One of the greatest films of all time.

Rating: 10/10 (28 May 2008)

One of the greatest films of all time. Frank Darabont, through his own screenplay of this Stephen King story, directs arguably the most powerful tale of hope and freedom in this masterpiece of a movie that should be watched by all. Andy Dufresne, charged guilty of the murders of his wife and her lover, is sent to Shawshank prison to serve back-to-back life sentences. This is the account of his legendary stay in the detention center as told by his friend, Ellis Redding. Packed with outstanding performances by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, this is perhaps one of the most memorable films of the nineties, nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture which it ultimately lost to Forrest Gump. It is one of those films that leave you elated by the end, filled with happiness for its fictional characters that you eventually feel for. This will be the most satisfying two-and-a-half-hour film you'll probably ever sit right throughout. For a film that looks targeted to a male audience, it is one that transcends gender. Totally recommended.
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