Fun fact - Morgan Freeman's son Alfonso is technically in this movie twice: when Andy first shows up and the prisoners are doing the "fresh fish" stuff, there's one young Black man they linger on, and that's Morgan's son. And then when they show Red's mugshot and it's a much younger version, that's also Morgan's son.
I couldn't click fast enough! This is one of the best movies ever made. Hard to believe it was based on a novella by Stephen King. And the book is amazing, too.
Red relying to Andy's question about why they call him Red with "Maybe it's 'cause I'm Irish" is actually an inside joke because his character, as originally written, was a red-headed Irish man.
The most amazing thing about this film is it wasn't really a box office success, but when it went to VHS Video rental the word got around and it became an utter cult classic watched by millions, it is one of the the greatest films of all time. Great reaction man we could see you were genuinely moved by it. Incredible to think also that it was only a Steven King short story called Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption and became this epic film. BTW what happened to your Buffy reactions!
The number 1 movie on imdb and one of my favorite films. I read recently that the original cut didn't have the reunion scene at the end. Frank Darabont, the director, wanted to leave the ending open, continuing the theme of hope. The studio insisted on adding the last scene. They persuaded Darabont to shoot the scene, by telling him that, if he didn't like it, he could cut it out, but he ended up liking it.
It's kind of amazing how every single reactor to this movie says, "what's that?" literally immediately after Hadley says, "Delouse him." It's something I look for now in each reaction.
Clancy Brown plays Byron Hadley and he also is the voice of Mr Krabs in SpongeBob. He has said in multiple interviews that he loved playing this character but he absolutely hates him. He says his favorite part of the movie is when he is getting arrested👍🏼
I've not heard of you before, and this is the first reaction of yours I've ever watched. Me at the beginning of the reaction: "I don't think I'm going to like this guy." Me at the end of the reaction: "I like this guy."
One of the best movies ever made. I love that we just basically got to watch it with you. You didn’t speak over much of the dialogue so you could appreciate this incredible script. A lot of reactors talk so much that they miss a lot of the keys parts of the story. I’m so glad you liked it Travis. ~Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. 🫶🏻
This movie is such a journey..when you said you didn’t even know what it was about I thought oh my this is going to be a great reaction.😅 The screenplay is from a book of short stories by Stephen King which I read as a kid and loved. I was SO worried Hollywood wasn’t going to it justice but it’s perfect. *whew*. Fun fact: The og title was Rita Hayworth And The Shawshank Redemption . The same book also produced the movie Stand By Me (The Body) which is a fun coming of age story I know you’d love. Check the cast.
The 'redemption' of the story is about Red. Andy saved Red's life. Otherwise he would have ended up like Brooks. 1:00:16 $370k USD would be over $3m in 2024. 💵 This is one of my favorite movies, one of the ones that I would stop and watch back in my channel surfing days. Now I watch almost every reaction that is released. 😏
I seriously love your reaction to this movie! This is my all time favorite movie and I love watching reactions to it, but I think yours is my favorite so far.
That $35,000 at Hadley‘s brother gave him will be equivalent to about $450,000 today. His brother gave him a lot of money. By the way, just because the brother had a million dollars, that doesn’t mean he was obligated to give Hadley anything. $1 million and 1949 is equivalent to $13 million today
From Wiki about the opera song “Sull’aria…che soave zeffiretto”: “In the duettino, Countess Almaviva dictates to Susanna the invitation to a tryst addressed to the countess’ husband in a plot to expose his infidelity.”
I've seen this movie no less than 50 times. It is one of my top 5 of all time. I love watching first time reactions because it's like reliving the experience. The acting is superb, and the story is legendary.
Hello Travis! This was such a good movie, one of the modern classics for sure. I have not yet had a chance to watch your reaction but I will get to it soon! I only saw the first bit when you said you did not know what the movie was all about - wow - so this will be something for you to watch.
I love that the warden went to great length to ensure Andy couldn’t see the safe combination and Andy didn’t need to break in to it to outsmart him & screw him over. 😂
Glad you understand the meaning of this film. Redemtion, Love, Friendship, HOPE. P.S. This film is rated as a Masterpiece and is the best film ever made. So when you feel down watch this film again. I am a 71 old pensioner. 2024 and still watch this. Dave in Guernsey, Channel Islands.
Red (Morgan Freeman) says “Andy came to Shawshank in early 1947 for murdering his wife…) Rita Hayworth was one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the 1940’s and considered one of the most beautiful women of the time; many of the planes used during WW2 painted her picture on the side. Later in life she and filmmaker Orson Welles were married for about 4 years.
I’ve seen over 20 of these reactions. This is the best edit-by far. You included everything I think about when envisioning this movie. BRAVO!! …….and SUBSCRIBE.
Tim Robbins is 6'5. Amazing camera work because you don't really notice him towering over anyone. After polishing the shoes you see him duck under the doorway heading back to his cell. The guard behind him looks tiny.
If anyone's interested, the 'two Italian ladies' were singing about hatching a plan to expose a two-timing man. It's from Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro'. Not nearly as romantic as one would think.
15:15 $1 million in 1949 is $13.2 million in today's buying power. That $35kis worth a little over $445,000 in today's marketplace. Hadley's brother liked him lot more than Hadley liked him. 58:20 And in 1966, that $370k is worth about $3.6 million. Andy played the long game.
It’s hard for me to watch reactions of this film around my dog, mostly because I listen to the soundtrack while I bring her on walks, so it’s a trigger for her 😂. Such a great film
The Steven King book spells out Red's murder crime. Red bought a huge life insurance on his older wife. He then rigged the brakes on her car to fail. What Red didn't count on was his wife picking up her friend and baby girl.The brakes failed and the car crashed, killing all three. So Red is a triple life 'er. This was omitted from the movie to make Red more likeable. Fun fact: the location for the interior room of The Brewer where Brooks and Red stay is actually inside the prison. If you tour the former Ohio State Reformatory you can stand in that room. You can also stand in the stairwell where the warden tells Andy that he will mail his letters. And the shower where Boggs can be Andy's friend.
I was shown this movie when I was a junior in high school for my film analysis class in 2008. Since then, this had been in my top 10 favorite movies of all time. Every time it's on TV, I stop to watch it. No matter how many times I see this movie, it never gets old. Side note: I see you got a OTH Nathan jersey in the background. Is it autographed and that's why it's in a shadow box? I have one that is signed by Chad Michael Murray for Lucas's jersey, and I was trying to figure out how to display mine. :)
"The Shawshank Redemption": A tale about Hope, Friendship and The Count of Monte Cristo. 53:16 A little-known song for Andy Dufresne: th-cam.com/video/5-fcvnYDEJ0/w-d-xo.html 1:04:42 A song for Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding: th-cam.com/video/j5sO0HbB5WY/w-d-xo.html
I think you will find this interesting. This film is a literal adaptation of the novella by Stephen King (yes, that same one). The entire literary novel was transferred to the screen
You might remember that beer they were drinking on the roof, since you're from Michigan. They were drinking Stroh's. The 2 Italian ladies singing is from opera "The Marriage of Figaro". The Countess & her maid are singing a sweet aria about note they will write to trick the Count. This is one of the best movies made from a Stephen King book, ever! Your edit of this movie is the best of any reactor that I have seen. You are awesome. Have you seen THE GREEN MILE? 💙💛
First of all, this is a great movie. But every time I look at him I always try to explain a scene to myself. How is it possible that after his escape, the poster of the Lady hung so perfectly on the wall again? Even if he were to crawl back again, How can he hang the poster like that again from the inside?
I’m sure I won’t be first to say but if you haven’t watched it already, you have to watch The Green Mile. From the same writing/producing team and just as powerful.
A speculative question: Did Red give the 30-year parole board his "canned" answer about being rehabilitated in order to stay at Shawshank? Did Red want to stay to find out about, to help, to learn from Andy and his "hopefulness"? Seems ridiculous, I know, but Red's and Andy's friendship did turn out, by the end, to be that firm, that sincere, that beneficial.
This is actually a short story by Stephen king titled Rita Hayworth in Shawshank Prison Believe or something like that. Many people believe that when Pandora opens the box and let out the 7 deadly sins She closed the box before hope could get out. Many people interpret that as hope was saved for mankind. I do not interpret it that way. I agree with France Nietzsche who says hope is the worst of all evils for prolongs the torture of man. I so hate the word hope that I go to great lengths to avoid using it. Every so often I get stuck And it's the only word I can use So I do. It always leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.
Loved your reaction as always. You should check out society of the snow. It's a great movie and I would love to hear what you have to say about that one. If you do watch it I recommend the original language with subtitles, the acting was amazing
Why do reacters NOT pay attention to details? Pretty clear when Andy entered prison if you listen. Andy told Redd he was a rock hound when they were talking about the rock hammer.
Yes, it's a real prison, but not still in use and not in Maine. It was filmed in a prison in Ohio. I know someone who was incarcerated there more than 70 years ago.
WHAT!?!? You missed this? We need to talk. EDITED: Thank you. This will be the closest way for me to experience this movie for the first time again. Thank you.
Jake dies just after being released, having never learned to care for himself. Another instance of institutionalization and the harmful effects it has.
No not based on a true story I think they were going to call the movie Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption but that would be too much to put on the Marquee in the movie did not do well in the box office the best way to sell a movie is to a word of mouth and it didn't do that well because the name of it and people keep on messing up on the name
$370,000 in 1966 would be equal to about $3.5 million today.
Fun fact - Morgan Freeman's son Alfonso is technically in this movie twice: when Andy first shows up and the prisoners are doing the "fresh fish" stuff, there's one young Black man they linger on, and that's Morgan's son. And then when they show Red's mugshot and it's a much younger version, that's also Morgan's son.
I knew there was a resemblance between him and the mugshot picture! Wow I was close lol
I was the con to the left of Alfonso yelling into camera. 😮
Legend thanks for the trivia!
Thats a hell of a claim to fame @PeteGeorge 👏
I couldn't click fast enough! This is one of the best movies ever made. Hard to believe it was based on a novella by Stephen King. And the book is amazing, too.
What's your opinion on "Needful Things"? I would love a remake with the story more like the book.
Red relying to Andy's question about why they call him Red with "Maybe it's 'cause I'm Irish" is actually an inside joke because his character, as originally written, was a red-headed Irish man.
When Red tells Andy that Mexico is "a shitty pipe dream"... foreshadowing!
Excellent observation!! I never thought about that.
All you'd have to do is read the comment section on any reaction to this movie. It's generally posted 25-50 times over.
The most amazing thing about this film is it wasn't really a box office success, but when it went to VHS Video rental the word got around and it became an utter cult classic watched by millions, it is one of the the greatest films of all time. Great reaction man we could see you were genuinely moved by it. Incredible to think also that it was only a Steven King short story called Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption and became this epic film.
BTW what happened to your Buffy reactions!
Also it started showing on cable a lot, like TNT. Maybe even more people saw it on that than VHS.
I'm happy to say that I saw Shawshank in a theater.
That little monologue by the warden when Dufesne is in solitary - *chef’s kiss* - so evil.
One of the best movies ever made.
It's definitely up there, I'd go top 50 all time yeah.
The number 1 movie on imdb and one of my favorite films. I read recently that the original cut didn't have the reunion scene at the end. Frank Darabont, the director, wanted to leave the ending open, continuing the theme of hope. The studio insisted on adding the last scene. They persuaded Darabont to shoot the scene, by telling him that, if he didn't like it, he could cut it out, but he ended up liking it.
That white powder at the beginning was a delousing agent meant to kill any lice that might be on the prisoner because lice was a big issue in prisons.
It's kind of amazing how every single reactor to this movie says, "what's that?" literally immediately after Hadley says, "Delouse him."
It's something I look for now in each reaction.
In modern society no one knows what a louse is.
Thus the phrase "delouse them" and related means confusion.
@@seaneendelong8065 I know what it is.
Clancy Brown plays Byron Hadley and he also is the voice of Mr Krabs in SpongeBob. He has said in multiple interviews that he loved playing this character but he absolutely hates him. He says his favorite part of the movie is when he is getting arrested👍🏼
I love Red’s line about being Irish! It’s a nod to the original character from Stephen king’s novella 12:21
Prisoners being "institutionalized" is a real thing... I actually feel bad for them
I've not heard of you before, and this is the first reaction of yours I've ever watched.
Me at the beginning of the reaction: "I don't think I'm going to like this guy."
Me at the end of the reaction: "I like this guy."
The ending is SOOOOO amazing.. but.i think it's the first time you truly see the color blue & the sky
One of the best movies ever made. I love that we just basically got to watch it with you. You didn’t speak over much of the dialogue so you could appreciate this incredible script. A lot of reactors talk so much that they miss a lot of the keys parts of the story. I’m so glad you liked it Travis.
~Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. 🫶🏻
This movie is such a journey..when you said you didn’t even know what it was about I thought oh my this is going to be a great reaction.😅 The screenplay is from a book of short stories by Stephen King which I read as a kid and loved. I was SO worried Hollywood wasn’t going to it justice but it’s perfect. *whew*. Fun fact: The og title was Rita Hayworth And The Shawshank Redemption . The same book also produced the movie Stand By Me (The Body) which is a fun coming of age story I know you’d love. Check the cast.
The 'redemption' of the story is about Red. Andy saved Red's life. Otherwise he would have ended up like Brooks.
1:00:16 $370k USD would be over $3m in 2024. 💵
This is one of my favorite movies, one of the ones that I would stop and watch back in my channel surfing days. Now I watch almost every reaction that is released. 😏
I seriously love your reaction to this movie! This is my all time favorite movie and I love watching reactions to it, but I think yours is my favorite so far.
Thank you !
That $35,000 at Hadley‘s brother gave him will be equivalent to about $450,000 today. His brother gave him a lot of money.
By the way, just because the brother had a million dollars, that doesn’t mean he was obligated to give Hadley anything.
$1 million and 1949 is equivalent to $13 million today
From Wiki about the opera song “Sull’aria…che soave zeffiretto”: “In the duettino, Countess Almaviva dictates to Susanna the invitation to a tryst addressed to the countess’ husband in a plot to expose his infidelity.”
Its genuinely a joy to see one of my favourite reactors experience the best film ever made.
HOPE IS A GOOD THING, MAYBE THE BEST OF THINGS, AND NO GOOD THING EVER DIES.
I can't watch this without getting somewhat emotional such an amazing movie
I'm so excited for this review!!!! One of my top 3 movies, EVER.
Favorite movie of all time! So glad to watch it with you
One of my absolute favorite movies! Anytime they show it on tv I have to watch
This is probably my 2nd favorite movie of all time....probably seen it dozens of times lol
Definitely one of the best films of all time. Morgan narrating is the cherry on top
I've seen this movie no less than 50 times. It is one of my top 5 of all time. I love watching first time reactions because it's like reliving the experience. The acting is superb, and the story is legendary.
"sucks to suck" so true
One of the best movies ever made. Thank you for the reaction, Travis. You look great and Happy Summer to you!
Great authentic reaction. In my opinion, it's literally the best movie ever.
My absolutely favorite movie. The cinematography is epic, that shot on the roof, moves me every time. Thank you Travis ❤
Salvation lies within ... the warden certainly discovered that when he found that bible in his safe. Notice which chapter the bookmark opens to 😛
Hello Travis! This was such a good movie, one of the modern classics for sure. I have not yet had a chance to watch your reaction but I will get to it soon! I only saw the first bit when you said you did not know what the movie was all about - wow - so this will be something for you to watch.
I love that the warden went to great length to ensure Andy couldn’t see the safe combination and Andy didn’t need to break in to it to outsmart him & screw him over. 😂
Glad you understand the meaning of this film. Redemtion, Love, Friendship, HOPE. P.S. This film is rated as a Masterpiece and is the best film ever made. So when you feel down watch this film again. I am a 71 old pensioner. 2024 and still watch this. Dave in Guernsey, Channel Islands.
Red (Morgan Freeman) says “Andy came to Shawshank in early 1947 for murdering his wife…)
Rita Hayworth was one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the 1940’s and considered one of the most beautiful women of the time; many of the planes used during WW2 painted her picture on the side. Later in life she and filmmaker Orson Welles were married for about 4 years.
To think Steven King came up with this blows my mind. His best work. It's one of my favorite movies of all time. TY for a great reaction.
I’ve seen over 20 of these reactions. This is the best edit-by far. You included everything I think about when envisioning this movie. BRAVO!! …….and SUBSCRIBE.
Genuinely enjoyable reaction. Thank you!
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This is my favorite movie of all time. I've probably seen it over 100 times and still love it.
Tim Robbins is 6'5. Amazing camera work because you don't really notice him towering over anyone. After polishing the shoes you see him duck under the doorway heading back to his cell. The guard behind him looks tiny.
Delousing powder helps stop the spread of bugs (lice, scabies, etc.) 6:21
My favorite movie of all time
If anyone's interested, the 'two Italian ladies' were singing about hatching a plan to expose a two-timing man. It's from Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro'.
Not nearly as romantic as one would think.
"hatching a plan" is the operative term.A little while later when they open the library they mention a book about a prison break.
This is one of my favorite movies!!!!!!
This movie and Hacksaw Ridge are my two top faves!
15:15 $1 million in 1949 is $13.2 million in today's buying power. That $35kis worth a little over $445,000 in today's marketplace. Hadley's brother liked him lot more than Hadley liked him.
58:20 And in 1966, that $370k is worth about $3.6 million. Andy played the long game.
Anyone notice the sound of a harmonica when Red is moving along that rock wall towards the tree?
It’s hard for me to watch reactions of this film around my dog, mostly because I listen to the soundtrack while I bring her on walks, so it’s a trigger for her 😂. Such a great film
The Steven King book spells out Red's murder crime. Red bought a huge life insurance on his older wife. He then rigged the brakes on her car to fail. What Red didn't count on was his wife picking up her friend and baby girl.The brakes failed and the car crashed, killing all three. So Red is a triple life 'er. This was omitted from the movie to make Red more likeable. Fun fact: the location for the interior room of The Brewer where Brooks and Red stay is actually inside the prison. If you tour the former Ohio State Reformatory you can stand in that room. You can also stand in the stairwell where the warden tells Andy that he will mail his letters. And the shower where Boggs can be Andy's friend.
Great reaction thank you
I was shown this movie when I was a junior in high school for my film analysis class in 2008. Since then, this had been in my top 10 favorite movies of all time. Every time it's on TV, I stop to watch it. No matter how many times I see this movie, it never gets old.
Side note: I see you got a OTH Nathan jersey in the background. Is it autographed and that's why it's in a shadow box? I have one that is signed by Chad Michael Murray for Lucas's jersey, and I was trying to figure out how to display mine. :)
"The Shawshank Redemption": A tale about Hope, Friendship and The Count of Monte Cristo. 53:16 A little-known song for Andy Dufresne: th-cam.com/video/5-fcvnYDEJ0/w-d-xo.html 1:04:42 A song for Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding: th-cam.com/video/j5sO0HbB5WY/w-d-xo.html
Obviously now you have watched Shawshank you have to watch the Green Mile now!
I think you will find this interesting. This film is a literal adaptation of the novella by Stephen King (yes, that same one).
The entire literary novel was transferred to the screen
The best Stephen King movie in my opinion, although Rose Red is a close second for me!
Adore this movie, and your reaction was amazing.
this is my one of my favourite films,
You might remember that beer they were drinking on the roof, since you're from Michigan. They were drinking Stroh's. The 2 Italian ladies singing is from opera "The Marriage of Figaro". The Countess & her maid are singing a sweet aria about note they will write to trick the Count. This is one of the best movies made from a Stephen King book, ever! Your edit of this movie is the best of any reactor that I have seen. You are awesome. Have you seen THE GREEN MILE? 💙💛
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This is by far my favourite movie. I also love the green mile.
Present day value of $370,000.00 from 1966 would be $3,569.057.23.
One of my all time favorite movies. 🙌
First of all, this is a great movie.
But every time I look at him
I always try to explain a scene to myself.
How is it possible that after his escape, the poster of the
Lady hung so perfectly on the wall again?
Even if he were to crawl back again,
How can he hang the poster like that again from the inside?
Nice reaction Travis. You had some choice expletives for the warden!
Hands Down Best Movie Of All Time..
I always appreciate a good actor who can make me hate him so much, as in the Warden. Cheers to Brooks 🍹
Travis please react to The Green Mile
I’m sure I won’t be first to say but if you haven’t watched it already, you have to watch The Green Mile. From the same writing/producing team and just as powerful.
"...in 1966, 370k, what would that be now..."
$3,591,969.14. Also, remember it was, I think, 'over' that. So... lots.
This, The Green Mile and Stand By Me were all written by Stephen King.
A speculative question: Did Red give the 30-year parole board his "canned" answer about being rehabilitated in order to stay at Shawshank? Did Red want to stay to find out about, to help, to learn from Andy and his "hopefulness"? Seems ridiculous, I know, but Red's and Andy's friendship did turn out, by the end, to be that firm, that sincere, that beneficial.
This is actually a short story by Stephen king titled Rita Hayworth in Shawshank Prison Believe or something like that.
Many people believe that when Pandora opens the box and let out the 7 deadly sins She closed the box before hope could get out. Many people interpret that as hope was saved for mankind. I do not interpret it that way. I agree with France Nietzsche who says hope is the worst of all evils for prolongs the torture of man. I so hate the word hope that I go to great lengths to avoid using it. Every so often I get stuck And it's the only word I can use So I do. It always leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.
The joke about Red being Irish is because in the book Red is Irish.
Top 3 movie of all time.
GO BLUE! ONE PRIDE!
Loved your reaction as always. You should check out society of the snow. It's a great movie and I would love to hear what you have to say about that one. If you do watch it I recommend the original language with subtitles, the acting was amazing
8:12 so true
Why do reacters NOT pay attention to details? Pretty clear when Andy entered prison if you listen. Andy told Redd he was a rock hound when they were talking about the rock hammer.
Yes, it's a real prison, but not still in use and not in Maine. It was filmed in a prison in Ohio. I know someone who was incarcerated there more than 70 years ago.
WHAT!?!? You missed this? We need to talk.
EDITED: Thank you. This will be the closest way for me to experience this movie for the first time again. Thank you.
Andy stole about 3.5 million dollars dollars from the warden if it was today.
That money would be worth a little over 3.5 million today. Nice!
And that 3.5 million would go a lot farther in Mexico than the USA
It was a real prison now it's the museum mostly it's based out of Maine but it's actually in Ohio
360 k in 2024 dollars is just slightly under 3.5 million.
Jake dies just after being released, having never learned to care for himself.
Another instance of institutionalization and the harmful effects it has.
Oh, and here's the obligatory, "Tommy was originally supposed to be played by Brad Pitt but he opted to make Legends of the Fall instead" comment.
The money Andy had would be worth about $3 million today.
Not a true story. Stephen King wrote it in fact.
$3,586,590 in today’s dollars
Money in 1966 is pretty much 10x in 2024.
No not based on a true story I think they were going to call the movie Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption but that would be too much to put on the Marquee in the movie did not do well in the box office the best way to sell a movie is to a word of mouth and it didn't do that well because the name of it and people keep on messing up on the name
I am so mad at myself! How did I not notice you have a One Tree Hill jersey in the background? And Nathan's jersey, not Lucas. That says something...
What’s it say ? 😂🤔
@@TravisViews That you're a sucker for redeemed bad boys! 🤣😂 Am I wrong?
Busted.
The delousing powder is to kill lice
Watch the Korean movie- Keys To The Heart
You really should dedicate some time every month for all things Stephen King!
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in 1966. it is about 866% inflation in today's money.
300k. about 2.9 million in today's money.
Sucks to suck! I spewed when you said that.