A true tale of hope and friendship (contains spoiler)

Rating: 10/10 (1 March 2006)

I didn't see the film in the cinema, because I was too young at 14, though when I did rent it on video, and subsequently DVD, it was and is still to this day the best movie I have ever hired out, and Now I have the DVD with all the extras it makes a truly memorable film that much complete. It's true what they say about this having an impact on people's lives as it did me. From the moment it starts and you start to hear the narration of Morgan Freeman you know there is something special to this film.
The films message of hope even in the most dark situations hope can be our salvation and it is so true. The film is put together perfectly what brings the film together for me is Morgan Freemans voice it's so powerful, in his acting on screen in the film as well as his narration.
There are two best scenes for me most powerful is Reds 3rd parole hearing it sums up total acceptance of what he's done and he can be open to them about how he truly feels without a care or worry in the world. The second is when Red finds the Box under the Oak Tree and the whole story seems to come together at that point. The way time progresses is an essential aspect in this film and that's another excellent example you see of Andy and the Warden almost becoming partners in crime and they develop this close bond. Prison Drama? No that description doesn't give this film justice it's a pure masterpiece and if you haven't seen it I would advise buy a copy now you won't be disappointed. Even after 50 or so viewings I still get a lump in throat.