Review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) by Cooperward4 — 10 Oct 2019
"Get busy living, or get busy dying". This films is a masterpiece. Everything about this film is near perfect. It is an intriguing tale of prison life and routine and how it can affect a man's physique or how you can take advantage of its certain benefits.
The film has without a doubt one of the most alluring film protagonists in Andy Dufresne, portrayed by the brilliant Tim Robbins. His subtle yet realistic portrayal of a shy and intelligent banker who is framed for murder is one of the best performances I have personally ever seen.
Another character who I can't get enough of is Red played by the unsurprisingly exceptional Morgan Freeman. His outstanding narration sets the mood throughout the film's duration and is simply brilliant.
The protagonist's journey from being a vulnerable individual to becoming the most protected person in Shawshank prison is a truly remarkable one. The film is directed phenomenally by Frank Darabont and even more impressive is that this is his first feature film.
I strongly recommend that you watch this film as it is one of the greatest films to ever be made and without a doubt my favourite film of all time.
This review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) was written by Cooperward4 on 10 Oct 2019.
The Shawshank Redemption has generally received very positive reviews.
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