phenomenal Film 11 out of 10

Rating: 10/10 (3 October 2008)

This is one of those films that come once in a blue moon. The ones that leave you sitting on your seat staring at the screen when the film is ended and trying to think of a word to describe the excellence of the film
Although Shawshank does take a while to get started, but you understand why later on the film. The characters need to be explained for you to understand later points in the film.
What really makes this film great is the use of no special effects, no stunts, just plain simple amazingly original,witty story writing and outstanding acting by every character in the film including the minor ones. Just based in a prison, men talking to each other.
This film does make you feel involved in the film. You feel every characters emotions and pain and share their joy and happiness. When the film ends it takes you 10 seconds to get back to reality again - its just that compelling
Best personal Film of all time and best film on IMDb and rightly so Spectacular Film !