Does Light Cast Out Darkness

Rating: 9/10 (11 May 2019)

The dialogue and the stellar performance of Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins along with the supporting cast set the bar high for the also-ran black/white buddy films then and now.
Director Frank Darabont manages to shoot what could have been a dull and often told story of criminals behind prison walls with humanity. The story unfolds like so many others, and instead of concentrating on guilt or innocence I was drawn into the daily lives of people who were living like me the best experience they could with the resources they are allowed.
Stephen King, of course, is known for his suspense, horror, supernatural, and science fiction. Shawshank Redemption I read is loosely based off of Leo Tolstoy, God Sees the Truth, But Waits. From whatever and wherever Stephen King chose to base The Shawshank Redemption writings I thoroughly enjoyed the movie as did my Aunt Evelyn as she has probably watched the movie 100 times outpacing my 30 or so more viewings. A must see if you like a storyline involving patience and redemptive promise for the future.