It’s crazy how films completely immerse us in them, and we miss out even on the most obvious flaws on screen. I like to believe that that's what magic feels like. While normal cinephiles move on after the experience, nerds like me rewatch those movies over and over again, like our lives depend on it, until the minor mistakes feel blinding. So, don’t mind me when I say that I’m here to spoil one of the most iconic films for you, just a little bit. In this article, we’re looking at some of the mistakes that you might have missed in Frank Darabont’s Shawshank Redemption (probably even after multiple rewatches). Minor Mistakes That You Might Have Missed in ‘The Shawshank Redemption’1. The Missing AccentIn the narrative, adhering to Stephen King's original novel, Darabont establishes that the fictional Shawshank Prison is situated in Maine. Yet, you do not hear even a single character speaking in the heavy and very distinct New England accent, save for the warden, which is also extremely half-hearted and sparse. Considering that most of the people in the jail are supposed to be from the area, the missing accent kind of starts hitting you after a couple of rewatches. 2. Andy and The Others Are Blessed With Forever-YouthAccording to the story, Andy (Tim Robbins) came to Shawshank State Penitentiary in 1947 and managed to pull off a prison break, claiming his freedom, only in 1966—that is, about 19 years behind bars. Darabont clearly establishes that the story...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Yesterday