The Shawshank Redemption

someone please give andy dufresne a goodreads account

I rewatch this every year and it never loses its impact. The themes of hope and perseverance are beautifully woven throughout. Easily one of the greatest films ever made.

You know that feeling when you watch a movie so much it gets boring? I don't have that :)

Frank Darabont adapted King's novella perfectly. Every scene matters, every line of dialogue serves the story. The cinematography of Shawshank prison is hauntingly beautiful.

Incredible storytelling. Morgan Freeman's narration is iconic. My only small critique is the pacing in the first act, but once it gets going, it's unstoppable.

If you ever feel down, If you ever feel like giving up, If you ever feel like nothing is gonna workout, If you ever feel hopeless, If you ever feel like dying, Watch this film. It is a miraculous medicine. It is a wonderful movie.

Brooks was here. There's something truly devastating about that particular scene. The one where we find something that's been completely lost, the soul of a man no longer recognizing his own body, his way of living.

Saw this for the first time last month. Can't believe it took me this long. Absolutely deserves its #1 ranking on every list.

Expresses the need for friendship, bravery, freedom, and above all - hope. A powerful film that is clearly standing the test of time.

This film taught me that hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. Not a single wasted frame in 142 minutes.

maybe imdb was right all along

A masterpiece that transcends the prison genre. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman deliver performances that stay with you forever. The final act is pure cinema magic.

"I hope." It's amazing how a film can be this good.

You can "film student" me all you want, but I'd seriously question the sanity of anyone who doesn't think this is an excellent movie.