With so many awards and commends, I think I don't have to say more. In IMDb, it always the top1 or 2 in the list. This movie always is the top 1 in many people. This touching movie is always mentioned on BBS board again and again. Without fancy special effects and visual effects, without good-looking super stars, without amazing filming tricks, this movie (the story) is extraordinary. It is touching, and gives all people hope. It gives me dreams. Especially at the end of this beautiful film, when friendship comes, when dreams come true, and when the light of human's soul is lightened up. This film gives people hope. I think everyone seeing this movie has been moved. The two main actors Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman have excellent acting, and the director Frank Darabont -- he is truly amazing. It is always hard to adapt one short story into a film. However, the director've done such an amazing thing. The film is so attractive and the script is perfect. I like the way he uses narration to tell a story. One thing I felt disappointed is for Academy Award in 1995. I think it is really the most difficult year for all the members to select for the best picture and the best director. I love Forrest Gump and Shawshank Redemption. Both of them are excellent. If they are in different year, Shawshank Redemption undoubtedly deserves "the best picture" and "the best director". I wanna give this film eleven out of ten (I do love this movie!) This film with no doubt that it is the top3 important movie in film history! If you like movies, and you have no chance to see it, go see it!
One of the most important films in history.
One of the most important films in history.