SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION ... THE DRAMA REVIEW |
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"Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free" "It takes a strong man to save himself, and a great man to save another." Quote of Warden Samuel Norton: "There are two things I believe in; discipline and the Bible. Here you'll receive both. Put your trust in the Lord; your ass belongs to me. Welcome to Shawshank." Based on a story by Stephen King, this powerful screenplay,
written and directed by Frank Darabont tells the story of an up and
coming banker, Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) whose adulterous wife (Renee
Blaine), is murdered, along with her lover. When he is wrongly convicted,
and sent to Shawshank prison in 1947, he fights to hang onto his dignity
behind bars, refusing to give up, and hanging on to the hope and fact
that he is innocent. He winds up gaining the respect of fellow inmates,
and finds new creative ways to use his banking experience. The twists
and turns of the story are unexpected, adding alot to this gripping
tale. The uplifting ending crowns this fabulous film. |
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Tim Robbins is superb as the young banker, Andy Dufresne.
As the years go by, we see him grow in strength and maturity. With a
minimum of makeup, we watch Robbins grow from a callow, self absorbed
young man to a solidly mature older one. As much as any film I've ever seen, "The Shawshank
Redemption" gives a realistic look at the monotony and brutality
of prison life, which includes crude language and gritty situations.
Sometimes shocking, at other times heartwarming, "Redemption"
offers a film experience that's sure to stick with you long after the
film is over. If you like "The Shawshank Redemption," you may enjoy "Seven," "Cool Hand Luke," "The Green Mile," "Birdman of Alcatrz," "Forrest Gump," "The Usual Suspects," and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." |
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