A brilliantly written and filmed masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2007)

Perhaps the greatest movie ever made, The Shawshank Redemption tells the touching and emotive story of the Andy Dufrain. Wrongly convicted of a dual murder, Dufrain is sent to the to the infamous walls of Shawshank Prison and the film explores his lifetime of experiences there.
Throughout the film the audience is supplied with a variety of details and subplots. What is amazing however is the director's ability to cleverly weave these details into the conclusion and to give each a remarkable significance.
The film features some of the best acting to record and by far the greatest narrator, Morgan Freeman. The film establishes its themes perfectly, most notably the paramount bond between the characters played by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
This film will remain a classic for many years to come and the conclusion will continue to stun and inspire audiences.