Stephen King's Prison

Rating: 10/10 (18 October 2019)

It goes without saying that Stephen King is the master of horror fiction. So many of his works have been adapted into films that star phenomenal actors. To date: I have seen The Shining, the new ITs, Shawshank Redemption. The Green Mile, and all three Carries.
I have yet to see The Stand and the original IT. I also haven't finished watching The Mist which is a television series based on his short story by the same name.
As far as books go however, I have read The Shining, Carrie, began IT (need to finish it), and On Writing. Clearly, I must read Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile, and maybe Christine. Of course there's also Doctor Sleep (sequel to The Shining) which is already a movie and The Stand which I must read as well.
But I feel this review went from Stephen King to why I read and watch Stephen KIng films to basically nothing about Shawshank Redemption.
So let's get back on track here. The first review on I.M.D.B. for this movie is titled "Tied for the best movie I have ever seen". If I read the review, maybe I'll figure out WHY it's tied.
As for me though, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Nice bonus to have my name be mentioned: Andy Dufresne. But besides the name drop, this movie gave me a lot to think about. Stephen King/the writers really dove into the inner workings of a prison and with a stellar cast that includes Morgan Freeman, I was hooked. The prison break was even genius. I don't want to spoil too much and this film is not the best film I have ever seen, but it's up there.
Before watching the movie, I recommend reading the book (I still haven't. Guilty) and then comparing the two once you have seen Shawshank Redemption. I can't guarantee it, but I would assume you won't be disappointed.
With writes,
-Andy Ruffett