Don't listen to them- it's just right!

Rating: 9/10 (28 December 1999)

I thought the length of this movie was perfect. It wasn't too long! It was in fact, just right. It is possible to watch a movie so perfectly made that time is inconsequential. What was of consequence was how wonderful this movie was. I haven't yet read the book, but intend to.
What made the movie wonderful, was how believable it all was. Although prisons and prison guards are usually represented in movies as mean and stupid (not a good combination)it was credible, due to their performances, that these were men of quality and morality. The turn of one event changing the lives of all in the movie was brilliant and touching. There are so many reasons to see this movie- the script, the acting, the ensemble cast. But there is nothing I can say that would equal the power and impact of this movie. You have to see it for yourself. No point in comparing it to Shawshank- that is a different and equally good story of hope and friendship. This is a story of love and compassion- and to paraphrase the movie, how we kill each other everyday with our love.