The Shawshank Redemption

Rating: 10/10 (13 February 2016)

The Shawshank Redemption is for me one of the best movies ever made. The acting is crisp and full of endless tension, sometimes forlorn and on other occasions full of fear. How Stephen King could come up with a horror story like this is beyond me. It's a real nightmare to be in a penal system with so many things going against you.
Stephen King has been known for writing stories that have both confused and amused the readers. You should really just rent the movie, sit down, and enjoy this 2 hour long movie.
In the end, though, while the film is indeed admirable from a technical standpoint, it is the emotional impact that has made it a favourite of so many. Naturally, emotional responses will vary from person to person but this film seems to hit the mark more than any other. Do yourself a favour and check it out.