really like you as a person. You have a good heart, I can tell. Luke 10:25-28.

[@georget13]

I love this movie and I´m glad I found your channel. Your spontaneity made me enjoy this movie even more, and I teared up a little. Thank you!

[@_Some_Guy_]

Great movie and great reaction! Nice to see you enjoyed this one

[@solvingpolitics3172]

I love your genuine heartfelt reactions!

[@christoffsimply3179]

Takes a thousand pieces to make a brilliant puzzle. How amazing is every aspect of this movie? Morgan Freeman gives the best voice ever to Stephen King's writing. Wow thank you for uploading your beautiful reaction. You are amazing and you shared your person with the rest of us. Love and support to you and your family.

[@nowthatisawesome5431]

One of the best movies ever!!! Love it! 🤗

[@ckobo84]

The fact they didn't age at all in 20 years really adds to the feel good story 😂

[@Courdorygirl]

"is that Rita on the screen?" yes, yes it is! Another fun fact for y'all, the name of the novella by SK is Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, and the movie was originally going to be named that too. They had to shorten it in the dailies because the casting director kept getting head shots and CVs from every actress in the country wanting to play Rita Hayworth (thinking it was a biopic)

[@Heegaherger]

$35k in 1949 is about $415k today, so nothing to sneeze at.

[@NorkelFjols]

I can't watch the part from where Red gets out until they meet again without choking up a little. The music, everything, it's so perfect.

[@Codametal]

It's Redd's story, he's the narrator, and telling the story from his perspective. Love your reaction videos. Keep up the great work.

[@pablovagnor]

That BRILLIANT blue of the ocean & openess at the end, always Get me 😭

[@DualStupidity]

I've watched this movie so many times over the last couple of decades, seeing your reaction really helped me remember just how hard some scenes hit when you don't see them coming!

[@markbrinton6790]

Great react to a great movie. Well done. Side note, I have to say it, your energy is contagious, and, you are simply gorgeous. Thank you :)

[@Lugnut73]

27:19 this part reminds me of Monty Python's Life of Brian film, the part where the Caesar's talking about his friend "Biggus Dickus" the soldiers were trying not to laugh in his face,.. but couldn't help it,... you were making the same face they were trying not to laugh. 😂 great reaction to a classic!

[@8967Logan]

Always enjoy your reaction videos, you're so cool, it's a lot of fun when you publish a new video.

[@donovanblackwelder4301]

I find it interesting that most people don't really care about Norton and Hadley until Tommy died, especially when you consider that had been their characters throughout the whole movie.

[@YoonbeenPark]

Love your question about who's story it is. I think it's about Red. It's how his hopelessness is transformed by how he views Andy. Red changes. Andy is misunderstood but wonderful throughout. So I'd say it's more about Red.

[@arrya5372]

Never noticed Andy being the only one without a hat as he arrived to the prison. Could it symbolize that his mind was not capable of being imprisoned and that it was always free?

[@billshine401]

Great point about hidden information on the protagonist.

[@nikolatesla5553]

The picture of what you thought was a young Morgan Freeman is actually a picture of Morgan's son. BTW, Morgan Freeman had been doing TV and movies for two decades before Shawshank. I remember him as the Easy Reader on a PBS educational series in the 1970s.

[@charlesbarnes6912]

True classic!

[@IBeforeAExceptAfterK]

8:11 You gotta remember, this scene took place in 1949. If you adjust for inflation, that $35,000 would be over $422,000 in today's money.

[@brandonday2494]

Absolute pleasure to watch you experience that for the first time. Just a glorious movie. Andy and Red are one of my favorite duos ever. That movie hits so hard in so many ways. Classic.

[@rebel3353]

The crazy scene for me is Andy used the Bible to house the rock hammer, the same bible the warden had possession of when the cell was tossed

[@atx1459]

Great reaction. Really appreciated it.

[@0okamino]

Powerful. Every. Time. Glad you watched it and loved it.

[@r_aguilar68]

This is one of my all-time favorite movies. Once or twice a year on a lazy Sunday when I'm not busy I'll put this movie on, relax and get lost in the story.

[@83gemm]

You are an awesome, insightful reactor. Not enough people have reacted to the film Dolores Claiborne. The acting is so perfect in that film and I think you’ll be drawn into its world. Please consider it! In any case, terrific reaction! Thanks for the hard work it must take for quality content!

[@tjp1451]

All the Red stuff in the last 15 mins is just amazing, I must have watched it 50 times and it still gets me. Freeman is just amazing.

[@josephbridges7470]

Now you just need to visit Shawshank (AKA The Ohio Reformatory) near Columbus, OH. It was used for several movies and you can walk the entire prison that is now just a museum. It's easily one of the favorite things ive visited in my life.

[@geffryg]

This movie did not do well at the box office because people did not know what the unusual words "Shawshank Redemption" meant. But it went viral when it came out on VHS and DVD. So, the story of how the movie has transformed into one of the most liked movies in history is somewhat of a miracle just like the way the movie ends! Can't make this stuff up!

[@ja37d-34]

A great movie and a supercutie with wonderful hair at the same time?? Hell yeah..! ;D

[@ralphficker167]

Thanks for a terrific reaction! You mused about who was redeemed. The story was of course Andy's, but I think the redemption was Red's. After bullshitting his way through two parole hearings, Red finally told the truth. He was then released but, just as important, he was redeemed.

[@Mercury6_]

Oh wow this was so fun. Watching movies with you has become a nightly routine, also you’re so funny but even funnier after smoking this blunt

[@samsakharia3382]

Great reaction to a great movie one of my top 10 movies of all time and I have watched over 2500 movies in my lifetime. Just a few facts about the movie and info. 1. When Andy meets Redd for the first time in the yard, he asked him why they call him Redd, he tells him maybe because I’m Irish. The reason was the part of Redd was to be played by a white guy who was going to be Irish and his last name was Redding, but in the end Morgan got the part and the director kept that line in.. maybe because I’m Irish… so Redd was short for Redding. 2. The young photo of Morgan in the beginning, was a photo of his real son. 3. His son is also in the movie for one scene and that was or he was the guy behind the fence doing the fishing pole gesture with a hat on. 4. The posters of different women was a sign of time passing and years. 5. When Brooks is let out of prison, as he steps out, you see the guards behind him. This represents that he was still stuck or trapped in the same place. That’s why he killed him self. 6. When we see Redd leaving, you see the guards are in front of him as he steps out, meaning he was free. 7. The ending of the movie was Andy driving away with the top rolled down. When it was shown to a test audience they did not like it, they wanted Andy and Redd to reunite… so they went back and shot that ending on the beach as we see… that makes the movie complete. Another great movie from the same director and one of my top 5 movies of all time that you should watch and react to is The Green Mile…. Both movies are from Steven King Novels…. Thank you.

[@travisbickle2004]

Probably one of the most perfect film’s I’ve seen, It’s just incredible. I enjoyed your reaction to it.

[@Ellinor99]

I have been bingewatching reaction vids of this movie lately and I loved you reactions and comments on the movie and story. Thank you! 🎥(I have seen the movie many times before)

[@Mellowcanuck33]

That $35,000 was like $442,000 today. That's a lot of obligation for a convict to have over a guard. A guy saves me that much money, hell I'd look out for him.

[@NocturnEternal]

Fun fact: Shawshank Redemption stands at #2 on IMDB’s top films of all time.

[@musical_lolu4811]

Second to?

[@NocturnEternal]

@@musical_lolu4811 Citizen Kane.

[@jonluzzi3015]

It’s actually number one now and The Godfather is number two

[@NocturnEternal]

@@jonluzzi3015 I saw that. And I’m happy that Shawshank is number one. It’s also my favorite film of all time.

[@jonluzzi3015]

@@NocturnEternal same here brother

[@netzombiee646]

Another bit of trivia ... The actor that plays the head guard, Captain Hadley, is also the voice of Mr. Crabbs on Spongebob.

[@user-je5de5qp6r]

Andy and RED have the best chemistry. Love the friendship.