The Shawshank Redemption

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Watched With: Jordan, Tyler

Infamously overlooked at the Oscars and on just about everyone's top films of all time lists, what can you say about this film? Umm, it's great? It IS great. If you haven't seen it *coughjordantylercough* then shame on you and you should fix that right away.

Frank Darabont, the schlocky horror writer and script doctor got his chance to write and direct a little film based on some Steven King short story. He knocked it out of the park and consequently made The Green Mile and The Mist with the same formula. And only one of them was actually a horror! Good for you Frank.

This film has some of the most dependable actors ever assembled in one film. The guys that often play the bit parts in other films, they all get a chance to shine here. The writing is fantastic, Roger Deakins' work is essential and I was once made fun of in year 10 for saying I loved Thomas Newman's score in this film. It's ok though, the teacher asked the boy if he knew what a score was and when he replied in the negative the teacher told him to "shut up then." Take that Jamie.

It's a movie about hope, that is not overly sentimental or sensationalised and leaves you feeling great. It's a long film but completely satisfying. Most of you know this already so I won't go on, those that don't need to see this now.