This movie is playing more often than Christmas Vacation During December so there are more chances to view it whenever you want. I haven't watched it for a while.
My wife and I were talking as we saw it on the menu and she said... BTW, I just wanted to let you know that I hate that movie. I know that you like it but I can't stand it.
Seriously? How can someone hate that movie? Is it just my wife or do Women in general not enjoy it?
Did she explain why? As the 2nd poster said, there are some cruel/sad/dark moments paving the way for the final redemption at the end. But I'm in the pro-Shawshank camp. Is a movie like Goodfellas that if I flip by it I will watch for a while.
Glance at your wife anytime a hot actor with a potential BBC is at the forefront of the screen. The look on her face will tell you what she truly desires.
This is the clearest case of projection I’ve ever seen. This is such an insane thing to think, much less express to others.. plus it has absolutely nothing to do with the topic at hand. Good luck to you and your true desire.
Did she explain why? As the 2nd poster said, there are some cruel/sad/dark moments paving the way for the final redemption at the end. But I'm in the pro-Shawshank camp. Is a movie like Goodfellas that if I flip by it I will watch for a while.
She didn't elaborate. I think it was the dark stuff. Plus she likes to compartmentalize. People in prison are bad and not innocent. I think she does not like that uncomfortable feeling of injustice of falsely imprisoned. She does not like to go there with her emotions.
Generally I think guys like prison movies more than women. Alcatraz etc.
This movie is playing more often than Christmas Vacation During December so there are more chances to view it whenever you want. I haven't watched it for a while.
My wife and I were talking as we saw it on the menu and she said... BTW, I just wanted to let you know that I hate that movie. I know that you like it but I can't stand it.
Seriously? How can someone hate that movie? Is it just my wife or do Women in general not enjoy it?
Look, tastes vary. Why is that so hard to grasp?
I think "Shawshank" is a pretty good movie, but wildly overrated at the same time. Meanwhile, I despise "It's a Wonderful Life," finding it ultimately depressing and morally obtuse. Not sure I've ever known anyone else who agrees with that assessment. But so what? As I said, tastes vary. Different people value things differently. Celebrate that. If they didn't, markets wouldn't be possible.
This movie is playing more often than Christmas Vacation During December so there are more chances to view it whenever you want. I haven't watched it for a while.
My wife and I were talking as we saw it on the menu and she said... BTW, I just wanted to let you know that I hate that movie. I know that you like it but I can't stand it.
Seriously? How can someone hate that movie? Is it just my wife or do Women in general not enjoy it?
Did she explain why? As the 2nd poster said, there are some cruel/sad/dark moments paving the way for the final redemption at the end. But I'm in the pro-Shawshank camp. Is a movie like Goodfellas that if I flip by it I will watch for a while.
She didn't elaborate. I think it was the dark stuff. Plus she likes to compartmentalize. People in prison are bad and not innocent. I think she does not like that uncomfortable feeling of injustice of falsely imprisoned. She does not like to go there with her emotions.
Generally I think guys like prison movies more than women. Alcatraz etc.
Good take. How did you like Papillon (new and old)?
I remember back when there were video stores, I would on multiple times look at in on the rack and think I should watch this but just wasn't in the mood for a prison movie. Then when I finally watched it I regretted waiting so long to see it, It's very well done and touching.
Shawshank Redemption is an iconic movie. one of the best I have ever seen; however, I can see why someone would not like it. For some, watching a movie is an opportunity to escape, people want romance, fantasy and action. Shawshank explores the human condition, if forces you to pause and internalize the content...it's perhaps too real for your wife. My wife didn't like Gladiator the first time she saw it; she watched it 10 years later, liked it and can't remember that she didn't like it. To me, disliking Gladiator was like not liking vanilla ice cream...how is that possible? My wife watches Hallmark and Lifetimes movies, some of which I can't even make it through. Shawshank Redemption is an excellent movie, but we are all different.
Glance at your wife anytime a hot actor with a potential BBC is at the forefront of the screen. The look on her face will tell you what she truly desires.
This is the clearest case of projection I’ve ever seen. This is such an insane thing to think, much less express to others.. plus it has absolutely nothing to do with the topic at hand. Good luck to you and your true desire.
It's actually frightening how insecure Steve is. I'm pretty sure the path he's following he'll end up as a closeted redneck's gimp.
This movie is playing more often than Christmas Vacation During December so there are more chances to view it whenever you want. I haven't watched it for a while.
What does it mean for a movie to be playing often? Don't you just watch any movie you want at any time you wish? What year are you visiting us from?
I appreciate Shawshank Redemption for what it is...great actors, great acting, well-put together, etc. But it's a bit slow in the middle, and the story isn't all that compelling. So, I say it's a "good", not "great" movie, and I have no interest in seeing it again (I have seen it in its entirety once and bits and pieces a couple of times).
An example of a GREAT movie is Dude, Where's My Car?