The most beautiful, inspiring movie you will ever see

Rating: 10/10 (30 January 2018)

I don't think there's anything new one can say about this movie that hasn't already been said over the years. 14 years ago a friend gave me the dvd to watch it, and he said it was his favourite movie. I started watching this movie with skepticism, because when people overhype the movies for me, i usually end up not liking them that much, because of the high expectations. But boy, oh boy, was this an exception to that rule. I finished this movie feeling completely inspired and amazed what i had just seen. I was trying to understand why i had loved it so much when the story is not a complicated one, actually it's a very simple one. Then i realized it was because it is a movie that can apply to most people in life, especially at those times we need a little more hope.
A lot of scenes stand out, from the horror Andy endures, like tha harassment from the "sisters", the times spent in "the hole" or the 20 years he spends in jail for a crime he didn't commit, to the beautiful and inspiring scenes, like the roof top part, the singin Italian lady, Andy's letter in the end. Or even the heartbreaking scene with Brooks. I don't want to say much more, because i don't want to spoil it to newcomers of this masterpiece.
Just be prepared to be moved, inspired, and watch a perfect example of what cinema should strive for: an amazing script, amazing acting, a beautiful story that will leave you thinking and if you are lucky enough, it will inspire you like it has inspired me and countless others. Absolutely one of the best movies of all time and my personal favourite.
Get busy living or get busy dying. 10/10