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The Shawshank Redemption review

Posted : 2 weeks, 1 day ago on 24 October 2009 02:28 (A review of The Shawshank Redemption)

I never tought a movie with such cliche description could be so good. It's so soft, with a great story and a very good script. Some things are obvious but the way it comes out at is what makes it all different. That tons of good actors obsviouly helps, I must admit and it probably wouldn't be the same without them but anyway, a very nice choise. I recommend.

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A Story Of Hope, of unmeasured Good.

Posted : 11 months, 2 weeks ago on 27 November 2008 06:17 (A review of The Shawshank Redemption)

Andy Dufresne: That's the beauty of music. They can't get that from you... Haven't you ever felt that way about music?
Red: I played a mean harmonica as a younger man. Lost interest in it though. Didn't make much sense in here.
Andy Dufresne: Here's where it makes the most sense. You need it so you don't forget.
Red: Forget?
Andy Dufresne: Forget that... there are places in this world that aren't made out of stone. That there's something inside... that they can't get to, that they can't touch. That's yours.
Red: What're you talking about?
Andy Dufresne: Hope.

Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.

Tim Robbins: Andy Dufresne

Morgan Freeman: Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding

Well to start with there are so many sides to this film. So many messages that transcend words. Will melt your heart with it's mesmerizing vision of a human bond that is so untouchable it sings out and rings inside you.

Now I've only watched this once, now twice, on my latest viewing with my family, I can honestly say that a perfect film can shine even more with the ones you love.
Shawshank is without a doubt one of these.

Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins acting is without fault down to the last word and fixated dedication and soulful resonance in their eyes even. It's immense.

A film should assault all of your senses and again Shawshank qualifies instantly. It will make you laugh, make you cry, have you humming with joy, or feeling desperate and low at it's bad points.

The music adds to the mix in a wondrous way that is another key element to this film's soul.

That ultimate conclusion, where everything comes together like a newly formulated jigsaw will fill and satisfy.

Two friends reunited on a breathtaking scape or Andy Durresne standing with outstretched arms in the relentless rain. You cant ask for a more powerful symbolic meaningful thing.

Shawshank Redemption with it's power will forever remind me of the ones who are dearest of all in my life. Their greatness is without question and is unmeasurable.

There is always hope even in darkness, hope that shines forth with it's light. If that's not a message i don't know what is...

Pending Extension & Re-write

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One of the Best Movies

Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago on 2 April 2008 11:52 (A review of The Shawshank Redemption)

This movie is one the best ever, the way the story was told captured the true characters in the story. It's sure moving movie where a man can be thrown into the deep end of life and be able to survival.

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Perfect

Posted : 1 year, 8 months ago on 4 March 2008 12:34 (A review of The Shawshank Redemption)

What can be said about this movie that hasn't already been said before?

Shawshank is based on the novella by Stephen King and is about Andy Dufresne, a banker wrongly put in prison for murdering his wife and her lover, and how he handles life inside Shawshank State Prison.

Acting by every person in this movie are all Oscar worthy in my book, from Tim Robbins portraying Andy is perfect at showing Andy's intelligent and calm nature, Morgan Freeman as 'Red', a fellow prisoner that befriends Andy and tries to understand Andy's thinking, and even Bob Gunton who plays the warden bringing his the warden's hypocrisy to life.

Music in the movie is awesome fitting in perfectly for each scene and never kills the mood but enhances it.

Visually the cinematographic is spot on showing emotions perfectly and the bleakness of prison while still showing hope through Andy's eyes.

The Shawshank Redemption is a absolutely wonderful film filled with hope in a place normally with no room for it and if you have not seen it I say do your self a favor and see this movie because I personally guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

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Great Drama Film.

Posted : 1 year, 8 months ago on 13 February 2008 09:13 (A review of The Shawshank Redemption)

"The Shawshank Redemption" is about a man who is put into prison for killing somebody. At first he is having a difficult time coping with it. During the process he meets an inspirational man played by Morgan Freeman. They bond and begin learning from one another. The relationship between the two is amazing and they do great on camera. This is definitely one of the most inspirational films I have ever watched. It is a true classic.

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Amazing

Posted : 2 years, 1 month ago on 14 September 2007 02:44 (A review of The Shawshank Redemption)

This movie is absolutely amazing! I would give it 10 stars if i could! The story is very powerful and unlike any other that I have seen before. Watching this should make you feel sad, but the ending leaves you with a really nice feeling. It really is all about hope, redemption and freedom. The cast were perfect for their roles, especially the two main characters played by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Overall this is one of the best movies I have ever seen! Definitely in my top 4 movies of all time!

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Hope!

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago on 11 September 2007 06:43 (A review of The Shawshank Redemption)

This is what I call a movie masterpiece. There isn't a thing about this film that could be improved, it's simply superb. The Shawshank Redemption is by far my favourite film of all time! And it so deserves to be #1 on imdb's Top 100 chart.

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Best Film Ever

Posted : 2 years, 7 months ago on 6 April 2007 10:16 (A review of The Shawshank Redemption)

Not a single review for this one? I'm shocked.

It's number 1 IMDB (ignore the fact that Godfather, which has less votes and lower IMDB score is still holding #1 spot for past year, Shawshank is the TRUE number 1 IMDB movie). And the highest rated popular movie on here as well.

But i guess a movie like this doesn't really need reviews; it's absolutely perfect, and if you haven't seen it yet, you owe it to yourself to make sure it's the next film you watch, no exceptions allowed. I think why this movie will likely always remain at number 1 spot is that it appeals to all people, young & old, male & female.

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