Oh, just read the review below!

Rating: Null/10 (28 August 2001)

There are exceedingly few films that leave such strong impressions upon you, and even fewer that leave such impressions that have a meaning and a purpose. "The Shawshank Redemption" is a message about hope. What better way to show its value than through a film about a man spending 19 abusive and miserable years in prison for a horrendous crime he didn't commit, and finally getting his freedom along with supreme revenge against those who mistreated him.
Films where virtually everything that takes place contributes to the story are also rare. Everything in "Shawshank Redemption" had meaning; Andy earning beer for his fellow inmates, his two weeks "in the hole" for playing music over the loudspeaker, and Brooks' realization that he couldn't survive on the outside are just few examples. Throughout the movie, Andy's best friend Red maintained his sense of defeat, succumbing to the fact that he too was becoming "institutionalized" as Brooks had been, while Andy, in his subtle ways, viewed everything in his life as an opportunity.....including a tiny rock hammer that could bring him freedom "in 400 years".....or less! The movie builds up the two opponents, hope vs. despair, for their final battle in the end. After more than two hours of watching an innocent man suffer, I never expected to smile so much for the outcome of such a film.
On a more technical note, "The Shawshank Redemption" is a filming masterpiece. The actor selection was perfect, the acting was impeccable, and the directing of it all supported the story with absolute precision.
Anyone who dislikes this film ought to be shunned from society.