The Shawshank Redemption 20th Anniversary: It's All About The Script

[@Les342]

I'm so glad that Frank Darabont decided to end the movie the way he did. The reunion between Red and Andy was perfect. I've been watching this movie for twenty years and that scene still makes me tear up every single time I watch it.

[@Tornado1994]

Castle Rock were the ones who suggested it end that way.

[@JoeBuck207]

I like the ending were Red snitches for the reward money and brings the Feds to the island.

[@danlivni2097]

Frank also directed the Green Mile. That is another all time great movie

[@coreyoz]

i like that

[@bananabob6492]

Initial reaction of the end scene was that it was gay, cos cum on guys, I know u wondered what Andy and Red did after their macho embrace right? However after thinking about it, I think it's a great scene because the film would be unfinished without it, great movie 👍

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

Besides Morgan and Tim, there were 12 other actors in the movie that were great also. Favorite movie of all time.

[@vb8428]

Overrated

[@rudipan1715]

@@vb8428 Underrated.

[@ex3221]

V B u talkin shit

[@Ahmed-vs1ui]

Dont forget the warden

[@sirpranksalot1]

The one actor I'm surprised I haven't seen more of is the guy who played Byron Hadley. His jawline is intimidating and his voice is so powerful. These Superhero movies should cast that guy as a villain. I think he has the potential to be the best General Zod or Lex Luthor ever.

[@narendrapanse7844]

the soundtrack gives the film it's soul - it is so underrated and beautiful!

[@adityaHB456]

Narendra Panse yes exactly.. i listen it when i have to write assignments..i got goosebumps everytime..!

[@luhole]

Yeah, the fact Thomas Newman hasn't won an Academy Award for any of his incredible soundtracks is absolutely bonkers.

[@tf4304]

So umm.... Deserves Best Picture - The Shawshank Redemption Best Director - Frank Darabont Best Actor- Tim Robbins Best Supporting Actor- Morgan Freeman Best Cinematography- Roger Deakins Best Original Mucic Score- Thomas Newman Best Adapted Screenplay- Frank Darabont Best Film Editing- Best Sound Mixing- Did I forget anything? Also best movie ever

[@Gencturk92]

well you forgot forrest gump and pulp fiction, were they not best movies ever ?

[@tf4304]

Gencturk92 compared to Shawshank no.

[@Gencturk92]

@@tf4304 they say the same about forrest gump and pulp fiction aswell, btw tim robbins and frank darabont didn't even get a nomination

[@tf4304]

Gencturk92 I’m aware it’s a tragedy

[@Redwoodtree34567]

Yes, I loved forest and pulp but was Shawshank redemption worthy of not getting a single academy in any category?

[@bronx187G]

one of the best films ever made

[@vamsikiranbatthina2687]

the best film ever made 🙂

[@mostRadude]

and it won nothing...

[@nanishal7870]

Uncle Buck the best movie ever made*

[@nanishal7870]

Stan Maden doesn’t matter at all. The awards mean nothing lala land won an oscar I think? It’s trash

[@rricci]

@@mostRadude "and it won nothing..." Plaintiff's Exhibit A of "How Life Ain't Fair!"

[@tonystark1483]

The Shawshank Redemption is the most rewatchable movie of all time.

[@michaeldavis6607]

Morgan’s narration was unbelievable good. One of my fav movies of all time.

[@tidbittoo]

In the final analysis, it's always the writing. Thank you King and Darabont.

[@ompaloompa65]

This easily should have won adapted screenplay

[@donwandling1478]

The ONE movie that if I tune across it while surfing around for something, no matter where I come in, I'll watch it to the glorious end. No huge fan of opera, but Freeman's narration of that scene and 500 hardened convicts standing in rapture to that beautiful aria, puts as big a lump in my throat as the ending.

[@PeteGeorge]

I acted in Shawshank for two months and was here this night. So great!

[@geno1825]

Luckily actor Kevin Costner didn't get the acting part Tim Robbins got as Andy Dufresne because Kevin decided to do movie Waterworld & I just feel it would been totally different movie Tim Robbins was perfect Andy for this movie still can't believe they chose Kevin Costner for the role first

[@KelanBrowneMusic]

The Shawshank Redemption and the green mile are the 2 greatest movies of all time

[@BearP]

Simply amazing & a must see if you are a Shawshank fanatic

[@pontiacGXPfan]

It just wouldn't be Shawshank without Morgan Freeman

[@westonrichards3884]

The narration and the music.....seals it.

[@ddonlee]

And tim robbins

[@KristineMaitland]

It has a brilliant ensemble cast.

[@kiranwadalkar5134]

Shawshank redemption movie deserve oscar award for the best movie category

[@wysiwyg2006]

so very happy they included the beech scene! love the music, feel and visuals of the scene

[@tailhookmd2546]

Probably my favorite movie. Those last few scenes starting at the oak tree. Freeman’s final narration… I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams…. I hope. I don’t cry every time I watch it but I certainly get emotional.

[@divyanshujain712]

Thank God they had red and Andy reunite at end , that broad smile I had with tears rolling down my cheek , the sense of fulfilment , the relief all because of hug between two friends ❤️.

[@jaypickett3552]

They could not have ended it more perfectly.

[@billyraybar]

Can you imagine Shawshank without the glorious ending? And left we not forget the incredible score

[@FBcruzz]

THE best movie ever made, I have watched it over 100 times and it just gets better with age.

[@tabbycat8511]

At 21 I read Stephen King’s story and thought it would make a great film. Frank Darabont, about my age, did the same. Except he went out and made it. Just finished listening to the story last night for the first time since 1982, although I’ve seen the movie many times. The script, a more heightened, condensed version of the story, actually uses many actual snippets of narration and dialogue, but in different places than the original - to great effect. If you’re familiar with the movie, reading or listening to the original story will surprise you. Darabont put in a lot of though and work to make it the classic it now is. King has expressed his appreciation.

[@andyokus5735]

Frank Darabont is a genius!!!

[@Santhosh-wj4rb]

I'm thinking about the movie which I've watched a month before. Whenever I think about that movie I cry, I don't know why I cry but I understood that it's the best movie which I've watched in my life time and nothing can't be replaced to this movie😭❤️. Remember hope is a good thing.

[@o.g.t.2041]

One of my all time favorites! Great story, music, acting...full package!

[@joemachunda]

Shawshank. A great movie about 1 person in awful circumstances making a tremendous difference for the good. Love it sooooo much

[@millenniummoviescenes6807]

This movie is so inspiring and excellent in every way..

[@Juwal90]

Is that Shane O'Mac on ur pic?

[@wesmcgee1648]

Frank Darabont shot two movies in my area . Everyone just loved him.

[@abdulazizabdullah6497]

I dont care what naysayers say, I have said this in early 95 when I saw this film for the first time and countless times since having almost memorised the entire dialogue in the film: THIS IS THE BEST FILM I HAVE EVER SEEN and many would agree as it has been the numero uno on imdb greatest films list since 2008 till present!

[@Redwoodtree34567]

I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about.The truth is I don't want to know , some things are best left unsaid.I like to think they were singing about something so beautiful, it can't be expressed in words...and makes your heart ache because of it.I tell you the voices were higher and farther than anybody in grey place dares to dream. It was like some beautiful bird flapped into our drab little cage and made those walls dissolve away...and for the briefest moment every last man in the Shawshank felt free...

[@brucemoyers1006]

And then, as a gift from above, he does it again with The Green Mile.

[@terriselph4100]

This is a beautiful movie. Actors played their parts with perfection.

[@keithfrance6191]

'The Shawshank Redemption' movie was recommended to me 26 years ago. It's a classic with lots of mixed emotions. In my top 10 films of all time.

[@shakennaharrison6171]

When this came out I made it my business to watch it around every Christmas ❤️❤️❤️

[@zachdavenport8509]

One of the best details of the movie I missed the first time I watched it is that the harmonica Andy gave Red is alluded to in the film score when Red is digging up the bus tickets.

[@gladysbrice6603]

I love this movie so much I recorded it and watches it at least 3 times a month. Can’t get enough of it.

[@100Jeanluc]

Never could understand why it didn't do well at the box office. It deserved better. I guess it was too late when people found out how good it is.But I imagine it sells really well on streaming/dvd/blueray.

[@castielanne2544]

Geez, Tim's hair look so soft and feathery... My my, he has angel hair.

[@armanddebella7594]

Darabont has earned my respect -with his films and his other work -in television as well.This guy also produced the first two seasons of "the Walking Dead"and has proven -to many that he has a special gift -of storytelling and filmmaking.🔚🔚

[@suheldevsingh1315]

The best movie of my life The Shawshank redemption

[@jaypickett3552]

“Get busy living or get busy dying “. Good life lesson.

[@fawkkyutuu8851]

No doubt one of the best movies ever made even though my favorite will always be Midnight Express.

[@Gencturk92]

what about pulp fiction and forrest gump ?

[@thefactexplode]

One of the most underrated movie of all time... I love that movie.. One of the best... Love to watch many times up to now...

[@kendallrivers1119]

Underrated? SERIOUSLY!? LOL! Come on that word does not apply here. This is one of the most celebrated films of all time and even voted the number 1 greatest film ever by IMDB

[@fefiristiani]

1994 i still 3 years old... but when i know this movie from google. Then i search and wathing many times on youtube.. i love this movie..

[@vb8428]

What?

[@davidkruse4030]

You need to learn how to write English.

[@jasonpatterson8091]

I'm from that area (my uncle was an extra in the movie who had a line that got cut) and yes, it's hot and cold and all the rest. Very much Midwestern weather.

[@olinzodd]

As I look back, hard to believe I did time there all those years ago (OSR, Mansfield, Ohio where this was filmed-I believe it's a museum or somethin now). Was 17 when I went in for a 10 year bit and went threw hell myself. Between having to fight all the time from guys trying to assault me, several counts of escape, being beaten by guards, spending a lot of time in the hole, etc., I can relate to much of this. And it's as horrible looking in real life as it is in the movie, I can tell you. :-) I have watched this movie at least 20 times (I actually bought it), and I thank Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and Stephen King for bringing some of what I went thru in 'real-life' to the screen.

[@Gencturk92]

you forgot forrest gump and pulp fiction, all 3 are great movies

[@apontutul]

This movie is the proof that creativity can't be tagged with awards

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

Shawshank...one of the greatest films ever made in English.

[@claudiaferreira7981]

Sin duda una de las mejores películas que he visto...!! Gran película..escenas memorables

[@alialmaryan]

One of the most wonderful movie I have ever watched, it touches my heart whenever I watch

[@CroakerPro]

It’s the best movie ever made.

[@pattiharvey1787]

A timeless classic 👍

[@Sushant_Bist]

My fav movie. Full of Emotions. I recommend this movie especially to Teen-agers who seeks for patience

[@aridawn11]

I love that Morgan had a positive reaction to the heat and humidity comment. Southerners just have it ingrained in us

[@TheVikasV3]

Best movie best movie best movie....all time favourite ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Chagaanvideos40]

Frank Darabont is a underrated director film he is a great director

[@TheSpookyDuke]

They always forget to mention Frank Darabont's amongst greatest directors of all time. And undoubtedly he belongs to directors Olympus.

[@ShionTheHollow]

I can't believe Darabont went on to do The Majestic and The Mist. Forever love his first two tho

[@shankarvemparala9027]

Movie was fantastic, no doubt about that ❤️❤️❤️

[@lycian123]

Read the short story and see the film. Normally both don't match because they are so different in interpretation but this film still works despite the differences being quite big. Red is a white Irishman, it all occurs under different Governors (Bob Gunton is the only one not to age) and Tommy simply gets transferred and not murdered.

[@ddonlee]

Should have won many awards for this movie and for the cast.

[@michellegonçalves7860]

Beautiful movie❤❤😘 .. Brilliant cast🥰👌🥰👌🥰👌.. I love💝 you, Tim Robbins💋🌹💋🌹💋🌹!!!

[@gj8313]

One of the best films ever made👍.

[@andyokus5735]

I had to watch this movie for my last college class " Social Work as a Profession ". I remember it really angered me and I expressed it in my paper. My teacher seemed a little bit afraid by my reaction. How can a liberal not be pissed off by injustice? Still what a fantastic timeless work of art!

[@LostHope84]

Most underrated creator of all time: The guy who made Shawshank Redemption an amazing movie. Did the same for Green Mile. And he created the Walking Dead show for years. Give the man some f'n credit! He's one of the best directors ever.

[@zainabelhaj6074]

tim and morgan❤❤❤❤

[@dignusdingus3709]

Strange to think in a couple years it will be celebrating it's 30th

[@reicheru]

Lively and enlightening.

[@AngelaThomas-p9x]

I thought I was the only one who throught it was a brilliant film. When I watched it. Boy little did I know. My only wish is that I'd loved to have seen it on the big screen at the cinema.

[@empressink_]

I'm bitter they never have Clancy Brown at these, c'mon ya'll!

[@fenderstratADHD]

He could’ve done like a video thing (like Zac Efron did for the anniversary of High School Musical) but I agree he was fantastic in the movie

[@835g]

Seems like yesterday when I first saw the movie. the scene when their taring the roof its one of my favorite scenes

[@ffjsb]

I absolutely hate Tim Robbins' politics, but his acting in this movie is absolutely superb. Just an incredible movie.

[@rtiripshi4432]

*THIS IS THE POWER OF HOPE, YOU HAVE HOPE THEN THERE IS EVERY POSSIBILITY* this comment inspires me a lot!

[@MikaElf]

One of the best movie ever.

[@lemmygrad5425]

1:20 lol

[@syllevineo]

They can't be bothered with all the questions, it's kinda funny. Only Frank is trying

[@Ingens_Scherz]

Stephen King's always been a little bit hit or miss for me. Having said that, I've been reading everything he's ever written since I was old enough to read (since about 1982!) so I guess I must be a "fan." But Different Seasons? That was/is comfortably one of the best examples of original literature I have ever read by anyone, bar none. It is accomplished work by a ridiculously imaginative and ultra-talented writer. I wish he'd written more like that over his career in some ways, but I imagine hitting that level of quality consistently must really take it out of you. Put it this way, very few writers can achieve it even once no matter how hard they try. He did it four times in one collection (!) just to prove, more I suspect to himself than anyone else, that he was a "real" writer and not stuck in the horror genre. And then we were also blessed with this astonishing movie. Double win!

[@kiranwadalkar5134]

Shawshank redemption movie is all time blockbuster evergreen movie my most favourite movie

[@alanbower9296]

BEST FILM MADE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION OUTSTANDING THE STORY THE ACTORS THE MUSIC 💯👏🙏

[@otisroseboro5613]

Best movie of all time love it classic

[@coopernickerson370]

I really liked the movie, have watched rerun so many times whenever it pops up on tv. But haven’t read the book. Think I am going to tonight.

[@dazzaking2009]

Shawshank top 10 films of all time

[@dragonball581]

Esa película tuvo que ganar 🥇 el Oscar.. Que lastima que no paso..!!! Esta película es una la mejores de todo los tiempos

[@PoeCompany]

odd but interesting when Frank said the word "bus" around 4:14 i was having a conversation with someone else about a bus schedule and said the word "bus" at the exact same time Frank did. what does this mean?

[@rockbill8121]

Great movie! Should have gotten Best Picture Oscar. Glad Stephen King was recognized for the outstanding novella on which it is based.

[@bharatmahan22]

Timeless movie timeless actors....

[@andreasprayogo1324]

One of Best Movie ever

[@akaiseigo]

Is that Mel Brooks' son, the author of World War Z? There's a rumour about WWZ sequel, i wish Mr. Darabont could direct it plus i love his take on The Mist and The Green Mile.

[@LostHope84]

Morgan Freeman is the best Irash Man I've ever known!

[@Redwoodtree34567]

I wish I could have time travelled to the year 1994 and tell the academy to give the man the best adapted screenplay atleast🙏🙏

[@RYN988]

Pressure and time.

[@LDP2024-j5x]

I feel like Frank Darabont felt so humiliated when the guy considered him as an unknown in the beginning

[@jacobm6617]

he didn’t, he said tim robbins was an unknown

[@luisgomez7367]

Amazing Stephen King created one the best movie's ever.

[@issamhamad4448]

I wrote a retelling of this novel WITH BIRD CHARACTERS. It is titled The Birdshack Redemption.

[@abbraxxis5998]

Disappointed that Darabont never made a film of The Long Walk, also by Stephen King. Darabont held the rights for over 10 years they have now lapsed. Now New Line Cinema have the rights and are going to get a nobody to direct

[@Trainwheel_Time]

So? Frank was a nobody at one time. Lots of great movies have come from "nobody's".

[@echo_3603]

Where’d they find this host?

[@rtiripshi4432]

This movies is considered as the number 1 movie in the hollywood till date !!! Is this true?

[@VIZAVIS12]

My father's and my own favorite movie. He had the script memorized. I can't watch it now. He passed away almost 10 years . I realize now that he was comforted by this film's redeeming message. Innocent men suffer just as those who aren't, but faith is a gift offered to all who persevere in the truth knowledge of the Heavenly Father and His only begotten Son.

[@carl7221]

Where's Clancy Brown?

[@-C.S.R]

Morgan Freeman looks like he doesn’t put up with any nonsense ever!

[@thelegend5243]

for a moment I thought I was watching ‘Dude where’s my car’ with all the ‘and thens’?

[@danieldelrio1411]

For me es clearest the best movie of all time after Goodfather I & II

[@lanibozwaikhom6339]

It’s funny that this movie didn’t even won an oscar.However,it is the greatest movie Of all time.IMDB 9.3

[@Gencturk92]

imdb dont mean anything but it is a great movie for sure, dont forget pulp fiction and forrest gump ?

[@rricci]

@@Gencturk92 "dont forget pulp fiction and forrest gump" (after reading this 43 times) Tell us what you REALLY think of Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump.

[@Gencturk92]

@@rricci im not fan of pulp fiction but many people out there love it, forrest gump showed us how a young simple man can achieve such things in life. forrest gump was still good, so was shawshank