Shawshank Redemption | First Time Watching | REACTION

Shawshank Redemption | First Time Watching | REACTION - LiteWeight Reacting

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Shawshank Redemption is a film about two men who find friendship and redemption through compassion while living in prison. In this reaction video I watch Shawshank Redemption for the first time!
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@tumbleheart4664 2 ай бұрын

Fun fact: when Brooks got out of Shawshank, the camera is pointing back towards the prison, when Red gets out, the camera is pointed out to the world.

@TNEagan 2 ай бұрын

Nice catch. I came here to make this comment. For Brooks, his cell is the real world and it looks like he's being locked in when he leaves. For Red, the exact opposite.

@jord-o965 2 ай бұрын

Man the power of filmmaking. Most people wouldn't even notice it. Coupled with the sad music, whereas Red music is hopeful.

@DurkMcGerk 2 ай бұрын

You didn't notice. But your brain did. 🧠

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Exceptional catch! Thanks for sharing!

@TesseRact7228 2 ай бұрын

Also, Red and Brooks sat on opposite sides during the bus ride away from prison...

@acehole727 2 ай бұрын

"Why are you guys making me watch this movie!" It's all worth it in the end. This is one of the greatest movies of all time.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

It was worth it! Great payoff!

@TesseRact7228 2 ай бұрын

@@LiteWeightReacting Don't know if you have already watched it, but try "The Green Mile" starring Tom Hanks...

@ballendorf Ай бұрын

@@TesseRact7228 Strongly seconded!

@paulschirf9259 Ай бұрын

I came to recommend "The Green Mile" as well.

@w41duvernay Ай бұрын

THIS movie should have gotten the academy award that year NOT Forrest Gump. BROOKS gave up, but Andy Didn't give up on having a life. It also showed the Prison staff being monsters, and Pprisoners as victims.

@pmaximus5659 Ай бұрын

I’m a man and I cried when Brooks died.. we’re human.. great reaction! I enjoy your channel

@greggross8856 Ай бұрын

When you saw the way Brooks was holding onto that bus handrail for dear life, you knew then he wasn't gonna make it.

@robbob5302 Ай бұрын

When Freeman said he prolly couldn’t get a library card if he tried, got me. He was a librarian for crying out loud.

@ThyroonNewton 19 күн бұрын

Me too and i agree.

@jamespfp 6 күн бұрын

It's about Empathy, and probably has much to do with him asking for the maggot, to feed Jake. The Audience gets slapped with hard catharsis later on... or right away, depending on if you think Brooks will eat the maggot.

@stuartcrigan482 9 сағат бұрын

You're not human if you don't cry I always cry too

@TheMightyOdin 2 ай бұрын

Red : “That’s a shitty pipe dream…….” Then Andy escaped through a shitty pipe to realize that dream…..

@user-kz5kx5ym5l 15 күн бұрын

Wasn't sure if I should like this as it had 69 likes and I'm pretty immature 🤤

@Farfignewton29 7 күн бұрын

I never noticed that before. Pretty awesome.

@chrisswofford8638 2 ай бұрын

Don't feel badly at all about how you reacted to this. It's absolutely the correct response. If Brooks doesn't get to you, you're not even human. You're extraordinarily human!

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!

@allengray5748 2 ай бұрын

@@LiteWeightReactingIndeed! I'm 61 and it wrenches me every time. However it nailed me sooner as you started. Tim Robbins the star is in comedy with Martin Laurence called NOTHING TO LOSE!! 🕊️☮️

@James-mv8hs 2 ай бұрын

@@LiteWeightReacting I was really worried about you when you started sobbing before that scene even became obvious and I'm like... "Shit this is going to destory her"

@chrisswofford8638 2 ай бұрын

@@James-mv8hs yeah it was a hold my beer moment. And yes, i did. i drank some too...

@dolphmanity 2 ай бұрын

Love her genuine reactions. But this is why we must repeal the 19th Amendment. Democrat politicians manipulate the emotions of women to institute policies detrimental to society.

@Charlton_Kekston 2 ай бұрын

I think we all cried during Brooks's story, how could you not? We all see someone we love inside of Brooks.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Such a good way to put it!

@matthewcostello3530 21 күн бұрын

Brooks murdered his wife and daughter after an unlucky night playing poker., Red tried to kill his wife but ended up murdering his neighbor and his child

@afroteddybear 13 күн бұрын

And in all that, they are still human, and we can still see people we love in them. Empathy is funny that way.

@PeteGeorge Ай бұрын

I acted in Shawshank for two months, the summer of 93. I was tearing up watching your reaction. ❤ Thank you.

@Kevin-qn2kw 13 күн бұрын

What part did you play?

@PeteGeorge 13 күн бұрын

@Kevin-qn2kw a core-con. I'm going to the 30th anniversary at the prison this August.

@Mister_Samsonite 2 ай бұрын

I love how Andy never used his influence to ask for anything for himself - he always used his pull to make life better for the other inmates.

@handsomeX Ай бұрын

Great point 💯

@kellymarklong 2 ай бұрын

Don’t ever apologize for having genuine emotion for movies like this. I get tears every time I watch the scene with Brooks. You feel what you feel and don’t feel sorry.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement 😊

@ernestoalamo3591 Ай бұрын

Im with you tear for tear

@thegatheringgloom7261 2 ай бұрын

The fact that you responded so emotionally to the film is exactly why it is such a beautiful piece of art.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

It really is! Thank you for sharing!

@emwa3600 Ай бұрын

Apologize to your make-up kit: "I've wasted all my time and your resources on making a useless mess for a cartoon face on-camera!"

@sagnikadhikary2917 Ай бұрын

No. Don't apologize for crying. Everyone who has a soul cried when Brookes did what he did. I have a poster in my office to this day which says "Brookes was here. So was Red." My students ask me what it means, and it is my absolute rapture to recommend them Shawshank. Love the reactions. Hope to keep seeing more.

@jamesshilale2967 2 ай бұрын

The Brooks thing affected you so badly because you have a heart of gold. This movie tugs at the heart and also fills it up. Don't ever apologize for showing emotion. I ball every time I watch that Brooks scene

@USCFlash 2 ай бұрын

You play basketball every time you watch that scene in Shawshank? 😎 😜

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

That scene was TOUGH to get through! But the journey was worth it!

@Blag_Cog 2 ай бұрын

Nothing dumb about feeling empathy. You don't need to feel dumb, this is a very powerful story and its told extremely well.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Powerful is right! I almost couldn’t finish it!

@chapmaned24 Ай бұрын

A little insider info...actors generally are not hurt in the making of the film...but there are exceptions! LOL.

@Lloyd-Franklin 2 ай бұрын

The scene with Brooks on the bus and his voiceover says "send me home" really hits you in the feels.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

I was not prepared at all for that 😢

@TheNowhereMan0 2 ай бұрын

That scene always broke me ☹️

@RyneMurray23 2 ай бұрын

That entire scene with Brooks is heartbreaking.

@mmxxiii9503 2 ай бұрын

My dad wasn't either @@LiteWeightReacting

@dolphmanity 2 ай бұрын

Love her genuine reactions. But this is why we must repeal the 19th Amendment. Democrat politicians manipulate the emotions of women to institute policies detrimental to society.

@remnantheir7482 2 ай бұрын

Your reaction to Brooks is normal. The hopelessness he experiences is, in a word, heavy, and the music on top of it all only magnifies the emotion of his end. One of my favorite soundtracks of all time. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

The music was like its own character!

@accordgolfer 2 ай бұрын

I don't think you should apologize for being emotional. You're an incredibly sweet person

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Hope you enjoyed the reaction 😊

@GerblerM 2 ай бұрын

The reason "Red" is called Red is because in the book he's Irish, coupled with the last name "Redding", so the nickname of Red just stuck. It was a nice touch on the writers part to turn it into a sarcastic joke as a nod to the source material

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

That’s super cool! Is the book excellent as well?!

@GerblerM 2 ай бұрын

@@LiteWeightReacting I think so, my mom said she liked it a lot, but I haven't read it :P

@retropyro 2 ай бұрын

@@LiteWeightReacting It's excellent. It's a collection of 4 stories including "The Body" which was made into another film "Stand By Me" - 1986 and "Apt Pupil" - 1988, another great film.

@firstenforemost 2 ай бұрын

@@LiteWeightReacting Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is a great story. It's in a collection of long stories ("novellas") called Different Seasons. This one was for Spring, with the section subtitled "Hope springs eternal." One interesting thing is that in the book, Red sneaks this story that he has written down while in prison out by sticking it someplace the sun doesn't shine. He wrote that the name of the Mexican town isn't Zihautanejo, but he changed the name everywhere it occurred so that if they found the manuscript while searching him on the way out they wouldn't actually know where Andy went. In the book, Andy went in in 1947 and escaped in 1975 after about 28 years in prison

@MissCasser Ай бұрын

Diffrent Seaons is sooooo good

@zaftra 2 ай бұрын

A misconception of Stephen King is that he's just a horror writer, he's very much a character writer in the vain of Dickens, he'll literally spend two thirds of a book writing characters, even in his horrors, that's why you end up carering for them so much.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

This isa Great point!

@DrFeelgood1127 2 ай бұрын

But he’s been using ghost writers for the last couple decades.

@mclizzard2928 2 ай бұрын

@@DrFeelgood1127 source?

@loudoesreviews 2 ай бұрын

@@DrFeelgood1127 Nonsense - aka fake news.

@deancalder8799 2 ай бұрын

He did stand by me another classic, did you know that most of his movies are I'm a fictional movie called black rock, he has to be 1 of the best writers ever, the different types of book & movies he writes are all great, out of the 4 boys in stand by me all died young, only 1 survived until later in life, I say later but he was in his 40s if that, how people have the imagination to create a whole fictional world is amazing, it's why I think jk Rowling and her book/movies will go down as the best series of books ever written and I mean how they follow on from the books before, here's a fact, I was out 1 night standing waiting on a taxi(before) uber & got talking to someone who read them, we were talking about horcux and trying to work it out, I said, I think Harry is a horcrux because it said to create 1 you had to kill, Harry's parents were killed so how dumbledor explained it in the movie made sense, seen the same guy after all the movies finished and he was blown away that I worked it out before the whole story was revealed, books don't put things in them for no reason, it's all put in for a reason, I think it was the order of the phoenix and I still have the hardback copy, went to the store to buy it at 12am to buy it when it came out, had it finished in a week because I was looking after my gran who had terminal cancer so when she was resting after meals or her meds I stayed awake to keep reading.

@asterix7842 2 ай бұрын

The first couple times we see Red in front of the parole board, he just gives the answers that you'd expect someone to give. I'm sure the board thought he was just saying what he thought they wanted to hear. The last time, he decided to just be honest. I think the board picked up on that. You're the first reactor I've seen to catch the "Exodus" connection. This is one of my favorite movies. I've lost track of how many times I've seen it and how many reactions I've watched. If you think you want to watch it again, knowing the ending won't lessen the enjoyment of watching it again. That's how good it is.

@adhdaldo8829 2 ай бұрын

The only way they depict you're rehabilitated is when you no longer care whether you're in or out of jail. You're only rehabilitated when you walk out of that gate and feel scared and lost.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Love movies like that too!

@satellitesam Ай бұрын

I always thought Red gets approved because they now have a new, less corrupt Warden

@moonlight-sunriize Ай бұрын

@@satellitesam I think that's also part of it, but I definitely think his answer, which, to me, sounded honest and authentic, is another aspect of why he got approved this time around.

@Jack_of_Hearts4 2 ай бұрын

There is no need to apologize for your feelings. What you felt was genuine and if people think that's weird, that's their problem. This movie hits people hard and your reaction was great.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Jack!!

@hornetgags 2 ай бұрын

Directed by the fantastic Frank Darabont. His other famous film is The Green Mile...and that is a beautiful film but you need 2 boxes of tissues. This and the Green Mile were books by Stephen King...yes the horror author. To finish the 3 non-horror Stephen King books is Stand By Me...another brilliant film. So the Green Mile and then Stand By Me.

@tomhjermstad 2 ай бұрын

Definitely need to watch The Green Mile. Oh boy.

@warpath1911 2 ай бұрын

I was just going to recommend the Green Mile and The Mist to finish out the Darabont/King series. Each one is going to crush you! Love your reactions and you're genuine empathy for these characters.

@vornamenachname9905 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, imho the best movie adaption of King's books are always short, non-horror stories. Another good underrated movie based on King's work is "Apt Pupil" with David Schwimmer.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

I haven’t seen any of those! So you may be in for a treat 👀

@bicranium7198 2 ай бұрын

@@vornamenachname9905 Apt Pupil came from King too? I was not aware of that. Might have to give it a rewatch. I've only ever watched it once, back around the time it came out, and it sticks with you.

@tykjenffs 2 ай бұрын

Your reactions is exactly why this movie is a masterpiece. Do not ever feel dumb for reacting to one of the most emotional scenes in cinema history. Its right there with Cooper watching his kids growing up in Interstellar.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

You’re so right! I had that same thought!

@yakamen Ай бұрын

If you don't cry once watching this movie you are made of stone.

@dynamicentry6157 Ай бұрын

didn't tear up but my chest did feel a little heavy lol

@DesertHomesteader 2 ай бұрын

THIS is a big reason why I watch reaction videos. I like sharing my favorite scenes with someone, laughing with someone and crying with someone at the saddest scenes. Thanks for that. I needed it this morning. I want to know about your tattoo but I understand this is not the place for personal questions. I'm really curious though.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing why you love reactions! Also my tattoo is from the game God of War. It’s from the Kratos’ Leviathan Axe!

@stevensmith3357 2 ай бұрын

Truly impressive that you caught both "shitty pipe dream" and "Exodus" on first viewing. Great reaction video. I liked how after looking so sad and stressed for a solid hour, in the last 30 minutes or so your face just got brighter and brighter as things looked up.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Until the end when I lose it again!! 🤣

@ResidentKen 2 ай бұрын

I shared this with Teegan last night but I wanted to share this with you all. I just watched this for the first time last night because I knew Teegan was uploading a reaction to it and I didn't want my first experience with the movie to be this way. It was my sister's favorite movie and right after it ended, I started to cry because she should've been here to watch it with me. My sister passed away on January 15th, 2021 because of complications from COVID. I wished I would've watched this with her while she was still here but I kept putting it off and putting it off and now I won't get that chance anymore. Don't put off these moments with your loved ones. You aren't ever guaranteed the chance to experience them. I miss you so much, Michele. I love you.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Sending you lots of hugs! That must have been incredibly difficult, but hopefully it also helped you to feel closer to her. Loss is such a difficult and complicated journey

@TeeZee22 2 ай бұрын

Ken, I can relate to this so much! My grandfather died a little over a week ago and I've felt every day that I wish I could talk to him about something that happened that day. My mom died when I was 21. That's been 20 years now and I still often have moments when I think I wish she could see this or that she would love this so much if she was here to see it or experience it! Life is good, but it can make things so tough sometimes! No matter how much we miss our loved ones and wish we could experience newer things with them, we can still think back on the many more good memories and great experiences we did have with them and appreciate those moments we did have the pleasure to experience! Thanks for sharing your story, Ken! It's a very valuable message that can so easily be lost in normal day to day living!

@jeffchapman6016 Ай бұрын

In the book, he's called Red because he's a red headed white guy. In this movie, he's called Red because of the first 3 letters of his last name; Redding.

@R.Pi_II 2 ай бұрын

it hits you hard. because it's supposed to. and it's damned good at it. count of monte christo was a huge foreshadow of what was happening

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Great call!

@gmunden1 2 ай бұрын

The name "Red" is the character Morgan Freeman plays in the film. In the Stephen King book, Red is an Irish inmate. However, when Frank Darabont and the casting director selected Mr Freeman for the part, they changed the dialogue to reflect this casting decision when Freeman's character responds, "Maybe because I'm Irish." Anyone who has read the book will understand the joke.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

So amazing! Makes me want to read the book!

@andreshernandez1180 Ай бұрын

Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise and Kevin Costner were offered the part of Andy but declined it, Tom Hanks was doing Forrest Gump, they also considered Johnny Depp, Nicholas Cage and Charlie Sheen; and for Red the considered Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Paul Newman, Gene Hackman, Robert Redford and Robert Duvall. It could've been a completely different movie, I mean, if it had been Harrison Ford and Tom Cruise it might as well have been directed by Michael Bay LOL

@robbob5302 Ай бұрын

@@andreshernandez1180 Tom Hanks would have been amazing because well, everything he did was amazing in the 90s. And I like Nicholas Cage in almost everything. But while I like a lot of the actors you listed for Red, I wouldn’t trade Morgan Freeman in for anybody. He’s like that favorite uncle I never had.

@alexistarr Ай бұрын

39:09 - Very well done for pointing out the Exodus reference; that never occurred to me once during the numerous times down the years that I've watched this film! Also, well done for pointing what a good investment a bar of soap would be given the unavoidable details of his escape plan. 👏

@chandlermorgan708 Ай бұрын

It always comes down to just two choices. Get busy living, or get busy dying. Remember that hope is a good thing, Red, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.

@ketchupkeks 2 ай бұрын

this is one of the best movies i ever seen, the story telling in this is unmatched, i watched it so many times by now and i am glad you reacted like i did, so many tears shed , loved yor reaction

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Aww thanks! This is why I love reactions!

@roopetoivanen 2 ай бұрын

That was great, loved the reaction! Never feel bad for getting emotional, it's perfectly natural and genuine reactions like this are a huge part of why I've enjoyed your content so much for all these years💙

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Roope! Glad you enjoyed the reaction! See you real soon on stream!

@roopetoivanen 2 ай бұрын

@@LiteWeightReacting See you tonight!

@fidel2xl 2 ай бұрын

Good reaction --- but remember this movie starts from the year 1947, So, when you were surprised at the 8:20 minute mark when Red told Andy that the rock hammer would cost $10.00, and you thought it would be $50.00. the fact is in real inflation-adjusted dollars for 2024, the $10 price that Red quoted him in 1947 is actually the equivalent to approx $150.00 in 2024 dollars. So, for that particular line, you can extrapolate the 1947 dollar figures to the 2024 equivalent. The price Red quoted him for the rock hammer in 2024 dollars is $150.00. And the $370,000 of the Warden's money that Andy withdrew from the bank in 1965, is worth the equivalent of $3.7 Million in 2024 dollars.

@KS-xk2so Ай бұрын

Not to mention that $10 was a markup price for smuggling it into the joint. It probably went for 4 or 5 bucks and the rest is to cover Red's network, costs, margins, etc. Remember just getting it from laundry and delivered by Brooks cost him a couple packs of smokes.

@trystanleighton4499 Ай бұрын

25 years of watching this movie and not once did I notice that the page the rock hammer was hidden under was Exodus. LMAO Great spot their.

@Lloyd-Franklin 2 ай бұрын

The actor who plays the Warden Bob Gunton was the stand in for Harold Ramis' Ghost in Ghostbusters Afterlife.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

I haven’t seen that movie either!

@Minion_of_Cthulhu 2 ай бұрын

@@LiteWeightReacting Ghostbusters: Afterlife is far better than I ever expected it to be. Might want some tissues for that one, too. Also, you have to watch The Green Mile now. The writer/director of The Shawshank Redemption, Frank Darabont, also adapted and directed The Green Mile from another of Stephen King's stories. Plus, it stars Tom Hanks. Definitely bring lots and lots of tissues.

@robbob5302 Ай бұрын

It would seem almost impossible for a warden to actually overreact to a prisoner escaping. But he pulled it off.

@robbob5302 Ай бұрын

And that look on his face when he pulled the poster down deserved an Oscar all by itself. 😮 😂

@paulymar5996 19 күн бұрын

Don't apologize for the whole Brooks story really getting to you. It gets to everybody. Sincerely, A 57 year old construction worker

@paulmartin2348 20 күн бұрын

The title of this movie, "The Shawshank Redemption", is about Red. He had no hope and at the end of his character arc he was hopeful about everything. This movie is Red's personal "Redemption". (GREAT movie)

@fernandof.2225 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful reaction. So much empathy. I loved every single tear. Is my first time watching your reaction and for sure I'll keep watching more videos.

@Unbroken25 2 ай бұрын

I love Red's development in this movie. He went from "hope is a dangerous thing" to ending with "I hope". Great reaction as always! 💙

@laurabuer4714 2 ай бұрын

The Redemption was Red's. Andy did that. Gave that to him. I hope...

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Unbroken!!

@CNTconnoisseur 2 ай бұрын

I think it's a shame that they reshot the ending to be on the beach. Originally, it ended with Red riding the bus into the sunset. You're supposed to have HOPE that he made it to see his friend again. Seeing them meet undercuts the message of the movie.

@moonlight-sunriize Ай бұрын

@@CNTconnoisseur It depends on the viewer, I suppose, cause I could see both ways having that feel of the message but, to me, the ending where we SEE them meeting up on the beach, hugging, brought more impact.

@RyneMurray23 2 ай бұрын

Brooks went to prison in 1905 and was released in the 50s.. If he wanted to stay that bad I would have let him... The way the guards call him Brooksie as he's leaving always gets me.. It isn't stupid that you are crying. This movie takes you on an emotional rollercoaster.👍🏼

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

I was wrecked! Absolutely wrecked!

@RobbiePearce1972 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this reaction, one of the most genuine reactions I've watched. You don't need to apologise to us for crying during your reactions - it’s refreshing to see honest reactions. You did a great job and a great vid.

@AlexSmith_Rhysand 2 ай бұрын

Loved the reaction Lite. It is so apparent how empathy drives your emotions and I hope that never changes. Great video as always.

@domingocurbelomorales8635 2 ай бұрын

I loved so much your sensitivity. In some parts, I definitely would have given to you a sense hug. This movie it´s so touching and deep, don´t worry. You´ve made my day today. Thank you!!

@nathanlarson3632 2 ай бұрын

This is definitely a rewatching!! There are so many little things that Stephen king dropped to show how one man slowly looses HOPE! Especially every time Red walked into his patrol hearing, body all gittery, anxiously, very attentive! Then each time looses it. And right before the last time you see in Reds face and speaking he actually is loosing what hope he has left through that meeting for good! And and could see it and gave him a harmonica right after to say still have hope! Because Andy knew they were getting out! And while one man has hope and never looses hope no matter what happened and how he gave hope to Red and to others!

@Quasify 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great reaction to a great movie! Don't apologize for showing emotions and no, you are not dumb. Your level of empathy is a gift and you are very brave for showing that and putting it out here. Please never change! I just found your channel and hope to see many more heartfelt reactions! Once again thank you and take care! 😊

@JPDillon 20 күн бұрын

Why does the Brooks stuff make you cry? 3 Reasons: 1. Writing 2. Acting 3. Directing Masterly, all three.

@philhayes1420 2 ай бұрын

The book was mentioned in this, but The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) is another movie I think you would enjoy.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

What’s it about?!

@philhayes1420 2 ай бұрын

@@LiteWeightReacting A young man, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friend", escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge.

@Sentient_Zee 2 ай бұрын

@@philhayes1420such an underrated film.

@robbob5302 Ай бұрын

We aughta file that under “educational” too. Aughtn’t we? 😜

@RoadDoug Ай бұрын

Just found your channel. 15 minutes in and I just want to hug you. Brooks’ story was heartbreaking for sure but, oh what an ending. Looking forward to much more of your wonderful heart felt reactions.❤❤

@AnonyMoose__ 3 күн бұрын

Please don’t apologize for the way you reacted! And don’t ever change! Bringing out the emotion in us is what incredible movies like this are meant to do! Nothing better than seeing the raw, real reaction of someone experiencing a movie we all know and love for the very first time. ❤

@fotzilla3832 Ай бұрын

Watching you blubber your way thru this movie was genuinely adorable... couple that with the fact that it's one of my favorite movies ever, and this was an absolute joy to watch. Well done!

@miroslav.hlavicka Ай бұрын

I'm fifty years old, I've seen the movie a hundred times (and a few more times like this in reacting videos), and each time Brooks' story costs me a whole box of Kleenex. And when one has wiped away the tears and the film goes on, they are reminded of it again and again. Library named with his name, same room, same job... And the movie, unlike the book, left out the scene where the prisoners find Jake dead on the prison grounds - he couldn't get food, he too was institutionalized. Your reaction is great and human, and the streams of tears are absolutely allright. You are an extremely sensitive and empathetic being. And I think you're the only reacting viewer who noticed that when Red comes to the tree, for the first time in the soundtrack, there's a harmonica. As a symbol of Red and as a symbol of hope. Because the redemption from Shawshank is about Red. He's committed a serious crime, he's done a lot of time, and he's redeemed himself. Not Andy, he was innocent all along.

@adamcohen233 2 ай бұрын

As so many others have said here in the comments, your reaction to Brooks' story was completely justified. It breaks the heart every time, Brooks was in a prison of his mind and heart. Untold millions of people have lived that tragedy- be it as an inmate or someone who is stuck in an inescapable misery. It's overwhelming to think about it. But this movie gives a catharsis to juxtapose that story, and it's beautiful. Yet again, your eloquence and empathy shine through in your reactions. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Adam! Glad you enjoyed this reacrion!! More to come soon!

@drh3280 Ай бұрын

I love this piece of reaction. Your reaction felt so real and lively.

@frenchkjfan9 Ай бұрын

I watched that movie a few days ago for the first time, on DVD. It blew me away. After that I was eager to witness reactions from KZfaqrs. I watched a good many, but among all reactions, it's always such a heartwarming experience to watch the reaction from a deeply sensitive person, just like yours. I felt blessed receiving your reaction, thank you 😊

@nathan43082 2 ай бұрын

Never apologize for genuine feelings. You did great.

@toddvergith9485 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you're watching this. It's in my top 5. And there is no need to explain why the Brooks stuff got you so upset. Because we know.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

It was so great! Hope you enjoyed the reaction! I had a to cut out more then I would’ve liked!

@toddvergith9485 2 ай бұрын

@LiteWeightReacting I loved it! You had me crying, and I'm at work. Lol

@HBS98 Ай бұрын

Honeslty one of the most empathetic, honest and amazing reactions ive ever seen to my favourite movie. You dont need to feel embarrassed. You were right on par. Thank you, youve earned a new sub with this one :)

@kpas22105 Ай бұрын

Just found your channel and this is one of my favorite movies. Brooks was portrayed by the great character actor James Whitmore and what a heartbreaking story; your reaction was the right reaction and the end of the movie with that music is the icing on the cake.

@roopetoivanen 2 ай бұрын

Glad you finally got this up! I watched this in school like 7-8 years ago and it's been my favorite movie since, so this was the reaction I was most looking forward to :)

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Sorry it’s a day late! Ended up taking 13 attempts!

@roopetoivanen 2 ай бұрын

@@LiteWeightReacting No need to apologize, I know you worked super hard to get it up so I'm just happy to see it!

@TheNismo777 Ай бұрын

Its not stupid that you're crying, you have great heart. Never apologize that. Keep being u champ.

@MarkiModica Ай бұрын

What a wonderful reaction! So far, your reaction is my favorite by far. Genuine and deeply heartfelt. Thank you for sharing with us all!

@johnstuffinson Ай бұрын

Great review - you *really* love movies and your emotions are so visceral during the experience. I'd started losing my "love" of movies but honestly your reactions are starting to remind me of what its all about :) Thank you :) :)

@uweschmitz 2 ай бұрын

I don't know, this Movie is hard enough to watch alone - but watching your Reaction made me cry even harder, especially at Brooks moment. Thank you again for such honest emotions and another great Reaction. Can't wait for the next Movie with you.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Thank you again for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed the reaction 😊

@everyonelovesmajima 2 ай бұрын

Warden: “Rule number one, no blasphemy.” Me: “Goddamnit. (Gets beaten)”

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Hahahahah I’d be right there with you!! 😅

@guymcdonald7409 Ай бұрын

You are the reactor!!! I will watch everythin you make. And never apologize for crying, that's what makes your videos stand out. I cryed when I watch this movie and now you got me tearing up

@jimclarke8260 Ай бұрын

It's my favorite movie, and your reaction to it is now my favorite reaction. As a man, I have been trained to not express my emotions, but you expressed what I cannot, and I thank you for it. The movie is great for so many reasons, but what puts it over the top are the hidden life lessons that apply to all of us: perseverance, how little things add up to big things, forgiveness, hope, art, redemption and even love. We all feel trapped and lost at times. And sometimes we have to persevere and crawl through shit to get out. Yet, if we are smart and cling to the truth of the beauty in the world, a better life is available!

@joshuacampbell7493 2 ай бұрын

Brooks & Tommy deserves better.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Was such a sad tale 😕

@TheNowhereMan0 2 ай бұрын

Yes. Absolutely 😢

@zackeriah87 2 ай бұрын

“He looks like He works at Starbucks” took me out… 🤣

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@blakewalker84120 14 күн бұрын

Regarding crying and feeling dumb about it: Maybe this will make you feel better. This movie is a masterpiece. A master writer, one of the greatest writers of all time. A master director at the top of his craft. Master actors doing some of the best work of their life. And a masterful musical score that perfectly sets the mood. All of these masters came together to make one of the greatest movies ever. They wanted you to feel what you felt. You were supposed to feel sad. The low part in the middle with Brooks was supposed to drag you down as far as you could go so that the ending would lift you higher than you imagined. Brilliant work by brilliant masters of their craft. Everybody cries. These artists give us no choice. They're the best at what they do and this is their best work. Anybody who doesn't cry, or at least feel like crying, is inhuman. So don't feel bad about being human. Your humanity is why we watch your reactions. Keep being you and don't worry about having human reactions to a masterful, incredible work of art.

@maxcook504 Ай бұрын

I've never commented on a reaction video before but your enthusiasm and your passion enlightened me

@Xehanort10 2 ай бұрын

The main prison guard is played by Clancy Brown who voices Spongebob's Mr Krabs. He also played a serial killer in Dexter New Blood.

@brandonatchison4769 2 ай бұрын

He also voiced Cortex in the Crash Bandicoot games. Come to think of it, that was probably the first time I heard his voice.

@Xehanort10 2 ай бұрын

@@brandonatchison4769 And Lex Luthor in the Superman and Justice League animated series.

@eXpriest 2 ай бұрын

Can you feel it now, Mr. krabs?

@USCFlash 2 ай бұрын

He was The Kurgan in Highlander.

@Xehanort10 2 ай бұрын

@@eXpriest "Art thou feeling it now Mr Krabs."

@akw141-yy3rz 20 күн бұрын

This movie is a love story. NOT in a romantic or sexual sense, and anyone who doesn't understand that I feel sorry for.

@Etrius10 15 сағат бұрын

I think this and Stand By Me are a perfect double feature. His relationship with Red reminds me of Gordie and Chris Chambers.

@RobTheWatcher 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful reaction! Don't ever apologize for your tears. Proud to support your channel. Can't wait for what's to come.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Nice! Thank you so much!

@michaelparsons5299 2 ай бұрын

Incredible story. You're reaction was excetionally authentic! The story takes you on the biggest rollercoaster of emotions you well ever feel. The entire journey is like climbing snakes and ladders, but the last ladder at the end makes the journey so satisfying!

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Wow, well said Michael! Thank you for sharing that. You nailed exactly how I felt the whole time!

@MichaelM-uw3mk 19 күн бұрын

The Brooks side story is one of the most emotionally devistating in the history of film. Thats why you're crying. Welcome to the club.

@WadeWallenstein 20 күн бұрын

Your channel was on my home page and I’m glad I checked you out! This is such a powerful story that never fails to make me cry.

@HenrikKKristensen Ай бұрын

"Please don't ask me why that whole Brooks thing messed with me, I don't know" Because the movie is amazing at setting the stages for emotions... and because you have compassion and empathy. The best of tings....

@Nephzi 2 ай бұрын

Great reaction I was crying and laughing so hard at the same time with the "unless he gets the brooks was here room" then the realization and the sob

@LinNoOne Ай бұрын

Loved your teary reaction. This movie warrants it. Reactors, good ones anyway, bring their own style to the reaction genre. Some bring low fear tolerance to horror films, some are naturally comedic, some have filmmaking expertise . . . Clearly you bring heart. Subscribed.

@LiteWeightReacting Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@christianmoreno3585 Ай бұрын

omg i’m only 10 mins in and you’re such a sweet emotional lady it’s so sweet !! so so sweet!

@michaelpaz5052 Ай бұрын

The most emotional reaction I've ever seen to any reaction. I felt sorry for you. Glad it had a happy ending. Thank you.

@GarethAlan81 3 күн бұрын

I always liked how he said "salvation lies within" and his rockhammer which was his salvation was literally within the bible.

@Cadorkis Ай бұрын

I loved watching your genuine reaction 😊

@GregMoe-ef7eh Ай бұрын

You were so touched , it blew me away. Had to watch your reaction again. ❤️

@thehumanwiII Ай бұрын

Very much appreciate that you don’t chatter through important parts and most importantly: your reactions are so genuine and vulnerable it’s nice when so many reactors ham it up.

@dripsnout1643 Ай бұрын

Another great reaction. i love how perceptive you are, even the smaller things like the harmonica playing when Red is searching for the volcanic stone.

@cezararosti9054 2 ай бұрын

Your reaction was worth every minute, And look, I've already had many reactions to this film, And the video gets even better when there's a beautiful woman reacting.....🥰🥰🇧🇷

@user-zp7rq7wr8x Ай бұрын

That's a beautiful reaction. Emotionally so intelligent. You cried in all the right places. You are light years ahead of so many other reactors.

@tastyneck Ай бұрын

Never apologize nor feel bad for being empathetic. Not everyone cries about Brooks and the other stuff, but if someone didn't have ANY feelings about them... "I guess I just miss my friend" gets me every time. Also, Brooks' 50 years is a long time on paper but when you contextualize it, it's so much time. Like, imagine going to jail in the 70's and getting out today and how much things have changed. Although you'd have news and whatnot about the outside world but imagine you go to jail in the 70's and then get released into a world with people walking around with VR goggles and smart phones, self-driving cars and whatnot. I'd probably go insane.

@battlecat94531 9 күн бұрын

The part where Brooks says goodbye to Jake absolutely destroyed me!!!! And when he's feeding the birds and says he wishes Jake would pay a visit kills me every time as well

@byronabrahams871 2 ай бұрын

Your reaction is exactly what it should be. Its what happens when writing, acting, directing, score, cinematography... everything comes together to make what is, in my opinion, the finest film of all time.

@jasonrd316 2 ай бұрын

This might be as close to a perfect movie as you can get, IMO. Thanks for sharing your reaction and bringing us along on your journey through such an incredible film.

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Glad I got to share my first experience with ya!

@dmwalker24 Ай бұрын

After subscribing, I went to take a look at the other uploads, and landed here. Imo the best reactors, are those who are clever enough to be able to get a lot out of even complex films, and maybe even more importantly, those who are authentic. Some people find it hard to be genuine in front of the camera. I've seen 2 of your reactions, and you excel at both of those criteria. Hopefully, the uploads keep coming.

@charleslee8313 2 ай бұрын

Brooks' line about hoping that Jake will show up -- that always chokes me up. That, and Red saying "I guess I just miss my friend." I'm glad that you dug the notion that it was in *Exodus* This was a great reaction.

@MrAndGras 9 күн бұрын

its not stupid to cry. it shows how genuine and pure your personality is, and i instantly fall in love with you! Please keep doing what you are do. Greetings from Germany

@DukeDarkshadow 2 ай бұрын

Shawshank has always been in my top 5 favorite movies of all time so I'm glad the KZfaq algorithm had me stumble upon this reaction when I did. I watched it immediately and as soon as it was over, I subbed immediately! Can't wait for future reactions!

@LiteWeightReacting 2 ай бұрын

Awesome Duke! KZfaq algorithm WIN!

@ImDerpyDuck Ай бұрын

Damn... I knew the Brook's arc was going to be a tough watch here but even after 20+ viewings of this classic in my life, Lite's reaction had me in bits... Every reaction I've watched on this channel has been 10/10 because of it being true to your character and you should be proud of them