“Fear can make a prisoner of you and hope can set you free “ is the essence of the movie.

This is one of the best prison movies that I have seen. I found Morgan Freeman to be exceptionally brilliant in this movie. In fact he is so natural that he can easily blend into the background and almost go unnoticed.

A must watch for sure...

Beautiful.

I've seen 'The Shawshank Redemption' at least a dozen times, and each time it resonates with me for different reasons. Like the characters in the movie, it seems that this is a film that can grow and change and evolve with the viewer.
It is a fine film -- very nearly a perfect film. It stands the test of time, with themes that are universal,characters that come to life immediately, music that strikes a deep emotional chord, images that quicken the heart and move the soul, and words that are familiar, yet new. In other words, this story of men serving lifelong terms in prison, in all its simplicity and unpretentious presentation, becomes something that nearly anyone can identify with...and something that we can all gain a measure of hope from as well. DONT MISS AT ANY COST

Simple review: Watch this movie!