THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) - July 20, 2008
Well, I guess now I know what all the fuss is about. I can't believe I waited so long. This is a great film, perfectly directed by Frank Darabont and filled with memorable characters and excellent performances. Morgan Freeman gives one of his best performances ever, and Tim Robbins is equally good. In fact, all the performances are well above average, making many of the side-characters more interesting than the protagonists from lesser films. This is also one of those rare movies that has an unusually long running time (about two hours and twenty minutes) but doesn't feel long in the slightest. It's pure gold all the way through, from the opening frames right to the ridiculously moving finale. ****
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