One of the best films of the 90's

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2003)

Rarely a movie that tries to be touching achives its purpose. More often then not I find myself wanting to throw up at the serious of movies. While Shawshank redemption was very touching, I was to busy being engaged in the story line and the charecters to worry about the inspirational aspect of the movie. Every single character serves a purpose in this movie. Tim Robbins gives a great performance as an innocent man in prison for the murder of his wife. His character doesn't dread on the horrible reality that is before him, he just takes it. His character seems so loss in his new reality and needs some guidence which he finds in other inmates. Shawshank redemption offers a realistic view of prison life, and at the same time creates one of the most engaging storylines ever.