A magnificent film that is worthy to be number 1.

Rating: 10/10 (12 September 2013)

A true masterpiece of modern cinema , with Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction , a film that has left its mark in the past 10 years. Frank Darabont 's film , based on Stephen King material , captures in a way that could not be more memorable triumph of human spirit over a hostile destiny . Drama is built and crafted by the most thorough detail: fine-tuned scenario , congealed story that makes you cry for a happy end , which, although coming, though still not fully satisfy you (why many films have done that ? ) . Each element of the decor brings its contribution corresponding to the emotional tension of the film developed . "The Shawshank Redemption" does not offer a tremendous psychological challenge or any rational incentive contrary, his charm lies in the emotional force that surrounds you slowly, carefully graded and highly inspiring. Impressive great emotional impact , the film you just steal a special atmosphere , a slight reconciled melancholy that makes you actually feel your blood human . Drama protagonist move upon you and they end up pushing the contemplation of the greatness of the human being. But the film is balanced , never falls into a bathos , vulgar or boring . Cadence dose slowly and subtly flowing impressionism , and finally can conclude proud : over all wrongs , than all the sufferings , miseries rises above all human splendor . Great triumph of human values ​​: patience, friendship , perseverance , selflessness is portrayed as a human universal film without falling into the trap American ( few directors escapes this trap , see Ridley Scott , Gladiator or Mel Gibson - Braveheart ) . The picture is superb, the sets have a special importance , assembly includes interesting symmetry , direction is gorgeous , Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman remain a tandem famous all do their duty and drain your last tear ... but not in an insidious , commercial and regret , the film is not at all a hoax , a scam , but has a substance perfect emotional density , highlighting , in a grand exquisite essences of humanity .