The Shawshank Redemption (1994) / Review

Rating: 10/10 (6 March 2019)

"Hope can set you free." An extraordinary film well oiled by it's cast. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman deliver. This Stephen King novela turned film, immediately captivates the audience's attention with the murder of a wife and lover. The shifting point of view from Andy's character to Red in the beginning of the film also guides us into wondering "Who is Andy Dufrense?". Morgan Freeman's incredible narration paints a canvas of life behind bars and how vulnerable they are outside it. The best film of the year despite also being the most underrated. Over the years, like fine wine, it has cemented its place in the archives of cinema. If there's one thing to take from this film... "Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying."