Hallmark of storytelling.

Rating: 10/10 (28 March 2014)

I have never heard about this movie in fact and it was very surprising to see such 'not known' movie at top of the list and that too above GODFATHERS. For me this was the only reason to watch Shawshank Redemption initially but now it is my favorite 'watch again and again' movie. Reasons ? Well . (1) Simple but outstanding Storyline with so many twists and turns. (2) All twists and turns are natural and logical. You find them somewhere near to you but fail to detect till they are revealed on the screen. This is one of the most interesting feature of this movie. (3) Direction is per excellence as may be expected from any great movie. (4) Characters and Acting: Outstanding. (5) Narration by Morgan Freeman. (6) Music: suffice to mention the harmonica played when Red approaches the oak tree he was searching for. (7) One of the most loving ending that leaves you in a state of virtual ecstasy. You leave the screen smiling from within. In fact all great movies contains the features I have mentioned above but what distinguishes Shawshank Redemption from other great movies, in my view, and what makes it most deserving for No. 1 spot, is, undoubtedly, the last 20 minutes of the movie that is pure ecstasy that leads to the most satisfying ending.