The Performances Were Very Moving

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 1999)

I have never felt the need to comment on a movie until now. This movie was so interesting and heartwarming, I was talking about it for two days. There was something going on every minute, and I needed a potty break and tried to go when I thought I would not miss anything crucial. I should have just held it. I missed an important scene. This was truly riveting. Tom Hanks should be nominated for an Oscar, as he was so believable in his role. Also, Michael Clarke Duncan was mesmerizing. Here is a wonderful new talent. It was refreshing to see prison guards (most of them anyway) portrayed not as monsters, but as caring, loving people. This movie should become a classic. Interesting how Stephen King is known for horror, but some of the most moving, heartwarming stories come from this man. Shawshank Redemption comes to mind, as does Stand By Me. I don't know how anyone could feel anything but pleasure from seeing these movies. There is not much more I can say about this movie without giving something away, so I will just say that it touched something inside of me, and will forever be one of my favorites.