Inspiring, fulfilling; the best movie I've ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (27 June 2000)

For me, the best movies inspire emotion. This movies does just that for me, better than any other movie to date.
The message here is one of mostly one of hope with a dash of justice thrown in. There is hope for the unjustly incarcerated, and justice for those who do wrong. Andy DeFresne, despite all the odds against him, never lets the situation get to him. Red finds his hope through Andy.
The onscreen performances are superb. Every character has dimension and adds to the message. The screenplay, the most important component of any movie, is simply flawless.