One of the Best Movies Ever!

Rating: 10/10 (18 October 2013)

Wow! The general reaction to this movie. Frank Darabont brought Steven King's Short story to a whole new light. The cast as well as the general look of this film that makes is the classic that it is. Andy Dufrain (Tim Robbins) is accused and convicted of murdering his fiancé and her lover. Andy, the big city banker that was out of place immediately strikes a cord in Red (Morgan Freeman). The two form a relationship after a bet that didn't cash out for Red. The tale of Andy and his terrible beginnings at the Shawshank Prison is unsettling. Tim Robbin's look and performance is superb! His soft,smart demeanor is painted well. His relationship with Red is the meat of the film. Andy's defiant yet peaceful persona slowly mends in with the rest of the prisoners. The story couldn't have been told better. Morgan Freeman is the actor we know now because of this role. His dedication to his friend is undying. The thought of relationships like that make this movie so watchable. The fact that you can watch this over and over and not be distracted is it's own note. Most who collect movies have this title as a part of their collection. The story will be timeless because of the movie and cement Stephen King as not only a great Novelist but, amazing screenwriter. Everyone should watch this movie. The different feelings it invokes as well as the mystery that comes with the story are worth the Hour plus you spend. The problem is that the blueprints for movies like this aren't able to be written. That's why classics like this are far and few. Cinephiles would agree that the "Shawshank Redemption" is placed well at #1 on IMDb'S List.