The Power of Redemption

Rating: 10/10 (3 May 2013)

This masterpiece, directed by Frank Darabout, explores two men seeking redemption as they dream of freedom in Shawshank prison. Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is convicted for the murder of his wife and her lover; he also befriends a convict named Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding (Morgan Freeman) as he eventually gains the respect of the other inmates. Roger Deakins' cinematography has the ability to capture Andy's sense of determination and optimism in Shawshank prison. This unforgettable drama deeply explores the essence of hope as the audience learns that "some birds are not meant to be caged; their feathers are just too bright."