The minutes glide by

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2009)

Despite being a very long movie, and not very action packed for that matter, I found 'The Shawshank Redemption' one of the most entertaining motion pictures I have ever stumbled upon. And I think that the entertainment value a certain film may hold is largely over-looked among film critics, and most people who watch films with a critical eye. But I hold it as probably the single most important feature in movies in most cases. And by entertainment value I do not only mean how it feels when you are watching the movie, but also the picture it leaves on your mind that makes you want to see it again, and that you can look back at and actually experience the feeling you gain from actually watching the film. And this is where 'Shawshank' really shines. The 2 hours just went by, and left me with a really good feeling after wards for some time.
But the other features should not be ignored either in any case. I really like the way 'Shawshank' makes you think. For me, it was mostly about how good I actually have it, and about life in general. It really made me want to better my ways in all sorts of ways. But unfortunately it wont last forever, but that's why it's good you can see the movie again. And when you do, it will still have the same impact on you as it did the first time around.