First Time Watching *The Shawshank Redemption* | Made me BURST into TEARS | Reaction & Commentary

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[@philipcochran1972]

"I saw a car once when i was a boy" Brooks was imprisoned in 1905 and released in 1955. The world had changed massively in that time.

[@NixonRules963]

Damn bruh two world wars took place while he was in there, that's insane.

[@mijreed]

From no electricity to the nuclear bomb. Think about that.

[@greypilgrim228]

He went from oil lamps and candles to full electricity, 2 world wars, Korean war, atomic bomb. Getting news via everyone crowded round a radio to television sets in every home. Streets filled with horses and carts and tram lines, being lucky if you saw a car once in a blue moon, to cars being everywhere and ridiculously fast and noisy. People and their families living in the same area their whole lives and having roots in a community, to everyone moving from place to place based on what job they do. Everyone going about their day casually and stopping to say good morning etc. to everyone being in such a damn hurry all the time, you're literally alone in a city of thousands because everybody's a stranger and has no time to talk. No wonder Brooks was scared, wouldn't anyone?

[@Fr33man1988]

@@mijreed Dude, they had electricity in 1905 lol.

[@mijreed]

@@Fr33man1988 - No they didn't really. Was it discovered? Yes. Was it in homes then? No. The 1930s were when indoor electricity became common.

[@jdovma1]

Favorite movie of all time. I'm not unique here.

[@thegridrunner9976]

💯

[@davidhansen9792]

​@Kashgarieveryone deserve the chance of redemption

[@davidhansen9792]

@Kashgari even murders have the chance on redemption through christ.

[@meganbrick6266]

@Kashgarimost crimes are irreversible. Murder, rape, arson, vandalism, abuse…

[@WillS.TheSuperReds.]

Stephen King's The Shawshank Rededempiton is a great movie, but imo it's nowhere near as great and heartbreaking as Stephen Kings The Green Mile , that 💩 will have you in floods of tears 😢😪😭, its so heartbreaking to see and like i already said it's a really great movie. Especially with what John Coffey goes through and by that I mainly am talking about his execution🤯🙈☹️😓😥😢😭 , which I can't bare to watch.

[@selardohr7697]

If one doesn't feel moved by this film, one simply does not have a heart.

[@edittheworld-ct5yu]

My barometer of humanity is "The Green Mile"

[@stevenserna910]

I have seen parts of the movie. Never all the way through though. I was never moved, but then again, I spent a calendar decade of my life incarcerated in both Texas State, and BOP Federal prisons. So, been there, done that. And yes, all were level 3 units.

[@enotsnavdier6867]

​@@stevenserna910No need to admit you dont have a heart

[@kasparov9944]

The Green Mile is really good but it's no Shawshank...@@edittheworld-ct5yu

[@offbeatscratcher]

I don't trust anyone who doesn't cry from this movie.

[@rromano158]

The movie The Green Mile is by the same director (Frank Darabont) and adapted from the same author (Stephen King). You'll laugh some, be angry like you've never been before, and cry like you've lost someone very close to you. It's one film that is a must watch, but after you watch it once, you might not want to watch it again because of its emotional toll. Good luck!

[@edittheworld-ct5yu]

She would be dehydrated by the end. I've seen people cry at this movie but The Green Mile is way more emotional. I still cry when I watch reactions to it and I'm 6'2 250 and 47 years old.

[@RyJsLn]

There's a reason this is universally considered one of the greatest films of all time. Also adds to the greatness of Stephen King.

[@YouMustWhipIt]

Stephen King's writings almost always have an ironic sense of justice in the end that is so gratifying.

[@toohottyentertainment]

Im from New Zealand. I watched this for the first time when I was 16 years old. It became one of my favourite movies of all time. This movie always hits home for me.

[@DeusExMachina50]

You can attribute the greatness of the film to Frank Darabont. Like a lot of King's work, the films are always better than his novels/short stories (Shawkshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Misery).

[@ChristianBritez34]

Frank darabont deserves his due too

[@loganfree3269]

@@DeusExMachina50 I actually liked the novel version of Misery more. It's a hard read just seeing how mentally fucked over Paul was becoming over the story. The movie is really good though I will admit. One of the best adaptations I think.

[@us3531mc]

This movie has a special place in my heart. Back in 02 this movie was on permanent repeat on TBS. This movie was on the night my father passed. To this day I find it hard to watch but very inspirational. This is a remote drop for a lot of people.

[@LialaNaema]

❤️❤️❤️

[@byronabrahams871]

Movies like this are the reason movies exist. The feelings they inspire. The journey they take you on. It's perfect.

[@robertmolton6761]

When Brooks says "I'm tired of being scared all the time" that's when I break down too. Let's just say with my life issues right now, I can relate. 😰

[@sarahmoller7308]

Is there anything you're going through at the moment? 🥺 I can listen to you if you want me to. My life hasn't been an easy ride either and even though I overcame my worst lows I still have depressive episodes, so I will be able to understand you and be compassionate. Sending my love out to you!

[@nsasupporter7557]

I’m so sorry 😢 I’m in the same boat… most of the time I can’t wait till this life is over and I think of ways to end it sooner. I don’t know what you’re going through but just know you’re not alone and we’re here for you

[@jeremykothe2847]

HUG. "This too, shall pass". Hope. Make up your mind to be happy. The universe doesn't care, it's your choice how you experience it.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@jeremykothe2847 sorry but I don’t agree with that, things only get worse in life

[@crewchief5144]

You are LOVED...and you are STRONG. No one can take that away from you.

[@wejifo01]

I remember watching this as a child, and this made me realize how good movies can be. It amazed me.

[@jeremykothe2847]

Better than Marvel movies??

[@FrancoisDressler]

@@jeremykothe2847😂

[@nomarxistspls90]

looool@@jeremykothe2847

[@kasparov9944]

Yeah after seeing this for the first time my appreciation for film went way up...

[@rlevitta]

James Whitmore - Brooks - is one of America's great actors. He has 160 credits in IMDB...

[@Sir_Alex]

"This movie is breaking me" .. the soundest reaction to this masterpiece ❤

[@swish007]

this is one of those movies that can change you.. it makes you think about life and freedom in a new way. it's no wonder it's regarded by so many people as the best movie ever made

[@nsasupporter7557]

After Brooks committed suicide, it makes me make sure not to ever go to jail or prison! 😳 I can’t imagine having to re-adjust to the outside world after a few years… I couldn’t imagine having to re-adjust after 50 years of being in prison like Brooks did

[@ronfehr7899]

Clancy Brown, who played chief prison guard Byron Hadley, once said that he found it hard to be motivated to play such a mean character. He was able to overcome it once he realized that he wasn't really playing an actual person, but Red's depiction of the worst parts of prison guards.

[@MrPicklerwoof]

Clancy Brown's a really nice guy in real life, so it's an incredible transformation.

[@RashaKahn]

Weird, considering one of his more famous roles earlier in his career was The Kurgan in Highlander.

[@royw-g3120]

I remember asking on a film forum if Clancy Brown had ever played a romantic lead? The answer was only once but it was a TV show.

[@szandorkane6372]

I'm pretty sure The Kurgan and Candy had a deep, meaningful relationship full of wholesome romance.@@royw-g3120

[@clevelandcbi]

Really, was killing kids left and right in Pet Sematary 2 😂😂😂

[@dax977]

Up there with the Greats of all time!!! Outstandingly written, acting was unbelievable, pulls on your heart 😢 and worthy to be an all time classic!! Great reaction ❤

[@Sandy-eb5ey]

Oh lort, at the end when they have a wide shot of the beach and Red said "I hope.." and you can vaguely see him and Andy reunite on the beach, finally free... I bawled my EYES. I always picture those two on the deck of that boat, fixng it together, watching the sun go down, drinking a strong one and Red on his harmonica👍💕

[@williamsummerson1204]

I knew that this was going to be an emotional rollercoaster for Liala and it made for another exceptional reaction from her. One of the greatest films of all time, stellar performances from Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.

[@tonym362]

When this movie came out, no one knew what to think of it. Most of us couldn't pronounce it. But we were all speechless, yet a message of hope, the strength of the human spirit

[@charlestruppi7793]

This is one of those movies that you’ll watch in 50 years and will still make you feel all the emotions. It’s timeless message about friendship, sacrifice and love will never get old!

[@cra0422]

There's a tremendous deal of symbolism when Brooks and Red leave Shawshank. When Brooks leaves, the camera is positioned so that it's looking back into the prison yard, but when Red leaves, it's facing out into the world. You can tell that despite the fears that both characters feel, one of them is capable of moving on while the other isn't.

[@clevelandcbi]

That's an awesome detail I never caught.

[@ToABrighterFuture]

18:18 What that is, is some blockbuster foreshadowing. The piece is "Sull'aria," from "The Marriage of Figaro," by W.A. Mozart (now, stick with me on this!) The story, at its simplest, is about a servant outwitting his master. And in that particular duetino, Susanna and the Contessa are making plans to dupe a Count. Like I said...foreshadowing.

[@ronfehr7899]

The funny thing is that this movie didn't do that well at the box office, but only became really popular once released on VHS, the forerunner of dvds.

[@clevelandcbi]

​@@ronfehr7899I was literally alone in the theater on its 3rd weekend.

[@lesliedaubert1411]

Brooks came to Shawshank in 1905. He was released in 1955. Over half his life was spent there. The whole world is different to him now. He doesn't know or have anybody or anything. Wars happened while he was in prison. Went in a young man and came out an old depressed man. It always makes me cry seeing what it's like for Brooks.

[@clevelandcbi]

Just crossing a street would be terrifying

[@amithomas9997]

Omg this movie is a classic

[@commsense1979]

Beautiful movie and beautiful reaction. All the feels you felt were felt by pretty much everyone who has watched this movie. This film strikes a particularly personal chord with me, as it was one of my late dad's favorite movies.

[@pjftoo7588]

Great reaction to Shawshank, it really is one of the greatest films ever made. It wasn't a big hit originally, but it's stature has grown slowly over the years to the point where it is often rightfully considered in the top five of most polls. Nothing wrong with expressing your honest feelings to a film. In fact that is of more import than trivia or background chatter, even if it might feel like you are not communicating while reacting emotionally, you are. I am sure I won't be alone in recommending another wonderful Frank Darabont/Stephen King collaboration, The Green Mile (1999). A couple of other popular and artful films that might not get rec'd as much: Field Of Dreams (1989) Phil Alden Robinson. Kevin Costner, Ray Lotta. Not really a sports movie at all, more of a funny, surreal drama about faith and redemption. Dances With Wolves (1990). Kevin Costner. Costner's multi Oscar winning directorial debut. A historical epic about the west that isn't a classical western.

[@daveburns3886]

Kevin is a genius,, a step behind king!

[@mauriceedwards9588]

Oh Liala the tears are going to flow on watching this fantastic film.

[@JMan-24]

“I’m not going to cry, I’m not going to cry.” Oh yes you are and it isn’t going to be a pretty cry either.

[@davidthe6270]

I cried so much when I watched on vhs 23 years ago. I so love this movie forever 💖

[@avtomatt554]

16:53 I am a 38 year old man. I saw this movie the year it came out, when I was a kid. I still tear up at this part, even watching this reaction. You're not alone! Few fun facts: This tale is from an anthology of Stephen King's stories from his book "Different Seasons." Two of those stories were made into Academy Award nominated blockbusters (this one and "Stand By Me.") As of 2025, all four stories will have been made into movies (only one is even somewhat supernatural). Literally the same man who wrote "IT" and "The Shining." Also, the guy who plays the asshole guard captain Byron Hadley is Clancy Brown. You're likely familiar with him as the voice of Mr. Krabs in Spongebob Squarepants. By IMDB standards, this is one of the best films ever made, especially one centered around prison life. The only other contender in that category is "The Green Mile," which was also written by Stephen King. And it only briefly shows it in this movie, but says more in the novella, but Andy's rock hammer was hidden in the book "Exodus" in that Bible. Exodus is Latin for "exit" or "departure."

[@nsasupporter7557]

In 1994, Jim Carrey had just became a huge star. So I was too busy seeing his 3 movies that came out that year so I didn’t notice (or even hear of) Shawshank Redemption until years later and it’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen

[@greypilgrim228]

@@nsasupporter7557Not surprising really, the critics slated it and it did extremely poorly at the box office, but over the years it's built up a reputation as people have seen it and recommended it to others, and it's now widely regarded as one of the best movies of all time. Proof if ever there was any needed that movie critics know absolutely nothing.

[@ShinySilvery]

Just discovered your channel and this reaction, so right alongside you as your tears made me tear up too! If you can bear another Stephen King story in this genre … strongly recommend ‘The Green Mile’ as another memorable movie if you haven’t already seen it.

[@ganggreen9012]

The exterior prison shots were shot at The Mansfield Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. It is still an active prison, though the older section is administrative offices. They do a "haunted prison" tour there around Halloween.

[@RedKytten]

So... the most devastating thing (in my opinion) didn't make it from the story to the movie. After hearing about Brooks... they found Jake. He had starved to death. He was 'institutionalized' as well, and couldn't survive out on his own.

[@granthoover9045]

Oh wow. I didn’t know that

[@LialaNaema]

Oh my 🥺 this would have finished me off

[@baslifico]

Greatest movie of all time IMO.

[@zbennalley]

The thing I love the most about this film is that it wasn't popular when it came out. It took years, word of mouth for it to find its place in film history so much such that critics gave it a reassessment over and was selected to be in the National Film Registry to be persevered for its cultural significance. I think it's close to perfect a film you can make.

[@j.woodbury412]

Behind the scenes trivia: Several real life prison guards offered to meet with Clancy Brown (Myron Hadley) and give him advice on how to make his performance more convincing, but he turned them down because he was playing an evil character and he didn't want it to reflect negatively back on any of them. Jeffery DeMunn (The Prosecuting Attorney at the beginning of the movie) and William Sadler (Haywood) both appeared in "The Green Mile". Both movies were about a man accused of murder who later turned out to be innocent. Both movies featured a guard who was evil or corrupt. Both movies were directed by Frank Darabont and both movies were based on novels by Stephen King. Also, the judge who sentenced Andy Dufresne to two life sentences was played by John Horton, who played Judge Carey Rossington in another movie based on a Stephen King novel, "Thinner". Tim Robbins prepared for the role of Andy Dufresne by voluntarily spending some time in solitary confinement. The picture on Red's photo that kept getting stamped 'Rejected" every time he went up for parole was a picture of Morgan Freeman's son, Alfonso Freeman. Alfonso also had a cameo in the movie as a young inmate yelling, "Fresh fish! Fresh fish today! We're reelin' them in!" Alfonso later appeared in the Morgan Freeman movie "Se7en" as a fingerprint technician. This was Morgan Freeman's first time narrating a movie. The hands at the beginning of the movie that were supposed to be Andy's loading the revolver, were actually Director Frank Darabont's hands The movie was dedicated to the memory of Allen Greene, Greene was a friend of Frank Darabont and also his agent who died of AIDS just before filming of the movie was completed. The opera song Andy plays over the loudspeaker was "Canzonetta sull'aria" from Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro". It was Tim Robbins' idea for Andy to turn up the volume on the record when the Warden ordered him to turn it off. The role of Andy was offered to Tom Hanks, who turned it down because he was working on "Forrest Gump" at the same time the movie was being made.. Hanks did appear in Darabont's next movie based on a Stephen King novel. "The Green Mile" . During the scene where Brooks describes to the other inmates Andy's first meeting with a guard to set up a college fund for the guard's children, the script originally called for Brooks to use a string of profanity, but James Whitmore told Frank Darabont that Brooks, who arrived at Shawshank in 1905 would never use profanity in the outside world, so Darabont had the profanity removed. Even though Red traffics in cigarettes and give them to his inmates, he is never shown smoking in any of his scenes. The last word spoken in the movie is "Hope", a major theme of the movie. While many Mansfield locals were hired to play extras, most were unavailable to work during the day because of their day jobs or were only available for one day, so they found extras at a halfway house, many of them real ex-cons. James Whitmore was hired for the movie because he was one of Frank Darabont's favorite character actors. James Cromwell was considered for the role of the Warden, but turned it down in favor of Bob Gunton. Cromwell would later play the Warden in "The Green Mile" The first time Red goes in for his parole hearing, he's told to "Sit". The second time, he's told to "Sit down", and the third time, he's asked to "Please, sit down". The narration in the movie and the passing of time was inspired by the movie "Goodfellas" After the movie was released, Mark Rolston was leaving his agent's office after a meeting and stepped into an elevator holding a baby carrier with his sleeping, newborn son. A woman recognized Rolston as Bogs and panicked, causing a scene. Rolston had to calm her down to keep from waking up his son. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman both won Oscars for Best Supporting Actors in movies directed by Clint Eastwood- Robbins for "Mystic River" and Freeman for "Million Dollar Baby" Both Bob Gunton (Warden Morton) and Clancy Brown (Guard Hadley) were very well liked and got along well with their fellow cast members. This was William Sadler's third time appearing in a Frank Darabont movie based on a Stephen King novel. The first two were "The Green Mile" and "The Mist" William Sadler said in an interview that the knife Brooks used on Heywood's throat was so dull it couldn't even cut butter, Before doing another take of the scene, Sadler asked James Whitmore to push the knife in harder to make it look more realistic, but Whitmore refused because he didn't want to accidentally hurt Sadler. Tom Wilson, who played Biff Tannen in "Back to the Future" was offered the role of Hadley, but turned it down because he didn't want to play the bully again. Frank Darabont wanted to movie to have a more ambiguous ending, with Red on the bus heading for the field, but the movie distribution company, Castle Rock insisted on a reunion between Andy and Red, to please the audience, so Darabont decided to end the movie with the reunion shot from a distance. Bob Gunton pointed out that Tim Robbin's height of 6 feet, 5 inches, there were very few actors who could play the role of the Warden, because part of Andy's escape plan involved him wearing the Warden's clothes. The raw sewage that Andy crawls through was was actually a mixture of chocolate syrup. water and sawdust. There are only two women with speaking roles in the movie: The woman at the Food Way who complains about Brooks not double bagging her groceries and the woman who attends to Andy in the back after his escape.

[@sharonjoan1970]

Such a Phenomenal Movie❤ This and The Green Mile are Cinema Perfection ❤

[@wfly81]

Yeah, watching Brooks go is one of the most heartbreaking movie deaths ever.

[@hartspot009]

James Whitmore (Brooks)..was a we established fine actor for many years

[@Destyn2b]

When you cried at the beginning of the movie I knew watching the Brooks scene was going to break you. Great reaction!

[@LialaNaema]

So many little things we’re getting to me 😭 thanks for watching!

[@LupusLifestyle]

Need more people like you in this world with your heart.

[@ronfehr7899]

The original title was Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, from a novelette by Steven King. So naturally they had to have the movie scene with her head popping into frame.

[@stevenulch2764]

Novelette? You mean Novella

[@ronfehr7899]

@@stevenulch2764 Thanks for the correction. It must have been the spellchecker on my phone, and I simply didn't notice the mistake.

[@johngreen6521]

Greatest Movie of All Time!!!

[@ronfehr7899]

Don't bother looking for the oak tree. It got struck by lightning, losing some of its branches. The remainder was eventually torn down.

[@j_vasey]

I often question if I should 'stay' or not as I question humanity at times, seing your reaction and your heart through that reminds me is not all dark, there are those that have hearts in the right place and it helps keep me from the darker places. Thank you.

[@johnprater8191]

this is simply the best movie ever made . it has great writing great acting and the story telling is outstanding .

[@fastecp1]

I guess it's IMDb's highest-rated movie for a reason. I don't know anyone who doesn't love this movie. Great heartfelt reaction.

[@scottluvisi9941]

The two things i got out of this movie, prison is no fairytale and Hope is a good thing.

[@Lue_Jonin]

This is one of Stephen King's most outstanding storys... The other, I highly suggest , is "The Green Mile" staring Tom Hanks. ❤ 🏆 🎥

[@Imyerda]

Im liking the 80's hair . Great reaction, thanks .

[@cartwright77]

you are an absolute sweetheart!!!! love the emotions you showed

[@hermunkulus]

This is my favorite movie. Great choice.

[@MrGpschmidt]

You gave such a deeply felt reaction to a classic movie - wish I could've been there to give you a hug.

[@ssrmy1782]

RIP to my boys Brooks & Tommy!

[@monsterkhan3414]

It's nice you finally got around to watching this masterpiece. I hope you continue to react to other great classics like this in the future.

[@ToxicSkullFear]

This is a gem and one of my favourite all time movies.

[@glennvanzandt2394]

Shawshank is in Mansfield, Ohio. As a truck driver I've delivered there twice, never had the time to tour the old prison. Hopefully some day I can. Beautiful reaction to a beautiful movie, truly a classic.

[@jameslong1644]

Simply one of the most perfect movies every made.

[@51tetra69]

The underlying themes of Shawshank are hope and salvation, hence the importance of the Bible, which is another recurring theme throughout the movie. And, of course, the Good Book is the ultimate source of faith, hope, and salvation for all men. The redemption is Red's, not Andy's - it is Red who has lost his hope and faith in mankind during his long years of imprisonment, and in whom hope needs to be rekindled.

[@bruinbro23]

Saw this at Theatre in local mall. So long, was supposed to pick up Mom at Sears, where she worked selling shoes, Dad was retired, mall closed at 9pm, she didn't drive, the last 30 minutes of this is the best, so looked at watch, almost left, movie end kept me, when done, ran to car, to Sears, her and boss standing outside, him waiting with her, was 35 minutes late, was guilt hard seeing her standing outside at night, about 4 years after, she got dementia, stopped walking and talking for 3 terrible years until passing, this movie since wets my eyes every time. You're so beautiful, glad you liked it!💕💕💕💕💕

[@blackpowder99]

Loved this and definitely can't wait for your Forest Gump reaction ❤

[@tommycerda1689]

Awesome! Im so happy you finally got to see it!

[@plefevre]

The best and worst of humanity, always going to be very emotional. Great reaction.

[@HonorGuard117]

I love your authenticity and empathy! Pls keep reacting to films!

[@TheTsar1918]

It is a pure crime that this movie didn't win for Best Score, Supporting Actor and Best Director.

[@alecmagicgaming]

Thanks for reacting to Shawshank Liala. One of the best movies ever ☺️

[@gordondafoe3516]

Liala, you thought the harmonica would come into play at the end. It did! Listen to the sound track when Red finds the wall and the oak tree. There's the harmonica! A beautiful , subtle touch. Stephen King wrote this before he was famous. I read the book back then. What a fantastic story.

[@barrymah6236]

1994 was the best year for movies in my generation with The Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, and Four Weddings and a Funeral

[@ThomasTreece-mp8md]

The first reaction of yours I've watched in a while. It was definitely worth it. Thank you for watching Shawshank! 📽🎞💙 Movie recommendation: Rainman

[@LialaNaema]

I’ve already watched rain man on the channel ☺️

[@ThomasTreece-mp8md]

@@LialaNaema I'm sorry for not noticing. I really enjoy your channel. A few other ideas then... The Fugitive, Mean Girls, and Lion. Thanks so much for responding to me! 💜

[@Lamia7609]

In my top ten favorite movies of all time. I love their reactions to it.

[@bigdaddyeb56]

Great Reaction Liala !!! Thank You

[@dracoargentum9783]

I still use the Mantra "Get busy Living, or get busy Dying" every day.

[@craigfowler7098]

Nothing needs to be said, your reaction said it all. Best movie ever made

[@santoshpatnaik1988]

This was one of the most genuine movie reactions i have come across, a sobbing and uplifting tale of hope, what a film

[@ValleCSS]

This wasn't one of my favorite movies, but your reaction to this just made it one of them

[@Psalm51-ql2cn]

You actually had the best reaction i ever saw someone did

[@RPGryphus]

You are so wholesome and sweet! Beautiful reaction to a classic movie!

[@NealMarchuk]

No need to apologize for your feelings, Liala. A story this powerful is bound to bring them out. Especially with one of the most amazing endings I've ever seen in film. It's one of my favourites. "Forrest Gump" is coming soon? Yeah, I wouldn't recommend eye make-up for that one, either.

[@LialaNaema]

Noted on the eye makeup, thank you 🥹

[@joannbelcher3576]

I made a trip last week to Mansfield to visit the prison. It was great. There were a few cardboard cutouts of characters that startled me on occasion.

[@Trimush121]

I couldn't help but cry alongside with you.. This movie hits hard. lol

[@johnpittsii7524]

Classic movie. Hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

[@MTTT19]

Before my dad passed away, he told me that he has never seen The Shawshank Redemption. I told him that we were going to watch it together as it is one of if not the best movies ever made. I’m so glad we did.

[@LialaNaema]

I love this ❤️

[@-C.S.R]

One of the greatest movies of all time with the greatest ending of all time!

[@CanadaDan]

This is the first reaction of yours I watched n I loved it, already have a few more on my playlist so I'll enjoy your reactions more.

[@MrQuinn-tc3uo]

Whenever i get sad about brooks, i read the novella by stephen king and read why brooks was in prison...balances things out for me.

[@beckybarnes4651]

Spill the beans then, why was he in prison?

[@scar445]

"I hope" such a powerful statement, and the tue embodiment of the human spirit. "I hope"

[@timprice5747]

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

[@lazyperfectionist1]

24:13 "And the library? Gone." Warden Norton just made his _pivotal_ mistake. He messed with his _money_ man. That was his _undoing._

[@lazyperfectionist1]

28:49 Right here.

[@PeterDavid7KQ201]

Your tears are reaction enough...don't apologize. You just got a new subscriber today.

[@LialaNaema]

Thank you and welcome ❤️

[@blakewalker84120]

"Imagine seeing the outside world again and remembering what it was all like." For poor old Brooks, it wasn't about remembering, it was about figuring out a whole new world. He went to prison in 1905 and got paroled in 1955. In 1905 most people owned horses, not cars. There were cars on the market but they weren't very fast, most of them in the year 1900 had a top speed around 20-25 mph. In 1955, cars were vastly different. Other technology like radios, television, refrigerators, and many other things were invented and marketed during the time he was in prison. Life itself also changed. As Brooks himself said, it's all faster. Not just the cars, but the way people walk, talk, work, and live life in general. It had to be completely alien to him Which means it's not just about remembering from 50 years ago; it's about finding his way in an alien world.

[@rashadwalker8218]

Institutionalized is something thats hard to shake when u been used to a way of life for so many years. Its like red said in the movie..." Those walls are funny"

[@joew6672]

Beautiful reaction. I’ve seen this 100 times but still cried w u 🤙🏻

[@davidking4838]

I laugh at Red's comment "I like to think the last thing that went through his head - other than that bullet...." Red knows you have a smartass comment to make, and he nips it in the bud.

[@mikeferris408]

It's 1 of the greatest movies I've ever seen, plus is absolutely wonderful to see theres still a woman with a heart of gold out there! Now that gives me HOPE.

[@CarlosGonzales-zh9wc]

One of the greatest movies ever made..

[@bobbychristensen8887]

At the beginning of Brooks' scene -- "I'm not going to cry." Everyone waching thinking the same thing --- oh yes you are.

[@Tijuanabill]

There is a surprising amount of technology behind the oatmeal maggot. You can't harm an animal in a movie, in the US, but he needed to wiggle. He was not eaten by the bird, at least, not alive.

[@Wesleech]

Movie came out and bombed is theaters. 20 years later. highest rated film of all time. Funny.

[@marksmithinspirationalspea3836]

A masterpiece of a film based on what is essentially a short story. Rita Hayworth and the shawshank redemption. Epic. Your own tears Liala were making me well up too!!

[@jonmcnabb6421]

forest gump also makes me cry every time i watch it looking forward to your reaction

[@_PuckFutin_]

My favorite Steven King's adaptation. Glad you loved it

[@Glockler]

Hi Liala, so glad to see you watching one of the classics, I'd love to see more. Thank you!

[@Boomerbox2024]

You may not have noticed what Red said about hope when he and Andy were sitting by the wall, (and the movie IS about RED'S redemption). "Hope," he said, "is a sh*tty pipe dream."