The Best Stephen King Adapation.

Rating: 10/10 (29 June 2005)

A Man by the name of Andy Dufrense (Oscar-Winner:Tim Robbins) in his mid-thirties, a intelligent banker is been convicted of murder his ex-wife and her lover. Andy is sent to Maine's Shawshank State Prison for Life. A lifer by the name of "Red" Redding (Oscar-Winner:Morgan Freeman), who knows the ropes in prison. Andy's does earns Red's Friendship. Andy brings hope and change for the prison. Andy is full of surprised and he knows his way to save the best for last.
Written and Directed by Frank Darabont (The Green Mile, The Majestic, The Mist) captures the triumph of the human spirit as memorably in this Instant Classic. This film was never capture in theaters back in 1994. The movie did earn Seven Academy Awards Nominations including:Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Music Score, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Actor for Morgan Freeman. Robbins and Freemin bring a rich, moving performances in the film.
DVD has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1) and an clear Digitally Remastered-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD Extras are only a few: Theatrical Trailer, Still Gallery & Awards for the film­. Do not miss this dark, touching and wonderful film that become a Cult Hit in Video and a Television Favorite. Based on a Short Story by Stephen King "Rita Rayworth and Shanshawk Redemption".
The latest two disc set. DVD has an strong anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1) transfer and an good-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Disc 1 includes an interesting running commentary track by the director and the original theatrical trailer. Disc 2 includes an 30 minute featurette with the cast & crew, an fascinating documentary discuss the cult phenomenon of the movie, Charlie Rose documentary with the director and actors:Robbins & Freeman. Disc 2 also includes an hilarious parody of the film titled "The Sharktank Redemption" with Morgan Freeman's Alfonso in the lead and more. Do not miss this masterpiece, especially those who enjoy the work of Stephen King. (*****/*****)