@Funnelby is back with a review of another of his favourite films - The Shawshank Redemption. The Shawshank Redemption is widely considered to be one of the best films of all time, and for good reason. Funnelby tells us what makes this powerful prison drama so exceptional.
The Shawshank Redemption Genre: Drama Age Certification: R/15 Directors: Frank Darabont. Writers: Based on Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King. Notable Actors: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins, Bob Gunton. Released: 23/9/1994 in English Plot Outline: Andy Dufresne is sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and her lover. There, he meets - and bonds with - Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding while under very strict guidance of the warden, Edward Norton. Review Acting: 9/10 Outstanding. Especially Morgan Freeman, who surely should have received an Academy Award for this monumental achievement. Writing: 10/10 Perfect. Every scene is meaningful to the plot or the little interactions between the protagonists. The characters are introduced beautifully and developed nicely during the whole movie. The dialogue is absolutely phenomenal. Directing: 10/10 Perfect. Frank Darabont makes everything fit so well together, but still constantly reminds us of how different Andy and Red are with his carefully chosen shots. Sound/Music: 9/10 Great music that is used to great effect throughout the entire movie. Morgan Freeman's voice especially is outstanding as his narration carries the entire movie. Visuals: 8/10 The visuals might be the least fantastic feature of The Shawshank Redemption, but the prison atmosphere is very accurately conveyed and really sets the mood and tone for the movie. "Feels": 10/10 The viewer experiences prison through the eyes of Andy and can feel him growing accustomed to it, overcoming what problems he had in the beginning. Every sad, uplifting, funny or depressing scene has exactly that effect on the viewer. Personal Experience: The Shawshank Redemption is, without any doubt, one of the best films ever made. The dialogue is so well written that I often just listen to the movie, instead of really watching it. There are very few, if any, movies that so vividly describe personal growth in its protagonists. Morgan Freeman's voice is a delight and together with the soundtrack makes The Shawshank Redemption an auditory experience of a lifetime. Would I recommend The Shawshank Redemption to others? If anyone asked me if there was one movie they'd have to see before they die, The Shawshank Redemption would be it. It has everything I love about movies, and is all around excellent. For as long as I can remember, The Shawshank Redemption was at least in the Top2 of my favorite movies ever. |
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