"SC-S28/W4-Movie Highlights|Genre Flip (The Shawshank Redemption)
 |
|---|
Watch a classic movie made before the year 2000. Example films: The Shawshank Redemption, The Matrix, Casablanca, The Lion King (1994)
  |
|---|
- Movie Title: The Shawshank Redemption
- Year of Release: 1994
- Director: Frank Darabont
- Producer: Niki Marvin
- Screenplay: Frank Darabont
- Genre: Drama
| Real name | Movie name | Role play |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Robbins | Andy Dufresne | a quiet, intelligent banker wrongfully convicted of murder |
| Morgan Freeman | Ellis "Red" Redding | a long-term prisoner and narrator of the story |
| Bob Hunton | Warden Samuel Norton | the strict and corrupt prison warden |
| William Sadler | Heywood | one of Red's close friends in prison |
What felt different about the storytelling of the movie compared to newer films?
 |
|---|
What felt different was the storytelling, which seemed deeper, slower, and more patient compared to many modern films. Instead of relying on fast cuts, heavy visual effects, or constant action, the film focused on character development and meaningful dialogue.
In the movie, the story unfolded gradually, allowing relationships and emotions to grow naturally. This made the journey of the film feel more personal and reflective rather than rushed.
Did the film age well, or did some parts feel outdated?
 |
|---|
Yes, the film aged well. The prison setting, technology, and costumes clearly reflect an earlier time period; the themes themselves remain timeless. To me, nothing in the film felt irrelevant or distracting because the core message of the film still resonates strongly to date.
What do you think made this movie a “classic”?
There are a lot of things that made this movie a "classic":
- The powerful and universal theme of hope, resilience, and freedom
- The strong performances, especially those of Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins
- The narration and memorable dialogue that stay with the audience
- The story that connects emotionally across generations over time, the movie gained appreciation through repeated viewings and word of mouth, which makes the movie outstanding as one of the greatest movies made before 2000.
How did the characters or themes relate to today’s world?
 |
|---|
The characters relate to today's world because it struggles with injustice, isolation, and the desire for freedom, which we are facing today.
Andy Dufresne's quiet perseverance and Red's journey towards redemption in the movie reflect modern issues such as mental imprisonment, unfair systems, and the search for hope during hard times, which we are facing in today's world.
Each time I watch the movie, it reminds me that no matter the era we are in, human dignity and the need for hope remain constant.
I'm inviting; @dove11, @senehasa, and @afzalqamar
Cc:- @ruthjoe
