Shawshank Redemption

Duration: 142 minutes

Genre: Crime, Drama

Director: Frank Darabont

Cast:

·         Tim Robbins (Andy Dufresne)

·         Bob Gunton (Warden Norton)

·         Morgan Freeman (Ellis Boyd ‘Red’ Redding)

In this new entry, we shall bring all of you readers back to 1994 where the movie Shawshank Redemption was first premiered. The movie begins when Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), a bank officer is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, a pro golf player. Despite he claims not guilty, he receives a life sentence to Shawshank Prison where he meets Red (Morgan Freeman), a respected inmate who commits contraband in the prison. The relation between these two antagonists gets closer and Andy becomes respected by many of the inmates and wardens. After some time, Andy gets used of the life there but still has a hope that someday he will get out from Shawshank. He keeps on trying to convince Red to be hopeful but Red seems to be pessimistic. With all the determination that Andy has, he finally manages to escape from the prison.

Although there are some violent scenes and vulgar words being poured, the movie seems to give a sense of hope that draws the watchers’ attention. On another note, other than just for entertainment, we also see this movie as a form of education where it offers a picture of how prison operates and the corruption that are concealed behind the closed doors. In overall, we really enjoy watching this movie as it leaves us with a sense of warmth, hope and curiosity. We hope all of you readers can make your own time to watch this movie too! Enjoy!