Shawshank thriller with a killer punch, wow what a movie!

Rating: 9/10 (26 December 2009)

Wow, seen many good movies in recent weeks, this one, a little unexpectedly, takes the 'biscuit'. A touch of tim robbins and shawshank redemption in this one, but how different Gerard Butler is in this one from Dear Frankie and another love story thingie I cant remember the name of. first class, give him the Oscar now for best actor, I loved jamie Fox in the Soloist and I liked him in this movie also but Gerard Butler as Claude is absolutely brilliant, you will want to watch this movie from beginning to end, its very climatic though I do agree that the ending is a little on the weak side but the real good guy had to live and poor Clyde had to be out-thought sooner or later. God save the Mayor! Felt a bit sorry for the two criminals at the outset, Darby and Ames, how unlucky to stumble upon the household of such a genius as Clyde Hamilton. this is not my favourite movie but its the best movie for all round things. You cant watch this film and be disappointed, surely not. Chester was a mysterious connection for me, so called boyfriend of the blonde haired assistant. Terrific film, yes it has flaws like the ending but all the best movies do and take the rough with the smooth. Enjoy!