Was I watching another movie?

Rating: 6/10 (28 March 2009)

The Shawshank Redemption is one of those films that people either love or  well, hate is probably the wrong word.
It's an OK film, but lacks in so many areas, most of all script and ideas. Yet again, we are subjected to an innocent man being sent to prison, governed by a sadistic guard and corrupt governor. Yet again, we see him get a glimmer of hope of release, and yet again we see hope destroyed.
It's not exactly original.
But, it is well filmed, and superbly acted. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman played the lead roles to perfection. The surrounding parts were played as equally well, and none let the film down. Pity about the script.
Don't get me started about the poster on the wall. All the searches, and no-one took it down? Oh, come on.
Watch the film  yes, even enjoy it. But please don't think it's one of the best.