Shawshank Redemption (1994) is a CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE !! (First Time Watching & Reaction)

Andy Dufresne, a successful banker, is arrested for the murders of his wife and her lover, and is sentenced to life imprisonment at the Shawshank prison. He becomes the most unconventional prisoner.
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[@Stogie2112]

No matter how many times I say, "I'm all done watching reactions to Shawshank", I still get pulled back in.... 😁

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Lol, same here 😊

[@horgt001]

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!

[@kh884488]

Same here!

[@aikighost]

Its the number most loved film of all time for a reason. 🤣

[@seansteyer8851]

There's no way. It's like when I'm flipping through channels and it pops up on anything, I HAVE to watch. Too good.

[@JohnDBIRL]

“Get busy livin or get busy dyin”

[@cameronblack3202]

“That’s goddam right.” 🙂

[@jediknightgeo]

So crazy how Frank Durabant, for his very 1st feature length directorial debut, wrote and directed an absolute masterpiece. IMHO it's practically flawless. It's the highest rated film in IMDB history. Edit: I'm so glad you enjoyed it Alyska. It is, without question, one of the greatest films ever made with one of the most pure, feel good, exorbitantly beautiful endings ever put on celluloid.

[@curtisw502]

All the performances, stories, costumes, sets, cinematography, and music are just perfect.

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

He also had the presence of mind to have Morgan Freeman narrate the film. This was his film narration debut, and many films since have wisely followed suit.

[@cafesmitty]

I wouldn't say so much as "wrote" but adapted from the Stephen King Story "Rita Heywood and the Shawshank Redemption" which ended exactly the same way.

[@jediknightgeo]

@cafesmitty Totally understood, but it's not, of course, word for word. A lot of the dialogue for it was re-written by Durabant, and the ending isn't the same. In the book, Red goes to meet Andy, but it's never confirmed that he gets to meet up with him. The film gave it a definitive conclusion that he did make it to him.

[@feldegast]

@@jediknightgeo originally the bus was the last scene, after a preview screening they added the last scene and it is better for it

[@brennan__]

No matter how many times I watch this movie, Brooks’ segment always gets me 😭

[@spencerneal26]

brooks killed his wife and daughter after a bad night of gambling. That's why he was in prison. I hope that makes it easier on you. I hope

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

It's kinda a metaphor in life as well, when you retire or let go from prison it's not a easy change and really can depress anyone! That's why hobbies are important.

[@artbagley1406]

Because Red adds his name to the wall in the boarding house, I feel that Brooks is no longer alone. One of his "own kind" is with him now.

[@JackieG717]

Same here mate, he really wanted to eat that ripe maggot but gave it to Jane, what a dude

[@Manotaur1]

It’s even worse when you are watching people react to that scene because you are now tearing up from the scene itself and from the reactor breaking down. Double whammy!

[@ilesalmo7724]

One small thing about the cinematography of the scenes where Brooks and Red were released. Brooks scenes keep showing what's behind him, while Red's show what is in front of him. It's a small thing, but gives us a subconcious change in emotions.

[@thelastshogun3913]

Incredible observation! I'd never noticed this before.

[@ilesalmo7724]

@@thelastshogun3913 Unfortunately not mine. I saw it in another reaction

[@LeMaqnifique]

​@@thelastshogun3913yeah if u didnt notice it isnt very good

[@UsamaAhmad]

“Salvation lies within” -Warden as he hands the Bible back to Andy not realizing the rock hammer is inside

[@ciphernine7824]

Stephen King, best known for his horror stories, also wrote The Shawshank Redemption, and The Green Mile. They are arguably the two best film adaptations of Stephen King stories - both written and directed by Frank Darabont.

[@josephcline3652]

Also The Shining, despite King's personal opinions.

[@darthtrip7188]

Also Stand By Me.

[@tk848]

Frank Darabont also made The Mist, another Stephen King book.

[@firsealtonberry9712]

Since you asked, in the novella this is based off of, Andy finished his tunnel several years before he escaped. He just had to work up enough courage and/or anger to use it. Also had to wait for the proper storm to come and give cover for breaking into the sewage pipe.

[@joeydrummer7929]

Easily one of the greatest movies ever made. Possibly THE greatest movie ever made. I don’t cry in movies normally but I cry a few times throughout this film every single time.

[@damienheaton7571]

Brooks was here scene is one of the most powerful scenes ever made

[@artbagley1406]

When Red carves his "good-bye" in the plaster, it's as if Brooks is no longer alone.

[@chudez]

[18:40] "... No idea how to fend for itself". True for the bird, equally true for Brooks

[@samuraiwarriorsunite]

Luckily, the film had test screenings because, in the original draft, it ended when Red said he hoped the Pacific was as blue as it had been in his dreams. You never saw if they had reunited or not. Test audiences hated that the old friends weren't together again. The original ending would've made it a great film, but the ending we got makes it a masterpiece.

[@shaunandrews1151]

I'll respectfully disagree. If there was one thing I would change about the film, that is it.

[@greypilgrim228]

I know I've said this in other youtube comment sections, but when you consider that Brooks entered Shawshank in 1905 and was let out in 1955 it blows your mind how much had changed for him and how alien the world was to such an old man. Old people feel alienated anyway today, and they lived through all the changes, Brooks missed it all in prison and there was no support system in place to help him make friends and understand the world he now inhabited. Everything went from oil lamps to light bulbs with electricity, televisions sets were invented and were on the cusp of replacing radio as the main family entertainment, 2 world wars and the Korean war occurred, the atom bomb was invented and used, cars became cheap enough and widespread to replace horse and cart as main travel, trams which had been the noisiest and most dangerous part of cities were again being phased out for cars or underground subway train systems, people went from living their whole lives and working in one town to moving everywhere for work and travelling the world, towns and cities went from everybody knowing each other and always having the time of day to chat to everyone being in such a damn hurry to get places and being strangers, aeroplanes became cheap enough for widespread commercial flights, the Empire State Building and most of the famous sky scrapers were conceived and built, and high rise housing became the norm thus changing most city skylines completely beyond recognition, the gold standard was replaced by paper money causing heavy inflation and creating the financial crash of 1929, universal suffrage happened allowing women and most men who didn't meet the financial and property requirements to vote.

[@Paul.H8Cfood]

24:44 - "washing the money?" LOL, that is the cutest - she was thinking of "laundering" money, which sounds like laundry, hence, washing the money. 😊🤣😊

[@ebashford5334]

He planned to leave during a storm so it wasn't luck. He needed the cover of thunder.

[@crinbob]

When it’s all broken down, it’s a story about love. Love that one person has for another. Whether it’s romantic or platonic, humans have a desire to love and be loved. Andy and Red find that, one way or another.

[@alexanderriley2979]

Maybe I'm just saying what you are a different way, but to me it was about hope. Hope when life deals you a cruel hand, hope to keep your head and your heart when the good you do is wrested away, hope to resist and triumph over evil, the hope of being free within even when you're sitting in a prison for decades.

[@jedipenguin2641]

When you realise he was hiding the hammer in the book at the end, you go back to watch it again and you realise that 'oh shit' moment when the warden nearly took the book off him earlier in the movie.

[@nowthatisawesome5431]

And that he hid the hammer in the book of Exodus!! Genius. 😊

[@Stogie2112]

“I’m a convicted murderer who provides sound financial planning.” - The genius of this line is undeniable.

[@stevenmonte7397]

Andy left that for Redd after he got out, but he planned it all along. Andy told Redd about the wall/tree hoping he would get out. That was amazing!

[@richardyoung3462]

White powder after showering was "delousing". Basically trying to kill anything like lice or other unwanted tagalongs that might come with people that don't clean/bathe regularly.

[@Otokichi786]

In the late 1940's that could be the insecticide, DDT.

[@richardyoung3462]

It was another form of flea powder like what was used on dogs and cats. "The attapulgite delousing powder is prepared from purified attapulgite clay, pyrethrum, stemona root, cnidium fruit, flavescent sophora root, garlic and borneol by mixing; grinding in a grinding machine and packaging."

[@margiewilliams537]

The cardigan that Andy started wearing was Brooks

[@SparksDrinker]

After that room check with the warden I doubt they ever checked his room again, he was the wardens pet, he was protected

[@Tigermania]

After all the darkness & turmoil your face visibly brightened when you realized Andy had escaped, and the end of the movie gives you the feel good factor.

[@Stogie2112]

Some films have good endings, and others have happy endings. This film had a triumphant ending!

[@Henricque80]

exactly!!

[@davedavenport8673]

Warden whistling "A Mighty Fortress is our God," as he leaves the room before Andy escapes. Brilliant.

[@ManadaCan]

My favorite movie of all time! Glad you enjoyed.

[@charleslee8313]

Great reaction. Brooks talking about Jake showing up to say hello -- yeah, that's the part that usually gets me.

[@robincraft4682]

The first of three collaborations between Stephen King and Frank Darabont...each very memorable in their own way.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

The Green Mile and The Mist will really mess with your head, but also great!

[@jsalvatori]

I didn't love The Mist. But this and Green Mile are stellar

[@Mister_Samsonite]

@@jsalvatori It's the ending of The Mist that was the ultimate mind f*ck. That was a script change from the book by Darabont.

[@justinmccarty3886]

The Mist and Shawshank Redemption are perfect companion pieces.

[@brettrobinson2901]

​@@justinmccarty3886Yes they are...almost always think about them as a set....King's shorter stories seem to really adapt well to the Big Screen...

[@thedoctor4327]

As a Star Wars fan I figured you'd like how much Clancy Brown (plays the head guard) has contributed to Star Wars over the years. He's voiced a lot of characters (Savage Oppress from Clone Wars, Montross in the Jango Fett Bounty Hunter game and Ryder Azadi in Rebels) and played a few live action ones too (Burg on The Mandalorian and Ryder again in Ahsoka). Outside of Star Wars he's been in a lot of live action stuff (Highlander, Buckaroo Banzai, Daredevil) and voices a ton of characters including Mr Krabs on Spongebob.

[@clh35]

He saved the entire human race in Starship Troopers.

[@thedoctor4327]

@@clh35 It wasn't the mighty fleet or a fancy new weapon, it was a drill instructor named Zim who captured a Brain!

[@thedarkknight2221]

As a proud Mainah (resident of the state of Maine) I loved how places like Buxton are part of one of the greatest movies ever made.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Wasn't the film shot in Ohio? I know that's where the building used for the prison is.

[@thedarkknight2221]

@@Fred-vy1hm true. Unfortunately it’s REALLY expensive to shoot in Maine. It’s known as Vacation land for a reason.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

You made a good point about Andy's advice being "out of date at some time" (I don't think I've heard someone realize that before), because laws and rules change, but I would bet that the Warden had all of that brought to Andy at his request. Andy is that 'smart banker' who's going to know he needs constant new changes in laws.

[@MegaForrestgump]

This movie was so much better than the book. The movie gave us the reunion that we needed.

[@iamredoctober]

Just my opinion, the movie should have won an Oscar for Best Original Musical Score. Magnificent soundtrack.

[@08191906]

Great reaction and editing from a YT veteran. Maintaining this is Red's story, that Andy came into HIS life, the meaning behind the film's title carries more weight.

[@ronfehr7899]

This movie didn't do as well as hoped in the theaters. It was only when released on VHS that it really developed a following.

[@KristineMaitland]

The same thing happened with The Princess Bride. Gotta love VHS.

[@MetalGearLiberty]

Omg yes! Green Mile is next! lol

[@LovelyBeachCoast-us1ec]

I hope so 🙏

[@AlienBemular]

Joker: Forget the Green Mile! Try walking the Brown Mile!

[@loudoesreviews]

@@AlienBemular Mr Jingles trumps the Joker. Go Green Mile!

[@calise616]

ending a comment with "lol" makes everything else worthless...

[@thereisnopandemic]

Green mile is boring, I don’t like it at all.

[@thiagocastrodias2]

Shawshank Redemption is my favorite movie of all time. I really admire Andy, a character I long to emulate every day.

[@MrBedZeppelin]

1995 Academy Awards for Best Picture had Pulp Fiction, Forrest Gump and The Shawshank Redemption. All three could have won.1995 was a good year for movies! Forrest Gump won. "Get busy Living or get busy Dying." Great Film, Thanks Alys!

[@sweaquitygaming3549]

The notion that Pulp Fiction has any business being in a conversation with Gump and Shawshank is the biggest joke in movie history.

[@UpTheDown7]

@@sweaquitygaming3549 imagine having this much confidence and being that clueless. amazing

[@voightkampffchamp]

The weakest of the three won

[@PricefieldPunk]

As a kid i remember just finding it funny the meanest guard in the movie is played by Clancy Brown the actor who voices Mr Crabs

[@ronfehr7899]

Clancy Brown, in an interview much later, said that he felt conflicted about playing such a nasty character, until he realized that he was actually portraying Red's version of the worst aspects of the guards, and not actually a real person. At least that's how Clancy was able to deal with playing such a viscous character.

[@NateAZ]

Clancy Brown got a little typecast after this and also before this, having played one of the more vile bad guys in Highlander in 1986, the Kurgan. He started going for good guy roles, but often was cast into good guy but bad ass roles, like his role as a drill instructor in Startship Troopers. He's a fantastic actor who plays bad asses very well.

[@ronfehr7899]

​@NateAZ One role that I liked him in was the Frankenstein monster in the little-known movie The Bride, with singer Sting from The Police. Although monster would not be the appropriate term in this case, as he becomes more human as the movie progresses.

[@TXRager]

He redeemed himself when he played another guard in “the Hurricane” with Denzel Washington.

[@davesunhammer4218]

@@TXRager "redeemed himself"? I didn't know he had done anything wrong.

[@timprice5747]

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

[@ronfehr7899]

The stuff tossed on the new inmates was actually for delousing them. It wouldn't do to have the prison infested with lice.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

As defiant and flippant as Red sounded at his last parole review, he was approved for two reasons. 1) The parole boards had become "kinder and gentler" over the decades. 2) He was finally honest with them, instead of just saying what they wanted to hear.

[@mikeanderson1722]

The cynic in me says that the way he talked made it clear that they had broken him, and as such their mission was accomplished. "They sentence you to life, and that's exactly what they take."

[@krisfrederick5001]

I could listen to Morgan Freeman read a phone book...and every time I see him waiting in the park alone for Jake, my heart breaks...💔 -Brooks was here

[@jahimjauh-hey5653]

Brooks was here.

[@threalMrT76]

So was red

[@boreilly82]

Love this reaction.. you have brilliant energy and enthusiasm

[@SilentBob731]

18:36 Good call. In the short story, Jake's body is found by the wall not long after (just in case Brooks' fate wasn't enough of a bummer).😭

[@SFOlson]

I was reading through to see if anyone had said this, but you beat me to the punch.

[@SilentBob731]

@@SFOlson Got lucky on this one.🙂 And most people here probably never read it.🤔

[@craigtalbott731]

18:10 Red makes a comment here that Brooks probably couldn't obtain a library card even if he tried upon his being paroled. About five yrs after this film was released, I was employed @ the Malibu Public Library working the circulation desk. One day while I was on staff, actor James Whitmore entered into the building, made his way over to where I was stationed and stated to me that he'd been residing in that particular city for thirty yrs and that that was the very first occasion he actually made a point of visiting the local library there. So I registered him right on the spot. And therefore, I'd like to believe that "Brooks Hatlen" did, in fact, receive his library card after all.

[@alexanderriley2979]

That is awesome. :)

[@captainofdunedain3993]

I understand Brooks. Sometimes I wake up as scared middle of the night. Trying to find out where I am and who I am. Then trying to go back sleeping but my heart bumps too powerful that I feel like bed shaking because of earthquake.

[@DirtBirdurple]

I got my tissues ready 🤧

[@gdiaz8827]

Ull need them for the Green Mile

[@brysonfreeman7226]

I wasn’t expecting you to watch this movie, but yes I’m glad you’re watching The Shawshank Redemption, because it’s the number (#) one (1) highest rated movie in the IMDB, it’s easily a masterpiece, and I think you should definitely watch The Green Mile, Gladiator, The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, and Stranger Things at some point

[@beesly01]

In Darabont's original vision for the end of the film, Red is seen riding a bus towards the Mexican border, leaving his fate ambiguous. Glotzer insisted on including the scene of Red and Andy reuniting in Zihuatanejo.

[@RunicMike]

Weirdos is a funny way of spelling rapists...

[@LuminairPrime]

I'm not normally into movies with this subject matter, but I can't deny that Shawshank Redemption is a rare example of perfection!

[@JordanCesaroni93]

Such a great movie that sadly didn't win any Oscars

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

Dogs tracking humans can actually still easily track them through water.

[@dahveed72]

I just realized that Morgan Freeman had 2 what's in the box moments in 1994.

[@lathspell87]

Just an amazing movie. It's much more brutal to watch the first time, because you don't know how it ends. On subsequent viewings, you know the end is coming, so it's easier to deal with the rough moments. My favorite movie of all time.

[@EdmontonRealEstate01]

The guy that plays one of the sisters that first approaches Andy in the shower also played Private Drake in Aliens.

[@gbacani007]

I always loved that the last word of the movie is "hope."

[@5634TY]

24:45 “Washing the money” lol close! It’s called laundering.. similar to laundry so I see how you made that connection 🤣🤣

[@chuckster255]

Her saying that remind me of a joke I said at a laundramat one time that scarred the hell out of a woman. The woman was taking her laundry out of a washing machine when she pulled out a twenty dollar bill and I told her she better hope the police don't find out about laundering that 20. She looked at me, puzzled by what I said. I told her that it was against the law to launder money and showed her an article that happened to be in the newspaper that day about a drug dealer who had been convicted of multiple crimes including money laundering. After I realized it scarred her, I felt bad and had to convince her that money laundering (the crime) wasn't literally washing it but was obscuring where the money came from and this was often done by depositing in a bank under an assumed name.

[@5634TY]

@@chuckster255 I wonder how far you coulda taken that joke if you hadn’t told her the truth lol

[@Stogie2112]

Alyska! I strongly recommend “Interstellar” (2014). I give it my highest recommendation. It is one of the best science fiction films ever made. A true emotional roller coaster. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy and Michael Caine

[@anthonyguadagnino2681]

Here’s a few more top films. Good will hunting, saving private Ryan, Forrest Gump, gladiator, braveheart, tropic thunder, green mile, silence of the lambs, field of dreams

[@UncleQue]

A couple of things. Andy almost certainly would have earned certain privileges and trust among the guards so that could explain why his cell wasn’t checked for so long. Also there’s a very good chance that while working near the wardens office he could have heard a weather report on the radio or read one in that days newspaper. That could have helped him choose that night.

[@mikebrown7326]

Hello there Alyce!😊 That is delousing powder for lice they throw on the prisoners, which was a big problem back then. I think you meant laundering money, Alyce. Actually, in the wardens case it would just be embezzling and kickbacks. You only need to launder money when you are dealing with sequential bills, like from a bank. This film is actually part of an unofficial trilogy from writer Stephen King and director Frank Darabont (The Walking Dead). The other two films are "The Green Mile" (1999) which is phenomenal (Bring tissues😭) and "The Mist" (2007) which is a true King horror story.😱 Great reactions to this very well made film, Alyce!!!!🎬👏👏👏👏

[@flinkehh]

The maggot part went from ew to wholesome lol

[@dtnetlurker]

One of the most satisfying endings in film history.

[@tonydeluna8095]

A beautiful movie with a stellar cast! I hope you’ll enjoy it Alyska!

[@jacksonconley5117]

I recently saw it for the first time and I easily consider it to be one of the greatest movies of all time.

[@tambuistuff]

At 36:48, nobody ever seems to notice this but Red is narrating how Andy's favorite hobby is toting his wall out into the exercise yard. Which begs the question, how did Red know? But we don't find out until the end of the movie how he knows.

[@zzzzzzzzzzzk]

Well it must've happened after these two reunited when Andy must've recalled his tale to Red about how he managed to put his escape plan into action.

[@tambuistuff]

@@zzzzzzzzzzzk That's precisely what must have happened. But for first time viewing, I don't think anybody catches up on this as they're watching this scene.

[@GSXK4]

The movie begins on a dark, stormy night and ends on a bright sunny beach in Paradise.

[@jtser8322]

Such a fantastic film and pretty faithful to the story written by Stephen King. Other movies directed by Frank Darabont based on Stephen King's stories I recommend are The Green Mile and the The Mist. One might leave you in tears; the other might give you nightmares.

[@Kettlecadd]

If you haven't seen The Green Mile you should watch that too it's written by Stephen King as well and directed by Frank Darabont also.

[@itt23r]

The Thomas Newman score was the perfect compliment. Dont recall what it was up against at the Academy Awards but it was one of the many times Newman got robbed. Nice reaction. New subscriber here and looking forward to seeing your honest reactions to other heart wrenching films.

[@realisticthought1781]

Single most satisfying movie made

[@moleman1976]

There was a time when this was almost always on cable, on some channel or the other, and any time I came across it I watched from wherever I came in to the end. One of the greatest movies ever made. And it's a non-horror story written by Stephen King! Fun fact - the novella that the source story appears in also had two other stories adapted - "Apt Pupil", and one of my other all-time favorite movies "Stand by Me" ("The Body" in the novella)! Loved your reaction - I was so happy when you tentatively guessed the ending, and knew you'd be thrilled!

[@alexandriajohnson3013]

One of my top 3 favorite movies of all time. I quote it almost weekly with my small kids when they cant find something: "ots disappeared like a fart in the wind!" 😆 It makes us all goggle and keep looking

[@SC457A]

This movie is one of my top 5 of all time I have seen. So good. Great casting, and great story.

[@mikebarbre9925]

Its the type of movie which can be rewatched countless time... An absolute favotire of mine

[@AMBatty]

❤ I never stop quoting this film to friends and anyone that is going through despair because it epitomises the power of hope. The very last line from Red is I hope. Yes it's definitely a film to revisit when you need that dose of hope, I think I may have watched it over 20 times since I first saw it 😊

[@jackhsu3458]

They don't make great movies like this anymore, still some, just not many. This movie was when I became a Frank Darabont fan, his filmmaking skills are remarkable, still hates how AMC treat him in The Walking Dead, imgine if he still on the project.

[@Asher8328]

I know you've played RDR. You probably don't remember it, but there was a tree and long wall that looked similar to what you saw in this movie, I believe not far from Beecher's Hope. It was one of the treasure quests you can do in the game. Anyway, the tree and wall are an Easter Egg for this movie.

[@shawnpendlebury5517]

This is my favourite film. I'm glad you loved it

[@Ruskinator_rex]

One of the most amazing films ever!

[@Lue_Ghosted]

To think Stephen King's best work wasn't a hooror novel at all. His other top shelf story was "The Green Mile.... Also, not horror but did have some supernatural aspects to it. Outstanding reaction video, very pleased you enjoted it.

[@stevewf]

Hard to believe that the actor that played the vicious guard was Clancy Brown, who was also the voice actor for Hank in Detroit Become Human. I'm sure there are some of us here that still remember you playing that gem of a game.

[@chrisspringer2744]

Mr Krabs, too!

[@EndlessMike1987]

It's a great movie, but I know experts said Andy would never have made it out of that tunnel. The toxic fumes would have done them in or if he had any open cuts he would be looking at serious infections. One of my favorite movies though I never get tired of it

[@toddkindron8506]

Andy and Boba Fett have things in common. Like stuff and things.

[@phtevenj]

in the movie Reds last name is Redding, but in the book the character was actually a red haired Irish guy

[@birdchurch9488]

Shawshank Redemption is my default film I say whenever anyone asks my favourite film. It's amazing. I love how they met at Shawshank but then met again later on in such a beautiful coastal free open setting.

[@anastas6179]

A couple of weeks late, but just to address a couple of your questions: Red was in prison for murder. If i recall correctly from the novella, he cut the brake lines to his wife's car and she and a passenger were killed. Andy's value to the warden and guards gave him special privileges in prison, so he didn't get cellmates and they didn't toss/inspect his cell after that initial time with the warden. (There may have been a cellmate for a brief time in the novella, but im not sure and if he did have one he was quickly removed. My apologies that it was so long ago I read it.).

[@TheJerbol]

The end of this movie is just crying 20 mins straight for me

[@mikearroyo3961]

"Maybe I'm Irish" is a reference to the book character Red who is Irish in the book. The Redemption was about Red getting back hope and Andy was his pathway.

[@locutus9956]

Still my favourite movie of all time! It goes to some very dark and depressing places but through all that manages to leave you with an incredible sense of hope that no matter how bad things get, there is always hope for the future and never fails to leave me feeling uplifted happy and hopeful no matter how bad I felt beforehand, and love seeing it have the same impact on others via these reaction vids :)

[@jennthabombdiggity]

We have a term here in the US. Its called being "Shawshanked". Its when you're flipping through channels and come upon a movie in the middle and have to finish watching it no matter where you catch it. This is THAT film. You cant NOT watch it. No matter what part it is on. Stephen King is such a masterful storyteller. This is one of his greatest masterpieces, in my opinion. I love that you understood the underlying meaning of the movie. NEVER give up hope. Ever. Its always a good thing. My favorite bit of trivia in this all is that Hadley, the prison guard, is the man that does the voice of Mr. Crabs on Spongebob Squarepants. Talk about range! 😂Still, this is regarded as one of the greatest, if not THE greatest movie ever made. Endlessly watchable. And, as you said, such a beautiful story. Glad you loved it. New sub. Great reaction.

[@darthtrip7188]

"Randall Stephens" is Frank Darabont giving Stephen King and one of Stephen King's greatest villains in some of his novels..Randall Flagg (The Stand and The Dark Tower series) a shoutout. Frank Darabont LOVES The Dark Tower series of novels by Stephen King.

[@kellymoses8566]

The powder they throw on the new prisoners is delousing powder that is meant to kill insects like lice/scabies/crabs.

[@DavetheAvatar]

You definitely got the message in that final line from Red: "I hope". The subtitle of the original story is "Hope Springs Eternal" and this sums it up perfectly. The end of the book doesn't have the reunion on the beach, it was added for audiences, but I don't mind its addition.

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This movie makes me emotional. I always thought it was a story about the fight many of us have during life. That is, I think Andy and Red are representative of two traits both alive in me. Maybe like the angel on one shoulder and devil on the other. A part of me always wanted to let go of the fear and take the risks...go where my heart and desire took me. The other part (like Red) kept saying look at the reality, stay with this job, stick with it, don't take the risk. And the prison is the prison many of us live in when the fear of leaving the comfort zone directs our life choices. It is an amazing movie. One you can watch many times and it doesn't get old. Thank you.

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one of my favorite movies of all time! hope is a good thing Alyce

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In "The Shawshank Redemption" - there are only two female speaking roles, totaling about 10 seconds in a 2 hours and 22 min film