Greatest movie of all time... finally on top!

Rating: 10/10 (1 August 2009)

I have been an avid fan of Stephen King since elementary school. I went to a catholic school from kindergarten through 8th grade. Of all places for me to pick up my first King book, it was at a book fair for my school. It was "The Eyes of the Dragon". I was hooked. I remember reading this short story and not thinking much of it. Previous King books-turned-movies offered a glimpse of what was to come. 90% of his movies are almost perfect transitions from print to screen. Green Mile is among the best as well, but...
...This movie definitely is what it is all about. I know it is cliché to say it, yet I feel there has never been a more appropriate comparison. This movie is like a fine wine. Not quite appreciated fully at first but as time passes, it is clearly head and shoulders above the rest. It was released in a year that saw amazing film-making. Gump takes the best picture, and there were a handful of others which could have taken that honor - had they been released any other year. Pulp Fiction most notably... Don't get me wrong, Gump is a great movie just not even close to best that year. 3rd or lower.
When I first joined IMDb, Shawshank was #2. I hoped one day it would overtake the top spot and it happened shortly after Dark Knight held it for a brief period of time. Here's to Andy & hope, it is a wonderful thing!