Review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) by Paul N — 13 Mar 2016

Sad, funny and gut wrenching. Timeless prison story that will stir every emotion.

This review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) was written by Paul N on 13 Mar 2016.

The Shawshank Redemption has generally received very positive reviews.

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