Should be in any film lovers top 5

Rating: 10/10 (2 October 2003)

What can I say? Its a true classic and with the Godfather, the best film of the 70's. I can't believe it took me this long to finally see this film (just finished watching the film today)!
The films true strengths lie in its exemplary cast, who are at turns, hilarious, tragic, and downright poignant in their actions. This coupled with the film's powerful message makes it a film that easily surpasses something like the ovverated Shawshank Redemption (of course its different- but they share similar themes- freedom, institutionalisation, the corruptness of the seemingly unaccountable institutions).
I really can't reccommend this film enough. I'm just ashamed to say that it took me so long to see it...