A trully work of art, where the word art itself comes up short!

Rating: 10/10 (6 March 2001)

Shawshank Redemption is one of those few movies which can only be made when all things come together. Narrative, Scenario pacing, cinematography, performance and directing are only some of the main elements that make for a great movie when all are in balance to serve the main purpose which is the storytelling. But sometimes GOD says let there be that moment when every other aspect, of the greatest art form in cinema history, swells the other up to make magic happen on and behind the white screen!

There is no need to elaborate on Shawshank Redemption because those whom have witnessed it knows it's power and grandeur in appearance.
For those whom haven't crossed paths with Shawshank Redemption yet should by all means necesary make it a lifes effort to rent and buy this Movie. Before you leave this place you once knew as Mother Earth you need to have experienced one of the greater feelings in cinema history!
I hope I myself as a Filmmaker will come across a breathtaking story like this to film, there is simply no greater reward to a filmmaker than to have directed a Movie like this.
In closing I will add, for those running off to the store looking for Shawshank Redemption, look up these next films for they will change your life for they have changed mine and made me become a filmmaker.
It's a wonderful life (Frank Capra), Ben Hur (William Wyler), Ran (Akira Kurosawa) and M (Fritz Lang).
There are many other great movies but for starters just start with these cause you'll be watching these a many a times.