The Shawshank Redemption - A treat to watch

Rating: 10/10 (16 October 2017)

'The more I know, the more I come to know, how less I know'. After watching thousands of movies and having some hundreds with me currently. I found 'The Shawshank Redemption' now. I have been avoiding this for some time, thinking that it would be another usual prison drama stuff. But since, IMDb had top rating, nominated for 7 Oscars, and some good reviews.
OMG what a movie- Amazing, how you get entangled in a web of deceit, and proving yourself innocent among those master treacherous is nothing less than impossible. Here how Hope takes charge and this proves when Morgan Freeman says at last "Some birds are not to be caged as their feathers are just too bright". Tim Robbins in role of Andy Dufresne is excellent in 'silent intellect on work' profile. Morgan freeman is not a surprise in "Red" as I have always liked his acting and not to forget his convincing voice.
On first viewing it is the story of Andy Dufresne and his struggle to maintain hope despite his circumstances. However, this is really a movie about Red and his struggle to find meaning and purpose. The final segment of the movie testifies to the fact that the final resolution of the story comes about only when Red is faced with the same fearful situation as Brooks. Because of Andy, Red can find a different path-the path of freedom that is lit by hope.
The only other movie which I liked that far is "Forest Gump" and incidentally this was also released in 1994. If this doesn't say enough, set aside a little over two hours tonight and rent this movie. You will finally understand what everyone is talking about and you will understand why this is my tie with Forest Gump.