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Shawshank Redemption Reaction

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1) “The Shawshank Redemption” - Considering I showed this film as my student presentation, it’s pretty obvious I enjoy it. Also, this film is ranked #1 on IMDb. It may seem like a bit of an easy way out to call this my favorite film. But it really is. I love the acting (especially Morgan Freeman) and plot. I love how this film builds slowly and takes its time, which allows you to become invested in Andy’s fate. Interestingly, the film is not told from the protagonist’s point of view, but rather through the eyes of his good friend. I love the friendship that Andy and Red share in this film and how it gives them both the strength to survive prison, and then freedom. The end of this film, beginning with Andy’s escape, is what makes it …show more content…

I enjoy this film mostly because of its humor. However, I do relate to many of the characters who don’t know what they want to do with their lives. It’s such a quotable film, with lines such as Matthew McConaughey’s Texan drawl “All right, all right, all right” and “You just gotta keep livin' man, L-I-V-I-N.” To me, it’s impossible not to crack a smile while watching this film. This film is not plot driven, but rather character driven as a group of teenagers try to figure out what’s next for them on the last day of school. All of the characters are hilarious to watch. I like how the film focuses on both incoming freshman and graduating seniors. The two groups are at different points in their lives, but both are unsure of where their lives are headed and if they have anything to look forward to. I think the coming of age aspect of “Dazed and Confused” is best summarized by Randall ‘Pink’ Floyd, “All I'm saying is that if I ever start referring to these as the best years of my life - remind me to kill myself.”
18) “Raiders of the Lost Ark” - This movie is great because of Harrison Ford’s characteristically dry and witty performance as Indiana Jones. Ford’s character grounds the film’s wild plot to make it a really fun film to watch. I love how the film’s wild getaway scenes are balanced with slightly more grounded moments, such as when Indy shoots an impressive swordsman, rather than battling with him. Every time I watch this movie, I feel like I’m eight years old again, seeing it for the first

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