The Shawshank Redemption” is considered one of the best movies of all time. Its final “Some birds aren’t meant to be caged”-scene is one of its most loved scenes, and Morgan Freeman’s raspy warm voice is what makes it so touching. So it’s quite a lot for ‘orangejuiceautopsy’ to take on this particular scene.
Jordan Lannan, the man behind the screenname, wants to become an actor/director/voice actor/writer. Again, the Youtube-stars never seem to lack in ambition. The voice, rhythm, and pronunciation come eerily close to that of Freeman, even though the Southern accent seems a little put on. As for facial expressions, I somehow can’t seem to decide whether he looks sheepish or intense. Based on his other videos, I’m inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt. He is certainly able to convey the serious, yet endearing message of the speech, but his eyes lack the sparkle that makes Freeman such a good actor, and his roles come alive.
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