The rating shows everything: must watch!

Rating: 10/10 (8 August 2013)

Question arose when I saw a movie with that high rating in IMDb. After finally found this movie and saw it by myself, I can say that the rating shows everything: this is one of a top movie you should watch before you die. No matter that Shawshank was defeated in all its nominations of Academy Award 1994: number of award is not always a correct guideline to tell you whether a movie is good or not.
The theme is just simple, if we compare with 2000s movies: mainly talks about friendship and hope. In this almost-100-percent-male-actors film, there is no special sound effect, science-fiction complicated visual effect, super make-up on actors/actresses, just the story and dialogs. But the theme is so unique, can say this is a signature film about prison; and the message it brings will stay forever after you finished watching, so that you'll never forget. That's why I gave a 10: I was really surprised/shocked about this movie's ending, and even tried to watch it again about 2-3 times!
Still re-think to watch this movie? Trust me, you'll not disappointed. And one more thing: don't compare it to Forrest Gump. Both of these movies have distinct special messages themselves, both are good, both are unique. And after that you'll be able to talk to everyone about the message Shawshank brings.