Instant Favorite

Rating: 10/10 (12 October 2013)

I do not know why I missed this film when it first premiered. Perhaps it was in the decade in which I lived under a rock. Nevertheless, I did not first see this film until 2007, and although I'd heard of it, I wasn't sure what to expect. I knew it was a Stephen King adaptation and, honestly, I've never really been much of a King fan, although it seems that I keep watching many of the films adapted from his stories. (Seriously... The Langoliers? The butt worms. WTF?!) Still, I took to Shawshank with little trepidation, allowing the story to unfold as it was meant, and I was hooked within minutes. Afterwards, I did what any good Shawshank fan should do, I watched it again.
Robbins' and Freeman's performances were incredible. The story, well told, and the standard King-style twist, surprisingly unanticipated.
Little to say,this movie immediately became my all-time favorite, and I happily enjoy watching it whenever it comes available.