My First Time Watching Shawshank Redemption

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[@arvidfrykman9850]

Brooks was sent to Shawshank in 1905. He was released in 1955. Just imagine what happened in those years. When Brooks went away, there were still honest-to-God old-timey wild west outlaws operating out of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid's old hideout at Hole-In-The-Wall canyon, commercial radio broadcasts weren't a thing, cars were a novelty toy for the 1% and the Wright brothers had pretty recently flown the first aeroplane. Brooks missed both world wars, and the Korean war. When he got out, airliners with wingspans longer than the first flight were crossing the Atlantic daily, cars were everywhere, and radio was being slowly supplanted by television as the primary form of home entertainment. When Brooks came to Shawshank, he did so in a horse-drawn wagon. His first work details may have been spent splitting firewood, hauling buckets of water from the well, or refilling oil lamps. He'd seen the arrival of indoor plumbing, electric lights and central heating. And then they just kick him out. I don't think he would have been more lost if if they dumped him on the surface of Mars.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I feel so BAD for Brooks… when he was willing to kill someone to stay in, that said a lot… so tragic…

[@Sparkk0]

Fun fact. When Brooks was 'released' the camera view is towards him and the prison. So it was imagery that he was still stuck there. When Red was released, the camera view is looking out of the prison. So his story had more hope and he wasn't stuck at Shawshank.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Oooh I love that, I missed that but that’s great cinematography

[@michaelsimpson6970]

Nice point -- thanks for sharing.

[@greggross8856]

Great catch.

[@isasooner5]

​@@NiaMakiReacts This was a great reaction. Btw, you probably get this all the time, but you are so beautiful!

[@toukie]

This movie is a masterpiece

[@toukie]

My brother came and got out of the hospital, where I had been for five long and excruciating months. Those 5 months had been the hardest of my life. I had to learn how to walk again. He was helping me to the front seat of his car and, knowing me, he said "You're gonna have to take it slow". I smiled at him and said "Get busy living... or get busy dying". I may be handicapped, I may not walk for long periods of time, I may need a wheelchair, but it's not stopping me from getting busy living. In the last 9 years, I went from Montreal to France, I went to New York, Boston, Rimouski, Toronto, Canada's Wonderland, Chicago and more recently, Galaxy's Edge at Disney. I will never again get busy dying.

[@greeneyesinfl9954]

The bird Jake is the same bird he fed the maggot to, he grew up in there. This movie makes me cry every time also.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I was hoping Jake would come back at least, that broke my heart

[@anorthosite]

@@NiaMakiReacts In the novel, apparently, Jake flies back to the prison, looking for Brooks. The inmates later find him on the floor, starved to death. Just as well that they didn't include that in the movie....

[@meanmax9663]

At 11 seconds into your reaction video you asked "Am I going to cry?" and I actually said out loud, "Yes, yes you are definitely going to cry." I knew that not because I know you, because I don't. I knew that because I know ME. I've seen this movie possibly 100 times or more, and knew that I had cried, and I knew I was getting ready to join you and cry once again. It's an amazing story of humans being human, and how their lives affect each other. I can't wait to see it again.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Omg 100 times!! It is a really good movie though, I think I need to watch this when I feel like I’m in a rut.

[@darthtrip7188]

This is as close to a perfect film as I have ever seen. There's a reason this film is the #1 film on IMDb with a 9.3/10 rating with 2.7 million people rating it. That's amazing. It's even slightly ahead of The Godfather, which has a 9.2/10 rating at #2. This is also a perfect reaction. Your editing was awesome..you included all of the best and most important scenes, lines, all of the emotional scenes, etc...Shawshank is my favorite film of all time. Thank you so much for reacting to it..and you did a fantastic job. I subscribed to you. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Psychoclaw]

Brooks gets me every time. And the ending where Andy and Red hug on the beach in the bright sunlight. Ugh, I'm tearing up just thinking about it. 😭🥰

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Yeah what a moment!!!!!! 🥰

[@daerdevvyl4314]

In the book, it ends with Red getting ready to go to Mexico, but he hasn't left yet. And he gives that speech about "I hope I can make it across the border. I hope the Pacific is as blue as in my dreams. I hope." Originally, the movie ended with Red on the bus on the way to Texas and delivering the same speech. But it was felt that audiences needed to see Red and Andy reunited. It's my opinion that it undermines the point of hope to immediately see it fulfilled. At that point it's not hope anymore. Don't get me wrong, I love this movie. But there are a couple of things I would have done differently, and leaving the original ending would have been one of them. I think it would have been a more powerful ending to hear Red say "I hope" and then leave it at that. By the way, not that it matters, but you might be interested to know that in the book Red was a white guy with red hair. I believe the director was looking for someone that looked like that, but when Morgan Freeman auditioned, he was perfect for the role in other ways, so they changed his last name to Redding to explain why he was called Red. The crime that Red committed was to kill his wife for insurance money. He cut her brake lines, making her crash. But even worse, his wife gave a ride to a neighbour and her kid on that day, so Red was responsible for three deaths. It's hard to imagine the Red we meet doing something so evil, which shows that he actually was rehabilitated I guess.

[@nathanielhorrigan9085]

I love Reds last speech to the parole board. Morgan freeman is one of the best actors ever. And his narration is THE best ever.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Seriously, if his voice narrated my day it would be 10 times more interesting

[@lethaldose2000]

Ahhh, Nia, you were so broken, the tears started to flow, and for a minute there when you thought Andy used that rope to end his life. In fact, it was the rock hammer (that you dismissed earlier) that gave Andy the change that he so richly deserved. Your resounding cheers and claps of joy were an unexpected touch. I loved your reaction.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

thank you! I lost all home in that moment... I thought he finally snapped...

[@lethaldose2000]

@@NiaMakiReacts Stephen King definitely knows how to get you girl. Some others from him are Misery, The Mist, The Shininig.

[@daerdevvyl4314]

lethaldose2000 Oh my God, the ending of The Mist!

[@ripp3rjak934]

He gave red a purpose to chase after him. A reason to keep on going or die the way brooks did. Scared and alone. That’s why he gave him directions to find him. Pretty crazy. It was like a foreshadow that’s Andy WILL escape and the path laid out before Red. Andy planned ahead for both himself and red. All those years book keeping for the prison and carefully crafting his disguise for the outside world.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

He’s been playing chess all along!

[@ScalexCzech]

Alternative ending: - "Dear Red, if you are reading this... do you remember the name of the town?" - Zita... Zuhy... Zahu... F*ck!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

😂 😂 that would be my ending

[@adnap]

I truly enjoyed this reaction. Just a very straight forward what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of girl, watching a movie she was completely unprepared for. Like most people, you go into this movie not really knowing what to expect. We’re conditioned to receive a movie like this with a dark, hopeless feeling of dread and caution. But this one is special. Though you don’t know that at first. You’re just watching it causally, all the while entertained, immersed. Then, something happens and hits you like a truck. But you stuck with it and it was endearing to see the level of empathy you had for the characters. I never get tired of watching reactions to this movie. This was one of my favorites, and I owe that to you. Thank you Nia, for this heartfelt no nonsense, authentic introduction into your world.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you so much! I hardly ever look up what I’m about to watch so I just never know what to expect and that has definitely backfired a couple times but this one took me for a spin in the most unexpected, feel good way!! Honestly this is my number 1 movie. Interstellar was also another good one but this one was so simple but with an awesome twist. Loved it!!!

[@adnap]

@@NiaMakiReacts You should check out its audience score. I believe it’s still the highest rated film on IMDb. I’m really glad you enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to your exposure more beautiful, life changing movie experiences.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

41:03 i really think this is a PERFECT ending. i can't imagine what that embrace would be like, but it was magical to watch. imo.

[@DaleKingProfile]

Actually it originally didn't end with the beach scene. Originally it ended with the bus driving away and Red saying, "I hope"

[@randomguy4781]

@@DaleKingProfile so glad the movie didnt actually end like that. them seeing each other again is so beautiful

[@RyneMurray23]

I've seen this movie at least 20 times and the Brooks scene always makes me tear up.

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

I saw this movie for the first time many years ago. I'm now 72 years old. I understand that the law is the law but releasing Brooks on parole was a very cruel act. As Red pointed out, he should have died in prison. That was his world and his life for half a century!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

half a century.... that was so sad....

[@AutoPilate]

@@PapaEli-pz8ff and it really doesn’t hit until Brooks describes having seen one car as a youth, but now is cast in a world that’s full of them.

[@tonyhaynes9080]

So few actually pick up on that the rock hammer was hidden in the book of Exodus.

[@jamesrichardson3322]

They send you here for life , That's exactly what they take!!

[@karidennis6154]

Brooks killed his wife and daughters after losing all their money gambling. Red killed his wife by messing with her brakes, another person and a little kid were also killed accidentally.

[@0okamino]

Absolutely worth every tear, isn’t it? I don’t think I’ll ever tire of watching people experience this story for the first time. Thanks for inviting us along.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Worth every single one! 😭

[@dard4642]

Damn, you pretty. Two of the most interesting (to me) bits of trivia about this movie: 1) Kevin Costner turned down the role of Andy Duffresne to be in the flop movie "Waterworld." 2) when the police come to the prison and start making arrests, they arrest the big guard and the lead detective reads him his Miranda rights off of a piece of paper. The reason for this is that the year was 1966 -- the first year Miranda rights were required to be read at the time of arrest -- and no one had them memorized yet.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thanks DARD!! And wow that was SUCH a shame!!! This movie was amazing, he missed out! And that was a good little detail there about reading them their rights!!

[@YoureMrLebowski]

12:51 "why take it?" 🤗 the shawshank redemption has over 75 reactions, at least. i've seen about half. i've never seen that reaction before 😆

[@ts1ezrdr]

This has to be one of my favorite reactions ever! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you Tracy!! Thanks for watching :)

[@cindymcanders]

I loved how invested you were and how surprised you were when you noticed Andy didn’t end his life but merely escaped. I was so excited for you to find out. Great reaction. If you want a badass female action hero movie I suggest KickAss. It’s funny and isn’t a normal superhero movie. Keep up the great work.

[@rollotomassi6232]

"Atomic Blond" for the most badass female action hero in a movie

[@TheMistrG]

That was an amazing reaction. Thank you, Nia.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thanks for watching TheMistrG!

[@nowthatisawesome5431]

Red kept giving the parole board the same rehearsed response every time. It wasn’t until the end that he was truly honest and sincere. Then he got approved. Andy knew Red had no hope and wouldn’t do well on his own outside (like Brooks), so he made him promise to seek out that place to find what he burried there. He just didn’t mention that he put it there “after” he escaped, and not before. 😁

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Yeah that’s what I loved so much, he gave him a reason to keep going… Andy was such a good guy… brilliant, but also with a heart of gold

[@MoMoMyPup10]

I watch a lot of these and I find the editing to be so important for the YT audience. This was brilliant. Got everything in, in a big way, and it moved at such a great pace. And, your own input was spot on, poignant and detailed, with just the right amount of emotion and charm. Really great reaction Nia.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

That’s a really good point, for keeping the pacing and also just keeping the key points. This one was edited for me, and he did a great job!!

[@tommycerda1689]

Here’s something to put the tragedy of Brooks in perspective . When he went into Shawshank in 1905, he was a kid, early 20s. Cars were a luxury item and airplanes were a recent invention. And for 50 years, he was told when to sleep , eat and slept in the same bed. All of a sudden, he was pushed back out into a world that he didn’t recognize at all. Almost everyone had a car and airplanes were constantly passing overhead. His country’s population had expanded dramatically and it had gone through two world wars and a great depression. Almost everyone he knew outside of Shawshank were dead , and it had been his home for a very long time . He grew to depend on it. By the way, I loved your reaction , Nia.

[@kelanritchie8817]

When Red is walking up to the tree you can hear the harmonica in the music. I always like that subtle touch.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

So upset I missed that! I was looking for how it was gonna come back into it

[@jermainemartinez8282]

Greetings, I'm a new subscriber :) Loved your reaction to Shawshank. Fun Fact: The Mugshot you see of young Red is actually Morgan Freeman's son. The Warden set Tommy up having him meet outside of the prison.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thanks for subscribing Jermaine!! And wow!!! That is too cute, his son got a cameo ❤️

[@jermainemartinez8282]

You are very welcome @@NiaMakiReacts 🙏🏽 I agree it was was awesome having him as a cameo. Shawshank Redemption is definitely my number 1 favorite movie of all time.

[@joedirt688]

HOPE IS A GOOD THING, MAYBE THE BEST OF THINGS!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

💕 💕 💕 I need that quote as a reminder of when things feel like 💩

[@ThirstyUrkel]

Very few funny moments in this film, but the record scratch when they break up Andy's dj session always makes me laugh.

[@irabernstein]

when Red says the line about "a shitty pipe dream" it makes me laugh

[@YoureMrLebowski]

33:55 clapping and cheering totally appropriate for andy's escape 👍🏼👏🏼

[@anygoodimaydopocast]

My favorite movie. I've watched it many times. What a sweet reaction. This woman is a beautiful soul.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

17:35 the single tear.... elegant and understated. timeless. bravo 😥

[@jamesbronson4380]

I have subscribed to a few KZbinrs because I don’t like to hear profanity. I decided to watch this beautiful movie with you and..... I enjoyed it so much 🌹. You have become my favorite . I can see that you have a good heart ❤️ Thank you, and can’t wait to watch other movies with you. 😊

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thanks for subscribing James!!! The movie is amazing, so happy you watched this with me! I’ll be doing movie reactions on Mondays (or trying to) so definitely be on the look out! Indiana Jones is next!

[@elliotthyde5623]

You don’t hear it talked about much but it’s such a great scene when Andy plays the music and all the inmates are just stood still listening

[@NiaMakiReacts]

He had some guts for that!! I don’t think I’d be that daring but that was a really nice scene

[@elliotthyde5623]

@@NiaMakiReacts also another interesting fact. You are shown the different outlooks between Brooke’s and red as they are released from prison. Brooke’s didn’t want to leave so you see the camera on the outside looking in as he leaves where with red the camera shot is insider he prison looking out when he leaves. Someone else pointed that out.

[@zaldum386]

Lovely reaction from a lovely person

[@rhudoc3745]

Pardons if this was mentioned previously. When Red tells Andy it's just a " $hitty pipe dream" and how does Andy escape? Through a $hitty pipe !!! Bravo !!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

HAHA, yes indeed!💩

[@mixtec53]

Awesome reaction 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you ☺️

[@Darkswordz]

I always cry when they meet each other on the beach.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

that scene was so emotional!! Perfect way to end the movie!

[@jeffk1722]

You picked up on so many things that took me multiple viewings to notice, very nice! Thanks for posting.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I definitely need to rewatch. I missed noticing there were actors from The Green Mile and Saving Private Ryan. I’m so bad with names and faces lol

[@toolshed7652]

Awesome reaction to a classic. '94 was such a great year for movies, maybe the best ever. Shawshank, Forrest Gump, and Pulp Fiction all in the same year. If you haven't checked out the other two they'd both be great for a reaction 😉

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I’ve been meaning to watch Pulp Fiction forever! I at least saw Forest Gump when I was young though,

[@godmagnus]

Separation of church and state doesn't always apply to prisons, because not all prisons are run by the state.

[@RelaxwithJC]

Great Reaction Nia, really is a journey of a movie!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thanks Jordan!! waiting for that OP LOL, or grave of the fireflies

[@brianmurphy8811]

"I'm still sad about it" - Nobody ever stops being sad for Brooks.

[@stevenmonte7397]

It's crazy how right after Brooks the movie makes us smile... such a roller coaster!!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I can’t believe it either, there was so much pain and then we get that amazing ending

[@lordcrispen]

Eyyyy I get to type to you through my own tears again! Thank you for appreciating these pieces of media and allowing us to experience your real feelings. So many reactors always laughing or talking over touching/moving scenes in an effort to keep themselves from showing emotion on camera. Thank you for sharing these fairly intimate moments with us. Keep bein' you.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I definitely do that sometimes too, but they feeling eventually bubble over lol. Doesn’t take much though in my case

[@dawnemerson3604]

For sure many thanks

[@Falconer1128]

I really enjoy your reactions. I came to this one directly after your Green Mile reaction as both are Stephen King novel adaptations. There are a lot of little gems hidden in this. At one point Red tells Andy that hope is just a "shitty pipe dream", and through a "shitty" pipe is how Andy escapes, proving to Red that hope and pipe dreams are real and powerful. I just can't wait to watch your Saving Private Ryan reaction... and not just to see you cry. Though your raw emotions and wonderful personality are exactly what make you such a good reactor. Thank you for your channel. I'm so glad to have found it. I look forward to watching it grow.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Wow! I was working on the comments backwards but thanks so much!! The 💩 pipe dreams line and… scene lol were epic lol this movie was sooooo moving. They really made me feel like Red for a moment, lost all hope. Them bam!!! Flipped it on me

[@Falconer1128]

@@NiaMakiReacts that's good writing when they can do that. That they make you care so much for convicted criminals, and even cry for them as we did with Brooks. It's magic that they can do that.

[@Hammarspiken]

Woow Nia i find you on your patreon channel on the full length reaction and it was stunning good picture and sound 👍🏾 you are the first reactor as i can look on the full length ❤️👍🏾🇸🇪 thanks Nia for a loverly reaction on your patreon channel ❤️❤️👍🇸🇪

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thanks Benny! Still new so I don’t know what the normal thing to do is, I’ll have to do some research lol

[@victores9588]

Ur great such a well balanced soul.🙌🌹❤🌞. V necks not fair. Had me sweating 😅.

[@nathanielhorrigan9085]

I just stumbled upon your channel probably because I watched other Shawshank reactions and I have to say that you seem like such a genuinely sweet person. God bless you. I’m subscribing right away.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you for subscribing Nathaniel! This movie was really good, SUCH an amazing end!

[@mikecarson9528]

Such a beautiful film. Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Hey Mike!! Hope you’re doing well!

[@seanorange5633]

Nia: "Am i gonna cry?" Audience: "Have you learned nothing?" Shawshank: "it's what i do!" me: "just get some tissues and give us those tears"

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Haha!!! The “just give us those tears” 🤣 😂

[@seanorange5633]

@@NiaMakiReacts Happy tears :)

[@lockaby1]

Love your reactions for this movie you show you have a heart of gold

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you so much🥰

[@kpas22105]

I think that this movie is one of the best movies about the human condition; so many moving and emotional parts and the music is genius

[@nedzed3663]

Though there are a LOT of tears of sadness in this movie, by the end those tears will be of joy

[@NiaMakiReacts]

yeah, that is true.. It was a feel good movie for me by then end

[@nedzed3663]

@@NiaMakiReacts Like Interstellar

[@kyungsoosings2362]

Today, this is an absolute classic. A well written, well produced movie. The music is what makes my heart soar...beautiful soundtrack, by my favorite score writer, musician and composer of music from many beautiful movies like this...Thomas Newman. I like to listen to music compilations of his, it makes me calm and happy. But Shawshank is a great story, and stellar acting. Very satisfying. Thank you for your reaction..💙🌺

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Yes! Great story and it built up so much for such a great cathartic moment in the end! The music of course helped but unfortunately I didn’t notice the harmonica in the end to put that part together for Red, I’ll be on the look out the next time I watch this

[@stevep2380]

Did you notice the rock hammer was hidden in the bible in the exodus chapter? The chapter of the Hebrew flight from bondage? It's a very fitting little detail. 😁

[@transientanus]

We back on that Shawshank grind! Already watched this but gonna have you in my ear podcast style at work to make sure that view count ticks.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

you are too kind Smash!! sorry you gotta listen to the bad audio lol

[@transientanus]

@@NiaMakiReacts Oh you're fine. We can hear you no problem :)

[@levenkay4468]

When you next get in the mood for another 'explosion of human warmth' move, consider giving another of my short-list favorites a try: "Local Hero".

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I’m gonna need this as a recovery movie then after I watch something heavy and sad!

[@levenkay4468]

@@NiaMakiReacts Here's a good overview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fV7EoHeJqNWZaa8

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Is it a coincidence that the first ease of tension in the movie is "Jake says thank you"? At the end, _everyone_ probably said thank you to Andy.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Oooh nice one!

[@christoffsimply3179]

Love your reactions, beautiful queen. How awesome is this movie? It's a buddy film at the end, just to put a cherry on top. So great. Not a surprise that many polls put this as the best movie ever made. You really gotta love Morgan Freeman throughout this. Thank you for uploading your experience with this movie. Earned a sub for this one. See you at the next one!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you!! When I think back to this movie, oddly enough I don’t think about how unfair or sad it was, just happy I felt in the end. Next one will be Indiana Jones on Monday!

[@noisyrhysling]

Great reaction! Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption... now you just need to watch "Misery" to complete the trilogy of good Stephen King movies.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Misery…I think I saw that the Mist is horror, if Misery is not scary I definitely want to watch it

[@mage1439]

@@NiaMakiReacts Your choice, but I really dislike the ending of the Mist. No spoilers, but it didn't sit right. If you do like Misery I'd suggest Dolores Claiborne, another Stephen King movie starring Kathy Bates.

[@6Qubed]

when Red was looking for Andy's dead drop at the end, did you notice the harmonica creeping into the soundtrack?

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I didn’t 😭 I was expecting Andy to play the harmonica for him… or him to pick it back up or something. I’m so upset I missed that!!!

[@innercircle341]

Treating myself on Christmas Day watching you react to this masterpiece. Happy Christmas dearest Nia. You make this lonley old fella feel all warm inside. Hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday xxx

[@falcon215]

The reveals in this movie are so satisfying but also, on return viewings you'll notice subtle expressions from Andy that you didn't notice the first time, now that you're in on the secret. I really enjoyed your reaction to this. Cheers

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Oh my, I’ll have to rewatch for that!!

[@kylepraseutsack6422]

This was one of my favorite movies of all time!!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Same here!! The way it ended, just SO much emotion, and good ones too, ugh!! I loved it 😭

[@deke76]

Another fun fact: the sewage would not spray up from the broken pipe like that. However, the actual stuff in the pipe was a mixture of oatmeal and chocolate sauce.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Oh!!! haha, well that's good that it wasn't gross... as least flavor-wise, but it might ruin oatmeal for me if I had to pretend to swim through it thinking it was💩

[@deke76]

Fun fact: the "halfway house" where Red and Brooks both end up is actually also inside the prison where they filmed.

[@fixfalcon2628]

The most satisfying ending to such a great film!!

[@lazyperfectionist1]

24:42 "They don't wanna lose their bookkeeper." Ah. You saw through it before it was revealed. Very astute.

[@mikeferris408]

You can lose everything and everyone in this world, but dont YOU ever lose HOPE!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

💕yes!!

[@specialteams28]

You’re a really good reactor, why haven’t I seen your channel before? Subscribed!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thanks so much Leroy!

[@docmetal8194]

Excellent. Thanks for a fun watch!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thanks Doc!!

[@greggross8856]

As soon as you saw Brooks on the bus, holding on the handrail for dear life with both hands, you knew he wasn't gonna make it. When you saw Red on that same bus, holding onto his suitcase, you figured maybe he had a chance.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

oooh I didn't pick up on that. I was so nervous if he was going to make it or not...

[@minnidrake3342]

1st time her loved your reaction so much had to subscribe thank you

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thanks for subscribing Minnidrake =)

[@rosemarysettles6273]

I watched this movie for the first time about 3 days ago, I felt so many emotions😭idk how it didn’t do amazing when it first came out

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Yesss I don’t know I had a different idea of what this was before watching this! It was amazingly good though!!

[@Lue_Jonin]

Your reaction made this iconic film even more touching. ❤ ✌ 🎥 "I Hope" 👍

[@EnviroSocial]

Speaking of hope. The person who created Brooklyn 99 also created a great show call "the good place". I'd highly recommend it!

[@jatilq]

Thank you. It felt like I was experiencing this amazing movie for the first time.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you for watching along with me, JC!

[@billyraybar]

Greatest ending in movie history

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I can agree!!! BEST feeling ever

[@klove5765]

They should have ended with Red leading the police there to catch Andy to get the reward money that I'm sure that was out on him

[@swish007]

great great great reaction! this movie hits you hard in the soul

[@NiaMakiReacts]

For sure! The amount of relief and joy in the end especially! Wow

[@gumgumbeatz7972]

Awesome reaction. So glad we got to watch you experience this movie for the first time. I know you watch anime as well, so you may have seen this movie already, but if you haven’t, I HIGHLY recommend watching “Your Name”. One of my favorite movies and honestly one of the best movies ever. Thanks again for the great reaction.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I have watched "Your Name" I LOVE that movie, I haven't seen Weathering with You (or something like that) and the Pancreas one, so I'll probably check those out

[@gumgumbeatz7972]

@@NiaMakiReacts Yeah, I figured you’ve probably seen it already. How about Forest Gump? Another classic movie.

[@TheJuris1973]

I was 22 when I first watched this. I thought this was the best movie I'd ever seen. I'm 49 and still think that

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Yes, this is a movie I can rewatch with no anxiety now that I know we have a happy ending 💕 one of my fav movies!

[@ethanvilla4418]

What an AWESOME reaction. I HAD to subscribe.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you Ethan!!!

[@george217]

You have a kind heart, young lady...

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thanks George!

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

Nia 🥰 I am a new subscriber and I sure am glad I found you this is the best Shawshank Redemption reaction that I have seen so far and I have seen tons of them. 🙏🏽✌🏽🌎🌍🌏♥️

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you Mauricio!! The movie did all the work, it was really good!!!

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

@@NiaMakiReacts Mauricio AKA Metheny76 don’t forget about Dolores Claiborne you will love it 🙏🏽♥️

[@MegaTj1981]

Hands down the best reaction I've seen to this classic. Good Will Hunting should be next (if not done already). Great work.

[@MegaTj1981]

Or Forrest Gump. That's a tearjerker. Also you got a new subscriber.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you!!! Those are both on the to watch movie list! We do monthly polls now so I have Encanto and Indiana Jones next but June’s movies are yet to be decided

[@neilshackleton89]

Hullo. New subscriber here. I love watching people see this movie for the first time, and this was one of my favourite reactions to it. I look forward to going back and checking more of your reactions!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you for subscribing Neil! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!! I’ll be dropping more movies so I hope to see you in the next one!

[@rebeccageorgesisto8965]

You’re AMAZING. Shawshank is my favorite movie,

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you Rebecca!! You’re too sweet!!! Shawshank was so GOOD, definitely one of my favorites now

[@rebeccageorgesisto8965]

@@NiaMakiReacts right back at ya!

[@stevenmonte7397]

Such a beautiful reaction! I LOVE this movie!

[@newnotefinder8972]

Appreciate the reaction! I am now a subscriber 😊

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you for subscribing!! Movie reactions will be every Monday! (Until I can push out 2 a week)

[@YoureMrLebowski]

3:43 sounds exactly like my niece. she's 12 🤗

[@lesgrice4419]

Simply one of the greatest movies ever made....

[@NiaMakiReacts]

yes! LOVED it so much!

[@PeteGeorge]

I acted in Shawshank for 2 months. Great experience!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

really?! That must have been an amazing experience!

[@PeteGeorge]

@@NiaMakiReacts I have pics from the 25th Anniversary two years ago. Petegeorgedottv. You tube doesn't allow a url.

[@MikeTitan18]

There are so many small details in this movie that is is worth a hundred watches. The chapter that the rock hammer lays in is 'Exodus' and tons of others already mentioned in the comments. I remember watching this at like 10 years old and knowing it was a really good movie even then.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

The comments make me want to read the book, I just might need to!

[@1979kaoss]

this movie is a masterpiece I watch it every time it's on

[@NiaMakiReacts]

I will too!!! With tissue of course

[@yannas1242]

No matter how many times I watch this movie (and apparently reactions to this movie), I can't help but bawl at the Brooks scene 😭😭😭

[@NiaMakiReacts]

That scene was so sad…. I was devastated

[@dave131]

That was very enjoyable. Great reaction ma'am.

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you Dave!

[@fosergv]

Sweetest smile in youtube!!! 🤩

[@classiclife7204]

I really enjoyed your reaction. Subbed. Good luck with your channel!

[@NiaMakiReacts]

Thank you for subscribing!!

[@MrGruffteddybear]

His parole was approved because he finally told the parole board the truth instead of what he thought the board wanted to hear.