The Shawshank Redemption DVD

Advantages: One of the most moving films ever.
Disadvantages: No explaination of sub-plots.

The Shawshank Redemption "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." When my mum sat me down about two years ago to watch The Shawshank Redemption, I don't know what I expected, but whatever it was this film managed to touch my heart. It's a story of injustice, a story of friendship, but most of all, a story of hope. ***The Plot*** The film starts with the trial of Andy Dufresne, and after being declared guilty, ...
...life sentences ahead of him. The other inmates are dubious of Andy at first, saying that he was "a real cold fish". Despite this, Andy forms an unlikely friendship with Red, the prison "fixer", that continues throughout the film. We then follow Andy's life in prison. You see when him and some other inmates tarred the license-plate factory roof and "sat with the sun on the back of [their] shoulders and felt like free men". He becomes Brooks' assistant ... Read review

Advantages: Well written, well acted, good story
Disadvantages: None that spring to mind

...came out, not because of the story as I didn't know what it was about, but just from the name. I quite often dismiss films on the title alone, but I should really stop as many times now I have finally got round to watching a film I didn't fancy and then found it to be absolutely brilliant, as was the case with The Shawshank Redemption. The Main Cast * Tim Robbins - Andy Dufresne * Morgan Freeman - Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding * Bob Gunton - ...
...- Floyd Released in the UK 17th Febuary 1995, prison drama directed by Frank Darabont and based on the short novel Rita Heyworth and The Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King, the film runs for 137 minutes and is rated 15. What Its About Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), a city banker is sent to Shawshank State Prison in 1947, wrongfully accused of the brutal murder of his wife and her lover, for which he recieves a double life sentance. ... Read review

A Superb Film! ***** I put this on my DVD player the other day and it pulls me in every time.... Tim Robbins (Andy) and Morgan Freeman (Red) are fantastic and seem to play off each other really well. Number 2 on my list of favourite films of all time, The Shawshank Redemption is a must-buy. Sadly the DVD lacks in Extras but All in All this is an excellent movie.

Advantages: The amazing performance by Morgan Freeman & . robbins
Disadvantages: Hmmmm.... a disadvantage?? Let me think......

...This is amongst my all time favourite films. It really is, absolutely amazing. If you’re planning to watch a film any time soon, but don’t know what to get. Then get this. You will not be disappointed. The film is set in a prison, called Shawshank. It is run by a bible bashing Warden, who isn’t actually all that he claims to be. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman are the main characters and do some epic performances. The relationship between they’re characters is so good, it doesn’t seem like acting. Go watch this film now!!!... Read review

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Advantages: Exciting Drama
Disadvantages: Not Enough Special Effects

...The Shawshank Redemption is about a man who was wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, he is sent to prison where he becomes friends with the inmate, and it is know that he is very good at accounting, and the prison wants him to keep the records correct, one inmate remembers hearing a murderer show off by saying he killed this woman and they framed the husband, because the prison needs the wrongfully accused, they kill the bloke that knows he is innocent, eventually he escapes and reveals that the prison is bent. This is a very good film, but maybe a bit complicated for children.... Read review

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Advantages: Acting, script
Disadvantages: some may find it a bit long (3 hours)

...This is a fantastic film, with only 'Escape from Alcatraz' coming anywhere near it in the prison drama genre. Tim Robbins is very efficient in his portrayal of the brooding framed accountant, and Morgan Freeman is likewise very effective as his mentor and initial guardian. What becomes evident through the film is that Robbins' character can indeed look after himself, and we are only left to wonder if he will get out of Shawshank alive. The last half hour, when the whole story is led to a staggering climax, is an unforgettable piece of film.... Read review

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