Solid Film

Rating: 6/10 (30 July 2015)

The Shawshank Redemption is a fine and heartwarming tale that holds up after over 20 years. The film is about a man named Andy Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins) who is sentenced to prison after it is ruled he killed his wife. In my mind, The Shawshank Redemption is one of the best "feel good" movies because it is not afraid to present darker themes (suicide, rape, corruption, etc.) and explore the brutality of prison life. But by presenting such a low for the main characters, the audience feels more when the heroes succeed in the end. I feel that Andy is a character most people can empathize, which is critical for a movie of this type. In conclusion, The Shawshank Redemption is a solid film that leaves a good feeling with the viewer, even after the credits roll.