Superb!!!

Rating: 10/10 (9 April 2010)

First, the Shawshank Redemption has been my favorite movie ever since I saw it for the first time a few years after its initial release. I know I have seen it more than 50 times and it never gets old. The film is a heart-wrenching tale of a falsely accused man forced to do a life term in prison due to an ironic twist of fate. Along the way, Andy makes friends amongst his fellow prison mates; as well as some friends in higher places. These friendships greatly influence the plot and outcome of the story. The film has a dark side, too as the brutalities of everyday prison life come to the forefront. Also, the film possesses a lighter side with its portrayal of hope and faith and how those traits can rise out of desperation. This film is a must see, and anyone who watches it will undoubtedly laugh, cry, and wonder as they follow the trials and tribulations of Andy Defresne and his close circle of friends as they experience life behind bars inside the deep, dark, and dank Shawshank Prison.