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The Shawshank Redemption is an uplifting, deeply satisfying prison drama with sensitive direction and fine performances.
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Cinematic alchemy of a kind that's all too rare, propelled by a supremely talented cast, a sumptuous score by Thomas Newman and a first-rate script and direction from first-timer Frank Darabont. October 1, 2019 | Full Review…
Cinematic alchemy of a kind that's all too rare, propelled by a supremely talented cast, a sumptuous score by Thomas Newman and a first-rate script and direction from first-timer Frank Darabont.
Zaki Hasan
A tough, complex story [told] with clarity, compassion and considerable dramatic force. September 22, 2019 | Full Review…
A tough, complex story [told] with clarity, compassion and considerable dramatic force.
Harper Barnes
In the lead roles, both Robbins and Freeman are outstanding, layering their performances with snippets of individuality: Their small, daily sustenances and minor triumphs are wonderfully inspiring. September 23, 2016 | Full Review…
In the lead roles, both Robbins and Freeman are outstanding, layering their performances with snippets of individuality: Their small, daily sustenances and minor triumphs are wonderfully inspiring.
Duane Byrge
This is an engagingly simple, good-hearted film, with just enough darkness around the edges to give contrast and relief to its glowingly benign view of human nature. September 22, 2015 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
This is an engagingly simple, good-hearted film, with just enough darkness around the edges to give contrast and relief to its glowingly benign view of human nature.
Dave Kehr
Simply marvelous entertainment. January 16, 2013 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
Simply marvelous entertainment.
Gene Siskel
Freeman, who is simply a great actor, a man who has never struck a false note in his career, both narrates this tale and anchors it with his authoritative playing. June 15, 2011 | Full Review…
Freeman, who is simply a great actor, a man who has never struck a false note in his career, both narrates this tale and anchors it with his authoritative playing.
Richard Schickel
And the final scene? I'm not crying, you're crying. March 24, 2020 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
And the final scene? I'm not crying, you're crying.
Sarah Boslaugh
The problem with the film's fablistic flooziness is that it also asks for investment in the harsh realities of its prison arena to buy the later Andy and Red push for freedom. August 21, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
The problem with the film's fablistic flooziness is that it also asks for investment in the harsh realities of its prison arena to buy the later Andy and Red push for freedom.
PJ Nabarro
One of the best out of the 1990s, and a towering force of dramatic power amongst films of its kind. May 6, 2019 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
One of the best out of the 1990s, and a towering force of dramatic power amongst films of its kind.
C.H. Newell
It has the novelty to use plot development rather than unnecessary shock treatments to move forward. January 8, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
It has the novelty to use plot development rather than unnecessary shock treatments to move forward.
Mal Vincent
Top-notch performances, exceptional cinematography, and masterful direction combine to make this film something special indeed. December 17, 2014 | Full Review…
Top-notch performances, exceptional cinematography, and masterful direction combine to make this film something special indeed.
Betty Jo Tucker
Powerful, poignant, thought-provoking and finally irresistibly uplifting. June 15, 2011 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
Powerful, poignant, thought-provoking and finally irresistibly uplifting.
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