Incredible.

Rating: 10/10 (27 July 2013)

The beginning of the film is remarkable, but when Andy finally gets out of solitary confinement and is sitting against the wall next to Red, you can feel the stress and the intensity of the movie. There is no other movie that I have ever seen where a silent intensity has ever been done so well. You as a member of the audience know that something is going on, and the storytelling by Morgan Freeman seals the deal. The acting in this film is remarkable, and the subplots and the heartfelt ending of the film truly make this film worthy of the number one spot on t list. The writers and casters of the film could not have selected a better actor for Andy's part than Tim Robbins, with his logical, calm, and reserved personality that reflected so well onto the film. Finally, the realization of the other inmates that Andy is in fact innocent is absolutely chilling, and has you rooting for the character all along. This film is number one on the top 250 for a reason.