All time favorite!

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2014)

This movie has all of the aspects you would expect of a great film. Based on Stephen King's short story, this tale of hope and loss, friendship and betrayal is nothing shy of magical. Your heart bleeds for Andy through his troubles with the sisters and then sings when he is finally free. You feel the hatred for the warden and the screws, while crying for the lost life of Brooks. I have seen so many different movies in my life and can honestly say, 100%, without a doubt that this beautifully crafted piece of art is hands down my all time favorite. I can watch Tim Robbins stroll through the yard and listen to Morgan Freeman narrate over and over. If you came to my house right new with a bag of popcorn and some wine with a copy of this in your hand, we would be besties for life.