Review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) by Phillie E — 24 May 2014

Hope is a good thing, and no good thing ever dies.

This review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) was written by Phillie E on 24 May 2014.

The Shawshank Redemption has generally received very positive reviews.

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