Fun Fact: Red says "maybe because im irish" because in the original story, written by stephen king, Red was a white irish man with red hair.....so they made a little joke
I realize it’s a joke. However, I made a comment under another reaction to this movie saying that it's possible that he does have some Irish and people absolutely came after me. "Do you know nothing about history and the world? There are no black people in Ireland. That's not a thing!" First off, yes it's very very RARE but there are some here and there. Daoine Goirme/Daoine Dubha as they call them. But secondly, I wasn’t talking about Ireland I was talking about the States aka where this movie takes place. How many Americans are descended from Irish? A LOT. So yes, it's plausible. Sorry, again it's totally a joke in this instance, I just needed to vent about that.
True, although it is plausible that Red had Irish in his lineage. If you pay attention to the parole hearing scenes, when they stamp his documents it gives his name as "Ellis Boyd Redding", so most likely it's just a shortening of his last name. That is an English surname, and one origin of the name is that it was derived from the trait of having red hair, which would again leave room for some Irish in the family tree.
The motivation was extremely high for Andy knowing he became that imaginary fake guy, and had 360K to cash in, so maybe I wouldn't have problems doing 5 football fields thru a sewer pipe,to get to that BANK and freedom!
It hits better the second time you watch it, when you realize the warden held that same Bible in his hands with the rock hammer inside, during the contraband check scene 🤌🏻🤌🏻
“I like to think that the last thing that went through his head, before that bullet, was to wonder; WHY DIDN’T ANYONE CHECK BEHIND THE POSTER FOR 19 YEARS?!”
45:33 "He's kind of saving his life." YES. "The Shawshank Redemption" is about Red's redemption. Red had lost all hope, all reason to live. Andy gave Red a reason to have hope. Red found the courage to take a chance and LIVE, to enjoy life.
The coolest thing of this movie I didn’t learn till much later on is that Andy’s exposure of the corruption at the prison was reflected by the parole process being fair after the Warden was gone Also amazing call on the poster I was literally shocked the first time
This wonderful movie was originally a short story in a quartet of short stories (novellas), written by Stephen King, called: Different Seasons. Each story was meant to represent each of the four seasons. This story was titled "Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption: Hope Springs Eternal". So, yes, it was the theme of hope
I’m 56 years old and a connoisseur of film and movies. This movie is a masterpiece and most likely my number 1 movie. I’ve rewatched it maybe 30 times. And the same feelings I had on first watch still kick in today.
What does him being a grown man have to do with him being sexually assaulted in prison? First off, they were all grown men as well. Second, there was more than one of them. It's thoughtless comments such as these that made my 24 years working as a sexual assault state advocate so difficult sometimes but it also reminds me why my job was so important.
Sadly Rita Hayworth died of Alzheimer's 5 years before this movie was released, she would have loved it. But the actress on the final poster Raquel Welch was a huge fan of the movie.
Brooks said he only saw a car once when he was little. When cars first started to be used by most of the population . It would be like u going to prison right when cellphones first came out; now they let u out and there are now smartphones and WiFi. U would feel so left behind and confused about how just the smallest things work.
"I'd like to think that the last thing that went through his head, other than that bullet, was to wonder how the hell Andy Dufresne ever got the best of him."
A nice touch by the director, the last scene where Andy and Red are together in prison, their backs are literally against a wall. Andy finally admits to Red that he was the emotional cause of his wife being killed and having dealt with his inner conflict, he’s free. Red deals with his inner conflict (hope vs despair) and he rejoins Andy.
The last scene is the best. Can you imagine how happy they both were to be out in freedom together when they went through so much together in prison for 19 years?
Ever since I saw this movie my biggest fear is going to prison for a crime I didn't commit. It happens to people all the time. Eidt... She said "it's been researched that 99% of convicted felons are always found guilty." No, 100 percent of convicted felons are found guilty otherwise they wouldn't be convicted felons. It doesn't change the fact that way too many innocent people are in prison. Like Dr phil said, we say innocent until proven guilty. And that's the way it's supposed to be. But in reality most jurors already believe the person is guilty at the start of the trial, and they are waiting on the defense lawyer to prove them innocent. Because most jurors don't believe the prosecution would prosecute if they didn't know they were guilty. So in reality it's guilty until proven innocent.
How right you are...causiseenit...too. I almost lived it. 29 years ago I was falsely accused of of doing some terrible things I would have never done. I was arrested, jailed for almost a week, bonded out and then was assumed to be a a criminal for the next 1.5 years by the system and many people I thought knew me better.. It destroyed my life for quite some time. Things eventually looked bad enough that my attorney considered the possibility of a plea bargain. I refused because i wasn't about to go to prison for something I hadn't done. I considered trying to disappear or more likely just offing myself. Then one day, he told me the charges had been "discharged without prejudice" per the Prosecutor. That means "Oops, sorry Sir, we were mistaken. Go away and have a good life, regardless of the fact that we have essentially destroyed your life. F**k off". I was never told what had changed, although I'm pretty sure I know. I still get panic reactions occasionally from that ordeal. This movie actually helped me deal with some issues associated with that, as strange as that may seem.
Andy helped Captain Hadley with his inheritance money so Captain Hadley helped Andy with the sisters - and permanently removed Boggs from the prison. 🤕
When filming brooks and red leaving, brooks was filmed leaving with the camera facing towards the prison implying he is still incarcerated mentally were as red was filmed facing the field implying his readiness to leave.
the Thomas Newton Howard score in the movie is great....but the crawling out of the sewer bit with the swell with Andy enjoying the rain fall on him is one of my favorite pieces of music
FYI :: that actual prison is in MANSFIELD Ohio. ( Just north of Columbus ). open to the public, the tours are not expensive at all. It was one of the most brutal prisons in history, & very haunted.
Glad you both understand the meaning of this fim. Redemtion, Love, Friendship, HOPE. P.S. This film was rated as a Masterpiece and is the best film ever made. So when both feel down watch this film again. I am a 71 old pensioner. 2024 and still watch this. Dave in Guernsey, Channel Islands.
my favorite touch in this movie is that Andy's cell wall breaks as he's carving his name into it. It's as if Shawshank itself is saying "No, you don't belong here. You don't have to be a name on this wall, you don't become resigned to this life. You keep your hope." and Andy immediately goes and asks Red for the poster so he can start to escape.
Andy needed My Cousin Vinny. I could listen to Morgan Freemen read a phone book, this film is a masterpiece. The most heartbreaking scene, is Brookes waiting alone for Jake in the park. And he never comes. That's a never ending pain. -Brookes was here
its amazing how the same made who gave us a story about a killer car, a haunted hotel and a demonic clown also gave us a story like this. stephen king is a hella good writer.
Enjoyed watching this with you guys!!! I have watched it at least 10 times through the years. I also am a serial Green Mile watcher!!! A beautiful friendship developed from the worst situation...an amazing film.
I just happened across your page do from the algorithm, watched your reactions, and loved it. What great reactions from the two of you. This is one of my favorite movies. Keep up the great work, and thank you for coming into my life. Much respect to both of you ❤
The problem is - in this world - you can NEVER bring back a life; a unique person with all the rights to live, so, when someone actually kills someone - should they ACTUALLY be able to have their life in freedom, ever? That's the difficult question...
One of the great things about the movie (And the book. Check out "Different Seasons" as Stand By Me and the under rated Apt Pupil came from it) is that the redemption isn't really about Andy. He is innocent so isn't to be redeemed. Its about Red. He is guilty but finds the titular redemption.
As a 71 old pensioner 2024 still watching this film today. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins 5 star acting. Released 1994 but not reviewed very well. Re-released years later and now is one of he best master piece films ever made. Glad to see both of you understand the meaning of this film: Redemption, love, hope. So when either of you are having a bad day just watch this film again, still have the same effect.
I totally agree with your review! You nailed it, amazing and beautiful for sure.. really hit me the same way. Even though it’s from 1994, it still feels incredibly powerful. Your take on the themes of hope and redemption is spot-on. Andy’s unbreakable hope despite his harsh imprisonment is so moving, and his journey to redemption really pulls you in. The film does a great job showing how institutionalization affects a person, and the contrast between Andy’s hope and Red’s initial reluctance is really poignant. The depiction of the corrupt prison system is haunting, and the contrast between Andy’s integrity and the warden’s egotism is striking. The film makes you rethink justice and redemption, which is so thought-provoking. Your personal reflections add a lot and make the review even more meaningful. Thanks for sharing such a deep and thoughtful analysis - I’m excited to read more of your reviews in the future!
This movie is in the top 5 movies of all time, and it is well deserved. You go through almost every emotion watching this movie. It also has one of the greatest endings to any movie👍🏼
I took that as a sign of changing times: the first parole board was all old white men who gave an order: SIT; the second included a younger man, and he was told to "sit down". The last board included a woman, and although she didn't speak, the direction was then more of an invitation than an order: Please sit down. As time went on, the system became more humane and viewed inmates as people rather than animals. Given another 10 years, they may have included a POC (probably a man) on the board, too. Breaking down corrupt and broken systems like this takes a long time & often is done in stages.
@@sdhartley74 These are good points, but Red changed, too, and his answer the last time differed from the previous. Stephen King showed how life outside the prison was changing via the parole board and that lots of time was passing, but I think any of those parole boards would have released Red had they heard the truth from him, which the last answer did.
God I love seeing you guys react to comedies. But to be honest I love all of you guys’ reactions. I hope you will consider reacting to Hacksaw Ridge. It’s a true story and I think you guys will greatly enjoy it. Thanks for bringing the smiles.👍
Man, this movie was so good. I need to rewatch it. We had so many good films come out in the 90s. I watched this when it was released with dad. I loved Red's speech at his final parole hearing. It was so honest and unfiltered. I love how he went from "Hope is a dangerous thing" to "I hope to see my friend again and I hope to shake his hand." Stephen King is known for his horror but this is one of his best works in my opinion. He has a couple of other good dramas that are really good, The Green Mile and Dolores Claiborne. I highly recommend them if you haven't seen them.
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 GUYS 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. A film of true hope conquers all, a beautiful ending on the beach after all they had been through with a glorious panoramic shot from above.
If it's not the best movie of all time, it's one of them. It speaks of trust and loyalty and friendships in the face of adversity. It has betrayals, triumphs, mistakes, and people just being real. It demonstrates evil in its basest forms. It instills hope where there is none. It showcases one of the coolest jail breaks ever, and damn, if that's not some cold ass revenge that Andy served at the end, I've never seen it.
In Stephen King’s original novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, Red says Brooks murdered his wife and daughter after a losing poker streak.
This movie is about perseverance, the bond/power of friendship, institutionalization of inmates, corruption in the prison system....but mostly about hope and fighting on in spite of any circumstance 💪💪💪
Prison isn't a place to reform people, that idea makes prison about the criminal and the victim. Some can be reformed, but that isn't the actual point of the institution. Great film anyway.
The rock hammer in Exodus, the duet played throughout the prison was about a plot to defraud someone - there are little nuggets of irony and hidden symbolism all through this movie.
In addition to the plot and fantastic acting, the musical score for this movie is a masterpiece. It perfectly brings out the emotion in every scene. Next time you watch the movie, pay attention to the music.
I have watched this movie since it first came out so many times I’ve lost count it’s still one of my favorite movies. “ get busy living or get busy dying.” one of my favorite quotes.
Fun Fact: Red says "maybe because im irish" because in the original story, written by stephen king, Red was a white irish man with red hair.....so they made a little joke
I realize it’s a joke. However, I made a comment under another reaction to this movie saying that it's possible that he does have some Irish and people absolutely came after me. "Do you know nothing about history and the world? There are no black people in Ireland. That's not a thing!" First off, yes it's very very RARE but there are some here and there. Daoine Goirme/Daoine Dubha as they call them. But secondly, I wasn’t talking about Ireland I was talking about the States aka where this movie takes place. How many Americans are descended from Irish? A LOT. So yes, it's plausible.
Sorry, again it's totally a joke in this instance, I just needed to vent about that.
And, his full name on the form that got stamped for his parole was Ellis Boyd Redding, so it makes sense that way, too.
@@oliviarogers2808lead singer of the Irish band Thin Lizzy was Black Irish.
True, although it is plausible that Red had Irish in his lineage. If you pay attention to the parole hearing scenes, when they stamp his documents it gives his name as "Ellis Boyd Redding", so most likely it's just a shortening of his last name. That is an English surname, and one origin of the name is that it was derived from the trait of having red hair, which would again leave room for some Irish in the family tree.
@@JacDanz Just like Elon Musk is African American.
Red : “This is a shitty pipe dream….”
And then Andy escaped through a shitty pipe to realize the dream.
Beat me to it.
"I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. .... I hope"
The two things Red has not dared to do for 40 years. Hope and dream
The motivation was extremely high for Andy knowing he became that imaginary fake guy, and had 360K to cash in, so maybe I wouldn't have problems doing 5 football fields thru a sewer pipe,to get to that BANK and freedom!
People love bringing up this point in comments. Is this like some deep, genius point for you?
Red saved Andy through his friendship on the inside.
Andy saved Red by giving him something to live for on the outside.
Excellent point
I love when the Warden opens Andy's Bible where he hid the rock hammer, and it starts on Exodus. How fitting!
It hits better the second time you watch it, when you realize the warden held that same Bible in his hands with the rock hammer inside, during the contraband check scene 🤌🏻🤌🏻
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“I like to think that the last thing that went through his head, before that bullet, was to wonder; WHY DIDN’T ANYONE CHECK BEHIND THE POSTER FOR 19 YEARS?!”
@@ThatGuysLucky Redemption lies within.
The rock hammer was the salvation that lied within. Andy spitting bars so casually.
45:33 "He's kind of saving his life."
YES. "The Shawshank Redemption" is about Red's redemption. Red had lost all hope, all reason to live.
Andy gave Red a reason to have hope. Red found the courage to take a chance and LIVE, to enjoy life.
Exactly 💯
One of the greatest quotes of all time. "Get busy living or get busy dying."
The craziest part of that quote is that the statements mean the exact same thing.
@@solomoon3083 nah, many of us are simply existing. Very few of us live
I don't like that quote b/c it's basically telling people of off themselves.
When Brooks was released, the point of view was towards the prison. When Red was released, the point of view was towards the outside. Great symbolism.
Boggs was beaten up by Hadley because Hadley is now protecting Andy as Andy is a valuable asset with his financial skills.
The coolest thing of this movie I didn’t learn till much later on is that Andy’s exposure of the corruption at the prison was reflected by the parole process being fair after the Warden was gone
Also amazing call on the poster I was literally shocked the first time
This wonderful movie was originally a short story in a quartet of short stories (novellas), written by Stephen King, called: Different Seasons. Each story was meant to represent each of the four seasons.
This story was titled "Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption: Hope Springs Eternal". So, yes, it was the theme of hope
You two are really enjoyable to watch. Thanks for bringing us entertaining reactions. 👍🏻👍🏻
I don't remember seeing another reactor get the poster trick so quickly, Sophie was on it!
🏆 for Sophie. And one to Mair for guessing Andy's innocence.
That was slick, but it kinda ruins the rest of the reaction for me. Oh well.
Many references in pop culture.
I got the poster trick after only hearing the movie title.
@@blanketstarry7725 I got it before I was conceived
Morgan Freeman narrating most of the movie, gives it such a nice touch. Love the reaction!
1994 is possibly the greatest year for movies of all time. Certainly better than any year of the past 2 decades.
The 90's were a golden age of movies, especially 1994!
Never clicked so fast. Love this movie and am very pumped to watch this with the two of you.
The only joy i get after watching this movie for the 200th time is seeing other people enjoy it.
Sophie just blew me away with her figuring out the whole plot in the first 5 minutes.
But, I always knew she was no dummy.
Love you guys❤❤❤
It was just an amazing idea to bring Morgan Freeman in. His narrating, his voice makes this movie special!
I’m 56 years old and a connoisseur of film and movies. This movie is a masterpiece and most likely my number 1 movie. I’ve rewatched it maybe 30 times. And the same feelings I had on first watch still kick in today.
What does him being a grown man have to do with him being sexually assaulted in prison? First off, they were all grown men as well. Second, there was more than one of them. It's thoughtless comments such as these that made my 24 years working as a sexual assault state advocate so difficult sometimes but it also reminds me why my job was so important.
Sadly Rita Hayworth died of Alzheimer's 5 years before this movie was released, she would have loved it. But the actress on the final poster Raquel Welch was a huge fan of the movie.
Brooks said he only saw a car once when he was little. When cars first started to be used by most of the population . It would be like u going to prison right when cellphones first came out; now they let u out and there are now smartphones and WiFi. U would feel so left behind and confused about how just the smallest things work.
The picture of him when he was younger is not a picture of him at all. It is a picture of his son.
"I'd like to think that the last thing that went through his head, other than that bullet, was to wonder how the hell Andy Dufresne ever got the best of him."
This is one of my favorite lines. That and "When the Warden decided to deprive us of his company...."
the powder thrown on the men on entry to the prison was delousing powder. keep the lice population down, it was standard procedure.
🤣 good one
Powdered sugar. The lice hate the sugar.
@@dumy187 It's delicious..
They still do something like this is most prisons now, but it's a soap and shampoo.
A nice touch by the director, the last scene where Andy and Red are together in prison, their backs are literally against a wall. Andy finally admits to Red that he was the emotional cause of his wife being killed and having dealt with his inner conflict, he’s free. Red deals with his inner conflict (hope vs despair) and he rejoins Andy.
Boggs got beat up by the guard because Andy helped the guard out with his taxes
I just love UA-camrs gradaully realising, while watching, that this perhaps the best movie ever made.
This film will never grow old.
The last scene is the best. Can you imagine how happy they both were to be out in freedom together when they went through so much together in prison for 19 years?
Get busy living or get busy dying … best quote from this movie imo
Ever since I saw this movie my biggest fear is going to prison for a crime I didn't commit. It happens to people all the time.
Eidt...
She said "it's been researched that 99% of convicted felons are always found guilty."
No, 100 percent of convicted felons are found guilty otherwise they wouldn't be convicted felons.
It doesn't change the fact that way too many innocent people are in prison. Like Dr phil said, we say innocent until proven guilty. And that's the way it's supposed to be.
But in reality most jurors already believe the person is guilty at the start of the trial, and they are waiting on the defense lawyer to prove them innocent.
Because most jurors don't believe the prosecution would prosecute if they didn't know they were guilty.
So in reality it's guilty until proven innocent.
How right you are...causiseenit...too. I almost lived it.
29 years ago I was falsely accused of of doing some terrible things I would have never done. I was arrested, jailed for almost a week, bonded out and then was assumed to be a a criminal for the next 1.5 years by the system and many people I thought knew me better.. It destroyed my life for quite some time.
Things eventually looked bad enough that my attorney considered the possibility of a plea bargain. I refused because i wasn't about to go to prison for something I hadn't done. I considered trying to disappear or more likely just offing myself.
Then one day, he told me the charges had been "discharged without prejudice" per the Prosecutor. That means "Oops, sorry Sir, we were mistaken. Go away and have a good life, regardless of the fact that we have essentially destroyed your life. F**k off".
I was never told what had changed, although I'm pretty sure I know.
I still get panic reactions occasionally from that ordeal.
This movie actually helped me deal with some issues associated with that, as strange as that may seem.
Andy helped Captain Hadley with his inheritance money so Captain Hadley helped Andy with the sisters - and permanently removed Boggs from the prison.
🤕
Andy was of use to Hadley and the warden. So Boggs and the sisters had to go. That's all
"The sisters" were interfering with business. Boggs had to be taught a lesson.
You don't f**k with money.
This was back in the days when driver's licenses were printed on paper, not plastic, and before licenses had your picture on it.
Alternate twist ending: Andy tells Red to find the volcanic glass and what's under it...Andy's gun, the murder weapon. ;)
That's what I thought it was going to be when I first watched it.
"Especially for 1994"...? Bro them's fighting words! That was the #1 year for culture.
❤but for real 😊
Exactly. Andy gave Red a reason to live. Saved his life. It is Red’s Redemptom
When filming brooks and red leaving, brooks was filmed leaving with the camera facing towards the prison implying he is still incarcerated mentally were as red was filmed facing the field implying his readiness to leave.
the Thomas Newton Howard score in the movie is great....but the crawling out of the sewer bit with the swell with Andy enjoying the rain fall on him is one of my favorite pieces of music
FYI :: that actual prison is in MANSFIELD Ohio. ( Just north of Columbus ). open to the public, the tours are not expensive at all. It was one of the most brutal prisons in history, & very haunted.
oh man ,you cut my favorite part ..."I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams....I hope"
I can watch this movie on repeat every single day. It is the best movie of all time.
Great film but I can’t watch Andy get the business everday
Usual suspects is the best movie of all time ,✌🏾
Not even the best movie of 1994 but ok…
@@GeorgeZimmermen cry harder.
@@scipioafricanus5871 comment harder
Glad you both understand the meaning of this fim. Redemtion, Love, Friendship, HOPE. P.S. This film was rated as a Masterpiece and is the best film ever made. So when both feel down watch this film again. I am a 71 old pensioner. 2024 and still watch this. Dave in Guernsey, Channel Islands.
Great Reaction Mair & Sophie !!! Thank You
The picture of a young red on the parole request was actually his son. Also the guy "reelin, em in" early in the movie is Morgan's son.
The rock hammer was hidden in the book of Exodus
So few see that part lol
"Salvation lies within" - Gives me goosebumps every time I watch it!
my favorite touch in this movie is that Andy's cell wall breaks as he's carving his name into it. It's as if Shawshank itself is saying "No, you don't belong here. You don't have to be a name on this wall, you don't become resigned to this life. You keep your hope." and Andy immediately goes and asks Red for the poster so he can start to escape.
This was Prison before cameras.
"This is the most quotable movie of all time"
"Surely you can't be serious?"
Masterpiece!
Also, you’re the only reactor I’ve seen to call the hole in the wall
Great Reaction guys, I loved your commentary ❤
Hope is a wonderful thing
Andy needed My Cousin Vinny. I could listen to Morgan Freemen read a phone book, this film is a masterpiece. The most heartbreaking scene, is Brookes waiting alone for Jake in the park. And he never comes. That's a never ending pain. -Brookes was here
its amazing how the same made who gave us a story about a killer car, a haunted hotel and a demonic clown also gave us a story like this. stephen king is a hella good writer.
Finally...one of my favorite movies!
Cheers from Sweden! Just found your channel and I love it....keep doing what you do and have a great day!
i like how when brooks and red are released the guards look upon them with some reverence
Love yalls reaction!! So surprised sofie thought about the poster secret ! So smart !!
The photo of Red in his file when he was young -- that's Morgan Freeman's son.
some of the best insights on this movie from any reactors I've seen. thank you, and good job
you two are great, ty , had a great time watching
Enjoyed watching this with you guys!!! I have watched it at least 10 times through the years. I also am a serial Green Mile watcher!!! A beautiful friendship developed from the worst situation...an amazing film.
"How do you get away with that?"
Hadley: "Allow me and my baton to introduce ourselves."
i felt joy when i saw that you two were reacting to this movie!
It makes sense this prison is in the same state as pennywise that’s canon and Mr.Krabs so mean in this movie lmao
"Shawshank" and "Forrest Gump" came out the same year, with the second film beating this film in all nominated categories.
I just happened across your page do from the algorithm, watched your reactions, and loved it. What great reactions from the two of you. This is one of my favorite movies. Keep up the great work, and thank you for coming into my life. Much respect to both of you ❤
The problem is - in this world - you can NEVER bring back a life; a unique person with all the rights to live, so, when someone actually kills someone - should they ACTUALLY be able to have their life in freedom, ever? That's the difficult question...
One of the great things about the movie (And the book. Check out "Different Seasons" as Stand By Me and the under rated Apt Pupil came from it) is that the redemption isn't really about Andy. He is innocent so isn't to be redeemed. Its about Red. He is guilty but finds the titular redemption.
Red pays off a guard, gets the contraband into the prison. It's a pretty common thing. Back then and today.
As a 71 old pensioner 2024 still watching this film today. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins 5 star acting. Released 1994 but not reviewed very well. Re-released years later and now is one of he best master piece films ever made. Glad to see both of you understand the meaning of this film: Redemption, love, hope. So when either of you are having a bad day just watch this film again, still have the same effect.
Lmao I love her eye was on the pie during the bribery scene lol. So great.
My fav movie of all time and am so glad you guys watched it
I totally agree with your review! You nailed it, amazing and beautiful for sure.. really hit me the same way. Even though it’s from 1994, it still feels incredibly powerful. Your take on the themes of hope and redemption is spot-on. Andy’s unbreakable hope despite his harsh imprisonment is so moving, and his journey to redemption really pulls you in. The film does a great job showing how institutionalization affects a person, and the contrast between Andy’s hope and Red’s initial reluctance is really poignant. The depiction of the corrupt prison system is haunting, and the contrast between Andy’s integrity and the warden’s egotism is striking. The film makes you rethink justice and redemption, which is so thought-provoking. Your personal reflections add a lot and make the review even more meaningful. Thanks for sharing such a deep and thoughtful analysis - I’m excited to read more of your reviews in the future!
Mair & Sophie - loved your reaction 👍🏻
Na, brooks murdered his family after a card game. According to the novela.
This movie is in the top 5 movies of all time, and it is well deserved. You go through almost every emotion watching this movie. It also has one of the greatest endings to any movie👍🏼
I think the parole officer decided in that last meeting that Red was finally telling the truth. Before, he was just blowing smoke about regret.
I took that as a sign of changing times: the first parole board was all old white men who gave an order: SIT; the second included a younger man, and he was told to "sit down". The last board included a woman, and although she didn't speak, the direction was then more of an invitation than an order: Please sit down. As time went on, the system became more humane and viewed inmates as people rather than animals. Given another 10 years, they may have included a POC (probably a man) on the board, too. Breaking down corrupt and broken systems like this takes a long time & often is done in stages.
@@sdhartley74 These are good points, but Red changed, too, and his answer the last time differed from the previous. Stephen King showed how life outside the prison was changing via the parole board and that lots of time was passing, but I think any of those parole boards would have released Red had they heard the truth from him, which the last answer did.
@@cshubs definitely agree, Red changed from age and also Andy's influence.
God I love seeing you guys react to comedies. But to be honest I love all of you guys’ reactions. I hope you will consider reacting to Hacksaw Ridge. It’s a true story and I think you guys will greatly enjoy it. Thanks for bringing the smiles.👍
Wow, your reaction was so great, your eyes, mouth and body literally oozed enthusiasm the whole time.
Wtf are you talking about?
Enjoyed this reaction 🔥
Man, this movie was so good. I need to rewatch it. We had so many good films come out in the 90s. I watched this when it was released with dad. I loved Red's speech at his final parole hearing. It was so honest and unfiltered. I love how he went from "Hope is a dangerous thing" to "I hope to see my friend again and I hope to shake his hand."
Stephen King is known for his horror but this is one of his best works in my opinion. He has a couple of other good dramas that are really good, The Green Mile and Dolores Claiborne. I highly recommend them if you haven't seen them.
I enjoyed both your thoughts after the movie, especially Sophie's take. Great reaction, ty.
Y’all were so much fun on this one
Anyone notice the sound of a harmonica being played when Red is moving along the rock wall towards the tree?
My favorite film. Absolutely loved watching y'alls reaction!
You two are spot!! This is a really deep movie about hope and purpose and there's a lot of symbolism in it.... This is one of my favorite movies.
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 GUYS 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. A film of true hope conquers all, a beautiful ending on the beach after all they had been through with a glorious panoramic shot from above.
Love this movie & love both of your reactions to it. I agree with a lot of your points.
When the warden opened the Bible, probably the first thing that came into his head was the verse "Salvation lies within"
If it's not the best movie of all time, it's one of them. It speaks of trust and loyalty and friendships in the face of adversity. It has betrayals, triumphs, mistakes, and people just being real. It demonstrates evil in its basest forms. It instills hope where there is none. It showcases one of the coolest jail breaks ever, and damn, if that's not some cold ass revenge that Andy served at the end, I've never seen it.
My favourite film ever. Such a well written story. Great reaction too.
In Stephen King’s original novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, Red says Brooks murdered his wife and daughter after a losing poker streak.
This movie is about perseverance, the bond/power of friendship, institutionalization of inmates, corruption in the prison system....but mostly about hope and fighting on in spite of any circumstance 💪💪💪
Prison isn't a place to reform people, that idea makes prison about the criminal and the victim. Some can be reformed, but that isn't the actual point of the institution. Great film anyway.
Exactly. Generational delusion.
The rock hammer in Exodus, the duet played throughout the prison was about a plot to defraud someone - there are little nuggets of irony and hidden symbolism all through this movie.
In the book Red is an Irish man
It's better this way.
All the reactions I've seen, she nailed the twist the moment the poster was mentioned... kudos!
In addition to the plot and fantastic acting, the musical score for this movie is a masterpiece. It perfectly brings out the emotion in every scene. Next time you watch the movie, pay attention to the music.
I have watched this movie since it first came out so many times I’ve lost count it’s still one of my favorite movies. “ get busy living or get busy dying.” one of my favorite quotes.