Review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) by Spencer F — 29 Apr 2015

A very moving story of the most powerful thing about the human spirit:Hope.A masterful work of cinema.

This review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) was written by Spencer F on 29 Apr 2015.

The Shawshank Redemption has generally received very positive reviews.

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