A timeless classic

Rating: 9/10 (19 April 2020)

This film to this date - 26 years after having been released - still is such a classic. I am a sucker for prison films to begin with, so I could not let this piece go by so easily.
This film knows how to grip you intensely. Throughout the whole film I sat there in awe of how great the film was. The phenomenal acting, combined with the amazing writing, story and music makes up for an amazing film that everyone should see.
While I was watching the film, I felt a range of emotions; and that's to me what makes a good film. It made me feel emotional, which is a really tough thing to do; few films have done this to me. Besides feeling emotional at times, I also felt happy and excited. It is safe to say that I haven't felt bored, unentertained or feeling regret for sitting through this film a single moment of the film. Morgan Freeman truly has been a gift to the world, because I really love his narration during this film; it just completes an already amazing film. I honestly can't imagine this film without his narration, but I can definitely say that it still would be amazing nonetheless.
It can be said with certainty that this film will stay a timeless classic, for generations to follow and love. Thank you Stephen King for the original book, and thank you Frank Darabont for making this story come to life so well because of your amazing directing.