"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 Wangler 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.
#1 rated movie on IMDB for the last 18 years and never lower than #3 this is imo the perfect movie as far as plot, acting, directing, cinematography and music go, 1994 was a heck of a year in cinema, with this, Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump all nominated for best picture. 😊
Such a dangerous looking - SINISTER looking character, too. Whereas the Warden (Bob Gunten) looks like a jerk. The whole time. Weasly, smarmy - and we've seen both of these actors take advantage of "their looks" (their collection of facial expressions) for so many roles. Gunter was at a film festival a few years ago featuring SHAWSHANK and he made the greatest impression and contribution to that discussion panel. Someone shouted out, "What's it like to realize you made a film that might live forever?" and he fielded the shout-out cleanly but later admitted, "It overwhelms me. I thought it was a great project and seeing it afterward, I always have." I'd attend any festival where Clancy was featured, too.
One other note along with Clancy and Bob... James Whitmore is in some of my favorite films and I am SOOO PLEASED to think he was a BIG PART of this classic "might last forever" film. I wish filmmakers would seek out classic actors, long since bypassed by Hollywood glitz, and find some character for them to play.
There are two people in particular that stand out when talking about this film, from the best parts to the harshest parts. Stephen King and Writer and Director Frank Darabont. This film wouldn’t be possible without King’s amazing short story. But, Darabont took King’s story and crafted it into the cinematic masterpiece that we all love. The talents of these two shine through in the end.
In our lives, we'll see at least a few films that are true masterpieces. Films that will be beloved in 50 years or 100 years - SHAWSHANK is one of those.
Another bit of trivia about both Shawshank and Green mile, the actor that played Heywood in Shawshank, was also in the Green Mile. He was the father of the two little girls who get killed by Wild Bill. Actor's name is William Sadler.
SK has observed that of all the film adaptations produced from his novels, he hopes(!) that "The Shawshank Redemption" and "The Green Mile" are _never_ remade.
One of the most impressive aspects of Andy's escape is that he planned and took action towards that end for almost two decades, yet he never even hinted at it to anyone, not even Red, his best friend. He kept the whole plan a secret that whole time, and executed it flawlessly.
I am a combat vet and have been accused of being a hard and cold man but after watching your reaction anyone could see I'm not what people say. OUTSTANDING and may God bless you for the rest of your life
Once again, I loved spending time with you with one of my favorite movies. Your heartfelt watch was fantastic. I've been with you since the jump and I've never regretted it. 😁
I always love your reactions, Kahla. You are one of the most intuitive reactors I have ever seen, but you also have a HUGE heart. Thank you for sharing a bit of your beautiful soul with the world.
I'm pretty sure Andy would've tried to escape even if Tommy had lived. Unlikely Andy spent 20 years digging through the wall just for something to do, and the longer he waited (once it was finished) the greater the risk the hole would be discovered. I imagine he thought a lot about that possibility while spending those final two months in the hole, and then took the first opportunity he had to escape during the thunderstorm.
Greatest movie ever. As mentioned earlier you should also check out The Green Mile also directed by Frank Darabont and also from another Stephen King story. Another prison movie but a very different one. Yeah, you'll need tissues.
I have never seen your channel before until I just searched “Shawshank Redemption reactions” and I loved your reaction. I subscribed about halfway through. You seem like such a genuinely wonderful person so I hope you have all the success and happiness ever. And you are so beautiful also. Much love from Nathan in Boston.
For those who don't know, Red took out an insurance policy on his wife, sabotaged the breaks on her car which killed her and two other people, one of whom was a child.
Im a reactor fiend. I watch way to many of these things. Today i was blessed with a new creator to add to my favorites. We cried and laughed in all the same places....so excited to look through your library. Thanks so much ♥
@9:03 To me, winning or losing the fight doesn’t determine if it’s a “good fight”. If you’re fighting off people like the Sisters, it’s always a good fight.
I'm not sure I've ever seen one of Kahla's reactions before. I'll tell you this, I kept saying to myself "This girl is clever!" over and over again as I watched, because she made a lot of accurate predictions. She doesn't miss a trick!
This movie has a reputation for being one of the greatest movies ever made, and more than a lot of great but less great movies, it lives up to that reputation. I don't think I ever rewatched it outside of reaction channels, I want my memory of it to stay perfect in my mind. It blew me away 20 years ago and still brings a tear to my eye to remember that escape, the absolute goddamn triumph of the moment. Just excellent
This is only the second reaction I've seen by you, and I have to tell you how much I appreciate your understanding of story and characters. Many times I've seen reactors either missing the cultural context of a time period/setting, or not 'hearing' what is being said and losing out a major piece of the story. You pay attention and react with intelligence and empathy. Thank you, really enjoyed the time spent watching. You may like to check out The Last Castle with Robert Redford (2001). My sister and I saw it by chance when we missed getting into the theatre for a different film. She liked military stories and I liked prison stories, it takes place in a military prison and we both liked it although it seemed to completely slip under the radar of movie-goers.
I don't want to detract from the introspective and thoughtful reaction, but other commenters have spoken to that, so....can I just compliment you on your lovely hair? No idea how much effort goes into that, but well worth it young lady.
Such a beautiful film, with a powerful themes of hope and redemption, along with a score by Thomas Newman. I would say an exceptional score by Thomas Newman, but pretty much ALL his scores are amazing. His music is a force of nature.
Kahla I wish you were more popular. You embody pretty much everything I look for in a reaction. Thank you and keep it up! The algorithm will show you love eventually
You, your reactions, and your comments during are wonderful. I’m a super stingy snob whose reaction channel I decided to follow. Yours was so damn easy. Amazing!
This movie is so hard to watch. Incredibly sad parts with hope in between. And then to have one of the most beautiful endings ever. With the message of Hope being a good thing. Such a great film♥
One of the rare stories by Stephen King which isn´t "Super Natural". Neatly done mi lovely lady. Warm greets from Finland. (...I´d spend a movie night with her any day...) 😍👌💙💯💥
I make this comment on all the reaction videos. Tim Robbins is actually 6'5" tall. You don't notice him towering over anyone during the film. The brief moment you see his height is when after he polished the wardens shoes he ducks under the doorway when he's walking back to his cell with the wardens shoes on. The guard walks out behind him when he ducks under the doorway.
I'm love you commented on the score. Thomas Newman really hits your soul. Other great examples of his work: Lemony Snicket (Jim Carrey film) American Beauty 1917 ( it's a war movie but it's incredible. Insane pace Meet Joe Black ( interesting film about Death, some of his best work for score)
The interior location of the Brewer, Brooks' and Red's room, is ironically inside the prison location, the former Mansfield Correctional Center in Ohio. The building for the exterior of the Brewer provides the interior location (right corner, first floor) for the Portland Daily Bugle. more than half of the MCC has been torn down to make room for a new prison. Only the front section survives. The cell block that houses Andy and Red was a set built in an old warehouse especially for the movie that has been since torn down. The laundry location was an actual local dry cleaning facility (the building still exists), The wood shop is an actual local wood shop that still exists today and can be toured. The front administrative and cell block sections still exists and can be toured. You can stand in the stairwell where the warden can mail Andy's letters. The showers were Boggs can be Andy's friend. The infirmary where the patients hear Mozart. The chapel where Rita does that sh!t with her hair. The cafeteria where Jake says thank you. The warden's office where his judgement cometh, and that right soon... Plus two of the world's largest free standing cell blocks that were in too poor condition to use into the film, except for a refurbished cell where Elmo tells Tommy who he's killed.
One of my mom’s former coworker’s has a nephew who serving 53 years to life, for murder one. He was fifteen years old when sentenced. Brooks’ story makes me always think of that poor kid. Who made a really stupid decision, and now has to pay for his crimes with his life.😢
One thing I learned much later on was the Red just didn’t impress them with his new found lines His release was a direct reflection of Andy’s exposure of a corrupt system. If they had never been exposed people like Red would have stayed another 10-30 years like brooks
1. Tommy's story was the most painful part of this movie for me. 2. You should react to The Last Castle. It's a similar story but with a twist. 3. I can't listen to Morgan Freeman narrating his lines in this movie without thinking of Family Guy 😂
Andy really played a long game. like in chess if one wants to succeed he must think many moves ahead. posters also i believe, served also as information for viewers about the passing of time andy spent in prison.
Something that no reactor notices is that when Andy gets beers for the boys, he doesn't have one because he's given up drinking. This after he was drunk the night they were killed.
Don't forget about the music that accompanied this story. It was written by Thomas Newman - who has written scores for numerous movies. The music brings out the emotion throughout the film. Next time you watch this movie, pay attention to the music.
It's funny how, the Best Stephen King's adaptations to film, at least in my humble opinion, aren't horror. This, and The Green Mile are my favs. And I'm a horror films fan.
It's worth pointing out that slavery is still legal in the U.S. - in prison. So yes, those interns you commented on as they were working, they were literal slaves. Still is the case to this date, btw. It's often said that Murica's harsh laws are there to provide feedstock for the ultra-cheap labor/slavery going on in the prison system. Also, someone may have mentioned this already, but director Frank Darabont wanted the movie to end with Morgan Freeman's final line, "I hope", as we see the bus driving off into the distance - except the studio heads allegedly overruled him. They didn't want the deliberate ambiguity that would have created, they wanted a feelgood ending, so that's what they got. I can appreciate the ending either way, but nothing's wrong with a little feelgood now and then. Especially in a movie with so much tragedy in it.
The title of the novella is Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. Rita Hayworth being Andie’s first ‘big goddamn’ poster. The chapters revolve around the changing of the posters over time. Of the 4 novellas in that book - Different Seasons, 3 were made into movies and 2 - shawshank redemption and Stand by Me - became hit movies. The irony of this movie is that the actors who play the warden and the captain are both famously nice people.
At least in the book, Tommy didn't get murdered...he was bought off with a transfer to a minimum-security prison with a weekend furlough program and access to a trade school. Norton, it's implied, dangled that carrot in front of Tommy with a corresponding stick...if he said a word about Blatch again, he'd be transferred to a WORSE prison.
It's insane to think that Shawshank, Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction were all up for best picture for that year? Like what!? Talk about heavy hitters. If you loved this, you would love The Green Mile (Another Stephen King movie) and Forrest Gump. Coolest symbolism of the movie is the difference between Brooks and Red leaving the prison. 16:24 Brooks had no hope, so the camera face inward, because his mind was trapped. 39:28 Red had hope so his mind was looking forward to what was outside the prison gates.
Hey Kahla I loved your reaction to this. I saw this movie for the first time IN a film class at community college and it was the only movie where I didn't fall asleep. Its a masterpiece. If you liked this you should also react to The Green Mile. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will suggest this because it is also a Stephen King story and has the same director and also the same music score composer! Also, if I may suggest, since you are a nerd for music scores, American Beauty has the same music score producer and is one of my favorite movies of all time. I don't see a whole lot or reactions to it so I would love to see your reaction to it. The movie 1917 also has the same composer.
This movie was a master piece but was incomplete, the last scene was not there and they received a lot of feedback and decided to complete the ending with Red meeting Andy. (When they wanted to entratain and were willing to modify things to make us happier.)
That smooth voice of Morgan Freeman narrating the story was another big factor to the beauty of this film... A true masterpiece.
Freeman could narrate a shampoo bottle and i'd be in awe..
The line that gets me everytime... is when Red says " I guess I just miss my friend ".....no matter how many times ive seen this....
"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 Wangler 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.
Music Enthusiast Fact Addendum - the two Italian ladies are singing about how they plan to con one’s husband into exposing his shady dealings…
#1 rated movie on IMDB for the last 18 years and never lower than #3 this is imo the perfect movie as far as plot, acting, directing, cinematography and music go, 1994 was a heck of a year in cinema, with this, Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump all nominated for best picture. 😊
Fun fact: When brooks leaves they choose to focus the prison on the background, and when red leaves the background is outside the prison.
Oh, that’s a cool detail! I didn’t even notice that
Everyone is so perfectly cast, but Clancy Brown . . . that man is aces in everything and just horrifying in this.
Such a dangerous looking - SINISTER looking character, too. Whereas the Warden (Bob Gunten) looks like a jerk. The whole time. Weasly, smarmy - and we've seen both of these actors take advantage of "their looks" (their collection of facial expressions) for so many roles. Gunter was at a film festival a few years ago featuring SHAWSHANK and he made the greatest impression and contribution to that discussion panel. Someone shouted out, "What's it like to realize you made a film that might live forever?" and he fielded the shout-out cleanly but later admitted, "It overwhelms me. I thought it was a great project and seeing it afterward, I always have." I'd attend any festival where Clancy was featured, too.
One other note along with Clancy and Bob... James Whitmore is in some of my favorite films and I am SOOO PLEASED to think he was a BIG PART of this classic "might last forever" film. I wish filmmakers would seek out classic actors, long since bypassed by Hollywood glitz, and find some character for them to play.
There are two people in particular that stand out when talking about this film, from the best parts to the harshest parts. Stephen King and Writer and Director Frank Darabont. This film wouldn’t be possible without King’s amazing short story. But, Darabont took King’s story and crafted it into the cinematic masterpiece that we all love. The talents of these two shine through in the end.
Give yourself a medal.
2 medals.
Absolute pleasure watching this beautiful movie with you ✌️
"I hope."
The best final line of any movie ever.
In our lives, we'll see at least a few films that are true masterpieces. Films that will be beloved in 50 years or 100 years - SHAWSHANK is one of those.
Fun fact: Two best prison movies, "The Shawshank Redemption" and "The Green Mile" were both written by the master of horror Stephen King 👏
And both directed by Frank Darabont.
You should watch The Last Castle.
Another bit of trivia about both Shawshank and Green mile, the actor that played Heywood in Shawshank, was also in the Green Mile. He was the father of the two little girls who get killed by Wild Bill. Actor's name is William Sadler.
SK has observed that of all the film adaptations produced from his novels, he hopes(!) that "The Shawshank Redemption" and "The Green Mile" are _never_ remade.
One of the most impressive aspects of Andy's escape is that he planned and took action towards that end for almost two decades, yet he never even hinted at it to anyone, not even Red, his best friend. He kept the whole plan a secret that whole time, and executed it flawlessly.
I am a combat vet and have been accused of being a hard and cold man but after watching your reaction anyone could see I'm not what people say. OUTSTANDING and may God bless you for the rest of your life
May God bless you as well ❤️
Every Stephen King story has a monster. The warden is the monster in this story.
The only movie that leaves me an emotional wreck AND elated at the same time. Again, my friend, you've nailed it. No surprise, really. ☺
This was a heartfelt and lovely reaction, Thank you!
Great reaction, Kahla. Thank you.
Once again, I loved spending time with you with one of my favorite movies. Your heartfelt watch was fantastic. I've been with you since the jump and I've never regretted it. 😁
I always love your reactions, Kahla. You are one of the most intuitive reactors I have ever seen, but you also have a HUGE heart. Thank you for sharing a bit of your beautiful soul with the world.
I'm pretty sure Andy would've tried to escape even if Tommy had lived. Unlikely Andy spent 20 years digging through the wall just for something to do, and the longer he waited (once it was finished) the greater the risk the hole would be discovered. I imagine he thought a lot about that possibility while spending those final two months in the hole, and then took the first opportunity he had to escape during the thunderstorm.
Greatest movie ever. As mentioned earlier you should also check out The Green Mile also directed by Frank Darabont and also from another Stephen King story. Another prison movie but a very different one. Yeah, you'll need tissues.
One of the greatest movies ever made, period.
Thank you so very much for this reaction and your commentary.
I have never seen your channel before until I just searched “Shawshank Redemption reactions” and I loved your reaction. I subscribed about halfway through. You seem like such a genuinely wonderful person so I hope you have all the success and happiness ever. And you are so beautiful also. Much love from Nathan in Boston.
This could be the most beautiful and most effective score of any movie that I have seen.
Kahla your reaction to this masterpiece was absolutely beautiful to watch so much so that I immediately upon ending subscribed to your channel. 🙏🏼✌🏼♥️
Thank you so much and thank you for subscribing ❤️
Great reaction. You will never get tired of watching this movie over and over again.
Excellent reaction, I love the way you spoke about cinematography and whatnot. Beautiful movie and a great reaction!
A great Movie that deserved more credits, thanks for your Great Reaction and thanks to your lovely Mom to suggest you this Masterpiece! 🌹
I like to imagine that after the ending, Andy and Red traveled the world for the rest of their lives.
For those who don't know, Red took out an insurance policy on his wife, sabotaged the breaks on her car which killed her and two other people, one of whom was a child.
Brooks was in for murder as well.
Where did you learn this?
@spadams999 the book, lol. It's on the first or second page.
@@kylewestlake982 Well, I never read the book. This wasn't revealed in the movie.
Im a reactor fiend. I watch way to many of these things. Today i was blessed with a new creator to add to my favorites. We cried and laughed in all the same places....so excited to look through your library. Thanks so much ♥
I'm glad you found my channel! 😊
@9:03 To me, winning or losing the fight doesn’t determine if it’s a “good fight”. If you’re fighting off people like the Sisters, it’s always a good fight.
I'm not sure I've ever seen one of Kahla's reactions before. I'll tell you this, I kept saying to myself "This girl is clever!" over and over again as I watched, because she made a lot of accurate predictions. She doesn't miss a trick!
I did enjoy it! Thank you so much
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18:35 great wonderful scene❤❤❤
This movie has a reputation for being one of the greatest movies ever made, and more than a lot of great but less great movies, it lives up to that reputation. I don't think I ever rewatched it outside of reaction channels, I want my memory of it to stay perfect in my mind. It blew me away 20 years ago and still brings a tear to my eye to remember that escape, the absolute goddamn triumph of the moment. Just excellent
This is only the second reaction I've seen by you, and I have to tell you how much I appreciate your understanding of story and characters. Many times I've seen reactors either missing the cultural context of a time period/setting, or not 'hearing' what is being said and losing out a major piece of the story. You pay attention and react with intelligence and empathy. Thank you, really enjoyed the time spent watching. You may like to check out The Last Castle with Robert Redford (2001). My sister and I saw it by chance when we missed getting into the theatre for a different film. She liked military stories and I liked prison stories, it takes place in a military prison and we both liked it although it seemed to completely slip under the radar of movie-goers.
Thank you, mom. Thank you, Kahla for listening to mom.
I love how you wanted to watch it especially to be able to discuss it with your mom. 💜💜💜💜
Beautiful reaction from a very intelligent young lady, ty!
Wow, all those predictions throughout the movie were spot on! You should be a movie writer or something ❤
The score on this film is just next level...to be fair, along with pretty much every other aspect of the film 🤣
I don't want to detract from the introspective and thoughtful reaction, but other commenters have spoken to that, so....can I just compliment you on your lovely hair? No idea how much effort goes into that, but well worth it young lady.
Such a beautiful film, with a powerful themes of hope and redemption, along with a score by Thomas Newman. I would say an exceptional score by Thomas Newman, but pretty much ALL his scores are amazing. His music is a force of nature.
the last part of this movie...the escape and the aftermath...is just delicious.
Kahla I wish you were more popular. You embody pretty much everything I look for in a reaction. Thank you and keep it up! The algorithm will show you love eventually
Thank you! The growth is slow but steady, and I’m grateful anyone watches my videos at all ❤️
A great review to a great film...one of my all time favorite movies. Thanks!
You, your reactions, and your comments during are wonderful. I’m a super stingy snob whose reaction channel I decided to follow. Yours was so damn easy. Amazing!
Wow, thank you! That means a lot to me 😊
Great reaction, and you look stunning!
Thank you ❤️
"I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel" - Morgan Freeman
Kahla, you are brilliant! you know how to watch a movie. you caught every line. thank you.
This movie is so hard to watch. Incredibly sad parts with hope in between. And then to have one of the most beautiful endings ever.
With the message of Hope being a good thing. Such a great film♥
One of the rare stories by Stephen King which isn´t "Super Natural".
Neatly done mi lovely lady.
Warm greets from Finland.
(...I´d spend a movie night with her any day...)
😍👌💙💯💥
That was beautiful. Thank you!
I make this comment on all the reaction videos. Tim Robbins is actually 6'5" tall. You don't notice him towering over anyone during the film. The brief moment you see his height is when after he polished the wardens shoes he ducks under the doorway when he's walking back to his cell with the wardens shoes on. The guard walks out behind him when he ducks under the doorway.
imo everyone should watch this movie at least once. I waited until streaming was popular to watch this movie. Even my dad hasn't seen it before.
Great reaction. Cant wait to see more in the future. Recommendation: Misery (1990) .👍👍👍👍
Brooks gets me every single time I see this 😭💜
I'm love you commented on the score. Thomas Newman really hits your soul.
Other great examples of his work:
Lemony Snicket (Jim Carrey film)
American Beauty
1917 ( it's a war movie but it's incredible. Insane pace
Meet Joe Black ( interesting film about Death, some of his best work for score)
The interior location of the Brewer, Brooks' and Red's room, is ironically inside the prison location, the former Mansfield Correctional Center in Ohio. The building for the exterior of the Brewer provides the interior location (right corner, first floor) for the Portland Daily Bugle. more than half of the MCC has been torn down to make room for a new prison. Only the front section survives. The cell block that houses Andy and Red was a set built in an old warehouse especially for the movie that has been since torn down. The laundry location was an actual local dry cleaning facility (the building still exists), The wood shop is an actual local wood shop that still exists today and can be toured. The front administrative and cell block sections still exists and can be toured. You can stand in the stairwell where the warden can mail Andy's letters. The showers were Boggs can be Andy's friend. The infirmary where the patients hear Mozart. The chapel where Rita does that sh!t with her hair. The cafeteria where Jake says thank you. The warden's office where his judgement cometh, and that right soon... Plus two of the world's largest free standing cell blocks that were in too poor condition to use into the film, except for a refurbished cell where Elmo tells Tommy who he's killed.
Enjoyed watching this for the upteenth time with you. 😎👍
He knew the last place the warden would ever look was inside the bible he never read.
your reaction was one of the best on this movie
My favorite movie ever. I enjoyed ur reaction. Have a blessed day.
Thanks! You too! ❤️
One of my mom’s former coworker’s has a nephew who serving 53 years to life, for murder one. He was fifteen years old when sentenced. Brooks’ story makes me always think of that poor kid. Who made a really stupid decision, and now has to pay for his crimes with his life.😢
I miss my friend,puts a lump in my throat every time,and i always cry at the end.
This and the Green Mile are the best adaptations of stories written by Stephen King.
Good job. You are very perceptive and intuitive.
Great reaction Kahla 👍🏻
One thing I learned much later on was the Red just didn’t impress them with his new found lines
His release was a direct reflection of Andy’s exposure of a corrupt system. If they had never been exposed people like Red would have stayed another 10-30 years like brooks
Did you notice they named the library after Brooks?
1. Tommy's story was the most painful part of this movie for me.
2. You should react to The Last Castle. It's a similar story but with a twist.
3. I can't listen to Morgan Freeman narrating his lines in this movie without thinking of Family Guy 😂
Andy really played a long game. like in chess if one wants to succeed he must think many moves ahead. posters also i believe, served also as information for viewers about the passing of time andy spent in prison.
Did you notice the sound of a harmonica when Red is moving along that rock wall towards the tree?
Fun fact Captain Hadley is Clancy Brown The voice actor for Mr Krabs
I knew I remembered him from something else!
Andy was the most dangerous prisoner in Shawshank, and nobody realised it due to his demeanour.
The only reason this movie didn’t win “Best Picture” is because it had to compete with “Forrest Gump”
Something that no reactor notices is that when Andy gets beers for the boys, he doesn't have one because he's given up drinking. This after he was drunk the night they were killed.
It's considered a perfect movie.
33:02 "But sir he wasn't"😂
Incidentally, $35,000 back then was close to half a million today.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Oh yes, you are.
Don't forget about the music that accompanied this story. It was written by Thomas Newman - who has written scores for numerous movies. The music brings out the emotion throughout the film. Next time you watch this movie, pay attention to the music.
I actually mention the music at 3:24
Excellent reaction.
I hope you eventually react to The Green Mile. It's another great movie by this director be warned it's VERY sad movie so bring tissues
The Green Mile is definitely on my list of movies I want to watch soon.
I love the fact that the hammer is hidden in the Bible Book of Exodus...the story about people escaping from captivity...
It's funny how, the Best Stephen King's adaptations to film, at least in my humble opinion, aren't horror. This, and The Green Mile are my favs. And I'm a horror films fan.
Thanks Kahla, beautiful reaction! Do react to The Green Mile, another King/Darabont classic.
It's worth pointing out that slavery is still legal in the U.S. - in prison. So yes, those interns you commented on as they were working, they were literal slaves.
Still is the case to this date, btw. It's often said that Murica's harsh laws are there to provide feedstock for the ultra-cheap labor/slavery going on in the prison system.
Also, someone may have mentioned this already, but director Frank Darabont wanted the movie to end with Morgan Freeman's final line, "I hope", as we see the bus driving off into the distance - except the studio heads allegedly overruled him. They didn't want the deliberate ambiguity that would have created, they wanted a feelgood ending, so that's what they got. I can appreciate the ending either way, but nothing's wrong with a little feelgood now and then. Especially in a movie with so much tragedy in it.
A Beautiful reaction, there is a reason it's number 1 on IMDb Top 250 Movies.
Excellent reaction.
Glad you enjoyed the movie.
You might want to the Green Mile if you haven't seen it before.
The title of the novella is Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. Rita Hayworth being Andie’s first ‘big goddamn’ poster. The chapters revolve around the changing of the posters over time. Of the 4 novellas in that book - Different Seasons, 3 were made into movies and 2 - shawshank redemption and Stand by Me - became hit movies.
The irony of this movie is that the actors who play the warden and the captain are both famously nice people.
At least in the book, Tommy didn't get murdered...he was bought off with a transfer to a minimum-security prison with a weekend furlough program and access to a trade school. Norton, it's implied, dangled that carrot in front of Tommy with a corresponding stick...if he said a word about Blatch again, he'd be transferred to a WORSE prison.
Watch "The Hurricane." Denzel's best in my opinion. Also that same prison guard is in it, but he's actually a nice person. FUN FACT- He's Mr.Crabs :P
It's insane to think that Shawshank, Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction were all up for best picture for that year? Like what!? Talk about heavy hitters. If you loved this, you would love The Green Mile (Another Stephen King movie) and Forrest Gump.
Coolest symbolism of the movie is the difference between Brooks and Red leaving the prison.
16:24 Brooks had no hope, so the camera face inward, because his mind was trapped.
39:28 Red had hope so his mind was looking forward to what was outside the prison gates.
Great reaction
Great reaction and great eyes.
Hey Kahla I loved your reaction to this. I saw this movie for the first time IN a film class at community college and it was the only movie where I didn't fall asleep. Its a masterpiece. If you liked this you should also react to The Green Mile. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will suggest this because it is also a Stephen King story and has the same director and also the same music score composer! Also, if I may suggest, since you are a nerd for music scores, American Beauty has the same music score producer and is one of my favorite movies of all time. I don't see a whole lot or reactions to it so I would love to see your reaction to it. The movie 1917 also has the same composer.
This movie was a master piece but was incomplete, the last scene was not there and they received a lot of feedback and decided to complete the ending with Red meeting Andy. (When they wanted to entratain and were willing to modify things to make us happier.)