Unparalleled Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (2 October 2014)

I know it is absolutely shocking to you that the #1 movie on IMDb's Top 250 is my (and many, many others') favorite movie. Why, you may ask? (and I would respond with a quizzical look and say what do you mean why?) Because it is simply perfection in every facet of the film making process. The direction is magnificent as Darabont gets wonderful performances from his entire cast and paced the movie perfectly. It's a long film, but doesn't feel that way. Darabont of course also gets credit as the writer, and the writing is masterful. There are so many memorable lines. The cast is amazing and the performance by Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins are unforgettable.
God I love this movie. The end scene makes me shed a tear every time.