Review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) by Brandon Y — 17 Mar 2017

This is, by far, one of my favorite movies. It can be dark, twisted, heartwarming, and even light-hearted at some points. This is a must-watch for anyone with a pulse.

This review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) was written by Brandon Y on 17 Mar 2017.

The Shawshank Redemption has generally received very positive reviews.

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