The Shawshank Redemption (DVD 2003)

Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor (Morgan Freeman), this film is an extraordinary tale of hope, friendship and survival inside a maximum security prison.

Wrongly accused city banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) arrives at Shawshank Prison in 1947 after receiving a double life sentance for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover.
He discovers that when they send you to Shawshank for life...that's exactly what they take.
His quiet strength slowly earns him the respect and friendship of prison fixer Red (Morgan Freeman). He also becomes popular with the warden and prison guards, as he is able to use his banking experience to help the corrupt officials amass fortunes.
But Andy's seemimgly stoic acceptance of his unjust imprisonment hides a fierce determination for freedom and provides a unique chance to change his life.
This beautifully crafted movie features performances from the entire cast and ultimatly provides an uplifting message about the power of the human spirit and the value of hope.

A must see movie.

This is a great movie well worth watching! It´s a great and sometimes very sad film with great acting and directing. Based on a novel by the one and only Stephen King. Andy Dufresne is sent to prison for the murders of his wife and her lover, but pleads his innocence. Set in the 1940's, the film shows how Andy Dufresne, with the help of his friend Red, the prison entrepreneur, turns out to be a most unconventional prisoner. One of the best movies ever made!A must for all.

The Shawshank Redemption (DVD 2003)

Tim Robbins in this film is outstanding this is one of my top ten films and its superb, you must buy this, the story has alcatraz and papion with the flair of tim robins.

There is so much to this film which will keep you hooked to the TV.
Excellent film and most likely have you talking about it afterwards.

this has got to be the best film i have ever seen if you havnt seen it you must get it NOW! it has an amazing storyline and excellent acting. i only wish they had made another one

This is a fantastic film. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman both give supurb performances.
This is a film to sit down and watch the whole way through without disruption. No noisy children or unexpected visitors, lock the doors, grab the tissues and enjoy.
Definately one that will be around for a long time.

Life doesn't have to be unfair. Certain people make it that way, but they can't destroy you.

If you want a movie about what life is really like in a prison, rent a documentary. The actors for the prison guards and warden intentionally avoided their real counterparts, because they didn't want to say it was based on anyone.

This is the story about one man who lives in an unfair world, yet doesn't let anything bring down his spirits. Andy takes life's little pleasures, and shares them with other prisoners.

It is symbolic of the difficult times many people go through, and how one can get through them. Andy refuses to allow sadistic wardens, a few bullying fellow prisoners, or other unfair conditions get the better of him.

There are times when it's hard to look, when it seems there will be no justice. But there is hope in the way Andy deals with everything. And hope is what this film is about.

A few excellent special features include interviews about how this film got made (the producer didn't want to finish the script because it was so good she didn't want it to be ruined by a weak ending. Morgan Freeman was not what the director had in mind.)

And how it influenced others (people from church groups get together and talk about, a bit about the IMDB.)

Altogether an interesting DVD. There are other editions with more features, but this one has enough for me.

Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor (Morgan Freeman), this film is an extraordinary tale of hope, friendship and survival inside a maximum security prison.

Wrongly accused city banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) arrives at Shawshank Prison in 1947 after receiving a double life sentance for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover.
He discovers that when they send you to Shawshank for life...that's exactly what they take.
His quiet strength slowly earns him the respect and friendship of prison fixer Red (Morgan Freeman). He also becomes popular with the warden and prison guards, as he is able to use his banking experience to help the corrupt officials amass fortunes.
But Andy's seemimgly stoic acceptance of his unjust imprisonment hides a fierce determination for freedom and provides a unique chance to change his life.
This beautifully crafted movie features performances from the entire cast and ultimatly provides an uplifting message about the power of the human spirit and the value of hope.

A must see movie.

Unless you've been living on the moon there's nothing anyone can write that would do this film justice. It became a classic the day it was released and will always be at the top of anybody's collection. If you haven't seen this at least twice you truly are missing out on a wonderful story that is acted to perfection by a brilliant cast of stars and supporting roles. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman share the top billing but you'll see and hear fantastic actors all around them as well; WATCH THIS.

I bought this DVD for my son for xmas. Its a great film you will be cheering at the end just like most people do who have watched it. I recommend you watch it & see for your self.

This is one of the best films I have ever seen. It twists and turns all the way through and every time I watch it, it feels like the first time.

fantastic film, watched it many times and will watch it many more..everytime it leaves a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye... i bought a new one as i had watched the old one over and over and it was jumping....

the story as a whole. unbelievably heart-breaking story of a man who was not given real justice and fair treatment.

to tell you the truth it was a gift for my husband we had been looking for the dvd for some time. i found it beenig sold on ebay i went for it. thats weeks ago. now you see a few in the shop's but they even cost more.

The Shawshank Redemption (DVD 2003)

Tim Robbins in this film is outstanding this is one of my top ten films and its superb, you must buy this, the story has alcatraz and papion with the flair of tim robins.

There is so much to this film the characters all come the start of the film, the film is set for you to understand clearly, really its a narrative of thought on film, and as such will have you watching.

A film which will have you talking about afterwards, a brilliant film.

5/5 for sheer class!

just like the film cos its a classic and just one of those films you must have for your collection.no dislikes bout the movie wot top.
I decided to buy it cos saw it long time ago and forgot certain parts and just wanted to refresh my memorie.

Have watched it more than 20 times; was getting worried if something is wrong with me. Later understood that i am not the only one. many have watched it more than me! i don't think the director or actors love it as much as i do! watching it gives u a feeling that just a FREEMAN may have!

This is an excellent film - thoroughly watchable - I am surprised it was nominated for the Oscars but did not win any.

What can i say another excellent film. An all star film - all the actors play an excellent part. Most certainly another one for your collection.

I recorded this from the TV and saw half of it but when I came to see the other half my box would not let me! So annoying so the only solution was to buy the DVD on ebay which I did that day. This is not a film of which you only see half, it is one of the best prison films ever made and has you guessing all the way through. Excellent performances, direction, photography and a great storyline too.
Could not fault the film, sometimes the violence was a bit brutal but not done gratuitously. It really had you gripped, would Morgan Freeman ever be granted parole and would the mystery of who killed the wife and her lover ever be solved, could it have been him all along? Well recommended.

this movie is great to watch and never tires and every time you watch it u learn something new, a very mixed emotional film, very good to watch

The Shawshank Redemption has to be one of the best, if not the best, film I have ever seen. Lasting just over two hours, The Shawshank Redemption is a film of an extraordinary tale of hope, friendship and survival. This will have you gripped.

* TOYZ4BOYZRUS FAVOURITE *

One of my best films of all time and has to be in everyones dvd collection, Excellent film really as simple as that with a fantastic story.

Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman wonderful acting, added with a great script make this film one of the best ever. The story is about a banker who, unjustly accused of killing his wife and her lover, is sent to the prison of Shawshank, controlled by a very catholic and cruel warden. The main plot follows the banker's life from inside the prison walls towards his freedom which comes after many years of undeserved pain. Lots of characters in the movie help develop lots of different sub-plots, and make the 2 1/2 hour movie pass by very fast. Highly recommended; you will want to see it again and again.