Morgan Freeman is one of the greatest actors of all time.

Rating: 10/10 (4 October 1999)

Especially in this film. He can break your heart or make you laugh, and that's before he speaks. He will have you cheering at the end when "Red" gets in front of the parole board. I watched this only because someone told me it was great. It didn't look like a movie I'd like. Prison dramas aren't generally my thing. This one is different. The first half is brutal and at times difficult to watch, but it helps set the story in motion. You really feel you are there with Andy and Red. One of my favorite scenes is when the prisoners are on the roof of the prison drinking beer. You have to see it to understand what I mean. There isn't enough adjectives to describe this film I can only say that this one is definitely a must see. This one is right up there with "Amadeus" as my two favorite movies of all time. Please do not miss it.