The Shawshank Redemption
It’s interesting where comedy can come from.
Typically, audiences see humor primarily dominate a comedy-oriented movie.
Without that comedic element, the movie would just be dark and melodramatic and not exciting.
The humor and quotes are what lift the experience and make it as lovable as it is.
Here are the funniest lines in the movie, ranked.
“Andy…you’ve got the option to’t just make a person up!”
Like when Red tells Andy he can’t just make a person up.
At first glance, the line seems like a throwaway.
With the added benefit of hindsight though, the line shines through.
“Lord, its a miracle!
A man up and vanished like a fart in the wind!”
“Chess.
Now there’s a game of kings.
Civilized, strategic… And a total ****ing mystery.
I hate it!”
One of the best aspects ofThe Shawshank Redemptionwas the relationship between Red and Andy.
Throughout the movie, audiences watched as the two came closer together and formed a tight bond.
“The man likes to play chess; let’s get him some rocks.”
Like with all friendships, there’s always another side.
Something that’s compounded upon when Andy’s nearly beaten to death.
“What is your malfunction, you fat barrel of monkey s****?”
“My God, Warden!
How could you be so obtuse!”
Probably the best quotes are the ones that often times get parodied or made fun of.
“Dumm-ass?
You know what thats about?
Youll like that, its about a prison break.
We ought to file that under educational too, oughtnt we?”
That and the mispronunciation of Dumas’s name sells the quote.
“I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about.
Truth is, I don’t want to know.”
When they’re coming from Red, the quotes are always memorable.
Not just because Red’s a fantastic character but also because it’s one ofMorgan Freeman’s best roles.
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