Bawling my eyes out to THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) | First time watching

Hi friends- here's my re-edited version of the Shawshank Redemption reaction. Hopefully this is good enough to appease the copyright gods!
Are you ready to see me ugly-cry today? Because I dove head first into the cinematic masterpiece The Shawshank Redemption... and I was not prepared.
Join me as I navigate through this emotional rollercoaster based on a novel by Stephen King. It follows the story of Andy Dufresne, a man sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary, and his friendship with a fellow inmate, Ellis "Red" Redding. Incredible acting performances, a compelling story, and an absolutely epic ending.
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[@dwightlee4315]

Christy my wife and I have a special connection to this particular film. About 25 years ago I burst an aneurysm in my brain, I was not expected to live. When I did live that first night they shipped me to UCSF for a procedure they were experimenting with. After the surgery my brother was sitting next to me when I woke for the first time. They were unsure how much damage I had or how much of me would be left. He asked if he could get me anything and I told him “A picture of Rita Heyworth and a rock hammer” He thought I was gone mentally and went back to the waiting room were my wife was sleeping to tell her. She laughed and said that is his favorite movie, if he can come up with that he is doing pretty good. She was right, a decade later when my wife went though Chemo for lymphoma I waited till she was well enough to take her for a vacation on a beach for a week. I took her to Zihuantanejo.

[@brendanpowers7945]

Great story! 😁

[@musicmusic6595]

Bravo , absolutely marvellous story thanks for sharing this.

[@johnscott4196]

Thanks for sharing your blessings

[@El_Jefe_Zamora]

Absolutely beautiful story, I pray more health and fun for you and your family.

[@stephenschreiber2640]

That’s beautiful Yo!

[@PGoodmanCOG]

That $370,000 in 1966 was the equivalent of $3.5 million. Andy was really good at his job.

[@0okamino]

He definitely got his severance pay.

[@The_Gallowglass]

@@0okamino I guess you could say he got his boss fired. LOL

[@xMCKx24games]

Don't you mean Randall 🤔

[@PGoodmanCOG]

@@xMCKx24games I see what you did there.... ;)

[@seansteyer8851]

When you were pouring tears at Brooks going to the park to feed the birds, my first thought was "oh no, she is in big trouble...should have got the tissues" This is, in my opinion, one of the best movies of all time.

[@PeteGeorge]

I acted in Shawshank for two months, the summer of 93. Played a con. Best experience ever! 😮😊😊

[@Thronewatcher]

FRESH FISH! FRESH FISH! FRESH FISH! tell me you got to be part of that scene what a masterpiece and what bragging rights you have. aslong as you were not one of the Sisters... 😂

[@PeteGeorge]

@Greywood87 the director had me yell that right into the camera as if I were yelling at Andy. I'm right there in the scene.

[@mildcorma]

Holy shit that's so awesome! did you meet many of the cast?

[@PeteGeorge]

@@mildcorma oh yea... James Whitmore would talk for hours.

[@joeblankenship377]

Did you gamble with cigarettes?

[@zmarko]

Greatest film ever made. A friend visiting me my senior year of college in the fall of 1994 dragged me to this (i didnt want to go because the title sounded weird), and I'm so glad he did. I left the theater in awe, with a sense of overwhelming feeling of happiness with a touch of sadness. I've purchased this movie probably 12+ times over the past 30 years, and i know I'll buy it many more times. Its just a perfect film.

[@erikawilliams9558]

I own the dvd so i only had to buy it once....

[@hedgehog1965uk]

I'm similar. A friend lent me the VHS tape in the late 90s and said "You must watch this" and I was blown away. I am trying to work out how many times I have bought it (VHS, VHS Widescreen, VHS Special Edition, DVD, DVD Special Edition, Blu-Ray, iTunes, Amazon Prime).

[@920WASHBURN]

Well if you'd stop losing them you wouldn't have to buy it again

[@deg6788]

I download it by torrent for free dude

[@jeffersondiuguid9844]

​@@920WASHBURN I'm sure he's lost the film a few times but he probably made the move from VHS to DVD to blu Ray to digital

[@dantedja]

The interesting part about the title of the movie is that the redemption in the story really isn't Andy's, it's Red's. Andy never lost hope and was always a bit more free, even in prison, but Red was redeemed by Andy and gained his freedom and hope through him.

[@DanTheMan1979]

Also this makes it important that Red is the "Only guilty man in Shawshank." You cannot be redeemed if you deny you were ever wrong, so Red is uniquely qualified in the story.

[@庫倫亞利克]

One could be redeemed not necessarily from sin but also from traumatizing experiences--in Mad Max: Fury Road, when Furiosa was asked by Max what did she want, she responded that she wanted redemption.

[@georgehuerta1990]

👏👏👏👏 I agree with you 100%

[@tonyhaynes9080]

Andy was the most dangerous man in Shawshank, and nobody realised it due to his demeanor.

[@ni2799]

I remember sitting in the theatre next to the biggest, toughest, biker dude you could ever imagine. At the end of the movie, we both looked over at each other, both of us wailing like babies, tears streaming down non-stop. Shawshank will always be one of the best, if not THE best, movie ever made.

[@djfrog2001]

We are all of us people. We all feel pain. We all hope for redemption.

[@IndigoRyu]

If you don't cry at a movie like this, you're not human, but a robot or something.

[@omegagilgamesh]

The crazy thing is, this movie wasn't a huge hit in the theaters, despite critical acclaim. In its initial theater run, it only amassed roughly 16 million against a 25 million budget. It eventually sold distribution rights to TNT network, where it was shown regularly beginning in 1997, and more and more people saw it, leading to a re-release in theaters that brought its worldwide theater revenue up to about 75 million, not including VHS, DVD, and Blu-Ray purchases.

[@ChrisKing-e3m]

🥲

[@andersgranstrom7128]

Hat off to Stephen King for writing this one, and The Green Mile - and to Frank Darabont for directing the movies! A good collab I would say - two of the best movies ever made probably, according to me! 🙂 Love your reactions Cristy!! Thank you!

[@luckylenny8634]

I agree. If this one destroyed her, I cant imagine what the Green Mile would do to her. Both are masterpieces!

[@4thlinemaniac356]

​@@luckylenny8634Dolores Clayborne & The Spitfire Grill are better.

[@mwilsonUT]

Don't forget Stand By Me, another non-horror King classic!

[@yuothineyesasian]

The original King story really sucks though. When he worked on the screenplay (uncredited) he made significant changes that brought the story together. For example in the short story there were multiple wardens and no money laundering subplot, Andy had a friend who invested his money for him for when he got out.

[@4thlinemaniac356]

@@yuothineyesasian sucked??? The narrative was based on it? The added conversations etc were expanded on Kings best movies are the ones based on his short stories such as this?

[@Ceractucus]

What a wonderful reaction Cristy. I have subscribed and given you a thumbs up. “Get busy living or get busy dying” is a lesson for all of us. My own life over the last decade has brought me me to homelessness, and crippled me due to a car accident. But the simplicity and profundity of hope has kept me going. I am now renting my own place and am slowly recovering from the leg injuries.

[@sarahmoller7308]

I really hope you're doing okay now!!

[@CristyReacts]

I’m inspired by your story, my friend, and I’m happy to hear that you’ve pushed through the rough times and are recovering. You’ll always have companionship in this little community we’ve created❤️

[@scottgibeault1717]

One of the best foreshadowing line ever in cinema: "This is just shitty pipedreams". Andy proceeds to escape via the "shitty pipe" lol.

[@deg6788]

Best of cinema !!!❤

[@sampowellmusic]

good one never thought of that!

[@georgehuerta1990]

Never thought of it that way but you’re right

[@4thlinemaniac356]

Not even close the little girl in Signs said "Can I have a glass of water? There's an Alien in my room?"

[@scottgibeault1717]

Great thanks for the positive response...lol@@4thlinemaniac356

[@jeffbeaufort3798]

Your reaction was so genuine - seeing you react brought back all the feels. Also, the prison where a lot of the scenes were filmed is now a tourist attraction in Mansfield, Ohio. Going there was is an out of body experience for any Shawshank fan.

[@denisebennettahrentzen8340]

It’s my favorite movie of all time. I’m so happy that you reacted to it. Every time I watch this, I am struck with hope and joy and excitement for what life can bring. For a movie to reinvigorate my passion for life is a huge feat. I recommend watching it multiple times. The second time you watch it, knowing the ending changes the way you see it. Then every time you see it again and again you see things and notice details that just enrich the story. It’s a masterpiece. I felt so bad for you that no one warned you to bring tissues. You just came across my feed. This is the first piece of your work that I have seen. I’m excited to see more. Your incredible reaction just gained you my subscription. Great job!! Thank you darling!!

[@CristyReacts]

Thank you for the thoughtful comment Denise 🥰 and welcome to the watch party!

[@glasgowjohn7831]

now that's a reaction this film deserves... and the redemption wasn't Andy's it was red's he found hope again

[@travisbickle1552]

I hardly ever cry during movies. But the 2 movies that hit me the hardest were both Stephen King adaptations. Crazy to think a man known for horror could pull that off. Talented guy.

[@dannya8614]

The Green Mile for sure

[@travisbickle1552]

@@dannya8614 yup, that was the other movie.

[@4thlinemaniac356]

Try Kings best adaptation Dolores Clayborne my favorite line is "I ain't making one I'm keeping one!" When Dolores is told by her lawyer she is making a powerful enemy of the Chief of Police. And The Spitfire Grill Kings best drama with the saddest yet happiest Ending of All of Kings films. And Hearts In Atlantis good solid decent.

[@jgfunk]

The Green Mile got me when Paul asked John Coffey what he was supposed to say at the gates of heaven when he killed one of God's true miracles...

[@TheJohnnywbred]

Appreciate your heart felt reaction. One of top 5 films ever. Morgan Freeman was not a red head white guy like the book…but he was Morgan Freeman. The perfect actor for Red ❤️

[@0okamino]

I love that he makes the reference to Red being Irish in the book.

[@brandonbrooks898]

"Hope is a dangerous thing" red said. Then the last line of the movie is " I hope". He was able to see it in the end. Love that. Not to mention the beautiful soundtrack.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Tom Hanks was offered the role of Andy Dufresne but had to turn it down due to his commitment as the lead in Forrest Gump which proved to be a blessing with both movies being amongst the best ever. Tim Robbins was absolutely brilliant in this his most iconic role.

[@michaelwhite278]

Hanks is overrated. Glad he didn't spoil this movie and focused on that dumpster fire that was Gump.

[@proofprof50]

​@@michaelwhite278Dumpster fire? Hardly. Overrated? Yes.

[@JohnSmith-fm3pn]

Shawshank is a pretty good Tim Robbins flick but it's no Tapeheads ( 1988 )

[@chandlermorgan708]

10/10 Eternal Hope I've lost count of the number of times I have seen this movie, but it is more than 20. It has to be one of the best movies ever made. It made me take notice Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins like I had never noticed any actors before. I have from a very young age been a huge fan of anything Stephen King writes and had already read the short story that this movie is based on years prior to seeing this movie. Not everything Stephen King has written that gets turned into a movie comes out well, but this is as close to perfection as it gets and has everything you could ever want in a movie. Something that is outstanding is the fact that it has no real action, no special effects and no gimmicks. 99% of the movie is just men in a prison uniforms talking. Yet it absolutely hooks you almost from the beginning and has you glued to the screen to the end. For me what really makes this film one of the best is the message of eternal hope it conveys throughout. The never ever give up hope attitude of the main character so well conveyed by Tim Robbins. The ending is just spine tingling every time I see it, no matter how many times I have seen it. Brilliant, brilliant movie and a must see for everyone.

[@maximillianosaben]

This movie may get me teary-eyed, but The Green Mile makes me properly cry.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes, Green Mile is way more emotional than Shawshank

[@tisdue]

@@nsasupporter7557 Its very slow on rewatch.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@tisdue what is?

[@tonyhaynes9080]

Field of Dreams hits people the same way

[@timprice5747]

This and the Green Mile are the best adaptations of stories written by Stephen King.

[@ColoradoMediaProductions]

Same director, too!

[@Jayjayuk12345]

Except the Green Mile's religious aspect ('John's healing powers and initials suggesting Jesus) totally removes any emotional attachment for me and instead turns is to science fiction.

[@timprice5747]

@Jayjayuk12345 yes, and it was a very good adaptation of the story, and a great movie.

[@proofprof50]

​@@Jayjayuk12345I'm usually turned off by that, but it's supremely important in context here. John was a spiritual man, and most of the guards were touched by his spirit and acceptance of his fate. That's more important than any sort of religious aspect. It definitely could be looked at through many different lenses.

[@jgfunk]

Stand By Me was great

[@Astro95Media]

What's wild is that the movie was originally set to end with the bus driving off into the distance, leaving us to wonder if Red and Andy re-united. It didn't sit well with test audiences, so they added the iconic scene in Mexico we've all loved for 30 years.

[@CristyReacts]

Oh wow! This is the first time I hear this fun fact. Love to hear it, because it's such a great scene!!!

[@4thlinemaniac356]

I saw an early review of Sweet Home Alabama and at the end when Reese Witherspoon reunites with her childhood sweet heart & first husband She gets struck by lightening and dies. Then he carried her into the bar dead. The audience hated it and they changed it. You can view this alternate ending on you tube.

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction Cristy like always, this is a masterpiece of cinema, A masterclass in pretty much every category. An incredible script, wonderful direction, gorgeous score and phenomenal performances by Freeman and Robbins. Some fun facts about this movie, Stephen King sold the rights for $1,000, The baseball throwing scene took 9 hours The scene where Andy and Red are standing and talking outside whilst Red is throwing a baseball back and forth took a staggering nine hours to film. Morgan Freeman threw the ball endlessly the whole time. The following day, when he arrived at work, his arm was in a sling. Clint Eastwood and Harrison Ford were considered for Red, Red’s mugshot is Morgan Freeman’s son , When you see Morgan Freeman’s papers at one of his parole hearings, there are mugshots of a younger Red attached. These are actually photos of Alfonso Freeman - Morgan’s son. He also had a small part in the movie. He was one of the inmates shouting ‘Fresh fish!’ Stephen King’s novella was titled, ‘Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.’ This was shortened for the film because they didn’t want people to think it was a biopic about Rita Hayworth. This was proven to be true when several actresses applied for the ‘lead role of Rita Hayworth’. Keep up the amazing work.

[@montxogandia]

Also wasnt Brad Pitt casted for the new guy that gets shot but he did something else? Would've been perfect for the role I think.

[@MarcoMM1]

@@montxogandia yep Pitt pulled out so he could star alongside Tom Cruise in 1994's "Interview With the Vampire."

[@wiseoldman53]

This is definitely one of the better adaptations of a Stephen King story (or others, for that matter). Great acting, story, directing, and filmography. It's a great reaction from an awesome reactor, too! 😉 Thanks, Cristy!

[@Hal2718]

Stephen* King

[@wiseoldman53]

​@@Hal2718I stand corrected. Thank you.

[@Steelburgh]

Stephen King is SO GOOD at these slice of life character studies. He's great at horror, but ones like this, The Body, Summer Thunder, etc, are where he truly shines.

[@ChrisKing-e3m]

I liked your observation about Red being the boss in the yard. But nervous and vulnerable in his parole hearing. "What is freedom if you don't have anybody?" Wow, 😮 That's deep. I can relate to this because I've been alone for a long time: Asperger's syndrome, Bipolar and depression since age 14. I'm 38, you do get used to being alone. But it never gets easier😞.

[@johncourtright1632]

Lovely heartfelt reaction Cristy! I'm here to also cast my vote for you to react to The Green Mile. It's an amazing film and one of my favorites. Keep doing what you're doing. You're a natural. Subscribed.

[@CristyReacts]

Thank you John! I have The Green Mile on the list for right after the holidays. Stay tuned for it, and thanks for the sub!!

[@MrGruffteddybear]

I like to believe that the reason Red got paroled is that he told the parole board what he really thought rather than tell the board what he thought they wanted to hear.

[@Head-ck4hu]

Clancy Brown who plays Hadley the guard, is a tremendous actor. He's been 200+ shows over 45 years. He is Mr Krab on spongebob. He was in Starship Troopers, Highlander with Sean Connery, and John Wick 4. My favorite is ER for 6 years. Where he played a doctor that accidentally killed a patient played by the same actor that played the fresh fish man he kills here in Shawshank. This story was written by Steven King.

[@kevinmoore2929]

Brown also voiced Lex Luthor in one of the Superman animated series.

[@chipsdad5861]

Great reaction, We could see you just fall in love with this story. Loved it. For the record, Red did not just break the law twice. All the stuff he smuggled into the prison are all crimes. LOL.

[@paulmartin2348]

You do realize that almost everything that gets smuggled into the prison is done by the guards. Red just distributed the contraband. He had to part in the actual smuggling and the guards doing that are crooked anyhow. (next time think for even a few seconds before you blather)

[@PatrickWagz]

@@paulmartin2348 I think he was kidding around there.

[@kgbcorvette]

This movie is no 1 on IMDB's Top 250 movies and has been for many years!!!

[@loudoesreviews]

That's one of three Frank Darabont adaptations of a Stephen King story. IMO - the greatest movie of all time. Darabont also did another fantastic turn with King's - The Green Mile. Another prison story but very different - and a much more emotional film. Finally there is Darabont's adaptation of The Mist which is a straight out horror story. Also worthy to watch are Rob Reiner's two adaptations - Stand by Me and Misery. Then there's Mike Flanagan' s - of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass Netflix fame - Dr Sleep. It is a sequel to The Shining and you must watch that one first. Finally there is the overlooked Dolores Claiborne.

[@4thlinemaniac356]

Way More Dolores Clayborne is the best adaptation of any of Kings books because it is better than the movie. Gremlins in fun. And The Spitfire Grill is a Drama perhaps the saddest yet happiest Ending of any of Kinds film adaptations? And Dolores is pretty emotional for those of Us who have dealt with such?

[@robertfindley921]

How the heck did Forest Gump win Best Picture and Best Actor over this movie?!?!?! Bunch of dolts!

[@baslifico]

Still one of the greatest movies of all time.

[@ChrisKing-e3m]

Haywood: Want a cold one, Andy? Andy: No thanks, I'm not into necrophillia 🥶..

[@sharkdentures3247]

"Get busy living or get busy dying." is one of the most profound statements every spoken IMO. Like I always say, an incredible film, a '9 or 10 out of 10' movie! A movie that gets 'Dialed up to 11' with the Morgan Freeman narration. So simple, yet so emotionally powerful. And just like Big Trouble in Little China, the "main" character (Dufrane) ISN'T who the story is truly about. It's all about the (supposed) "sidekick" (Red)! It is Red's "Redemption" not Andy's! Andy never NEEDED any Redemption. He didn't commit the crime, and he didn't lose Hope.

[@StewartCB]

Terrific reaction to a gem of a movie. I loved the novelette written by Stephen King. This is one of the very few movies that live up to the book.

[@scottski51]

Honest reaction to a truly exceptional film. Of all the great acting jobs here, imho, James Whitmore, a Hollywood Legend of earlier decades, absolutely slays it as Brooks, the sad, lovable, terrified old man. You can watch this film again and again and it never really gets old. Nice choice... I'll watch more.

[@samwalker3508]

If that ruined you, you aren't prepared for the green mile.

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great reaction Christy! Don't worry, I was crying along with you...and I've seen this movie dozens of times - it all starts with Brooks... My wife and I have this as one of our all-time favourite movies. As serious, dramatic & at times humourous a story this is, it's soooooo well written, acted...it's perfect! We probably watch this at least once a year. Cheers.

[@artbagley1406]

A "heist film" recommendation: "The Sting," starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, and many others.

[@MLawrence2008]

Just goes to show what a fantastic writer Stephen King is! What a story! Great reaction Cristy, now buckle up and try another King masterpiece 'The Green Mile'.

[@deeanna8448]

Stephen King is a master of horror, but my favorite stories of his are the dramatic stories about friendship and the human spirit. This one, The Green Mile, and The Body (Stand by Me was the movie adaptation.

[@obdiane]

I have seen this movie a few times, plus some reactions and you're the first to wonder how Andy got money for anything. I know they have a commissary but, Andy didn't have any family that was spoken of to put money on his commissary. So, yeah. Where did he get money from?🤔 Now, I wanna know.😭

[@CristyReacts]

Someone mentioned that in the book it says that he smuggled some money when he first was brought in. But they didn’t specify how haha

[@gphillimo]

One of my favorite movies of all time. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins both deserve honarary Oscars for this. The movie was nominated for many, but unfortunately it came out the same year as Forrest Gump and that won all the awards. Can't take anything away from Tom Hanks' performance in that, but that should have been a year where the Academy made an exception and given them all an award. We would all understand lol.

[@ChrisKing-e3m]

You can have deodorant: roll on. There is a prison store. You get "buy up" every 2 weeks. It used to be weekly. You either have your savings go into your prison account or have someone on the outside: put money 💵 in for you. You have to pay for the prison phones, put money on them, put your name down on time sheet to call out. You use tokens to buy soft drink: Coke, sprite, fanta. That's about it. No spray on deodorant, as it's flammable 🔥. First time I went to the joint: Arthur Gorrie in Brisbane. We could smoke tobacco and have lighters. Most guys would smoke White Ox(strong tobacco). I used to like Champion Ruby. Nowadays I'm a Winfield Blue 💙 man or Manchester Blue tailors. I did 2 months inside. My Dad hired a good lawyer and it was my first offence: So I got out on good behaviour. Second time I went inside: TMCC (Townsville Men's Correctional Centre) Smoking 🚬 had been banned 🚫 in all jails across Queensland. 6 months without a smoke, really sucked.

[@AFluffyBunny4]

I've watched 100 reaction video's for Shawshank, and yours is one of the best! Love your reaction! Thanks for making my day!

[@CristyReacts]

No YOU made MY day with this comment, thank you!! 🥰

[@errickbaker6562]

If you thought The Shawshank Redemption was emotional then you should watch The Green Mile

[@jasonnielsen9683]

Shawshank is one of the few perfect films to be made. Masterpiece. Thanks for the reaction.❤

[@anthonyguadagnino2681]

Along with this movie, u need to see good will hunting. Saving private Ryan, gladiator, braveheart, field of dreams, tropic thunder

[@gallo162]

its interesting that you thought Hanks was in Shawshank. he was meant to play Andy but he turned it down to play Forrest Gump. no doubt he wouldve nailed it in Shawshank as Andy (taking nothing away from Robbins' Andy, of course) but im glad he chose Forrest Gump, which i highly recommend, if you havent already seen it. 34:50 thisis why i watch reaction videos! "some birds arent meant to be caged, their feathers are just too bright" is my favourite movie quote. beautiful.

[@mikenewell7384]

That quote gets me every time. Its poetry.

[@barflyvoices468]

Get busy living...... The ending is beautiful One of my favorites

[@positivelynegative9149]

15:05 Christy: I didn't get tissues. I didn't think this was going to make me sad. Viewers: Oh boy. 😬

[@ritahamblin1043]

I highly recommend you watch the green Mile tom hanks.and the fugitive Harrison Ford.

[@GaryLBlakeley]

This is one of my top 5 all time favorite movies. A cinematographic masterpiece.

[@jonathanross149]

Both The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption were originally Stephen Kings stories

[@bradleybradley4363]

Yay! I’m glad that you were able to re-upload this and share it with everyone. Like a bunch of other people here, I have to say that The Green Mile is another must-see movie (similar vibe, like you said, and yet very different at the same time) but maybe schedule a couple of comedies in-between, lol. And now me and the rest of your subscribers (I like to think of us as “Cristy’s Crew”) will be anxiously awaiting to see what movie we get to watch along with you next. ❤

[@CristyReacts]

Cristy’s Crew may be the coolest nickname for my viewers ever!!! You always got great ideas haha

[@slwelsby]

The Green Mile Forest Gump Shawshank Redemption Best 3 films ever made

[@BradTheBalancer]

Let me start by saying I absolutely Love this movie, and I have since the first time I watched it in 1995. The one thing I didn’t think about or realize was how desensitized I have become to the emotional aspects of this movie because I’ve seen it so many times. Watching your reaction to this amazing movie and the emotions you experienced really made me feel them again. I found myself tearing up right along with you. Thank you for posting this, and I look forward to seeing more of your reactions!

[@ronhoek69]

Same here.

[@bbwng54]

Now you have to see the other Frank Darabont film, "The Green Mile". People usually see these two movies together. Another great movie.

[@billyoung2051]

Can’t hide a hood and loving heart….thanks for not hiding yours and being vulnerable with this reaction!

[@sergioaguero7113]

You cried watching Shawshank? under no circumstances must you be allowed to watch The Green Mile EVER, and I mean E.V.E.R.

[@killianlpc]

The most amazing thing about this film is it wasn't really a box office success, but when it went to VHS Video rental the word got around and it became an utter cult classic watched by millions, it is one of the the greatest films of all time. Great reaction we could see you were genuinely moved by it. Incredible to think also that it was only a Steven King short story called Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption and became this epic film.

[@craigwhip]

The reason it didn't do that well at the box office is because this came out around the same time as Forrest Gump, which took all the glory away from Shawshank.

[@ryanc9888]

@@craigwhipIn 1994 The Lion King came out in June and was #1 in gross earnings it absolutely crushed at the box office. Forrest Gump started playing in July and was #2 in Box office earnings and Shawshank played in theatres in September and was way down the list at #91 it was a a flop at the box office. Schindlers list also came out that year around Christmas time and was #13. The best year ever for movies by a mile.

[@PotatoPirate123]

​@@ryanc9888it was a flop for three reasons - 1) it had so much competition; 2) it wasn't heavily promoted; 3) it had an extremely boring -sounding title. Its success on home video was down to word of mouth, as with many films that develop into classics over time.

[@craigwhip]

@@ryanc9888 Schindler's list came out a year earlier (1993)

[@mikaltima]

Someone tell me how he put the poster back up on the wall after climbing through the hole

[@robertfindley921]

Probably the best movie in the last 40 years. How did the warden's suit fit much taller Andy? Still, epic movie of friendship and perseverance. I heard this movie flopped at the box office. It only took off after it won Oscars. Best prison movie of all time: Cool Hand Luke.

[@seqouiaflame]

This movie, no matter how many times I watch it, never gets old!!!

[@wandersonsouza3735]

Hello from Brazil,great reaction!! Please,react to City of God,brazilian movie.

[@vinnynj78]

For me, the best part of watching this film for the first time was life imitating art. I was in a scholars program over the summer many years ago and we had access to the main lecture hall for films in the evening after classes. The hall was in a large, old stone building and I happened to walk in one night when this film was playing. Right near the climax of the film a major thunderstorm rolled through so it really set the mood. When the film was over and we were walking back to the dorm the sky opened up again and we were soaked. Excellent reaction, Cristy.

[@michellebenjamin992]

Both the green mile and shashank redemption is written by Stephen King. They both from castle rock that's why you feel they both feel the same. Love Stephen King books and movie adaptions.

[@pauldc83]

This is without doubt one of the most underrated movies of all time and I’m so happy that it’s now being recognized as the masterpiece that it’s… another great film is “million dollar baby” also narrated by Morgan Freeman

[@michelb8731]

Ehm, what do you mean with underrated? It's number one on IMDb.

[@DayvonWiliams]

exactly- it's a treasure Loved by EVERYONE 🙏🏾 @@michelb8731

[@Justin_Leone]

There's one thing that bothers me about this movie: Of all the Mexican Pacific coast towns that Andy could have potentially chosen, he went with one that Red could have very, very easily not been able to remember. And he mentioned it once. Realistically, Red would have dug up that box, looked at that note, and just said "well shit...". I get that Andy wouldn't have wanted to write it down, but the odds of anyone finding it before Red, let alone anyone who would go looking for him, seem small enough that it would have been well worth the risk. Of course, if this is the one thing that bothers me about a movie, the main take-away is that it's a fantastic movie.

[@kathybaker2660]

I just happened upon your reaction for the first time and have to tell you I enjoyed every minute of it. You didn't get loud and act silly like some. Your emotions are honest and warm. This is one of my 3 favorite movies. It is captivating at every twist and turn. Thank you for an awesome reaction.

[@ronfehr7899]

The powder being thown on the new inmates was for delousing them. They didn't want a lice infestation. I suppose the water served two purposes; to wash the dirt off the inmates, and to make sure the powder stuck to their bodies.

[@vitowash3687]

Tom Hank was going to play Andy but dropped out to do Forrest Gump. Good or bad decision?👍👎

[@terrydavis7389]

Another Steven King novel turned into a movie is Green Mile. i put it right up there with shawshank as far as modern classic movies everyone should see.

[@JB-Deadskins]

The Green Mile and Shawshank both written by Stephen King

[@cbcdesign001]

I have always suspected that Jake didn't make it on the outside either. He was too used to people and being fed by them, a deadly combination on the outside because some people see birds like Jake as vermin.

[@Darkswordz]

Have you seen the actual TV show, "Prison Break"? Seasons 1 & 2 are fantastic.

[@SimoExMachina2]

I've got some sad news to you: Jake, just like Brooks, had spent most of its life in captivity and could not survive in the real world. The reason Jake never came to visit Brooks in the park was because Jake was dead, not having the natural skills to survive as a free bird.

[@MaikKellerhals]

Want to see more of Tim Robbins? Watch "Arlington Road".

[@chuckhilleshiem6596]

OUTSTANDING this is my first time here but not my last . Great work and God bless you

[@wolfgangvonuce9803]

loved your reaction you're real and a lovely person. Thanks❤️

[@kurtbarlow5408]

The greatest movie in history Simply no argument imo

[@MuckMan_Movies]

Your reaction was exactly like mine on my first watch. One of the best films of all time.

[@gdiaz8827]

For a happier film that's connected to shows hanks react to the Green Mile

[@davidthe6270]

Welcome to the Shawshank family.

[@CerebralTheReal1]

COULD YOU REACT TO THESE 🙏 1. The Skeleton Key 2. Case 39 3. 1408 4. Deep Impact 5. The Devils Advocate 6. Road to Perdition 7. Jersey Girl … 1990’s 8. The Net … Sandra Bullock 9. Fallen .. Denzel Washington 10. Point of No Return 11. Indecent proposal

[@kiwigirljacks]

I’m sure you’re going to hear this a thousand times but…. THE GREEN MILE!! Another amazing movie on the same level, also by Stephen King… bring the tissues!!

[@sld1776]

I have the biggest crush on Cristy. I couldn't possibly like this woman more if I tried. She's so pretty.

[@CristyReacts]

😍

[@ronfehr7899]

The oak tree is no longer standing. It was struck by lightning, destroying a brach and part of the trunk. Some time later the remainder of the tree was removed.

[@20mp09]

I work at a prison, yes they can have deodorant. And thank goodness for that!

[@InfoRanker]

The best movie ever made.

[@mikecarson9528]

Hi Cristy. This was a beautiful reaction to one of my favorite movies. I wonder if you would consider down a track of great military movies beginning with Saving Private Ryan and followed by the epic mini series Band of Brothers? Your reaction is genuine and unfiltered. I hope you will check these out. I'm down to be there for the ride.

[@CristyReacts]

Saving Private Ryan is definitely on my list! Oooho Band of Brothers is a mini-series?? I'm interested!

[@PanicResale]

You're good at this! Just had to subscribe. :)

[@brooklyn5754]

This movie in my opinion wasn't even all that it was good but not great

[@Cloud_Strife0811]

When they stamp Red's (Morgan Freemans) parole papers rejected, the picture of him is actually his son Alfonso. It's almost impossible to tell them apart when they are standing next to each other.

[@willdallas53]

He’s also the actor pretending like he’s reeling in the new fish in the scene where Andy’s bus pulls up.

[@davenaldrich3985]

Well now you have to add The Green Mile to your list.

[@tvaddict6623]

Thank you for this wonderful reaction and for crying for Brooks. ❤

[@chadbennett7873]

There are movies that reach in your chest and touch your feelings, and there are movies that are entertaining and allow you to detach yourself from reality for an hour and a half. Then there are movies that change your view on life and people, stories so brilliantly told that you see things from a different angle then your life allows otherwise. Every once in a while, a movie is written, directed, and produced by a team of geniuses that accomplishes things that open the world to your heart and allow feel at a higher level than you expected. This, of course, is one of those masterpieces, and they are rare and precious. Cristy, you might like another Tim Robbins brilliant movies - "The Hudsucker Proxy". It's more light hearted, but genius nonetheless. His character is so different from Andy that you will be impressed by his versatility. I truly enjoyed your reaction, and I truly appreciate your heart. Thank you for sharing.

[@watchmedie286]

One of the Best movies, Great Reaction

[@artbagley1406]

When Red leaves his room in The Brewer (the boarding house), Brooks is no longer by himself; a friend from Shawshank is now with Brooks 'til The Brewer is knocked down. A wonderful bromance!

[@DeadmanDave]

My favorite prison movie by far.