The Shawshank Redemption | Full Length Reaction
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(I didn't have time to comment when this posted, but I do now) I really like these long reactions, and the stopping and going back. It's curious, it actually feels much more organic and pleasant, like we're not in a hurry with a timer. I think this movie jumped to the top spot of "best movie of all the movies of all time" at some point, and I don't know if it deserves such a spot because there's no women whatsoever in it, but it's an amazing story, told with such compassion. I saw you holding in the deserved rant about the 13th and the prison industry, and I'm so with you!! But ultimately I want to take the message that we can all still make a footprint in the world. We make art to remind us that life is more than these bricks, and the very last word in the whole 20-year journey is "I hope". So I do too. (And Morgan Freeman can read a damn shopping list and make it sound like poetry, it's incredible). Oh, I saw you wondered about Marilyn Monroe too, and asked why she was (still is) such a cultural figure, so I can recommend Some Like it Hot (1959) It's an oldie, but still holds up great, it's hilarious, and surprisingly progressive, and Marilyn is at the top of her comedic talent, it's really cool!
Lola Lirola
2024-11-17 12:15:21 +0000 UTCI just joined this for the reaction to Contact, and I was pleasantly surprised to see this one too! Can't wait to see your comments. You see things in movies that others miss. Your reaction to Philadelphia is my favorite.
Amanda Pope
2024-11-10 00:03:40 +0000 UTCAbsolutely absolutely. I'm glad it was worth the wait. Morgan Freeman's voice. My goodness. Buttery smooth. I want to show everybody this movie. Thank you so much for watching
Franklin
2024-11-02 02:11:58 +0000 UTCThanks for mentioning all these Russ
Franklin
2024-11-02 02:10:05 +0000 UTCCouple other Tim Robbins films: Hudsucker Proxy, a Coen Brothers film before Fargo and Big Lebowski. And Bull Durham, a great 80s baseball movie
Russ D
2024-10-31 07:11:58 +0000 UTCSo glad you enjoyed this film, we've been waiting for this reaction since we first started following your channel and it didn't disappoint. Somehow we knew you'd 'get it' .... It's so well constructed, but flows naturally and never feels forced. The friendship between Red and Andy has to be up there as one of the best in cinematic history, and you hit the nail on the head when you pointed out how Stephen King creates characters that are so endearing. This film has so many elements that set it apart from others, but for me, it's Reds monologues that make it. They are verging on poetic at times, and delivered so beautifully by Morgan Freemans soft voice, they can just melt you. Also, isn't it nice to just have a happy ending sometimes ? Leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy on the inside 😊 Welcome to life after Shawshank, your perspective on movies will never be the same again. Is it the GOAT ? ...... I think so.
Jules & Kev Morrissey
2024-10-31 05:59:50 +0000 UTCSounds good. I'll look them up. I'm very interested in seeing the shining though
Franklin
2024-10-31 01:25:18 +0000 UTCNo I haven't but I'll look it up
Franklin
2024-10-31 01:24:32 +0000 UTCAbsolutely love that quote And yes their friendship and how the movie developed it slowly it's freaking amazing Thank you thank you 🥹
Franklin
2024-10-31 01:20:34 +0000 UTCAbsolutely
Franklin
2024-10-31 01:19:38 +0000 UTCSuch an excellent film... Another Stephen King favorite of mine is Dr. Sleep, directed by Mike Flanagan (same dude who did the Haunting of Hill House). It's the sequel to The Shining, another SK book/film, both horror.
Indi500
2024-10-30 20:06:48 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed the book. When it originally came out, it was published as six (?) mini installments that came out one at a time. I loved it so much. The movie was good, but it's not magical like this one is for me.
Melissa
2024-10-30 18:00:15 +0000 UTCFor anyone familiar with the character of Boo Radley in "To Kill a Mockingbird": I always talked about Brooks in comparison to Boo when I taught the novel. Boo's family kept him locked up for so long, he could never function normally in the outside world. At the end, Atticus talks about not wanting to drag Boo into the "limelight," to which Scout responds, "It'd sorta be like killing a mockingbird, wouldn't it?" Brooks' character parallels this in many ways. Brooks has a childlike demeanor and innocence about him, like Boo. Both of their stories break my heart. Frank: Have you ever read that book or seen the film?
Melissa
2024-10-30 17:56:48 +0000 UTC"Hope is a thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all." - Emily Dickinson The friendship of Andy and Red is pure beauty. I cry at the end. Every. Single. Time. Loved your reaction, as always!
Melissa
2024-10-30 17:48:19 +0000 UTCWarden Norton is an all-time villain. He's absolutely fantastic.
Ninaofthe90s
2024-10-30 17:38:41 +0000 UTCAlso - this was shot by Roger Deakins. Greatest cinematographer in the movie business. (he also did Prisoners, 1917, Blade Runner 2049, Big Lebowski, Fargo, The Assassination of Jesse James, Sicario, Skyfall, The Village, No country for old men and many more). He's a genius. ❤ I noticed someone already mentioned Deakins to you in the comments for "No country for old men". Good job, that name deserves to be remembered ❤
Ninaofthe90s
2024-10-30 14:44:02 +0000 UTCPersonally I'm not the biggest fan of The Green Mile...I found it way too corny and emotionally manipulative. Tom Hanks was great though. This one feels way more natural. Incredibly emotional without being overly sentimental. It's just a much better film.
Ninaofthe90s
2024-10-30 14:13:46 +0000 UTC
