Review of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) by Dominic S — 06 Sep 2013

Yes, after years of putting it off, I have finally sat down and watched The Shawshank Redemption.

This film tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a convicted but innocent felon who was accused of murdering his wife and her lover. Dufresne is sentenced to life in Shawshank prison. There, he befriends a Morgan Freeman's character Red. The two of them become inspirable and they become each other's support as they both serve harsh time.

The audience watches as Dufresne makes his special mark on Shawshank prison. Whether it was because he helped expand the range of books in the library, he helped a young misunderstood boy achieve his high school diploma, or he helped most of the guards as well as the warden file their taxes just in time for tax season, Dufresne seemed to have made Shawshank a little less like a prison and a little more like a center for rehabilitation.

As 19 years came up, Dufresne discovered who had actually killed his wife and her lover. Dufresne is determined to become a free man, one way or another, even if the warden should attempt to gets in his way.

This film is a piece of art and I encourage everyone to experience if just as I have. This film is about friendship, loyalty, strength, truthfulness, and fighting for what's right, even when you seem outnumbered.

No words can describe how beautiful this film truly is. The film's title even gives it an epic kick to it.

The screenplay was written beautifully smooth with no dull moments. Thomas Newman composed such a lovely and pleasing yet epic score that I fell in love with. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman give once in a lifetime performances that melt your heart.

Overall, this film is amazing, simple as that.

The Shawshank Redemption, I give you a 100%.