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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.

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".

I acted in Shawshank for two months the summer of 93. Great experience! 😮🙂

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

One of the few perfect films ever made.

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

A wonderful subtlety: when Brooks is paroled, the camera is shooting from the outside to the inside, showing that's where Brooks still was mentally. When Red is paroled, the shot is from the inside of the prison to the outside. The oak tree is no longer there. Tree rot took some of it and then it got struck by lightning years later. I do have a pen made from the wood of that tree.

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.

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".

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.

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

Another of my top 5 lifetime favorite films. Perfect from start to finish, performances, direction, cinematography, art direction and such a hauntingly beautiful score. If this is on, I stop whatever I'm doing and watch it again! It never fails.

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.

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.

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

I came across this movie when one day, in a video shop,dispirited by what was on offer, asked the shopkeeper, did he know of any good movies. Yes you guessed it,it was Shawshank. A Stephen King script is the basis of this exceptional film. Never won any awards but became the all time classic that it now is. Everybody needs to see this movie, if only to realise what a movie SHOULD be. Not like todays offerings, where you have worked the ending before you even get in the cinema. I would rate this movie as no.1 with the The Green Mile 2nd. This a very rare event, when everything comes together, the acting, sound, visuals together with the golden voice of Morgan Freeman as narrator, not forgetting the most important, the script. The best movie I have ever watched.

I always comment this on any Shawshank reaction.. but this is my all time favourite movie! Thanks for reacting, I love getting other people’s reactions to something I love so much. ❤

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

Someone once pointed out that when Brooks leaves, the shot is facing back toward the prison, and when Red leaves, it is looking out toward the future. 🙂

I couldn’t believe it when I found out Stephen King wrote the Novella this film was based on. What a writer,

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.

Thanks to KZfaq 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...!!

Literally a perfect movie

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.

Shawshank Redemption is in my top 5 movies of all time.

One of the best movies ever made and one of my all-time favorites. Glad you guys enjoyed it.

James Whitmore, who played Brooks, was an established actor since the 1950s. This was his last major role, and an iconic one

One of my favorite all-time movies

So glad you guys watched this movie. It's one of my favorite films of all time. The emotional reunion at the end almost never happened. The film originally ended with the shot of the Pacific, test audiences were furious that the two friends might not see each other again so they added the last scene. This was also the first film Morgan Freeman ever narrated. In fact, the director said it was his voice that got him the part as well as his talent. And the rest as they say, is history.

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.

Nice to see 2 great human beings enjoying a classic masterpiece.! Your good people i can tell. Best wishes to you both n i absolutely loved watching you 2 enjoying it very much. Stay golden!

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

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.

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

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 ❤

19:40 notice how he's presented with a choice here. The gun to break his parole, or the compass to show him the way forward.

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

This is the greatest film of all time. The message is too incredible. If you love Frank Darabont then try “The Mist.” FANTASTIC film!

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

Every man's favorite movie. The worst seen though is the last scene, i wanted to see them greet each other up close....now for part 2.

IMDB has this movie ranked as number one all time.. i tend to agree... This is one of those movies, when on tv.. you'll stop channel surfing and enjoy the rest of it with a million others.. Hope is the best of things, and good things never die.

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.

Believe me, guys. I cried with you too. A masterpiece of a movie.

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.

A cool, genuine reaction!

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.

One of the all time greatest for sure, glad you loved it!!!

Stephen King is SUCH a good story teller. I need to read him again.........

One of the best movies, ever. Thanks.

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

By far the best film ever made, the second favourite going to the Green Mile but this too doesn’t come close, Shawshank is that great.

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

Francis Clifford Smith jailed June 7, 1950 released July 8, 2020 Longest-serving prison inmate in the United States whose sentence ended in release. Sentenced to death for the murder of a nightwatchman during a robbery at a yacht club in July 1949, his sentence was commuted to life in prison in 1954, only two hours before his scheduled execution.[2] Smith was imprisoned in the Osborn Correctional Institution, but was paroled and moved to a nursing home in July 2020.

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!

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

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

In the end, Red hopes for three things. All three of them come true. The ocean really was as blue as it was in his dreams.

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

All i can say, is imagine the changes in the world in the past 10 years of your life...relationships, buildings, businesses, technology...and imagine coming back to it 20 plus years later.

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

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

Great reaction, you two! I'm glad you noted the film's score as it is a key element in Shawshank that often gets overlooked.

ive watched this movie 100 times. and there isnt one time the ending doesnt have me balling my eyes out

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

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

Great selection. If your patrons are typical, they're going to have you watching A LOT of stuff that's gonna make you cry, so be ready.

this has been my absolute favorite film since 1998. the end.

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

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.

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 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.

Love the soundtrack to this movie

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

Read the Stephen King book "Different Seasons". The novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" represents spring. The book also contains "The Body" which represents fall, and was adapted into the movie "Stand By Me".

The greatest film ever made

It took decades but it eventually reached #1 on the IMDB. It's the new timeless classic and it will be difficult to top for a long time to come.

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

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

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

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

The picture of "Red"s (Morgan Freeman) file is a picture of a young man. That young man is Morgan Freeman's real son.

Probably the most satisfying ending in film history.

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.

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.

Guys I love the way you reacted this!! It´s a wonderful movie..

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

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

One of the greatest films ever nuff said 👍🏻

Tommy Looked like Elvis Presley with the long sideburns Mr rock and roll.

I never worry how to pronounce the name of the movie. I simply call it number 3. Because it's my third favorite movie of all time. Number 2 being It's a Wonderful Life and number one at the top of the list of my all time favorite films ever made has to be... Casablanca!

“Hope is a good thing…maybe the best of things…….”

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

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.