A Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (12 November 2013)

Shawshank Redemption is a prison movie done right. With both the story and technical aspects of the film at the highest caliber, it delivers a powerful tale that is timeless. Star Morgan Freeman gives a great performance, but Tim Robbins undeniably delivers. From the lighting to score, one cannot help but appreciate this fine example of a powerful adaptation at its finest. It is a beautiful piece of history and takes its place among the best. Even the pacing of the story is well placed to give a sense of hopelessness within the prison, but not dragging on and prolonging confinement. The creativity and originality behind this leaves viewers in awe of a great film.