Movies cant be more engrossing than this...

Rating: 10/10 (19 February 2011)

Let me start with the basics...fantastic story...amazing direction...great dialogues...groundbreaking performances...heart aching soundtracks...and a priceless lesson in living...
No movie probably can touch you more positively than Shawshank Redemption...Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman would be just as in trouble for this as Al Pacino had for Godfather. Just like Al is forever remembered for his depiction of Don Corleone in Godftaher, both these actors, who have had a long line of brilliant performances, would at the end of the day, be remembered for their roles as Andy and Red. For about two hours or so, every viewer would be transformed into an inmate of the Shawshank Prison, share their lives, feel sorry for their miseries and glow in their joys. It is a movie which has the rare capability of making you smile and cry at the same time.
It is probably the most underrated movie of all times. The reason i say this is because, notwithstanding the fact that it is the number 1 in IMDb's top 250, it is sad to see that its not one of the top grossing movies of all time. But then again some movies are too good to be enjoyed and favoured by everyone. It takes special kind of movie lovers to enjoy a movie of the calibre of SR.
To borrow the words of Morgan Freeman, some things are better left unsaid. See the movie for yourself and if it doesn't make your heart weep and ache at its beauty, then well, you're not just one of those special kind I am afraid.