THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is an obvious must see.

Rating: 9/10 (18 July 2016)

If you are a casual movie watcher, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is a movie that has most definitely been splattered smugly all over your computer screen. If one were to quickly google "Top 100 Movies of All Time", I can guarantee this movie will be on that list. However, is this movie worth the recognition and critical acclaim?
The short answer is: yes. Of course.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION takes the qualities of a standard film and ups the game drastically. Loving characters? Check. Well-shot iconic scenes? Yep, it also has that. An unforgettable quirky narrative? You betcha.
Now, given my rating of a 9, I obviously did not find this movie to be a somewhat modern masterpiece. (This calls for a re-watch so I can reform or reinforce my views) However, is it irrational to call this the best movie of the 90s? No, it's actually completely understandable. Is it irrational to call this the best movie of all time? Again, nope - it is completely understandable and logical that someone would view the movie in that light.
+ classic narrative
+ lovable characters
+ emotional / thought-provoking in some sense
-none
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION - classic - 9/10 (subject to change)