Gets better every time I see it

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2002)

There are so many facets to this film, both subtle and obvious. You really need to see it multiple times to appreciate them all. Several reviews have tried to boil this movie down into a few phrases, usually not doing it justice. This movie is about the growing and intimate friendship of the two main characters, and is possibly the best male friendship movie ever made.
If only Steven King would stick to movies like this and Stand By Me, instead of the supernatural horror films. His story-telling prowess is unmatched.
Morgan Freeman once again shows his incredible abilities, and this performance ranks with his great portrayal in Glory! He has an uncanny knack for helping you know a character better than it's screentime should allow. You just know who Red is in this film, in your heart.
HBO's showing several years ago included a couple of cut-out scenes that were fantastic, and are worth looking for if you like this movie.