THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) FIRST TIME WATCHING - MOVIE REACTION - Tim Robbins & Morgan Freeman 

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Now you understand why this movie is ranked #1 in the IMDB database. It truly is the greatest film ever made.

Andy's escape is so impressive to me. He came up with the idea very early on during his incarceration, and for the next 19 years, he patiently and meticulously worked on it, hiding all the evidence. Then, when the time finally came, he executed his escape flawlessly, vanishing without a trace, robbing the corrupt warden blind, exposing the crimes committed by the prison authorities, and left behind money and a letter for his best friend Red, whenever he was released. And he accomplished it all without saying a single word about it to anyone, not even his best friend.

Pretty much required viewing for everyone on the planet. My Uncle worked on oil rigs all his life and was a very practical man with not much interest in the arts. On a flight back from Thailand he got to see this movie as part of the in flight entertainment before it had been released in the cinema and he did not shut up about it the entire week he stayed with us. As I was a teenager he told me I HAD to see it. Watching that with him at the movie theatre is still the memory that pops in my head every time I see it so this movie will always have a special place in my heart since he passed away

This is one of the greatest movies ever made. Now you know why it was so highly recommended. Red's mugshot is actually Morgan Freeman's son.

No film has a more satisfying and EARNED ending. It just wrap up so perfectly. So hopeful and uplifting but not at all cheap or cliched. I also think it's cool how we spend the whole moving thinking the "redemption" in Shawshank Redemption is going to be about Andy, but it's really Red's redemption in the end (which is also why he is the narrator). Red is the man who did the crime for which he was doing the time. Red is the one who came to feel genuine regret about his past ill deeds and take ownership of those crimes. Red was the one who thought he was too institutionalized to survive outside of prison. But he pushed ahead and found that hope to carry on and get to enjoy his twilight years in earned freedom and in the company of a good friend. What a movie.

Thank you so much for your reaction. This was the last movie myself and dad watched together. Dad was a hard man, grew up in hard times. As the movie ended, I looked over at dad and he was crying like a baby, so was I. Thanks again.

As for the music, there is one amazing detail. When Red comes to the wall with the tree at the end, for the first time in the whole movie, there's a harmonica on the soundtrack. As a symbol of Red and Andy's connection, as a symbol of hope, as a reminder that the harmonica was once part of Red's life of freedom and that he's free again.

This is among the greatest films ever made. From Wikipedia: "Decades after its release, the film was still broadcast regularly, and is popular in several countries, with audience members and celebrities citing it as a source of inspiration or naming it a favorite in various surveys, leading to its recognition as one of the most "beloved" films ever made. In 2015, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry, finding it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

We all know that Morgan Freeman is a fantastic actor but Tim Robbins is a great actor too and so underrated. He played the perfect role in this movie and I also loved him in "Nothing to lose".

One of the cool things about having now seen The Shawshank Redemption, (besides seeing one of the best movies ever made of course) is that you now get to go watch other people's reaction videos to the film and enjoy them taking all the same emotional gut punches you just went through. No one makes it through this movie for the first time without it hitting you at some point in some way.

One of my all-time favorites. Pretty much a perfect movie.

I remember as if it was yesterday. I was 13 and at that time you could ask for home delivery in the local VHS rental store if your house was close enough. I asked for "Stargate" and the guy at the other side of the phone said that if i picked two movies I could spend the weekend and bring them back only on Monday... I couldn’t think of any other that I wanted to watch so he just said "I´ll send you a good one...". And a good one it was... Even at 13 I could understand I was watching a classic.

One of the few perfect films ever made.

I live about an hour away from where they filmed this. Saw this the last day of my Sr. year. Teacher of my Econ class asked some of us to bring in movies to watch the last week. One of my classmates brought in this

The other Frank Darabont film that most reactors see before/after "Shawshank Redemption" is "The Green Mile" with Tom Hanks. Another great film that you will really like/love. This 1999 film was nominated for four Oscars (including Best Picture). Highly recommend it.

The picture of young Red in his prison file is actually a picture of Morgan Freeman's son, Alfonso. Also, the prisoner in the yard doing the "reeling them in" motion when Andy arrives, is also Alfonso Freeman.

It wasn't shown on this reaction but when Andy was talking to Red about getting out, Red said "that''s some shitty pipe dreams". And that's exactly what Andy did to get out, crawled out of the shitty pipe to freedom. Brilliant foreshadowing there.

Considering how many movies drop the ball in the third act, it's incredible how the third act is arguably the best part of this movie. It just pays off on so many levels, resolves every character satisfactorily, and makes you feel every feeling.

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I've probably watched it 150 times minimum. I WISH Mr. Morgan Freeman could be the narrator for my life. He was one of my favorite people on TV, as a child in the 70's, and still love him in everything he's done since.

The end scene on the beach was not in the book or the original script, it ended on the bus. The studio insisted that they have to meet and have closure.

So glad you guys got around to seeing this. One of my favourite movies of all time. Great reaction, as always!

My all time favorite, rewatching it with newbies was an enjoyable experience.

You guys had the best reaction to the end of the movie I’ve ever seen in any reaction video. Loved it!

“Salvation lies within”

Now you know why this is my favorite movie. A Stephen King short story. So is The Green Mile. Frank Darabont wrote the screenplay for both and directed them. This movie was overlooked at the Oscars because of a little movie called Forrest Gump. 1994 was a great year for film.

I will never ever get tired of this movie. Perfection!

Just discovered you guys a week ago. I'm not a huge fan of the "react videos" genre, but what has stood out for me with your videos the most, is your ability to study the script, the plot lines, the acting, real-time and it's not generic commentary either, you guys are picking subtleties that only a trained eye can pick. Really like your content! Keep up the fantastic work.

Easily one of the best movies of all time. I agree with everyone who is recommending following this up with Green Mile, another Stephen King prison story that is different enough to be a unique story while still sharing the heart and soul that make Shawshank such an amazing experience.

This has to be the best movie never to win an Oscar, I have seen it over 25 times, and never fail to have a smile on my face at the end.

The movie isn't Andy's story, it's Red's, and the redemption was his.

Morgan is such a great actor that he gets you to cheer for him even though he was a murderer.

Now you should read the book, and I guarantee you that you'll read it in Morgan Freeman's voice.

Fun fact Andy's part was supposed to go to Tom Hanks but he was busy either filming Forrest Gump are cast away I can't remember I like Tom Hanks but I can't see anybody else playing Andy but this dude

... Seriously when you two start tearing up it's impossible not to get hit by the feels 😢

Thanks to RU-vid algorithm suggestions assisting to explore your content....Having watched a ton of reactions to this gem of a Stephen King adaptation by the highly talented Frank Darabont, your reaction was the crème de la crème, certainly one of the best I've viewed at the end of the movie (though it was short which I can fathom)...was in my 20's when I first got the chance to relish this masterpiece & now having reached 40, lost count the number of times I've savored it...this one of those rare kind of film that I'll carry to my grave...!!

Red: "That's just a shitty pipe dream" And Andy escapes via a shitty pipe. Love it !!!

I watched this in the theatre. You could have heard a pin drop during the credits... Between the sniffles. Everyone in tears. What a ride. Darabont understands King's methodology and message better than any other director. Not one of his adaptations miss the mark in any fashion.

This movie was mostly shot (The prison, the town, the roads, the tree) just about 35 mins from where I live. They still to this day do tours. It's a really neat place to visit. They also now have a weekend rockfest on the grounds and turn part of the prison into a haunted house during that Halloween season.

One movie you 2 should watch, that Denzel was nominated for, is "Malcolm X". You may not get many requests but it is AWESOME!

I just found your channel thanks to the algorithm, and I'm a new fan. This was an excellent reaction, you two. The true, raw emotions you feel and show while reacting will set you apart from the average reactors. I'm so happy you did this one. I hope you'll consider reacting to "The Green Mile" soon. It's also a Stephen King adaptation, and it's just as amazing as this one. They both kinda go hand in hand even though they are not related in any way specifically. Other than being Stephen King novels. Anyway, I really enjoyed your reaction and I look forward to what you have coming next.

This is right up there with my favorite movies of all time. I can't count how many times I've seen it. TV airings, my personal copy, on various streaming services...just way too many to count. I'm glad you guys loved it and it's better late than ever that you watched it! Lol

This is one movie that every single time makes me cry three times at least when I watch. Absolutely masterpiece. And one of the best plot twists and endings of the history. Simply beautiful. The escape scene gives me goosebumps with the soundtrack progressively growing.

my favorite movie of all time. it's literally perfect in every way.

It's not often that a movie can make people cry because of happiness

When Red tells Andy going to Mexico is "shitty pipe dreams", it foreshadows Andy crawling through a pipe of shit to escape.

Criminally undercut right here

This was my first watch of your channel folks and I will definitely come back. I loved your reaction. Thoughtful, not overreacting and I could feel your emotions as you watched the heartbreak and joyful things in the movie. Great job friends. Look forward to seeing your next reactions. Peace

Trivia 2!! The baseball throwing scene lasted nine straight hours and the next day Morgan showed up in a sling!

This is why Stephen King is my favorite writer. BTW, if want to get punched in the feels, watch Glory.

As a Patreon member, as much as I love the movie, I initially didn't want to spend the two hours watching with, and instead thought I'd wait for the cut down youtube edit. When I saw this was edited down to only 23 minutes, I regretted my decision but went forward and just watched this anyway. GREAT editing and capturing much of the greatness and pretty much the essence of the whole movie. Super job.

I read "Different Seasons" (Stephen King) back in 1982 when it came out and was thrilled to see the novella "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" come to life on the big screen. The movie really does the book justice! I really enjoyed your reaction, I'm very pleased to see that not much gets past you guys and nothing really goes over your heads. I'm glad I found your channel and will be tuning in for more reactions!

Probably the most satisfying ending in film history.

I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away... ...the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice. But still... ..the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. Red

I love this movie, anybody who said the first time watching this movie they knew what was going on, I call them a liar, absolutely brilliant

Such a freaking good movie.

I know Forrest Gump won best picture the year the same year Shawshank Redemption was also nominated.However, Shawshank Redemption should have won the Oscar for best picture that year.

Don't worry about the tears. This story is worth them. I will watch this movie anytime it is on TV, and it isn't because I'm Irish.

I remember when I first saw this movie I kept stopping and starting in places so I could write down the poetic lines of Andy's letter and Red's narrative. before then I hadn't realized King was such a beautiful novelist.

Your reactions to this film were just like mine so many years ago. I love seeing people's humanity. Cheers to you both.

Love the soundtrack to this movie

One of the best movies, ever. Thanks.

Literally a perfect movie

I "discover" your channel a few days away and I devour all your content. I love your reactions and comments. This is my favourite movie of all time btw ❤

Darabone and King also did The Green Mile, just as good

I have seen this many many times..but I love to see the newbies react..hope you enjoyed.

No film has ever been as powerful on the senses as Shawshank. The greatest movie of them all.

The redemption was Reds, not Du'frames. He didn't believe in Hope.

12:30 I just love that at this moment of confusion for them. Einstein is sticking his tongue out to them ^^

I shed tears of joy with you both! Great reaction to a modern-day classic!

I was just saying this about Groundhog's Day earlier; this is a movie I've come to kind of taken for granted. I grew up watching it, I've seen it (or parts of it) dozens of times. It's comfortable, familiar, and wholly expected. I wish I could watch it for the first time with my current level of awareness and appreciation for media. Glad you guys got to. Also, if you haven't seen Groundhog's Day, it's a similarly great film. A comedy, well worth the watch.

One of my all time fav movies, but I kept getting distracted by your awesome ring, Denise!!!

Brooks spent 50 years in Shawshank, 1905 to 1955. Just think, for a moment, about what happened in that time. When he went in, the Wright Brothers had made the first powered flight just a few years earlier and made headlines. The last remnants of the Wild Bunch were still pulling train heists from Hole-In-The-Wall, Wyoming. Comic books and commercial radio didn't exist. "Nellie Dean" was one of the great pop hits of the year. Cars were toys for the 1%. When he got out, two World Wars and the Korean war had come and gone. Ragtime, blues and jazz had risen, burned and faded, and been replaced by rhythm & blues and rock-n'-roll. Stars like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Johnny Cash were rising. Commercial radio had taken it's place in America's homes, and begun to be replaced by television. Airliners with wingspans longer than that first flight crossed oceans daily. Cars had become an everyday means of transportation. Comics had become not only a thing, but a cultural touchstone, with Superman and Captain America becoming cultural touchstones. And into that... they drop Brooks Hatlen. Guy would have been less lost on Mars.

the character morgan played was supposed to be an Irish dude hence red

Great reaction and tears of joy . So happy you loved this film .

A 23 minute reaction!?? To one of the greatest movies ever created!? WTF!??

Great reaction to wonderful movie. You should also watch and react to Forrest Gump. I'm sure you will love it

Notice also that at 16:17, the rock hammer was hidden in the book of Exodus. They messed up the math. 500 yards = 1,500 feet. A mile is 5,280 feet. Nowhere near half of a mile, which would be 2,640 feet. They're 380 yards off. That oak tree at the end of the wall...I think both of those are no longer around anymore. I read something some years back where I'm pretty sure that the tree died. If I remember correctly, Ohio State Reformatory was where they filmed Shawshank prison scenes.

It blew me away35 years ago , thanks for feeling. Jesus and I are thankful..

Great reaction! I only wish you had included the scene where Red narrates about how he misses his friend (how your world becomes so much more drab that they are gone).

The mugshot of Red (Morgan Freeman) in his file, is actually Morgans son Alfonso Freeman.

There’s a reason why this movie is widely regarded as the greatest ever made

Rolling backwards through your videos and man does your older edit cutting suuuuuuuck. Your new stuff is absolutely top tier, so the juxtaposition is jarring.

The underlying themes of Shawshank are hope and salvation, hence the importance of the Bible, which is another recurring theme throughout the movie. And, of course, the Good Book is the ultimate source of faith, hope, and salvation for all men. The redemption is Red's, not Andy's - it is Red who has lost his hope and faith in mankind during his long years of imprisonment, and in whom hope needs to be rekindled.

And to think this was actually a short story by Stephen King. The dude is phenomenal.

Great movie! A nice surprise to see you react to it.

Take a drink every time they say "Dude!".

I'm watching different reaction and everyone got emotional. All time fave movie for sure.

I really enjoyed watching and feeling the feels with yall.

I will say, as a geology student, this movie gave me a very wrong impression of what kind of hammer I would be required to use. The ones we use would definitely have gotten him through that wall sooner, but Red would never have delivered one to him, aber you couldn't hide it in a book either. They're way too large and heavy.

Love the brief passing through the movie! 25 minute videos are perfect

18:45 Imagine going to prison in 1983 and getting out in 2023. Basically the time Stranger Things starts in, then "fast" forward to now. You've spent all that time in that cell and doing laundry or god knows what behind those walls and now you're out.

You two! My favorite film-reactors!

Having gone thru the federal system....it was nothing like this but you still have that feeling. That 1st night when you get into your bunk. You realize this is no game. But the best thing you can do is get a routine and stick to it. Great reaction as always. Thank you.

The Greatest Ending of all time in Movie history

another really good movie A Time to Kill staring Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey an excellent cast. Also don't forget Murder in the First with Kevin Bacon, both of these movies are moving and extremely well done.

I spent 3 years in prison, not 40. And even then the transition back to civilian life was only possible with the support of friends and family who helped me get my driver's license back, gave me a place to stay, and paid for things until I could get back on my feet. Even so, I often think about going back to prison. McDonald's won't hire me. Society doesn't want me. My criminal record is a Google search away from being publicly known. The idea that prison is a place of rehabilitation is a joke. I'm a combat veteran with a college degree and the only reason I currently have a job is because I lied on my resume. I understand the desire to return to prison, where things make sense and no one looks down on you for committing one crime 13 years ago.

Congratulations -- y'all have seen one of the greatest movies ever made! I saw this movie when it was new and I have seen it dozens of times since. Not only is it still good, it's still AS good as when it was new to me.

One of the greatest movies ever that I often watch again and again to inspire me and Ironically I have to 'escape' to go and see the prison where it was filmed when I visit the US

Written by Stephen King ❤