If I don't get shanked or off myself while I'm inside I'd likely stumble through my existence like Red did upon his release.
this is a good thread. Heinous Mark makes a good point. Poor Brooks was too old to do much of anything, anyway. those scenes when he gets out may be the saddest in the movie.
in the book he was white. but he was. that's where the "why do they call you red?" "because i'm Irish" line comes from.
it is my absolute favorite movie of all time and space and everything ever. but i can't watch it anymore. It takes too much of an emotional toll on me. I know, I know, I need to get a life
red was close to becoming exactly like brooks, an institutionalised man. good for that fucker to break the rules and jet to messico
I believe Shawshank is the perfect movie and one of my favorites. Pulp Fiction is not a perfect movie but is my favorite to watch. If either are on I find it impossible to change the station.
I used to feel that way, and it is ALWAYS on. so i spent a lot of time parked in front of the TV, crying.
I can handle Shawshank no problem, although some scenes get me choked up. I can't handle drama movies about people dying of cancer and shit. That's where I draw the line.