This is my favorite movie of all time.

Rating: 10/10 (21 March 2002)

Many people seem confused why this movie is rated so high by so many. I am confused how you can walk away from this movie and not think that is one of the greatest movies you have seen. I am more baffled some people gave it a "1" rating. To each his own I suppose. For those who don't understand what makes this movie so great I will explain.
*SPOILERS* Probably the number one thing about this movie is the acting. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins play the most believable and likeable characters ever. The movie is like a good hit of ecstacy. It builds up for so long that you really come to like Andy and hate the warden. Then before the end he escapes, the warden throws the rock through the wall, the warden kills himself, and finally they are on a beach in Mexico. All the special effects on earth couldn't give me a rush like the end of this movie. It just creates this moving emotional feeling inside and you feel as vindicated as you know Andy and Red must feel.
Of course there are many other great moments in the middle of the movie. For example, when they get to drink the beer and when the guy passes the test. I could go on for hours about this movie so I'll stop now.