The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastically when he is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover. Set in the 1940's, the film shows how Andy, with the help of his friend Red, the prison entrepreneur, turns out to be a most unconventional prisoner. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Frank Darabont
Written By: Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Clancy Brown, William Sadler, Tim Robbins, James Whitmore, Gil Bellows, Bob Gunton, Mark Rolston, Jude Ciccolella, Neil Giuntoli, Larry Brandenburg, Brian Libby
Country: USA
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Luna6ix | 97 99th |
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Tim robbins, Morgan Freeman, and William Sadler all give some of the best performences in the history of movies, the plot is impecable and the filming and direction are the best in the industry.
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Bojangles | 95 99th |
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A true exercise in the form. You know it's a good movie when what you just saw should feel hokey, but it doesn't. (some of the narration, read on paper, is questionable. 'No good thing ever dies?' What?) Maybe that's manipulation, but so be it. I'll just call it movie magic. Frank Darabont had the perfect storm of people surrounding him (Newman, Deakins, King.) TNT could run this shit bi-daily and I wouldn't care.
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Has definitely suffered from overexposure (it's probably playing on at least three cable channels right this second), but this is still absolutely one of the best movies of all time. Like an engrossing novel, it sucks you in with richly-drawn characters and resonant themes, leaving you both stunned and elated when it's over. A masterpiece.
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Pickpocket | 10 98th |
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A movie that is well deserved of all the praise it gets. Very moving and easily the best prison movie ever made. You gotta love that ending scene on the beach, you can't really get a better ending.
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TheDiceman | 100 99th |
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A true joy to watch and a must see for any film fan.Definitly one of the greatest films ever made.
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ozymandius10 | 93 98th |
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Just a great movie, and that's why it's on so many lists near the top. Because it's a great movie that EVERYONE loves (and those that don't only dislike it in spite of others).
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Grit | 97 99th |
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As close to perfection as you could ever care to be. On subsequent viewings I have attempted to find something to dislike about the film, but have been unsuccessful simply because it has been so well made any faults pale into relative insignificance. Excellent plot, magnificent acting and superb production.
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dst7175 | 99 99th |
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One of the best ever made. Great ending to a great movie.
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| 8 | theficionado | 37 34th |
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The bad guys are killed and emasculated, the good guys -- complicit in a laundering scheme -- end up on a beach together, and the queer rapist enjoys the rest of his life sans teeth. Watch it with the family
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Wiche | 98 99th |
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Not like any other book of Stephen King, but damn what a story. It's so touching, so well done, the acting is great, .. However there is no action at all in this film, it's just breathtaking. I love Morgan freeman in this movie btw.
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chemtrails | 70 71st |
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The best movie of all time? (no)
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juntakinte99 | 100 97th |
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A masterclass for everything: The feel-good story is perfect as an audience member or for a writer looking to study it. The performances are inspiring & technically amazing. The flawless editing helps you understand the passage of time. The music is wonderfully composed and executed, and works as a sort of lyric-less gospel, helping you get through the tough times. And the imagery is awesome, with so many frames that can be a painting. Perfect, and quite easily the greatest movie ever made.
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djross | 45 34th |
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Cleverly constructed but overly mechanical prison fairytale. Composes the themes of hope and fear, as well as of gifts and promises, and, of course, justice and redemption. Some of this is not entirely without interest, but the controlling (yet detached) hand of the author is too clearly present throughout. In short, it tends to reduce its audience to the condition of being a herd to be led.
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NorthSider | 96 96th |
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The powerful feeling of literary and poetic greatness that flows through your mind while watching this movie is truly indescribable. Darabont shines with this remarkable film; unprecedented in its elaborate mixture of magnificent acting, subtle, but solid cinematography, and moving, melodious tones that gracefully swell beneath an enchanting tale of Andy Dufresne. Freeman's narration will send chills down your spine as Robbins' performance brings tears to your eyes. Absolutely phenomenal.
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| 4 | Spitfire | 90 97th |
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This is a movie I seem to be able to watch over and over again (and sometimes do - does TBS show anything else?). Just a great story with great characters. Morgan Freeman's narration is smooth and easy to listen to and doesn't distract from the on-screen happenings. A must watch.
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TripleSH | 97 99th |
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It's rare that a movie can improve on the written word, but I feel this film does do more than justice to Stephen King's novella. From the dialogue to the story to the soundtrack, it's A+ all the way.
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CCLZA | 65 40th |
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Very manipulative movie full of cliches. It's good, but it not the masterpiece some claim it to be.
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Vince Leo (Qwipster's Movie Reviews) | 100 99th |
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It provides vital inspiration for the heart and nourishment for the soul, letting us know that even amid the most trying of circumstances, hope should never be extinguished. Shawshank lasts two hours and twenty minutes, but its resonance stays with you forever. [Full Review]
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Alex Watkins | 4 70th |
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It's a collection of cliches, to be sure, but it never feels overly cliched because it's all so well-done. The leads turn in some fine performances, and the story is engaging and well-paced. Beyond that, it's just plain heartwarming.
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BillyShears | 100 98th |
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I really wish I could see this for the first time again.
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whatismyname | 95 99th |
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Throughout Morgan Freeman's career, he has played the same character - the wise, old black man, and this film is no different. He does a fantastic job moving this story forward, and his relationship with Tim Robbins is perfect. Has a voice made for narration. Just a great film overall.
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XakkMaster | 100 99th |
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No matter how many times this movie comes on cable, you can't help but watch it every time. It's one of the great ones, with a legendary script and flawless direction. Over-exposure has hurt it's reputation some, but that's only because basically everyone has seen it. Some will criticize the ending, but every now and then we need a beautifully told story of triumph and redemption.
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Leonardis | 97 95th |
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I have my favorite movies, but this may be, without a doubt, one of the best movies ever made, and I'm not putting that lightly. Everything is just near-perfect to me. Deakins' pretty cinematography, Newman's pivotal score, Darabont's soft direction and mighty writing, and the the well-casted actors. Stretching a short story to 142 minutes? This could have been awful, but it was everything but. Very well paced and handles with care. Definitely, DEFINITELY give it a try.
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Paxton | 95 99th |
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It is said that Netflix had a bunch of people try to come up with the best way to accumulate people's rankings to improve recommendations. Eventually they had to exclude "The Shawshank Redemption" because it broke every format. Every type of genre fan, whether drama, action, horror, whatever, they all like this film.
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MartinTeller | 70 35th |
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a bit cliched and corny
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3Names | 100 99th |
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Yep! One of my all-time favorites. I can honestly say that I saw this before most people did and was a part of that grassroots compaigning that it was an instant classic, and one of the best movies I had ever seen... When a movie is done right, Stephen King proves to be one of our best story-tellers ever...
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KasperL | 75 77th |
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For me, this is good and has no glaring flaws - but it's nothing special, either. One thing is to rate a movie, another thing entirely is to rank it. The collective taste of IMDb users places this movie as #1 of all time. On a ranked list of the films I've watched from 1994, I'm gonna put it just below 'Timecop'.
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sakuragirl | 90 97th |
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Ustalara saygi...
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Noblet | 83 78th |
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Sure, it's really cliched and sappy at times (or all the time), but it's just executed so well. Robbins and Freemen are excellent, they really carry the film.
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nobamba | 90 95th |
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Can't believe I haven't watched it until now. It was mostly due to the long runtime. The problem with watching great popular movies after everyone else is that it spawns imitators and parodies that clouds my judgment of the original. Even the damn poster gave away the ending. Anyway, great characters, great pacing, a bit too much torture porn for me, and the ultimate escape is improbable (nobody looked behind the giant poster?). Morgan Freeman can narrate anything. Fav scene: rain escape.
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RIGGS | 100 95th |
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one of my favorite movies of all time
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Magb | 75 50th |
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I'm not sure why, but my appreciation of The Shawshank Redemption has dropped. I still think the big reveal with the tunnel behind the poster was a great moment, but other parts of the movie no longer appeal that much to me. It's a good movie, though.
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jimmynmu | 80 74th |
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I used to LOVE this movie, but after surfin' round IMDB I've discovered that it is for n00bs. WHY IS IT IN TOP 250? What evs I still gotta give props.
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| 2 | amberlita | 100 99th |
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i honestly cannot come up with a single thing that i dislike about this film. i hesistate to give it a 100, but when you can find no personal fault in a film, might as well swing for the fence. one of the greatest films ever.
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CHIMP | 52 12th |
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It is a mystery to me why this film is so revered. This is simply too Hollywood for my tastes, with a story that strives for sentimentality.
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| 2 | JohnLocke | 100 96th |
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I could watch this movie once a day, every day, for the next twelve years and not get sick of it. It amazes me that his got absolutely no recognition with the Academy. One of the few movies I can call "perfect" without questioning.
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Farzan | 81 76th |
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Disgustingly overated, although it is still a good picture. The Green Mile is a better Darabont film.
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| 2 | Murravener | 98 99th |
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One of the best character driven stories of all time. Takes a very real look at hope and friendship, and is done so in near-perfect fashion. Freeman and Robbins are outstanding.
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daffodil907 | 100 99th |
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In the best movies I have ever seen..excellent, wonderful
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Suture Self | 6 54th |
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watching shawshank redemption is like being punished for a crime you didn't commit lOLOLOLllol
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paulofilmo | 68 38th |
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Down-trodden white man meets guilt-ridden old black man. They have wild sex on a beach. There, you don't need to see it now. P.S. of course Escape from Alcatraz is better.
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Vandelay1 | 90 97th |
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Great
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Weafdog | 98 99th |
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My favorite straight-up drama of all time. Probably my favorite ending of all time. Probably the best buddy film of all time. One of the best scores of all time. Morgan Freeman is one of my favorite actors, and he is at his best. Films cannot get much better than this.
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| 2 | Ray | 95 96th |
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I often consider Shawshank a victim of pretentious critics. It is, for the most part, an extremely well received film. However lately, as with anything universally popular, it is deemed "uncool" to like by some. I'm not sure why. It's one of the best written films I can remember, with some remarkable acting across the board. It's also an extremely powerful movie, with some incredibly emotional scenes. There are few people who criticize this film, but I truthfully can't see why anyone would.
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Bunken | 100 99th |
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Just watched it again and still love it... Its just a greatly told story and Freemans VO doesn't make it any worse ;-) The Brooks getting out of prison segment always touches me and this is still, no matter how much my fellow students roast me for it, one of the best films in the world, and I could watch it again any day!!!
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kingofjew | 99 99th |
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It dont get much better than this. Cinematic perfection in every possible way. The ultimate feel good movie.
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hellboy76 | 97 99th |
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Find whatever trivial problems you can with it, it is still very well made and well acted.
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thegreyfox | 97 99th |
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Simply a fantastic movie .. the ultimate narration by Freeman, the ultimate enigma in Robbins and around three scenes that every time I watch this CLASSIC film has me in tears. The only reason for a less that 100 score is the ending, which is too drawn out, too "hollywood", and the original ending on the bus would have been the ideal place to stop .. even if it didnt tie everything up with a bow, as some people seem to like.
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| 2 | TinaG | 100 0th |
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Such a great journey.
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Seethruskin | 2 11th |
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I was playing a show and the band after us said "this song goes out to the movie lovers" and it was about Shawshank Redemption. My brother threw a bottle at his head.
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| 2 | dmbbearcat | 98 98th |
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Excellent film, well acted and the music is perfect.
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Jimmy Suede | 100 99th |
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I just can't come up with anything to comment on this movie.. Just noting "this is my favorite movie of all time" isn't going to earn me any stars, and neither is spewing out glorious adjectives. Not that I'm trying to get stars. My self esteem is flawless and I don't care what other people think. Really, I mean it, I'm not needy at all. So uh... This is my favorite movie of all time.
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| 2 | Oktfest | 96 87th |
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My 2nd favorite movie based on a Stephen King story. Brilliant acting, writing, and story. Morgan Freeman plays a redheaded Irish inmate named "Red", while never having red hair throughout the entire movie. That should tell what a great actor he is.
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| 2 | rcmacc | 100 98th |
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There is nothing to fault in this movie. As long as it is, it is poignant and just draws the viewer in making it hard not to watch this any time its on TV. Darabont does a great job directing here and Roger Deakins cinematography embodies the spirit of the film and the character choices of Andy Dufresne. Its truly a perfect film techinically speaking, and its certainly one that I outright love
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| 2 | Silent | 70 29th |
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An earthy and interesting film, the Shawshank Redemption is an excellent watch, but by no means worthy of a 100, or being one of the best films ever produced. The characters are a believable and the dialogue is well-written.
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jarobmul | 82 86th |
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Its good but it felt like something I would have to watch in school.
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SlrSoapbox | 95 96th |
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Some scenes are incredibly hard to watch, but it's a great film that really engages you. Also notable in that Shawshank is better than the source material.
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eveelun | 86 94th |
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It's not revolutionary filmmaking by any means, but it has a strong story and characterization, the acting is solid, and the whole thing has a classic, almost universal, appeal that makes it very engaging. I wouldn't say it's among the best films of all time, but that doesn't mean it isn't a superior drama.
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| 1 | svicciarelli | 95 94th |
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A strong motion picture. Touching and alive in a way few films are.
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| 1 | Horican | 97 61st |
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an excellent, toucing dramatic film.
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AgentSnipe | 96 99th |
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While this movie may play every two days on TNT or TBS, this film is of the highest quality.
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| 1 | UKSubs | 58 52nd |
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Good, but not great. Perhaps I am biased against Tim Robbins, whose work I have never really enjoyed. Not even in Bull Durham, long before he became a political target.
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| 1 | porporcoro | 100 97th |
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Wrongly convicted of killing his wife and her lover, Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sent to shawshank prison. Throughout the film Frank Darabont spins the tale of Andy's long imprisonment and eventual escape, in the process, impacting the lives of his fellow inmates and leaving the guards and wardon to reap what they sew.
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TheDenizen | 70 63rd |
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A pretty good flick, but I don't quite see the gleaming brilliance that others seem to. Great acting, but a predictable story.
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Dorkovsky | 10 99th |
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I guess I'm just a sucker for this movie. Great acting, interesting story, perfect pacing, holds up amazingly to repeat viewings. I guess looking at it objectively it is sappy and manipulative, but I can't say I care.
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Kavu | 96 99th |
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The best feelgood movie ever made. Brilliant acting performances and graceful directing.
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lachapelle | 92 89th |
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Another great Morgan Freeman movie. I beginning to think he can do no wrong. This is a fantastic film, probably the best Steven King adaptation ever. I can't remember another prision movie that has enthralled me like this one.
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grimsooth | 89 95th |
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This is an impressive movie that you can't help but enjoy, with a great take home message: If you annoy the politicians enough, they'll eventually give in.
Also, the man doesn't care about the truth, only his own self interest, just like the criminals.
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| 1 | hojo | 90 87th |
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Incredible.
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| 1 | nge001 | 100 99th |
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One of the most complete and satisfying films ever made.
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mynameismax | 91 94th |
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Why aren't you watching it now? A film that can be watched whenever it's on and is sure to be a favourite forever.
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easydiff | 88 94th |
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Epic redemption never looked so good.
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lencage | 100 99th |
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A truly perfect film.
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weirdyoda | 97 97th |
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Pretty great all around, I'm sure you all agree.
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Cowman | 85 96th |
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This movie almost doesn't have any flaws. Almost everything is just the way it should be and it does not have any dull moments at all. The only thing that annoyed me a (very) little bit was the cheesy ending.
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| 1 | ThaneOfFife | 100 95th |
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If i was to cry at the end of any movie, this would be the one.
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TedDedon | 87 78th |
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The Shawshank Redemption is an excellent movie of friendships and overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. It's a movie that will stay with you for as long as you want it to and it is emotionally engaging unlike most others.
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MJVmovieMan | 91 95th |
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You can watch it over and over again, a powerful experience featuring great work from Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
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Stain | 100 95th |
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Great adaptation of the Stephen King story
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MonsterGear | 95 96th |
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One time, somebody said about this movie that if you aren't even the least bit uplifted by the end, you have a heart of stone. I totally agree.
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frederic_g54 | 10 97th |
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(after repeated viewing) Probably the best film to sit through when you're feeling down. Moving, compelling, perfect blend of story and characters. Just see it.
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jhawkz32 | 93 95th |
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great
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axlertan | 100 99th |
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It is the movie that most times i watch.I think i watched it 6 or 7 times.The other factor that make this film important for me is Stephen King.
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| 1 | Zephonith | 70 57th |
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Overly sentimental male version of a chick-flick. Well made, but eh.
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Mentaculus | 92 92nd |
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Consumer Warning: Do not combine the consumption of alcohol and this film. Within 2 hours, you're down 4 scotch and sodas and crying uncontrollably.
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Boobjuice | 85 87th |
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If this movie doesn't make you cry, you're a heartless bastard. Morgan Freeman is Hollywood's eternal lovable grandfather.
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| 1 | patrickva | 72 15th |
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Over rated.
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jonny_boy | 94 98th |
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Nearly perfect movie.
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nandorizzi | 100 99th |
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Certainly one of the greatest classics of modern cinema and one of the most wronged, in the history of Oscar. The performances of Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins are perfect.
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| 1 | chengming | 50 20th |
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About as cliché a movie as I've ever seen. But man, what a prison - everybody is nice with each other, gangs are racially heterogenous and smuggling stuff in only costs 20% mark-up. What is this, Denmark?
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muutanet | 90 96th |
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The best Stephen King adaptations are mostly non-horror dramas! Like this one. Brilliant story and good performances.
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| 1 | kazamm | 100 99th |
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The best movie of all time.
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gtown1479 | 91 96th |
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I really like the storyline of this movie. The whole part with the character Brooks finally leaving the jail, but is so scared of the real world he just can't adjust. I really liked Morgan Freeman in this. I had a bit of a hard time dealing with the easy success of the break out, but that is a just one element of the story. I think Morgan Freeman does a great job summing up the whole story in his final parole meeting. Good film.
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Maki | 88 92nd |
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heart-warming story, and the actors are great.
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| 1 | fantasma | 95 98th |
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Fantastic. See this movie.
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lumpnboy | 40 35th |
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Every prison movie cliche imaginable, all in one manipulative package.
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muzak66 | 97 98th |
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few words can describe how great this movie was.
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Jeb | 98 93rd |
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Powerful and amazing film!
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| 1 | Omicron91 | 98 95th |
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This movie still makes me tear up.
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Jesse | 15 0th |
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Don't understand the big deal about this movie.
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jwlieta | 99 99th |
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ES DIFICIL SUPERAR ESTAS ACTUACIONES
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QVT | 90 92nd |
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Not a good party movie.
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| 1 | stevemoser | 96 97th |
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Can't believe went so long with out seeing this film. Gives you hope.
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Josie19 | 100 99th |
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One man's refusal to abandon hope in the face of soul-crushing despair, "The Shawshank Redemption" is storytelling at its best and was nominated for seven Oscars. Shawshank is an emotionally breathless film that epitomizes the very best that Hollywood has to offer.
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| 1 | bestauntie | 90 88th |
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Don't get all freaked out on me, I really don't like prison movies, I have a difficult time watching them and this wasn't any different for me.
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| 1 | smacfarl | 99 99th |
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Are you busy living, or are you busy dieing? Straight forward, uplifting. One to lean on. Made me love Stephen King.
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JordanDcFc | 100 99th |
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You'll be hard pushed to find a modern film quite as good as this. Everything in this film is brilliant; the acting, the directing, the writing. It's nothing revolutionary in the way it's made but it is very, very good and sometimes that's all you want. Very powerful.
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oldgoat | 85 92nd |
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Poignant, well paced, and sadly overrated.
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mt.adkins | 82 70th |
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A nice movie. Underrated when it came out...now overrated in the minds of those that did like it. Well put together and finely acted, but don't get your expectations too high.
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| 1 | Launch | 95 97th |
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Never have I seen a film as likable as The Shawshank Redemption. A powerful and inspiring script with great acting. Definately worthy of all the praise it recieves and one hell of a directorial debut for Frank Darabont.
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Bown | 82 62nd |
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Vastly overrated by many, but still a great film and probably an essential watch.
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Judo Koala | 40 7th |
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About as formulaic a Hollywood prison drama as I could think of. No thanks.
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leekenn | 96 99th |
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This is about as close to a perfect film as I have seen. Truly awe inspiring in its depth and vision, The Shawshank Redemption redefines the level of respect a viewer can have for the characters in a film. Its greatest achievement is that it never feels dark or depressing despite the atrocious experiences the main character goes through. Instead, it is inspiring and touching all the way to the end. If you haven't seen this film, I would seriously suggest that you do.
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mwgerb | 69 84th |
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Perhaps a tad overrated, but a fantastic film. The acting is top-notch, Darabont touches on many themes and emotions, and I have rarely, if ever, been that glad to see justice delivered in a movie.
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FrederikA | 90 96th |
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I heard a rumour about Tim Robbins being the real director on this, whilst Darabont was sitting in a corner playing Gameboy. Probably untrue, unfounded and unfair, but when you watch Darabont's other dramas, you can't help but questioning how come this is so much better...
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overrated | 78 87th |
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Obviously it's extremely watchable but sorry, if this is in your top ten you're a basic bitch. I don't make the rules.
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Authorman | 95 87th |
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That tall drink of water with the silver spoon up his ass.
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| 1 | Shaggy53 | 77 77th |
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Predictable, yet entertaining, feel-good film.
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ygbr | 99 88th |
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Fantastic ending!
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wangmaster | 93 96th |
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An all time great. Disappointing lack of rape considering the majority of the movie is based in a prison.
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| 1 | ToddBolondz | 1 1st |
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Unbelievably bad. Why am I soulless for hating this movie? Ask yourself, if you're not a right-wing hick who supports capital punishment, or at the very least the concept of prison as punishment, how is this life affirming for you? It's telling you what you yourself feel in your heart. Its depiction of prison is glorious, and I would choose to go on holiday there. Cakes are baked, books are read, and everything's hum-diddly-dum. Its popularity proves that it is an opiate of the retarded.
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Rufam | 80 85th |
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Cheesy and contrived. And, oh yes, it's great as well.
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| 1 | Matt Stewart | 100 94th |
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The Shawshank Redemption is no doubt in my mind one of my favorite movies I have ever seen in my life, and in my opinion one of the greatest films in history. It is an unforgettable movie, filled with unforgettable characters, that are played by fantastic actors. Tim Robbins delivers one of the best performances of his career, and was probably deserving of an oscar nomination. Along with Morgan Freeman as well. Overall this is a phenomenal movie, and is probably Frank Darabont's masterpiece.
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Leo Pard | 90 91st |
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Not the best movie of all-time, as say IMDB, but it's still pretty excellent.
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dejavu007 | 100 90th |
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This is one of the best made movies. The movie is essentially just about 2 friends, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Just watch it, and I am sure you would not be disappointed.
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jsteffey88 | 95 97th |
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1994 was the year when films made heavy competition on which was the best movie. Compared to Forrest Gump, I personally think this film had as much good quality of a movie as some other movies released in '94. The Shawshank Redemption is one of those movies that emphasize the goodness of life: friendship. The story was great (Thank you Stephen King), all the actors were terrific, Thomas Newman's composure of music in the film was touching beyond words... it's a must have.
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DetoxP | 1 0th |
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For a sentimental inspirational piece, it's really well-done, but that doesn't fly with me. There's really not that much emotional depth or character development here and there's really no moral depth either (it's a very black and white film for the sake of narrative convenience). People say they've seen it 10 times, but I have no intention of seeing it again. It's a good fairy tale, but still a fairy tale. Your mileage may vary. Score is not a grade.
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| 1 | k-pax | 100 99th |
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i wish i could rank it 1000000
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mauldin8302 | 100 97th |
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My favorite movie of all time. Great story, powerful imagery and score, the remarkable acting of Morgan Freeman. A twisty surprise ending to surpass all others. It shows the horrors and tedious pace of prison but it doesn't drag the story into the depths. If you don't love this movie then I wonder if you have ever experienced redemption.
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CAMcleod | 100 95th |
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The best cinematic debut before or since, this film is a veritable mountain of hardship, friendship and [hum!] redemption in the face of adversity. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins are now the classic male screen couple, and so they should be; their friendship is so heart warming and subtly realised that the audience finds themselves utterly immersed in the world of the film with 10 minutes of the opening. Frank Darabont should be beatified in the Church of Cinema for this, his great achievement!
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| 1 | johnnydark | 100 93rd |
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Masterpiece. I used to watch this constantly.
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| 1 | TnMovieFan2 | 97 90th |
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One of the most amazing powerful stories to ever grace to silver screen. Ending is one of the few to bring tears of joy to my eyes
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| 1 | davisty69 | 98 99th |
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Probably one of my favorite movies... Love it.
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| 1 | untrustable | 100 98th |
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A story about hope springing up in the most unlikely of places (a shit pipe).
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natebarrios | 80 86th |
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So inspiring; crafted as an epic set within the confines of prison, dealing with things such as hope, fear, imprisonment vs. the outside world, and featuring great performances.
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guy piranha | 85 95th |
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The Shining (and Kubrick's alterations that made it insanely better) aside, this is probably the best thing to come out of King adaptations, with "stand by me" a close second...third? whatever.
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CMonster | 95 98th |
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The academy once again proved themselves to be worthless shills by giving the Oscar to Forrest Gump over this.
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TheDailyNathan | 85 77th |
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Solid movie, I think great for its time but some of the plot elements have become a bit generic/predictable/sappy in modern times.
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| 1 | b.smith | 94 53rd |
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If you don't love Shawshank, chances are you're beyond redemption.
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| 1 | myfavchords | 100 99th |
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A great film. It makes you feel good after every viewing. Amazing performances by both Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.
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friendo55 | 88 79th |
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A good film but highly overrated. Safe.
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mattorama12 | 93 98th |
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Fantastic by any standard. The story is simple, well-told, and moving. The performances are all top notch. It's impossible not to root for Dufresne.
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The Pirate | 97 99th |
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What a movie! It is a truly beautiful work of art!
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| 1 | brandons | 94 97th |
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If you don't love Shawshank, chances are you're beyond redemption.
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VengefulKBM | 95 97th |
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I do like The Green Mile better, so I can't call it the definitive prison film OR Frank Darabont's best, but what I can say is that this is a must-see that can be watched over and over again. Frank Darabont knows how to do Stephen King like nobody else can.
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KenMeisters | 77 78th |
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A perfectly fine movie that is rather wholesome than exciting or gripping. But that shouldn't be a bad thing. If I would play devil's advocate I could say it's perfectly mediocre with nothing noteworthy. But I won't because in the end it's still a good and enjoyable movie.
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nilooravaei | 80 52nd |
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for what it is, it's good. but what it is is about as hollywood as you can get. granted, it's older, and it's probably a testament to its value that there have been a million other movies exactly like it since, but watching it in 2014 just felt very banal. not all films have to be pushing the envelope, and i love many that don't, but when a film tries to contort a reaction out of you with saccharine sentimentality and cliches, it becomes an uninspired experience.
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dardan | 90 94th |
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The only innocent man in Shawshank, Andy, accepts his guilt, the prison he entered long before his jaildoor closed: a banker estranged from his emotional life and wife. Andy tells Red where to find him (watch?v=WVhaYAdcPBs), see (watch?v=cGo5rXUAH2o) (he moves from punitive or self-flaggelating to reparative guilt.
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jacobclark12 | 98 97th |
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Talk about an emotional journey. Shawshank is simple at times in its filmmaking, but that does wonders in letting its rich characters shine through. Each and every one of them is fully developed and tremendously well-acted, especially Morgan Freeman's Red and Tim Robbins's Andy. It definitely is one of the more palatable films in my top 20, but that in some ways makes it better, as its depth is something that needs to be sought after and not just something that clearly appears on the surface.
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| 1 | siegelmann | 40 20th |
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Unoriginal and overly sentimental.
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| 1 | plvenice | 10 96th |
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The perfect movie, or damn near it. If this is on your list, watch it already. You won't regret it.
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luord | 91 97th |
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Deft direction, a couple of fantastic performances and easy switching between cheerful and grim tones. All together make for one of the best executed movies of all time, even if I wouldn't place it among my personal favorites.
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Ceekay19 | 90 95th |
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Red: "I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain."
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| 1 | MarkBeronte | 85 86th |
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The movie that everyone finds hard to hate, hence its regular ranking as one of the best of all time.
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| 1 | xreleased | 10 93rd |
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Is it the best film ever? No. But I find its charm irresistible. Many movies have happy endings, but very few fill me with as much warmth as this one.
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| 1 | Soos | 90 0th |
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I loved every part of this film except for the ending. It went on for way too long and while each ending was important it left me feeling a little less satisfied than I felt after the first ending. It was reminiscent of the Lord of the Rings trilogy ending, which almost deserved its 20 minute ending because of its length and complexity. However, this film didn't really need it all.
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| 1 | reecedolan | 100 94th |
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'The Shawshank Redemption' is an amazing story that hits every single emotional beat, pulling audiences heartstrings and ultimately telling a story of hope. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman outdo themselves in this movie. Even years on, this movie stand the test of time.
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| 1 | SolomonBurrr | 100 99th |
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115.
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Barnowl | 93 65th |
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I mean, it still has its flaws.
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