great movie

Rating: 10/10 (24 January 2011)

Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced life in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover although he was not guilty of either one of the crimes. Sent to Shawshank Prison to do hard time, Andy, a banker has to learn to live life inside the prison's walls. He befriends Red (Morgan Freeman) while they both embark on a journey that reveals many things about themselves as well as each other. This is hands down one of my favorite movies of all time. It is a story about two men who withstand decades of harsh prison life while exposing the buoyancy of the human spirit. The movie reveals the significance of dignity and formality and also how knowledge and confidence can go a long way and ultimately be a way to survival. It explores the depths of friendship, forgiveness, and freedom.