Shawshank Redemption: Still stirring it up?

Rating: 10/10 (29 January 2016)

Shawshank Redemption showcases the best elements of human endurance. The justice involved in both sides of the fence is heavily weighted towards human dignity. It is still valid today as we look at men and women enduring prison and racial injustices involving the treatment of black prisoners. This comes out in Morgan Freeman's performance and the reactions to his parole hearings.
Tim Robbin's performance, shows the utter joy and excitement of beating the system in his expressions during the record scene, and the arrival of the library. The writing and dialogue show intelligence behind the conversations of those whom are usually found to be marginalized.
The character development of Red and his friends is absolutely astonishing as they play off of and rely on the validity of Tim Robbins pulling off a truly amazing performance.
The Bad guy: is always hard to write about. But he did good making us hate him, whatever that may entail, bless him.
The cruel scenes are depicted with horror, while withdrawing dignity from the character's card pile; and turning it over to the viewer. You can crawl into their skin, but won't need therapy. The movie IS therapy.