A Timeless Classic

Rating: 9/10 (7 January 2017)

The Shawshank Redemption is a timeless classic that has consistently been ranked as one of the greatest movies of all time. The originality of the plot, well developed characters and engrossing story keeps you glued to your seat. Watching it for the first time, the initial slow pace of the movie may baffle you but it quickly transforms into a thrilling story that makes you wonder about how life can suddenly change. It was a new experience to learn about the North American prison system and the life within the walls of a correctional facility. While watching it for a second time I was engrossed by the subtle hints at every stage of the movie that built up to a spectacular ending. This is a story of injustice, friendship, bonding, struggle, patience, sorrow, happiness and ingenuity – a true emotional roller coaster that covers you with a generous splattering of brutal truth. It teaches us to never give up on life and the importance of a meticulous long term plan for success. The movie is set in a different time but even a new generation of film viewers can certainly relate to the universal concepts that have been so beautifully featured in this film.