It doesn't get much better than this.

Rating: 10/10 (7 August 2000)

This is, without a doubt, one of the most gripping movies that I've ever seen. The script is well written and proves once again that Stephen King is a masterful story teller. I've definitely seen a few King movies that have left a bit to be desired, but this is not it. King is at his best on this one.
Let's not forget the stunning performances of Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. There couldn't be a better pairing then these to gentlemen. This was a defining role for Robbins as he broke out of his typical `funny movie' role and proved without a doubt that he is an actor in every sense of the word. I gained new respect for this man after seeing this movie and gladly see anything he does.
Morgan Freeman succeeded in further cementing himself in my mind as one of the great actors of today. He makes you believe that the saying is true; `They sentence you to life and that's exactly what they get.'
Don't take my word for it, see it for yourself. Don't just rent it, though, buy it because you'll have to own it once you've seen it and there's no sense in throwing away your money on the rental.