A film way ahead of it's time...

Rating: 10/10 (24 July 2013)

This film is on my list of all time favorites. It has an awesome message. This film has so much depth and growth that its like a great page turner that you don't want to put down.
Director Frank Darabont was out did himself in this film. He gave the viewer just the right amount of every aspect of drama, excitement and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more. He gave such a detailed depiction of prison life in a way that has never been seen on screen but yet gave us a sense of compassion for prisoners as well.
Tim Robbins gave a very phenomenal performance from start to finish. He was the guy you just always wanted to route for. His performance was great throughout the film . Robbins played Andy Dufresne who was convicted of a crime and is sentenced to prison. He has to learn to adapt to a whole new life. He be-friends an African American man named Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding played by Morgan Freeman. Red is feels as if he has no hope of ever being anything more than an inmate and is content with that. Red feels that the only way to survive is to become still to the world and try not to become institutionalized. Throughout the years Red watches his friend Andy go through a lot of things and change. Along with their good friend Brooks Halten played by James Whitmore who gave an awesome performance as well. The three experience prison life together but in different ways. Over all the cinematography, the directing and the performances were EXCELLENT!
If you've never seen this film it is a definite must see. You will love it and I bet it will be on your list of all time favorites as well. I give this film a excellent rating because it has all the makings of a great film and delivers just that. It was a GREAT FILM all around!