As good as drama gets

Rating: 10/10 (4 May 2005)

Well, first I must admit i am no fan of drama movie cause they tend to be slow and uninteresting, but the ones i do love are just great movies that makes me either smile or break a tear. This movie is definitely the latter.
Tim Robbins and Freeman makes some powerful acting which is top notch, but what makes this movie so special except the incredible story, is that everyone perform at their best. Really hard to point out an actor who only had an average performance. Not many movies that gives so many colorful performances from all involved.
The story is really a masterpiece but to put it out so well in a movie is even harder. And the twists are surprising but makes it even better. Shows how harsh prison life was in the 40's and 50's but even though you are given a glimpse of the though conditions there is always that sense of upbeat aura in the characters and u can't help but smile on a few occasions even though there might not be much to smile about. There is so much u can say about this movie but I just say this, this is as good as drama gets.