Review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) by Niall H — 03 Jan 2014

There's really no mystery as to why this film is often regarded as one of the greatest films ever.

This review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) was written by Niall H on 03 Jan 2014.

The Shawshank Redemption has generally received very positive reviews.

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