One of the most absorbing movies I have ever watched

Rating: 10/10 (15 April 2014)

"The Shawshank Redemption" is one of the best movies that I have ever watched. Each and every element of the movie comes together to form an exquisite cinematic story.
Tim Robbins (Andy Dufresne) has played his part to perfection and is well complimented by Morgan Freeman (Ellis "Red" Redding).
Frank Darabont masterfully entwines fate, courage, fear, hardship, friendship, dreams and above all HOPE into one truly enticing cinematic experience. The various phases in the movie are shown with so much emotion that it gives the viewer a sense of being actually there at that moment.
The movie was nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1994 but walked away with none which was very disheartening.