A Truly Wonderful Movie

Rating: 10/10 (4 September 2006)

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The first time I saw "The Shawshank Redemption",I was simply blown away by how powerful this movie is. There are no action sequences or romances, but the subtle drama of a man who is wrongly accused is easily identifiable, possibly because we realize that it could happen to anyone.
What makes the main character (Andy Dufrene) find the strength to survive his term of life in prison is his knowledge of his innocence, and his friendship with Red, a convicted murderer, who is slowly reforming throughout the movie. The end of the movie is perhaps one of the most uplifting scenes I have ever watched, as justice finally prevails, due to Andy's determination and careful planning.
I never get tired of this movie. From the beginning of the movie where Andy considers murder, to his incarceration for that same murder(ironically committed by someone else), and his long stay in prison under a cruel warden, and finally the best-ever use of a Raquel Welch art poster. Ever.
I highly encourage this movie to anyone who hasn't seen it. It is a classic, and the acting is superb. Even smallest roles are memorable.