Some call it one of the best movies of all time. I don't even believe there is a "best movie of all time" but in my opinion, this movie starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman is a GREAT movie.
The main character, Andy Dufresne is a successful banker who ends up being charged with the murder of his wife and her lover and sentenced to life in prison. Over time, Andy develops strong friendships with his prison mates, especially "red" (Freeman) and after years of abuse and torture from prison mates and guards alike, Andy becomes somewhat of a hero within the prison.
He starts solving the guards tax problems in exchange for things from outside the prison and eventually works his way up to being the Warden's tax assistant. Once in this position Andy has access to a lot of information that the other prisoners could never dream of obtaining. Soon it becomes clear to the audience that Andy has some ideas up his sleeve to make himself a free man but I can't elaborate or it'll ruin the movie.
Another aspect of the story displays the reality of how difficult life becomes for prisoners who have spent the majority of their lives in prison and then are released as old men. This story is told through a character called Brooks who becomes very dependent on the walls of the prison and feels lost outside in the real world.
Next time your at blockbuster trying to find a suspenseful, unpredictable movie that still tells a remarkable story about friendship and trust... rent The Shawshank Redemption!
Recommend: YES!!!
Score: 10 out of 10
Check out this trailer!!
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