Everything a movie should be and more

Rating: 10/10 (5 August 2016)

I am not a writer, consequently any review I might make will not capture the essence of what I wanted to articulate. Therefore instead of a review, I'll give a statement regarding this film: This is one of the few times where a film's success, it's overall feeling and merits, surpasses that of the book (or in this case story), and in stating this, there should be no diminution to what Stephen King wrote.
In regards to books being made into films, I feel that each version (film and story) itself enhances the other, and each should not be compared or critiqued for what is lacking, or plentiful. Instead, they should each be looked upon as a separate entity, with each 'form' evoking our emotions in their own unique and separate way!
In order to make these statements, I have to say that I have read the Stephen King short story (or novella), "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption". I have also listened to the audio-book, and all three inspire, give hope and yes even define the word 'Redemption', in their own unique ways.
One might not be able to fairly compare an apple's flavour, to that of an orange, but you certainly can compare a Granny Smith to a Red Delicious. They are both apples at the core, it's the texture, pulp and flavour that make it different. That core could be a story, and each medium (written, visual, audio etc) provides a similar, yet unique flavour to be savored!