moving and emotionally impactful(if you liked "The Green Mile" you will like this movie)

Rating: 10/10 (30 May 2007)

like "The Shawshank Redemption,"The Green Mile" is another case of a Stephen King story which translates well from the page to the screen.as in "Mile",this movie is also directed by Frank Darabont,who also wrote the screenplay.another similarity is the prison setting and the fact that the movie is seen and told through the eyes of one man (Morgan Freeman)who just happens to be a prison lifer and the things he sees as the years go by.he tells the story of one man who becomes a prisoner(TIm Robbins) and who he becomes friends with.the movie then chronicles their friendship and struggles in the prison system.unlike "The Green Mile",there is no mystical or supernatural element to this film.however,this film is of the same calibre of "Mile",owing to its solid writing, acting, and direction."Shawshank" is very dramatic,yet very compelling.it's also a very moving tale.it will likely impact you emotionally and intellectually. and before i forget,i must also mention the ending,which i thought was very strong.for me,"The Shawshank Redemption" is a strong 10/10