THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) | First Time Watching | Movie Reaction

[@katieoberst490]

I'm dying, i have a few years left and I'm only 38. "Get busy living, or get busy dying," is a mantra for me every day. If I'm up to it, i live the best day i can. If I'm not feeling well, i spend a lot of time in quiet contemplation about my life and my eventual death. This movie is so incredible, and it's definitely worth watching on a bad day with a fantastic reaction!!

[@mrflickswatches]

Wow, I’m so so sorry to hear that and I pray for your head to stay up as long as your breathing 🙏🏼 God bless 🤍 If you feel the need to reach out don’t hesitate! Seriously!

[@katieoberst490]

@@mrflickswatches I'll keep it in mind, thank you for the offef 🩷

[@jonwmeyer11]

Prayers for you!

[@Steinstra-vj7wl]

Ask God if He is real and prove that to you: He will answer you if you earnestly seek Him. Your eternal life depends on Him.

[@billallen1307]

You don't mention what you are dying from but I wonder if there could be a cure or treatment in the near future. My daughter was diagnosed with flHCC at the age of 23. It was a shocking diagnosis for her and me as well. She is 1 in 5 million. That's how rare this cancer is. A 9cm tumor was removed from her 98 pound body. And it came back a year later. She has now been through 4 surgeries and has been NED for over 3 years. No Evidence of Disease. Not cured. She is changed but living her best life. It could come back. I have felt like she is in a race against time for better treatment to be found. Good luck with your life.

[@jtphenom0811]

The judge gave him 2 life sentences, not 2 decades. He would have been in there forever. Great reaction, brother!

[@GoVandals0605]

Andy got 2 life sentences, not 20 years. He just had a degree of patience and persistence that were unmatched. Great reaction. Feels like sharing the movie with a friend

[@hotfriedgriyoandpeeklees1522]

Pressure and time. beautifully worded

[@AndreaMGC]

What KILLS me the most is when Brooks etches his name into the wall of his apartment. Just like those in Shawshank, he marked his prison. 😭

[@abelaberdeen3757]

"I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend again and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it's been in my dreams. I hope..." Tears every time. ❤

[@lamborginiful]

Same, to think that a man could have only dreamed of such a thing is heart breaking to me

[@dalehammers4425]

One of Freeman's greatest roles.

[@artbagley1406]

Every 10 years, Red (all prisoners) has a parole hearing. The depth of Red's friendship with Andy can be understood when Red says, "That was the longest night of my life."

[@stevenmonte7397]

It's crazy how the movie has us crying over Brooks and then immediately rejoicing with Andy's book deal. Such a roller coaster of emotions.

[@wiseartwork3031]

fun fact Red's character in the book was a Redheaded Irishman but the director loved Morgan Freeman's voice so much he made Red's character black, but kept that throw-away joke "Maybe it's cause I'm Irish" as an acknowledgement to Stephen King's Novela version of the character

[@tgfitzgerald]

Also, the character's last name is Redding. In the novella I'm sure the character being a redheaded Irishman definitely contributed to the nickname. But it's cool that it still makes sense as a shortened version of his last name with Morgan Freeman playing the part of Red. My last name is Fitzgerald and have friends who call me Fitz. 😊

[@wolfywox]

Kind of like Scotty from Star Trek. He's a Scotsman whose last name is Scott. 😅

[@gregwillert-po6nq]

Love when Red tells Andy" That's just a shitty pipedream" and Andy escapes thru a sewer pipe. And when Brooks leaves the prison, his whole world is behind him, when Red leaves, the whole world is front of him. Love your vibe. Best reaction I've seen to my favorite movie

[@johntnguyen1976]

Sometimes the "horror" in a Stephen King story is the horror that humans can inflict on another human. So if you look at it like that ...this very much is a Stephen King story. Supernatural stuff aside, Stephen Kings main trait as a writer is his character work

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

I actually prefer King's stories without the supernatural element. I do still enjoy his supernatural stuff but when you can base a story in as much realism as possible it hits that much harder for me

[@johntnguyen1976]

@@A-small-amount-of-peas 100%. That's why the stories in Different Season are some of my favorites.

[@J4ME5_]

​@@johntnguyen1976do haunting

[@joepegel]

"I hope." The best final line of any movie ever.

[@artbagley1406]

One competitor for "best final line," in my book, is "As you wish," said by Grandfather to Grandson in "The Princess Bride."

[@joepegel]

@@artbagley1406 That's my number two.

[@rickweidmann169]

There is nothing I enjoy more than watching a thoughtful man react so strongly, and with so much love, to a movie that I care about. I loved watching you FEEL this movie. I love how you brought it into your existence, and added your past experiences to it. That was a really good reaction video, my friend.

[@Bianca_Arlette]

It sounds like a paradox but what makes Stephen King such a fantastic horror writer is that he writes fantastic reality. In his best horror books, he usually starts with reality. He creates a very real world, with people who feel real. Some you will love, some you will hate but all of them feel real. So, when part-way through he drops something supernatural in, it feels jarring and terrifying because everything around it is so real.

[@CarrowMind]

This is one of my absolute favourite movies, easily top 5. I rewatch this every year and every time its powerful and resonating, I cry at the ending and I'm not ashamed to admit it. A masterclass in storytelling and acting, every character is memorable, every scene is noteworthy, not a wasted moment, not a single instance of filler. 10/10 movie.

[@milo655321]

For us older Gen X'ers, Morgan Freeman will always remain Easy Reader from "The Electric Company" in our hearts.

[@Noonesbusiness-n1i]

I'm older I don't know what movie that is Morgan Freeman has had so many roles though I don't think I could place him as one or another

[@milo655321]

@@Noonesbusiness-n1i Morgan Freeman played the character Easy Reader on the children’s television show “The Electric Company” (1971-1977) which was produced by the company that created Sesame Street. The show was more focused on early elementary school children as Sesame Street was more focused on pre-school children. Hence, many older American/Canadian Gen-Xers have known Morgan Freeman since they were children.

[@TheInkdN3rd]

I'm a Xillenial & for me it was always Lean On Me I remembered him for. And Glory & Driving Miss Daisy lol.

[@hotfriedgriyoandpeeklees1522]

I am that years old.

[@joejo6094]

Dude...when you got real at 36:30... Me and my partner have struggled through depression and suicidal thoughts, but helped each other through it. And to just come out with it so truthfully and straight like you did, just hit home that no one knows what other people have gone through or are going through and your videos help me and probably many others, like most reaction channels. You're a real one man, keep up the content for sure, but just keep being you

[@mrflickswatches]

God bless 🙏🏼

[@somersetcace1]

Intense, but also one of the most satisfying endings to a story ever. It's one of the few Stephen King stories that actually had a happy ending.

[@jeffreymatthews6051]

Fantastic reaction. I’m a 56 years old women who watched a young Morgan freeman in a kids show called the electric company. Hilarious. Thanks for all your great content. Praying for you and your family

[@stevenandcarminabeedle9089]

He was in the Electric Company?? HEY YOU GUIYYYSSSS!!!😆😍

[@jefflee2698]

Yes he was the Easy Reader on the Electric Company

[@msdarby515]

🎼The Electric 🎶 Companyyy-yyy-yyy🎶 👏👏👏👏 Loved that show. Especially when they created compound words! Man, it was my jam in 1st and 2nd grade! We actually got to watch it in school! The list of people who are on that show is amazing. Rita Moreno, Bill Cosby, Gene Wilder... and they weren't even celebrity appearances, they were regular cast.

[@msdarby515]

​@@stevenandcarminabeedle9089 That was Rita Moreno who did the "Hey you guys!" open! She played Carmela.

[@jamesellis701]

​​@@jefflee2698I've heard he was spiderman on EC too

[@jakeanderson6269]

"Get busy living, or get busy dying". We don't have to be behind bars to be in prison, and this helped remind me of that.

[@rebeccahanson6941]

This movie has the most satisfying ending. The scene with Brooks sitting on the bus always makes me cry because he just looks terrified. Props to the actor James Whitmore he is amazing….golden globe, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy winner and academy award nominee. Even with that cast probably the most decorated.

[@Shax22132]

Andy began digging his tunnel soon after he came to prison. For close to two decades, he patiently and methodically planned his escape, never breathing a single word of it to anyone, not even his best friend, Red. And when he did finally escape, he got away without problems, cleaned out the corrupt warden's accounts, got his revenge on those that wronged him most, and left behind both money and hope for Red, to give his best friend something to live for. Incredible. Thanks for the reaction.

[@t.j._fury]

"Get busy living or get busy dying" and "...I hope" are two quotes from this movie I frequently remember and think about at least a couple times a week. You're right, you have to hold on to hope. It's a powerful thing. On another note, nobody knows everything and no one should expect you too either. Thanks for the lovely, thoughtful reaction to one of my favorite movies of all time. ❤❤❤🎉

[@PeteGeorge]

I acted in Shawshank for two months, the summer of 93. Great experience! ❤🎉

[@irollerblade13]

The Poster, the bible, the hammer, all things used for him to escape given to him by his new long life best friend Red.

[@s001dxp]

"Why do they call you Red?" "Maybe because Im Irish". In the book Red is a red-headed Irishmen. It's funny in the book because it obvious why they call him Red, and it's funny in the movie for those of us who read the book.

[@lyingcat9022]

Nice little Easter egg. Never “red” the book before

[@subitman]

The song Andy is broadcasting is from the Mariage of Figaro. It's an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A good movie about Mozart is Amadeus. It's funny and sad at the same time as his music wasn't recognize until after his death. Thank you for reaction for this movie. It's one of my favorites. I was treated and hospitalized for depression. This is one of the movies that lifted me up. When I got out, I showed this to another patient. She cried and said thank you. I don't know what happened to her after that.

[@hankharrisonthemovies1354]

If no one has commented this yet, the main guard Captain Hadley, is Mr. Krabs. Also Hank from Detroit: Become Human Also for context about Brooks that the movie doesn’t tell you. They say he was in there for 50 years but they don’t quite make it clear when he got out unless you look at the credits. He was in prison from 1905 to 1954. Not only did Roaring 20s and the Great Depression happen during that time but both World Wars as well and when he got out, The Cold War was just getting started. The quote “The world went and got itself in a big damn hurry” is a huge understatement.

[@momD612]

Andy wasn't sentenced to 20 yrs. He had TWO LIFE sentences. So escaped in less than 20 yrs is awesome! For an innocent man

[@DeathBeforeComicSans]

Thank you for talking about your experience. I think we really need to normalize the fact that a lot of us experience thoughts of ending things when life feels impossible-and that so many of us really do get through it. Change always comes, one way or another. ❤

[@oliviasfilms]

Absolutely agree

[@rebo2610]

Remember when Red said, "Hope is just a shitty pipe dream." For Andy, hope WAS A SHITTY PIPE dream! I thought that was amazing foreshadowing.

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

To answer your question, according to Morgan Freeman himself, he and Tim Robbins remain close friends after close to 25 years.

[@dalerimoller272]

One thing to add about him broadcasting the opera music- these men haven’t heard music in years, moreover, they haven’t heard the beautiful femininity of a lady’s voice in years either. Put the two together, and it had to have been beautiful. He wanted to share that gift with his fellow prisoners. Some of them would never hear instruments like that, nor a woman’s voice again.

[@danlincoln8987]

One of the most magnificent movies ever made, and honestly, in my opinion, one of the greatest endings ever in a movie...

[@VandyChuck]

Well done young man...this was THE movie of my childhood and it's so rewarding to watch the next generation appreciate it like I did. Thanks so much for the reaction.

[@SummersMovingBookshelf]

It's cool that you said that bit about "Prison or not, you have to live" because it's one of the points that Stephen King is making in the book. One of the quotes is "It isn't a piece of paper that makes a man. And it isn't just prison that breaks one, either." There's other analogies like that made throughout that talk about the prison of the mind.

[@LemuKao]

Fun fact, the guy who plays Hadley also plays Mr Crabs. And Hank from Detroit Become Human. 👌🏻

[@BigGator5]

"I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living, or get busy dying." Fun Fact: Raquel Welch (RIP), whose One Million Years B.C. (1966) poster plays a significant role in the film, was a big fan of this movie. Music Enthusiast Fact: The opera song that Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) plays over the loud speakers is "Canzonetta sull'aria" from "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart. It was Tim Robbins' idea for Andy to turn up the volume of the record player in the scene. Bird Timing Fact: When Andy goes to the library to begin work as Brooks' (James Whitmore) assistant and Brooks' crow, Jake, is squawking, Tim Robbins had to time his line so that the crow wouldn't squawk over him, since the bird could not be trained to squawk on cue. Robbins was able to time his line perfectly by learning the bird's squawking patterns, for which writer/director Frank Darabont praised him.

[@ilesalmo7724]

Award Fact: the only reason the Movie didn't win any Oscars was because it released on the same year as Forrest Gump

[@jesterforhire]

This is the BEST movie. Just started watching your reaction. I can’t wait to see what you think. I’m a 53 yr old from North of Seattle, Washington, and have really enjoyed “adopting” you as one of my favorite young reactors. I never had kids, so it’s fun to “hang” with you. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to many more. There is a Robin Williams movie you would love called The Fisher King. It’s with a terrific cast, and won some awards. Very few people react to it. LETS CHANGE THAT! It’s a stellar film, with incredible shots. Jeff Bridges is in it too, the lead in The Big Lebowski. Anyhow, take care and THANKS for all your hard work. Cheers! 👊🏼🥰😍

[@thebrhinocerous]

This is easily a top-10 movie for me. Get busy livin', or get busy dying. It's such a heartwarming story not only about hope, but also redemption. And the scene with Brooks' death is so sad. That visual of him riding on the bus, looking scared and confused as he white-knuckle clenches the bar on the seat in front of him is one of the most powerful visuals of the movie, IMO. This also is a good commentary on the institutionalization of people living in prison for so long. It's very sad on how people's lives are irrevocably changed by long sentences in prison, and then how they are shunned in society when they are released. I'm no ignorant to life, but I'm an ardent believer that once you have done your time for you crime, it should not continue to follow and haunt you for the rest of your life except for very few exceptions.

[@mrflickswatches]

From one Brian to another, perfectly said sir ✔️

[@dedcowbowee]

👍I remember Mr. Morgan Freeman as a youngish man in the 70's on "Electric Company", a kids show on PBS. He had an awesome natural.👍 Great reaction dude!✌

[@TimTurner-w7l]

I loved the no racism, just two friends loving each other, regardless of skin

[@vanessac1721]

Watch interviews with Morgan Freeman, he hates that race baiting stuff.

[@SC-gp7kt]

Morgan Freeman was in a kids' show back in the 70's called "The Electric Company". I was born late 60's and I remember seeing him in that show, as I watched it all the time. I liked him immediately ❤

[@irollerblade13]

36:40 Well said my friend people need to hear what you just said. Most people have reached that dark place at least once in their lives (I had been there for years). However people need to hear the message that feeling of wanting it just to be over is just a feeling and that you can get out of that bubble. The toughest prison is the one we build in our own mind.

[@poolhall9632]

Get busy living - or get busy dying.

[@paulrhome6164]

Red was already institutionalized when we first see him. He is not only built a life for himself inside the prison, but he believes that he truly deserves to be there. That is why he is giving the answers that he does at the parole meetings. He knows that it's coming off as cliche and prepared, that they can just tell that he's saying what they want to hear. He's giving the appearance that he's trying but has already resigned himself to being there for life.

[@blueamaranth9419]

The world is a much better place with you in it. I'm glad you're still here.

[@Serai3]

I've been a fan of Morgan Freeman since the early 70's, when he played Easy Reader on the kids' show "The Electric Company". He was a very hip guy in bell bottoms, sunglasses and a scarf around his head, and he delighted in reading words and spelling them. I've heard that was actually not a good time for Morgan, who wanted to move on to bigger things, but he was a beloved imaginary uncle for me. For various reasons, I wasn't capable of the games and physical activities most kids got into at school, so I spent lunches on a corner of the schoolyard reading a book, and I've always wanted to tell Morgan that when a kid would taunt me for reading, I would tell myself, "Screw her. _Easy Reader_ says reading is cool!" I've loved reading ever since, over fifty years of taking Easy Reader's advice. :)

[@crusher1980]

I think the real reason for Brooks suicide is loneliness. I mean he is already so old, comes out of jail and has no friends, no wife nor family. Thats why I also think the movie is not about Andy but about Red finding hope (edit: like you also recognized) which he got from Andy, otherwise he would have ended like Brooks. I think most people dont even understand how hard real loneliness is.

[@brianlandry6956]

The part of Stephen King in movies is the phycological aspects ,but Morgan's voiceover covers it beautifully!

[@belindalopes6774]

I LOVE Morgan Freeman, one of my most favourite actors of all time. Think it is particularly due to his narrative voice. He could read from the most boring book of all time and still sound interesting.

[@katiekratsch1415]

I have a tattoo that just says "I hope" from the last line of this movie (and the novella it was adapted from). Beautiful film.

[@ivanperez2705]

Bro, I connected with this movie all over again through your reaction. When you were talking about being human and depression... Between you and the film, there was a lot of real in this video. Thanks man.

[@realSimoneCherie]

20:30 gotta remember there was no music in prison. This is based in the early 20th century before phones and other devices that you could sneak in. There was radio and tv - not exactly easy to hide. In some states you could have an instrument like have a harmonica but best believe the opera playing over the loud speaker would definitely cause everyone to stop what they were doing

[@ladaddy19]

King is an amazing storyteller. Most times it's supernatural or horror but he has many books and short stories that will break you down. In more recent years he's written a few novels like this that have zero horror or supernatural elements. He's just a master at his craft.

[@capncrunch1122]

"I don't know about prison I've never been there sorry" Please don't be sorry for not going to prison I've been there it isn't a place you want to be you seem like a good person keep it that way love the reactions keep up the good work.

[@edwinsuijkerbuijk5106]

This movie has so many fun details to love For example at 33:50 you can see that Andy cut the hole in the bible to hide the rock hammer in on the page where the book of Exodus starts. The story of how the Israelites leaving slavery.

[@kevinslayzak1214]

Lemme tell ya man....at 50 yrs old...n have watched this movie 100.....the heaviest line that means more n more the older you get is at the very end....."i hope to see my friend..n shake his hand".....get emotional every ... single....time🔥🤘✌️

[@Tehui1974]

I remember watching this movie at the cinema with a friend. We knew nothing about the movie. And nearly 30 years later it remains in my personal top 3 movies of all time.

[@DarkenmyLife]

I love this movie. Seen it first when I a young kid on I think TNT. Morgan Freeman is one of the best actors and you’re right, he’s timeless, never ages it seems. Aged like fine wine with an amazing and wonderful voice. I like watching peoples reactions to this movie and the green mile. 3:05

[@thegatheringgloom7261]

Andy had 2 life sentences and would never have gotten out. Although based on a Steven King short story, there was much added in the screen play. For example, Brooks didn't even exist in the story and he added so much to the movie. My all time favorite.

[@christiankalk4668]

The Brooks/Red parallels after parole added a huge level of tension to the story. And anyone who doesn't tear up at the end of the Brooks story isn't human.

[@wolfie35p]

This is a fantastic movie, I have seen this over 25 times, and Morgan Freeman is brilliant in this. This is the best movie NEVER to win an Oscar.

[@ashleyclayton8661]

This movie, Green Mile and Stand By Me are my favorite Stephen King adaptations of all time by far! If you haven't watched Stand by me I highly highly recommend it!

[@Jordangeier2319]

The year this movie came out, Morgan Freeman was 57. He was born June 1, 1937.

[@dalehammers4425]

This is one of the best movies ever made.

[@katrinacash6393]

This film and The Green Mile were both directed by Frank Darabont. He did an excellent job with both films. Morgan Freeman starred in a great movie called "Driving Miss Daisy" from 1989. An excellent film that won 4 Oscars. I highly recommend it.

[@cimarronwm9329]

Morgan Freeman is definitely a G.O.A.T. I first enjoyed his voice and acting as Easy Reader on the Electric Company in PBS.

[@claudettesmith8328]

If you recall Andy told Red" On the outside I was an honest man, I had to go to prison to be a crook."

[@ronaldk.wileyjr.5476]

"Friendship is essential to the soul "... didn't create the saying, but it's true.

[@ADifferentVibe]

In real life, Tim and Morgan are good friends. The legendary DP Roger Deakins and his wife James shared a IG photo where they and Tim were at Morgan's house for the latter's birthday party a few years ago.

[@jschrauwen]

At morning roll call of Andy's escape, the guard says cell 245, which was Andy's cell. Stephen King has referred to that number in almost all of his movies.

[@robwalsh9843]

The Shawshank Redemption is a movie that inspires you. It moves you to think about how life could be better beyond your current circumstance. One of the few movies I think everyone should watch.

[@claymccoy]

When Red tells Andy going to Mexico is "shitty pipe dreams", it foreshadows Andy crawling through a pipe of shit to escape.

[@stevenandcarminabeedle9089]

And he still realized that dream. Shitty pipe and all 💪🏽

[@TheJrr71]

Damn! I must have seen this movie a dozen times, and more than that in reactions, but never spotted that 🤦‍♂️😅

[@akyeera]

You can say Andy's persistence is supernatural. lol

[@CapturingPhotons]

You need to watch The Count of Monte Cristo next with Jim Caviezel. Super good and I think you'll love it.

[@AprilGabrielle]

"You have to live." I feel you.

[@mauricesharpe2748]

Many years ago, Morgan Freeman was a regulars cast member on the PBS children's series, "The Electric Company".

[@aaronwolf3587]

This in my top 10. Great reaction. Ever seen Stand by Me? Also based on a series of short stories by S. King. Also an amazing movie from my childhood. I highly recommend it if you haven’t seen it. ✌️

[@pablozee6359]

I’ve probably seen a dozen people react to this film and none have ever caught, or at least commented, that the rock hammer concealed in the Bible was in the book of Exodus. Great detail.

[@emptyhand777]

Stand by Me and Apt Pupil are both movies based on Stephen King stories and neither are supernatural. In fact both are from the same collection as Shawshank. Stand by Me is called The Body in the book.

[@Serai3]

"Maybe because I'm Irish" was a holdover line. The character was originally supposed to be a big burly Irish guy with red hair. (Yeah, kinda on the nose, but it's Stephen King.)

[@karenlackner192]

The first time I saw Morgan Freeman was in a child’s education show called The Electric Company. This was back in the late 1960’s. He’s always been a cool cat! Hadley, the tough cop, is also the voice of Mr Krabs from SpongeBob 😂

[@realcasper81]

It's one of those movies that I can't stop watching every time I see it

[@ModedeScode]

The guard at the beginning when you said “I know this dude” is the voice of Mr Crabs in the SpongeBob SquarePants cartoons.

[@Sensei_BigJoe]

"I know this dude." Everyone says that about Clancy Brown, then they find out he's Mr. Crabs and they lose it lmao

[@jonathanmcfarland1407]

Relateable, were all humans. We each go through our own individual lows. Society is beginning to show it. I have nothing but love and respect for you bro. Internet is notorious for breeding hatred, anger, double that it does love, kindness or anything related to positivity. I'm trying to do that on the internet and in regular life. And it has been spilling into my regular life. Not at the rate I'd like but c'est la vie! Peace!

[@250cchd54]

Great reaction video!!! One of my favorite movies of all time... the end just makes your heart feel full

[@charliemac64]

First time I saw this, I was in work release. It was tough going out every day and coming back every night after watching this, but the movie's message and a couple other things that happened in my world saved my life in 1995. Hope. ❤

[@shadowking9739]

This is one of the few movies that, if it comes on TV, I have to stop and watch it all the way through.

[@GD-tt6hl]

I first saw Morgan Freeman in "Lean on Me", been a fan ever since. Yep, he was good in that too. Also knew him on tv on the Electric Company.

[@arkikali5632]

Loved your reaction and all the little factoids you threw in. Can't wait to explore your channel. So, one thing (or a couple of things) 26:22 -- it wasn't because Andy called him obtuse. Andy effed up (and you saw the IMMEDIATE shift in the warden) when he said he'd never tell anyone about the money. The whole reason the warden doesn't want to let him out is because (a) Andy's the one who keeps his shady deals going and gets the money laundered, and (b) Andy knows enough to get the warden brought up on charges. And that's why Tommy had to die too--because his testimony could have possibly freed Andy. The warden couldn't take that chance. As for it being ironic that he's wearing the cross--I'd go a step further and say it's hypocritical. Thanks again for the reaction--loved it!

[@paramitch]

Thank you for the heartfelt and entertaining reaction! I saw this in the theatre and it was one of the most special moviegoing experiences of my life. I'll always love it, and it always inspires me when I'm down.

[@jleahy9025]

Great reaction. The first time I heard Bob Dylan song "he not busy being born is busy dying" has always stuck with me.

[@mystikrebel1089]

Ive seen it maybe over 40 or so times to always motivate me. The irony is I want to visit the jail it was flimed in when I get across to the US

[@dennisperkins374]

You made me tear up, man. I've been there, too. Hang on and hang tough. You're not alone.

[@darkglass1]

Andy wasn’t in for two decades, he had two consecutive life sentences, meaning he was never getting out.

[@MegaForrestgump]

Probably the only movie adaptation of a book that is actually better than the book. Frank Darabont did an unbelievable job on this. One of the greatest movies in cinematic history.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Read The Green Mile. The movie was better.

[@stevenmclaren2730]

Jaws. The Godfather. One flew over a cuckoo's nest. The Shining.

[@craigplatel813]

The Sand pebbles. I go back and forth which is better the book or movie.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

@@stevenmclaren2730 I agree about Jaws and The Godfather. I don't agree about One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. As good as the movie it, the book is better. It's one of the best pieces of American literature from the 20th century. I've never read The Shining, so I have no opinion about that book vs. the movie.

[@kathyastrom1315]

The movie adaptation for To Kill a Mockingbird comes really close to surpassing the brilliant book in overall quality. They did add just one scene that wasn’t in the book that adds even more to the story, where Scout asks Jem about their mother and Atticus is overhearing them from the porch. Beautiful.

[@MarioWagner]

There were a lot of supernatural things in this movie. The circumstances, that every important persons came together in this prison. The supernatural patience of Andy and the way forward planning of everything. The knowledge of simple things like stone kinds, that Andy expected from Red to find his Geocache. And then there were the horror elements, that are typical for Stephen King. They are not "in your face", it's always the horror under the surface. Grounded in the character of some people or in some situations. Brooks faced the horror of the normal life outside and he didn't survive. There are so many King typical themes in this movie. It's amazing.

[@mandisanders40]

I just watched your reaction to the Green Mile and, of course, I had to follow it with Shawshank. Both in my top 10 all time best ever. Here are some others. Drama: Morgan Freeman in "Glory" Tom Hanks in "Forest Gump" Robin Williams in "Patch Adams" Rom-com: Brendan Frazier in "Blast from the Past" Action: "The Long Kiss Goodnight" "The Fifth Element" "The Mummy"

[@laurenokeeffe4059]

My FAVOURITE movie of all time!!!! I approve your reaction! ❤😂

[@belindalopes6774]

When Brooks is released, I cry through the rest of the movie

[@TheJrr71]

It wasn't a hit on release, I heard someone say that the name probably put people off, but it developed a cult following when it was released on VHS. That's how I first saw it and loved it. Now it's often in the top of "Best movie" lists. Great story, you should read the Stephen King novella it's based on, in a collection called "Different Seasons". The Body is another story in that book, which was adapted into the movie "Stand By Me", which you have to watch! I mean that... you must watch it! 😅