I have done the same. The very day that it was first available on DVD I went and bought it. In fact, I had pre-ordered it and I was was STOKED at the DVD bonus features. This was years ago, of course. I had absolutely worn out my VHS copy of this movie and since a DVD has no moving parts I knew I was going to be able to watch that DVD without worrying about the machine eventually eating it or mechanical failures of the mechanism since there is no mechanism. I have watched that DVD countless times and at least once a month I get it out and put it in the player and, just as you said, no matter how many times I have watched it, I never grow tired of it. Knowing the dialogue, expressions, and everything else in the movie makes it that much more enjoyable. The scene of him playing the Opera record and then cranking it up after they are screaming at him to turn it off is just about my favorite scene in the movie. I still get choke up a little during that because of the expression on his face and the meaning of what he is doing. He is grabbing freedom and embracing it for those few minutes until the guard breaks the door glass to get in. Andy knew he was going to receive a terrible beating and solitary, but he had decided that those minutes of freedom and what it demonstrated to ALL of the other prisoners was MUCH more powerful and he wanted to show them that they could do whatever they wanted to him, but they were NEVER going to break his spirit. That's why I can watch his movie endlessly and never tire of it.
My fav "hope" quote is; “Hope. It is the quintessential human delusion, simultaneously the source of your greatest strength, and greatest weakness.” Remember what its from?
This movie had a limited release where I live. I was a teenager working at the local discount theater (where films would go a few weeks after a mainstream release). We were the one of very few places that were actually showing this movie. Since it was a discount theater, we always got second hand film rolls. I was working the projector booth at the time and the film rolls that came to us were absolutely trashed. I had no interest in seeing this movie since I was only about 17, but I had to sit through the entire thing to look for any bad splices before we let the public view. I started it up kinda mad that I had to sit thru a 2.5hr movie, lol! When it ended, I had a whole new outlook on movies, in general. This movie remains in my “Top Films” because of this! “Get busy living or get busy dying”
I was a movie nut and about the same age as you (and still kinda am) and saw just about everything in the theaters. I did not even remember it hitting theaters. My mom rented it as soon as it hit home video as she was a big Steven King Fan and knew the story (really we watched everything that would hit the video store). I loved the movie and quickly read the short story. (movie was one of the rare cases, it was better then the book). This movie, Braveheart, Se7en, The Elephant Man, Akria and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen made me start to see movies a bit different.
I remember the discount movies already released. I wasn't aware you had to watch doing QC first before public view. Actually I don't think I've ever attended one before for $1. Too busy in life during then. It went on for at least 5 years where I use to live until it became a bankruptcy.
I remember as a projector having to sit still and not even BLINK much less go to the rest room (i always took a jumbo cup for uhm... Emergencies 😉) good times!!
@@mandofan2616 You mean multiple wardens over the years, right? That actually makes plenty sense to make it into one , because the sub plot about corruption is a big part of the film. It would be diluted if it was a few different guys, all being inept or corrupt just for the sake of it. The self righteous warden, who quotes the Bible, while being the biggest criminal in his own prison fit perfectly. I always loved the decision to have him kill himself rather than be arrested. Something about that felt more accurate than him getting arrested and begging.
It's a great movie but best of all film? That's a little much. As far as Stephen King films go, there a bunch as good as Shawshank. I like Dolores Claiborne. Mostly because I like a heroine that kills her abusive husband. 🤷♀️ And it's foolish to think the same tree and stone would be in Maine after 30 years. That field got made into $500k subdivisions long before they got out.
The scene where warden Norton opens that shoebox is my favorite. The look on his face is priceless. The sudden realization that life as he knew it has just ended. Instant Karma! Great acting by Bob Gunton.
I just saw this for the first time a few months ago...I'm 39 woman from the Detroit area....I totally missed out on enjoying this pleasant kind-hearted movie my whole life. made me cry! it's so good!
This is one of my favorite Stephen King stories, I could never imagine anyone other than Tim Robins and Morgan Freeman in those rolls, their chemistry together onscreen is amazing. Well done video Minty
Out of the movies made from Different Seasons, Apt Pupil was disappointing, imo. I REALLY wish they would make A Winter's Tale, The Breathing Method. BUT, they've GOTTA do it RIGHT. Which is probably why it hasn't been made into a movie.
@@badkitty4922 I agree 100% it is kinda sad how little seems to have gone into the making of the King movies. Only a few have actually been really, really good. But they did a great job on this one and I truly do believe it was the chemistry of, not just Freeman and Robins, but all of the cast. They all played their part with a realism that I can truly appreciate.
In Brazil the title of the film is "Um Sonho de Liberdade" which can be translated as "A dream of freedom." I remember reading an article about the best movies in history. In the report there was a list with the films and I was very unhappy to discover that "A dream of freedom." was not on the list. Some time later I found out that The Shawshank Redemption, the first movie on the list, was the movie I was looking for.
The book as also a joy to read. There are a few small differences, but is very close to the movie. I'm glad they went for Morgan Freeman for the role of Red. He brings a lot of heart into the movie.
I read the book many times while locked up and couple years ago and its amazing . I wish they made a movie about the breathing method tho to me it was better than the other stories
There is a well known story that during the filming of Marathon Man a young Dustin Hoffman trying to impress the established Larry Olivier by using "the Method" ...........Mr Hoffman would stay awake for days on end without sleep to convey his characters exhaustion, to which Lawrence Olivier concerned about Hoffman's health told him to try acting instead.
An absolute masterpiece. One of the greatest prison flix ever. Right up there with Cool Hand Luke, The Green Mile and The Great Escape. And one of the best happy endings.
I grew up roughly an hour from “The Shawshank Prison” (Mansfield Reformatory) and I’ve been to the prison numerous times. I’ve been on the Shawshank Redemption tour and visited the haunted house they used to or still do put on. If you’re ever heading through central Ohio and happen to be a Shawshank fan, you gotta see the place it’s awesome and recently they even restored and renovated much of the prison.
The Shawshank Redemption is undoubtedly one of my most favourite movies of all time - if not my favourite. I cannot say enough good things about this film. For starters it was written by Stephen King, which was one of his short stories. Everything from writing, direction to acting to setting - all top notch. They couldn't have casted the 2 protagonists any better or more realistically. Supporting cast also delivered impeccable performances. And of course - the message within - finding hope in the darkest of places, cementing solid friendships and overcoming obstacles in order to procure your dreams. I can't imagine this movie without that ending - it was absolutely perfect. I've seen it many times, and I still get choked up, goosebumps as well as shed tears. Anyone who requires an infusion of hope, aspiration, faith and optimism should be pointed in this direction. As well as everyone else.
Absolutely, to all Shawshank fans I suggest BOTH reading the story (or audiobook) and watching the film. Both GREAT and they compliment each other. Distinct differences in the two, but the same legendary, timeless KING STORY
Yup! I've even looked at some of the items in his collection, like the copy of Handbook For The Recently Deceased, to name one thing, and thought to myself "Ooooh, I want one of those!". Lol!
My best friend had his wedding reception at that prison in Mansfield, Ohio, they had a lot of Shawshank Redemption props on display when you enter the main door, it was an awesome experience!
This is one of my a time favorite movies!! I live 15 mins from the prison and drive by it everyday too work. It's funny that the greatest movie ever made was filmed in Ohio, out of all places! Not only that my Uncle played a background prisoner for the movie! It's an Amazing Movie!!!!
Worked on set, credited. Amazing to see the lasting interest. Regarding. #6 - not so tense filming. Normal squabbles. Though, Tim Robbins changed the context of the sisters attack last second. But it worked. Some grueling days, conditions, all worthy. Frank Darabont is politely insistent. Only yells when he wants to get moving, not a power player. Good assistant directors, and crew. When hearing the narration playing live during filming, you knew it was special. Crew was emotional and attached filming roof scene. So many great moments. Always wanted to do a retrospect video.
One of Stephen King’s best stories captured on the big screen EVER! The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Dolores Claiborne, Misery, IT, Cujo, Carrie…?? Do we need to go any further here? Every time the Shawshank Redemption is re-played on any network, cable channel or streaming service … everyone must stop and watch. I know I do. Too bad no Academy Award statues for this movie 😡 Thank you for the top 10
I've LOVED this movie since the first time I saw it, I didn't see it in theaters but boy I wish I would have !!! SUCH AN EPIC MOVE !! I'm a HUGE Stephen King fan and had read the short story and loved it....I'm so happy they made it into this classic !!
Warden Norton and Capt. Hadley getting taken down is my favorite movie villain defeat because all it took was exposing the truth. And Andy taking the warden's laundered kickback money as "severance" was pretty sweet too.
Great movie, I always feel a little better after watching it.The performances are impeccable, and the cinematography is incredible. True art doesn't always get the credit it deserves
I live about thirty miles from the prison where it was filmed. They have several events, tours etc there. It's a very impressive looking place in person.
When u hear of who was originally asked to be in a movie and they turned it down, there is a reason the stars are aligned the way they are. I cant imagine anyone else playing any part in this movie other than the people that took the roles
I read the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption back in the late 80s when my cousin turned me on to Stephen King. It was my favorite novella in Different Seasons and when the movie came out I remember seeing it immediately. It is still one of my favorite King adaptations and certainly one of the most faithful. I’m sure glad they didn’t completely change the title. This movie has stood the test of time.
One of the all-time greatest movies ever. Just shows that the audience probably wasn’t ready for this level of genius. Same as “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Princess Bride”.
Not really, the main issue was the title and advertising was confusing and it came out in a year where Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction were poised to dominate the Academy Awards. Once it got more eyes on it via nearly constant replays on TNT and word of mouth and video rentals it was huge. I don’t think anyone that actually saw it for the first time in the mid 90s didn’t like it, it just took awhile to get to everybody else due to marketing issues.
It's funny that Robbins spent all that effort trying to get into the head of someone incarcerated when during the scene between him and Red (where Red is tossing the baseball), Red comments that Andy carries himself like he's not in a prison but still a free man without a care or something like that. Great movie, though - me and a couple guys from uni were some of the few who actually saw it when it first released in theatres.
Its actually the Ohio State Reformatory (not prison) I believe. It's still open for tours, Halloween events, and overnight stays. Ghost hunters like to do work there as well.
I was a big Tim Robbins fan around that time the movie came out but I didn't see it until I rented it on VCR. I didn't know much about it, but I remember when Clancy Brown made an appearance I thought this is going to be a good movie.
I was a big TR fan at that time, too, as I had just seen Jacob's Ladder (FREAKY, but EXCELLENT movie) and REALLY wanted to see more of that acting style of TR. His method acting makes him one of the best.
As an illustrator I have to say I disagree about the first poster of Andy in the rain not having a "wow factor." While I get what you're saying about it not communicating what the movie is about, that image would still grab my attention. It's still one of my absolute _favorite_ pieces of illustration work ever done just because I find it so dynamic and riveting and straight up _beautiful._ But I can also fully admit that most of that is just the art nerd in me nerding. lol Drew Struzan is an amazing artist; I have a book of his movie poster work called "The Art of Drew Struzan" and it's _wonderful._ With how into movies you are, Minty, I HIGHLY recommend you pick it up! It has concept sketches and alternate versions of just about every single movie poster he's ever done, and just seeing how beautiful his pencil work is on its own is enchanting. It's also less than $30 USD which I think is a steal!
👍👍‼️ Whenever I view that scene with Andy in the rain, I find it deeply moving. You may not know ‘WHY’ he is standing in the down-pouring rain, but something ‘intense’ has happened or is happening!!
Thank you! 1000 percent agree. In fact, that poster is the reason I watched Shawshank in a theater, without knowing anything about the movie beforehand. It just symbolizes redemption, and It made me want to see what this man went through to get there.
Harrison Ford and Tom Cruise would have been fantastic choices as Red & Andy respectively. I’d even be willing to watch a re-make of The Shawshank Redemption with those two in the lead roles.
The prison itself is a great visit if your up that way. The primary rooms in the movie are so cool to see. The broken door window was still missing on my visit making it that much more fun. Spoiler alert! The halfway house is actually inside the prison. So you get to see the carvings made by Brooks and Red. Make the trip, you won't be disappointed!
The book Different Seasons also led to the movie Apt Pupil. That is a great movie too. The only story from Different Seasons that didn't get put to movie was The Breathing Method. It's about a pregnant woman who needs to give birth to an illegitimate child before death.
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It’s frankly easy to understand both Tim and Morgan’s approaches. Tim wanted to really dig into the authenticity of his character, and Morgan only wanted to see what he could do naturally. Regarding the difficulty that people had in saying the title, I just remembered late Moody Blues drummer Greame Edge having had a tough time remembering it during a 2005 interview. He was referring to a classical compilation he was listening to then that included the opera duet the Tim Robbins character broadcast over the prison exercise field.
I swear you couldn't have timed this video any better ... got bored last night and though I'd watch Shawshank, now this .. brilliant!! One question though .. Who puts the poster back up on the wall to cover the hole Andy escapes from??
Tim Robbins standing up in the rain, free at last, is one of the greatest moments on film, ever.
Epic achievement in the American Cinema 😊
I've probably seen this movie 50+ times and it still never gets old. Every time I watch it, it's like the first time again.
Same here,it never gets old. Love it.
Also here,the length of the movie also perfect
Yep. You'll hear a dialogue here a split-second scene there that you swore you haven't seen before!
"Get busy living, or get busy dying."
Most important line in the movie.
Changed my life.
Absolutely and the same with me !
Same here. My favorite line from this film.
That's the one I remember
Part of me expected that Minty would finish the episode with this quote🙂
@@JackReaperQ he never mentioned it at all which kind of surprised me.
One of the best movies ever made with the best ending you could ever hope for.
Agree. The ending was like a dream; very rewarding.
No, THE best movie of all time. I honestly cant think of one better.
Interesting fact: They actually were going to use a different ending from what I heard in the commentary. But this one won people over.
Never a Tim Robbins fan but he was superb as Andy.
@@jasonbritt9773 you didnt like Mission to Mars?
I've watched this movie dozens of times over the years and never get tired of it.
I have done the same. The very day that it was first available on DVD I went and bought it. In fact, I had pre-ordered it and I was was STOKED at the DVD bonus features. This was years ago, of course. I had absolutely worn out my VHS copy of this movie and since a DVD has no moving parts I knew I was going to be able to watch that DVD without worrying about the machine eventually eating it or mechanical failures of the mechanism since there is no mechanism.
I have watched that DVD countless times and at least once a month I get it out and put it in the player and, just as you said, no matter how many times I have watched it, I never grow tired of it. Knowing the dialogue, expressions, and everything else in the movie makes it that much more enjoyable. The scene of him playing the Opera record and then cranking it up after they are screaming at him to turn it off is just about my favorite scene in the movie. I still get choke up a little during that because of the expression on his face and the meaning of what he is doing. He is grabbing freedom and embracing it for those few minutes until the guard breaks the door glass to get in. Andy knew he was going to receive a terrible beating and solitary, but he had decided that those minutes of freedom and what it demonstrated to ALL of the other prisoners was MUCH more powerful and he wanted to show them that they could do whatever they wanted to him, but they were NEVER going to break his spirit. That's why I can watch his movie endlessly and never tire of it.
Same with me. I gets repeated every now and then on television and I'll always end up watching the whole movie. Great movie.
Only dozens of times?
@@joelthorpe4170 LOL, yeah, I know I'm slacking.
Meh, i honestly prefer "Brolmung & Bungsly's The dungish barrens of Goonache". Best prison movie ever and is said to be the basis for Shawshank.
"Andy Dufresne, who crawled through a river of sh*t and came out clean on the other side."
Lol *in my Peter Griffin voice"
to think that the sh*t was "water, chocolate syrup and sawdust"......LOL
A little known song for "Andy Dufresne": czcams.com/video/5-fcvnYDEJ0/video.html
@@jasona9 Well, now I know what to use to make doody water. All I need is believable poo gas for the smell.
"Fear can hold you prisoner, but hope can set you free." My absolute favourite quote from this film, so profound! ❣️
I'm a simpleton. I always preferred, "Get busy livin', or get busy dying".
"How can you be so obtuse?"
@@unperson5713 "What did you call me"?
My fav "hope" quote is; “Hope. It is the quintessential human delusion, simultaneously the source of your greatest strength, and greatest weakness.” Remember what its from?
@@rougeneon1997 Matrix, isn't it? 😁
A score of 9.3 on IMDB and the highest rated movie of all time. It's been like that for as long as I can remember.
One of the most iconic movies of the 90's
Unless you cast votes for the Academy
"Thelmer and Louise"
Lmao!
This movie had a limited release where I live. I was a teenager working at the local discount theater (where films would go a few weeks after a mainstream release). We were the one of very few places that were actually showing this movie. Since it was a discount theater, we always got second hand film rolls. I was working the projector booth at the time and the film rolls that came to us were absolutely trashed. I had no interest in seeing this movie since I was only about 17, but I had to sit through the entire thing to look for any bad splices before we let the public view. I started it up kinda mad that I had to sit thru a 2.5hr movie, lol! When it ended, I had a whole new outlook on movies, in general. This movie remains in my “Top Films” because of this!
“Get busy living or get busy dying”
Very interesting story ! Thank you for sharing.
I was a movie nut and about the same age as you (and still kinda am) and saw just about everything in the theaters. I did not even remember it hitting theaters. My mom rented it as soon as it hit home video as she was a big Steven King Fan and knew the story (really we watched everything that would hit the video store). I loved the movie and quickly read the short story. (movie was one of the rare cases, it was better then the book).
This movie, Braveheart, Se7en, The Elephant Man, Akria and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen made me start to see movies a bit different.
I remember the discount movies already released. I wasn't aware you had to watch doing QC first before public view. Actually I don't think I've ever attended one before for $1. Too busy in life during then. It went on for at least 5 years where I use to live until it became a bankruptcy.
I remember as a projector having to sit still and not even BLINK much less go to the rest room (i always took a jumbo cup for uhm... Emergencies 😉) good times!!
The ultimate no1 movie of all time. Just perfect in everyway.
Impossible, 'the room' is #1
It really is one of the best films ever made.
Minty missed one big difference. In book, its mutiple wardens, but Darabont felt it better (and wisely so) to merge them into one sinister one.
@@mandofan2616 You mean multiple wardens over the years, right? That actually makes plenty sense to make it into one , because the sub plot about corruption is a big part of the film. It would be diluted if it was a few different guys, all being inept or corrupt just for the sake of it. The self righteous warden, who quotes the Bible, while being the biggest criminal in his own prison fit perfectly. I always loved the decision to have him kill himself rather than be arrested. Something about that felt more accurate than him getting arrested and begging.
Subtle but powerful music score to boot.
The greatest movie on film imho. Doesn’t get talked about enough today which is odd. Absolute masterpiece
don't tell the Academy that....
Minty already did Shawshank 🤨
It's a great movie but best of all film? That's a little much. As far as Stephen King films go, there a bunch as good as Shawshank. I like Dolores Claiborne. Mostly because I like a heroine that kills her abusive husband. 🤷♀️
And it's foolish to think the same tree and stone would be in Maine after 30 years. That field got made into $500k subdivisions long before they got out.
@@mapples007 Name a film you feel deserves the right to be called the best ever....if not Shawshank then?
@@nathanknight6042 "Lawrence of Arabia". GOAT
The scene where warden Norton opens that shoebox is my favorite. The look on his face is priceless. The sudden realization that life as he knew it has just ended. Instant Karma! Great acting by Bob Gunton.
I just saw this for the first time a few months ago...I'm 39 woman from the Detroit area....I totally missed out on enjoying this pleasant kind-hearted movie my whole life. made me cry! it's so good!
"Get busy living, or Get busy dying..." 🎯💯
This is one of my favorite Stephen King stories, I could never imagine anyone other than Tim Robins and Morgan Freeman in those rolls, their chemistry together onscreen is amazing. Well done video Minty
Hollywood will remake it in another 10 to 20 years. Don't be surprised if Kevin Hart and John Cena are the main characters either.
@@tomfoolery2964 But.... how would they be able to find John Cena?
Out of the movies made from Different Seasons, Apt Pupil was disappointing, imo.
I REALLY wish they would make A Winter's Tale, The Breathing Method.
BUT, they've GOTTA do it RIGHT. Which is probably why it hasn't been made into a movie.
@@badkitty4922 I agree 100% it is kinda sad how little seems to have gone into the making of the King movies. Only a few have actually been really, really good. But they did a great job on this one and I truly do believe it was the chemistry of, not just Freeman and Robins, but all of the cast. They all played their part with a realism that I can truly appreciate.
Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson.
*This is one of those movies that stays on if it's on TV. Amazing Film.*
The end of Shawshank is one of the best in Hollywood history.
In Brazil the title of the film is "Um Sonho de Liberdade" which can be translated as "A dream of freedom."
I remember reading an article about the best movies in history. In the report there was a list with the films and I was very unhappy to discover that "A dream of freedom." was not on the list. Some time later I found out that The Shawshank Redemption, the first movie on the list, was the movie I was looking for.
Actually the Brazilian title is great because it conveys the ‘why’ of the greatness of this film. Outstanding.
The book as also a joy to read. There are a few small differences, but is very close to the movie. I'm glad they went for Morgan Freeman for the role of Red. He brings a lot of heart into the movie.
The entire book, all 4 stories are amazing. Apt pupil is truly disturbing. The breathing method is the only story not given a film treatment.
I read the book many times while locked up and couple years ago and its amazing . I wish they made a movie about the breathing method tho to me it was better than the other stories
There is a well known story that during the filming of Marathon Man a young Dustin Hoffman trying to impress the established Larry Olivier by using "the Method" ...........Mr Hoffman would stay awake for days on end without sleep to convey his characters exhaustion, to which Lawrence Olivier concerned about Hoffman's health told him to try acting instead.
Of course Sir Laurence would say that!
Classic!
Perfect movie, it's beautiful from start to finish. Actors, script, props, settings, music, theme. It's just sublime
An absolute masterpiece. One of the greatest prison flix ever. Right up there with Cool Hand Luke, The Green Mile and The Great Escape. And one of the best happy endings.
I... CANNOT... see any other actors starring in this masterpiece.
What a movie!
No matter how many times I see this I still get goosebumps during the rockwall with tree scene
Oh yes...... even though I know what happens, it’s when ‘Red’ glances around to see if anyone is nearby. I can feel his anxiety.
Sad fact, years later the tree was struck by lightning and removed.
One of the best films ever.
This is my favorite movie of all time. This movie is absolutely vivid in story telling and rich in character building.
One of the classics always gets the eyes going at the end
King didn't just write horror novels. He also wrote sci-fi, dramas, inspirationals, and dark comedies. A very talented author!
He actually writes better non horror than horror...well these days anyway.
@@stommx That is true. I'm still a fan even though his horror has gotten a little weak. But it's still good.
One Of Frank Darabont's Masterpieces
He had a knack for adapting King novels like no one could. Even got The Walking Dead off to a good start before it took a dump
@@gSlover4reel ikr? Green Mile and,The Fog, The Mist as well. Darabont sued AMC Network ran the Walking Dead series and is getting paid out $200m.
I grew up roughly an hour from “The Shawshank Prison” (Mansfield Reformatory) and I’ve been to the prison numerous times. I’ve been on the Shawshank Redemption tour and visited the haunted house they used to or still do put on.
If you’re ever heading through central Ohio and happen to be a Shawshank fan, you gotta see the place it’s awesome and recently they even restored and renovated much of the prison.
I had many friends and relatives incarcerated there ( the 60s when selling a bit of ganja would get you a trip there )
One of my favorites of all time!!! Thanks for doing this!!!
The Shawshank Redemption is undoubtedly one of my most favourite movies of all time - if not my favourite. I cannot say enough good things about this film. For starters it was written by Stephen King, which was one of his short stories. Everything from writing, direction to acting to setting - all top notch. They couldn't have casted the 2 protagonists any better or more realistically. Supporting cast also delivered impeccable performances. And of course - the message within - finding hope in the darkest of places, cementing solid friendships and overcoming obstacles in order to procure your dreams. I can't imagine this movie without that ending - it was absolutely perfect. I've seen it many times, and I still get choked up, goosebumps as well as shed tears. Anyone who requires an infusion of hope, aspiration, faith and optimism should be pointed in this direction. As well as everyone else.
The movie is perfection. None of those other actors would of been good enough.
I would have like to see Johnny Depp as Tommy
I could maybe see Tom Hanks as Andy but I think Tim Robbins is better.
This movie is my favorite adaptation of a Steven King story ever!
Absolutely, to all Shawshank fans I suggest BOTH reading the story (or audiobook) and watching the film. Both GREAT and they compliment each other. Distinct differences in the two, but the same legendary, timeless KING STORY
I love this one and The Green Mile.
How many of us spend ages scouring Mark's shelves of collectables?
Yup! I've even looked at some of the items in his collection, like the copy of Handbook For The Recently Deceased, to name one thing, and thought to myself "Ooooh, I want one of those!". Lol!
Brilliant film request for Christmas if you don't mind 10 things we didn't know about how the grinch stole Christmas?
Good idea! 💜
My best friend had his wedding reception at that prison in Mansfield, Ohio, they had a lot of Shawshank Redemption props on display when you enter the main door, it was an awesome experience!
One of those films I can watch over and over
This is one of my a time favorite movies!!
I live 15 mins from the prison and drive by it everyday too work. It's funny that the greatest movie ever made was filmed in Ohio, out of all places! Not only that my Uncle played a background prisoner for the movie! It's an Amazing Movie!!!!
ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL TIME...I REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS SHOWN HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES..THE TITLE WAS CHANGED TO "THE PRISONER"...TY MINTY. 👌👍😊
Dear Billy, You and Roger did a superb job on this piece ...one of my all time favorites!
Worked on set, credited. Amazing to see the lasting interest. Regarding. #6 - not so tense filming. Normal squabbles. Though, Tim Robbins changed the context of the sisters attack last second. But it worked. Some grueling days, conditions, all worthy. Frank Darabont is politely insistent. Only yells when he wants to get moving, not a power player. Good assistant directors, and crew. When hearing the narration playing live during filming, you knew it was special. Crew was emotional and attached filming roof scene. So many great moments. Always wanted to do a retrospect video.
Excellent movie. Filmed in my home state of Ohio.
I'm a Dayton native but was born in Greenville. Where you from? I now live in Tn.
@@joshuagibson2520 Columbus
@@grapeshot the Reformatory is in Mansfield if I remember. Yeah?
@@joshuagibson2520 that's exactly where it is at and they used real inmates as some of the extras.
One of Stephen King’s best stories captured on the big screen EVER! The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Dolores Claiborne, Misery, IT, Cujo, Carrie…?? Do we need to go any further here? Every time the Shawshank Redemption is re-played on any network, cable channel or streaming service … everyone must stop and watch. I know I do. Too bad no Academy Award statues for this movie 😡
Thank you for the top 10
I've LOVED this movie since the first time I saw it, I didn't see it in theaters but boy I wish I would have !!! SUCH AN EPIC MOVE !! I'm a HUGE Stephen King fan and had read the short story and loved it....I'm so happy they made it into this classic !!
“Get busy living or get busy dying...” Easily my favorite quote from this film. I will always love The Shawshank Redemption. It's a fantastic movie.
Warden Norton and Capt. Hadley getting taken down is my favorite movie villain defeat because all it took was exposing the truth.
And Andy taking the warden's laundered kickback money as "severance" was pretty sweet too.
My favorite movie, PERIOD! I will ALWAYS watch it whenever I catch it on TV.
Great movie, I always feel a little better after watching it.The performances are impeccable, and the cinematography is incredible. True art doesn't always get the credit it deserves
I loved it from the first time I saw, " Shawshank Redemption " . Even now if I see even a bit of it, I am compelled to watch it to the end.
I live about thirty miles from the prison where it was filmed. They have several events, tours etc there. It's a very impressive looking place in person.
I've seen photos of the "Widow." A very scary persona.
Mansfield Correctional
This movie is a classic very uplifting story god knows many times I have watch this classic 👍👍
It's one of those movies that when it comes on TV you just have to watch it until the commercial break, and maybe a little more.
When u hear of who was originally asked to be in a movie and they turned it down, there is a reason the stars are aligned the way they are. I cant imagine anyone else playing any part in this movie other than the people that took the roles
It's a shame that movies like this will never be made again....
I love this movie. I stop and watch it no matter where it is in the move, whenever it's on TV.
Two reviews in as many days? I, for one, could get used to this! 👍☺️
I read the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption back in the late 80s when my cousin turned me on to Stephen King. It was my favorite novella in Different Seasons and when the movie came out I remember seeing it immediately. It is still one of my favorite King adaptations and certainly one of the most faithful. I’m sure glad they didn’t completely change the title. This movie has stood the test of time.
1:05 what a genius way to convey the message and summarize the film 😂😂
One of my all-time favorite films.
Gil Bellows was so very delightful in this role. My hat off to you sir, my hat off.
Have you ever done “Secondhand Lions?” An incredible movie that I think was way underrated.
Yes, and I had to watch it with my daughters.
Totally expecting it to be a $#it movie, man was I mistaken.
It was an absolute blast to watch.
P.s totally forgot about it too, thanks for the reminder.
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I LOVE that movie. The fight scene is the best scene in any movie EVER!
That is such a good movie, I’ll have to sit down and watch it soon
Great movie also.My Dad loved 2nd hand lions, and everytime I re-watch it I think about my father and have joy
This movie is still in my top 3 movies of all time list.
There used to be a shop in York, Maine that sold crafts and things made by inmates, and they had one of the Shawshank prison vans parked out front.
My father was a prison guard there in the 50's, he told me once, "Don't ever be a prison guard."
He might have told you to never be an inmate.
Quite possibly my most favorite movie of all time. Absolutely brilliant storytelling, acting, cinematography, everything.
One of the all-time greatest movies ever. Just shows that the audience probably wasn’t ready for this level of genius. Same as “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Princess Bride”.
Not really, the main issue was the title and advertising was confusing and it came out in a year where Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction were poised to dominate the Academy Awards. Once it got more eyes on it via nearly constant replays on TNT and word of mouth and video rentals it was huge. I don’t think anyone that actually saw it for the first time in the mid 90s didn’t like it, it just took awhile to get to everybody else due to marketing issues.
This is truly a great movie!
I saw it my senior year in college and was blown away. Couldn't understand why it didn't own the Oscar's or was a big hit.
That hug at the end always puts a lump in my throat
One of the most flawless movies ever made. Seriously, not often is a movie perfect. This film is as close to perfect as can be.
My uncle recently passed away and this was his favorite movie. He even watched it daily for months..and his name was also Andy.
Mogran Freeman nailed the role of a redhead Irishman. He sooo nailed it, it would never be better without him.
I went to Mansfield Prison this year, it was amazing to be inside of that place
The Shawshank Redemption was a much better movie that Forest Gump and Pulp Fiction. Fight me.
It's funny that Robbins spent all that effort trying to get into the head of someone incarcerated when during the scene between him and Red (where Red is tossing the baseball), Red comments that Andy carries himself like he's not in a prison but still a free man without a care or something like that. Great movie, though - me and a couple guys from uni were some of the few who actually saw it when it first released in theatres.
Absolutely one of my favorite movie's in my life, everyone did a great job
Another little known fact: the actor who plays the prosecuting attorney in the beginning of the movie has been in every single Frank Darabont project.
Jeffrey DeMunn was also in the walking dead.
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I know.
That's why I commented what I did.
Its actually the Ohio State Reformatory (not prison) I believe. It's still open for tours, Halloween events, and overnight stays. Ghost hunters like to do work there as well.
Yup, i had the pleasure of visiting it a few years ago.
I was a big Tim Robbins fan around that time the movie came out but I didn't see it until I rented it on VCR. I didn't know much about it, but I remember when Clancy Brown made an appearance I thought this is going to be a good movie.
I was a big TR fan at that time, too, as I had just seen Jacob's Ladder (FREAKY, but EXCELLENT movie) and REALLY wanted to see more of that acting style of TR. His method acting makes him one of the best.
This is absolutely one of my favorite movies! I love that you covered it! Thank you. 🤗🤗🤗🤗
This movie is a masterpiece. Soundtrack is perfect too.
As an illustrator I have to say I disagree about the first poster of Andy in the rain not having a "wow factor." While I get what you're saying about it not communicating what the movie is about, that image would still grab my attention. It's still one of my absolute _favorite_ pieces of illustration work ever done just because I find it so dynamic and riveting and straight up _beautiful._ But I can also fully admit that most of that is just the art nerd in me nerding. lol
Drew Struzan is an amazing artist; I have a book of his movie poster work called "The Art of Drew Struzan" and it's _wonderful._ With how into movies you are, Minty, I HIGHLY recommend you pick it up! It has concept sketches and alternate versions of just about every single movie poster he's ever done, and just seeing how beautiful his pencil work is on its own is enchanting. It's also less than $30 USD which I think is a steal!
👍👍‼️ Whenever I view that scene with Andy in the rain, I find it deeply moving. You may not know ‘WHY’ he is standing in the down-pouring rain, but something ‘intense’ has happened or is happening!!
Thank you! 1000 percent agree.
In fact, that poster is the reason I watched Shawshank in a theater, without knowing anything about the movie beforehand.
It just symbolizes redemption, and It made me want to see what this man went through to get there.
I also agree. The driving rain is cleansing and purging. I couldn't think of a better way to symbolise redemption.
One of my all-time favorite movies. I’ve watched at least 50 times and never get bored. Great acting by the entire cast!
I've probably seen in over a hundred times & I still find new stuff in it all the time.
Harrison Ford and Tom Cruise would have been fantastic choices as Red & Andy respectively. I’d even be willing to watch a re-make of The Shawshank Redemption with those two in the lead roles.
He missed the factoid that Mansfield State Pen was DAYS away from demo before it was chosen as the location. Now it's a tourist attraction.
it just works on all levels. Interweaving storylines and one of the best films ever made.
This film is only one single thing, absolutely beautiful.....
This film is absolutely a masterpiece, and the cinematography is stellar.
Every time I see this movie on my channel guide I tune to it. Doesn't matter at what point I join the story, I'm watching it. Amazing movie
The prison itself is a great visit if your up that way. The primary rooms in the movie are so cool to see. The broken door window was still missing on my visit making it that much more fun. Spoiler alert! The halfway house is actually inside the prison. So you get to see the carvings made by Brooks and Red. Make the trip, you won't be disappointed!
The book Different Seasons also led to the movie Apt Pupil. That is a great movie too. The only story from Different Seasons that didn't get put to movie was The Breathing Method. It's about a pregnant woman who needs to give birth to an illegitimate child before death.
I love minty's tid bits of information about many things that pertains to movies and such!!!!!!?? But one thing that most people don't mention is!!!?? How 💯 🤔 💯 🤔 many things that he has behind him on the shelves!!!!!?? Many different things from pop culture!!,??? " AND there's no rhyme or reason for it!!!, just a collective effort to just have the things that Minty loves!!!!?? And that's how i roll!!!!!!" Most people just have a few things that they like and that's it 💯👌!!!? But people like us have whatever they want sitting on the shelves of yesterday's happiness 😊!!!!!?? And that's what makes minty !!?? Minty!!!! God bless you all today Shalom 🙏
I absolutely love this movie! Definitely in my top ten. Hell, top five!! So this was a great video to watch! Thanks Minty!
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"Brooks was here"
It’s frankly easy to understand both Tim and Morgan’s approaches. Tim wanted to really dig into the authenticity of his character, and Morgan only wanted to see what he could do naturally.
Regarding the difficulty that people had in saying the title, I just remembered late Moody Blues drummer Greame Edge having had a tough time remembering it during a 2005 interview. He was referring to a classical compilation he was listening to then that included the opera duet the Tim Robbins character broadcast over the prison exercise field.
One of the greatest movies of all time!!
I swear you couldn't have timed this video any better ... got bored last night and though I'd watch Shawshank, now this .. brilliant!!
One question though .. Who puts the poster back up on the wall to cover the hole Andy escapes from??
Left the top sticky parts fastened and the bottom were released slowly to get in and the bottom fell back into place....
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