You're never immune to this

Rating: Null/10 (12 June 1999)

I'm one of those repetitive mucks who'll watch the same movie every weekend for three months or until I feel I've had enough. Shawshank is one of those films I have seen at least ten times and yet, it is still new. The truth is, you're never really immune to the human drama portrayed by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, both excellent here. This is not a feel-good Friday night flick. It's about injustice, desperation, the overcoming of that desperation, and the will to live regardless of time or circumstance. Shawshank set no records at the box office and was largely ignored until gradually, it was recognized as the masterpiece it undoubtedly is. Roger Ebert attributes the movie's financial flop to its unassuming name.
I noticed the film is right at the top of the IMDB's Top 250 films list, and rightfully so!!! Some movies have one or two really glorious scenes. But Shawshank is one continuing memorable scene. There is not one line of stale dialogue or awkwardness. I can't do it justice here, so do yourself a favor and rent it NOW.