This could be my all time favorite movie across all genre and languages... well... I say that... but there are some which come pretty close... But... in short I cant imagine people not liking this movie...
Stars: Tim Robbins at his best... and then theres the brilliant Morgan Freeman... Supporting cast also does a brilliant job...
Plot: Simple, but with a fitting twist... I will try not to give away anything (in case there are those who have not seen it)... Tim Robbins is cast as Andy Dufrane, a banker accused of murdering his wife and her lover in cold blood... convicted to serve a life sentence, he arrives at Shawshank prison with the other 'new fish' (as the inmates refer to all the newcomers)... Morgan Freeman (Red) can be seen taking bets as to which of the newcomers would break down crying first on their first night... and he bets on Dufrane... Dufrane proves him wrong... does not make a sound... Red and Dufrane grow to be friends later as they serve thier many years in prison together... the story follows Andys daily struggles as he tries to adapt to life in prison and find ways to occupy his time... To add to the mix we have the sadistic homosexuals, corrupt guards and warden, and other, friendlier prisoners... (friends of Red/Freeman)...
One of my favorite scenes is when Robbins and Freeman have their first conversation in prison...
I would give it 10/10, but I am of the opinion that there could always be something done better...
9.7/10 (Already have the DVD!)
Stars: Tim Robbins at his best... and then theres the brilliant Morgan Freeman... Supporting cast also does a brilliant job...
Plot: Simple, but with a fitting twist... I will try not to give away anything (in case there are those who have not seen it)... Tim Robbins is cast as Andy Dufrane, a banker accused of murdering his wife and her lover in cold blood... convicted to serve a life sentence, he arrives at Shawshank prison with the other 'new fish' (as the inmates refer to all the newcomers)... Morgan Freeman (Red) can be seen taking bets as to which of the newcomers would break down crying first on their first night... and he bets on Dufrane... Dufrane proves him wrong... does not make a sound... Red and Dufrane grow to be friends later as they serve thier many years in prison together... the story follows Andys daily struggles as he tries to adapt to life in prison and find ways to occupy his time... To add to the mix we have the sadistic homosexuals, corrupt guards and warden, and other, friendlier prisoners... (friends of Red/Freeman)...
One of my favorite scenes is when Robbins and Freeman have their first conversation in prison...
I would give it 10/10, but I am of the opinion that there could always be something done better...
9.7/10 (Already have the DVD!)
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