Truly Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2002)

If you were to look at a plot synopsis for this movie, there is little chance that you would be interested in it. However having watched it on recommendation from a friend, I was staggered at how good this movie is. I don't know what it was, but something grabbed hold of me and made me appreciate this movie. Tim Robbins is excellent as Andy Dufresne and he never won an Academy Award is beyond me.
After all the cliched buddy-buddy movies made in the 80's, it's nice to be able to sit down and watch a tale of genuine and lasting friendship.