Great film based on a classic novel.

Rating: 9/10 (21 July 2015)

Directed by Frank Darabont, this film ticks all the boxes of what excellent films are all about. It encompasses the reality of a prison thriving on corruption among its operators as Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), the protagonist, struggles to serve a sentence wrongfully imposed on him. It seems the only thing helping him survive the harsh reality of prison is fellow inmate Red (Morgan Freeman) with whom he forms a special friendship. Life for Andy in a tough prison is set to last him all his life. If you're looking for a movie that will take you on an emotional roller coaster, or a tear-jerker, then this is the film for you. Great cast, excellent story-line and perfect acting. It's based on the novel written by renowned author Stephen King. So get your tissue boxes out and ice-cream because this movie is emotionally draining. Great film, 9/10. Really.