Classic Perfection

Rating: 10/10 (5 April 2020)

There's not much to be said about Shawshank that hasn't already been said. Morgan Freeman's acting here is some of his best, Frank Darabount's direction is near-perfect, and the story is a classic. But what really stands out is the classic feel of the movie, the sheer simplicity and perfect pacing that makes this film reminiscent of far older classics. It's not enriched in innovation but it's a worthy return to form, a perfectly-crafted masterpiece that deserves all the praise it has garnered.