One of the greats!

Rating: Null/10 (15 July 2015)

This film adaption of Steven King's short story is a masterpiece. It's one of those movies that I am compelled to watch every time it's on TV, and that's often.
Andy finds himself in prison for a murdering his cheating wife, a crime he did not commit. Some of the prisoners place bets on his chances of survival right away. But they soon find out that Andy is tougher than he appears. In the darkest of places, Andy's light finds a way to shine. He will not allow his human spirit to be imprisoned.
The corrupt warden exploits Andy's financial knowledge and has Andy help him to extort money and hide it. Andy helps him, but grudgingly. At the end of the movies the viewer is delighted by Andy's ingenious escape as he makes his way through hundreds of yards of muck only to waltz out of town with all of the warden's money.
Andy's friendship with Red adds to the touching story, as Red, upon his release, makes his way to his friend Andy as he lives out his life in the beauty of a Mexican beach.
This story is timeless and beautiful. Tim Robins and Morgan Freeman play their parts perfectly. This movie has so many amazing moments that it's impossible list them all. This is a must-see movie.