Watched The Shawshank Redemption ( 1994 ) - Great Film !

The Shawshank Redemption - The poster of the film
@kiran8 (15348)
Mangalore, India
November 19, 2011 10:10am CST
I had heard many good things about this film but never realised how good it really was until I watched it the other day.It is a very touching story of a Banker called Andy played by Tim Robbins who is falsely accused of murdering his wife and her lover.He keeps proclaiming his innocence , but the court gives him life sentence. He is sent to Shawshank prison where with his intelligence and calm acceptance of his situation , begins a new life by making himself useful to everyone including the jail administrators , ...I don't want to give any more details, but a film worth watching since it conveys important message on hope , friendship and humanity ! An absolutely great film !Morgan Freeman has an important and touching role as his friend ! Have you seen it ? If so please do add your own views about the film...
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@rafiholmes (2896)
• Malaysia
19 Nov 11
hey..its good that u finally get to see ShawShank Redemptions... its a pretty good movie..no.1 in imdb.. glad u like it..and decide to see it.. everyone or a lot of people including myself have seen it..
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
20 Nov 11
I know, most people I know have watched it more than once and the movie was there on my daughters laptop since a couple of years now.I am glad that I saw it and now hopefully, I get to see it on the big screen some day ! thanks a lot for sharing your views and have a great day
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
21 Nov 11
Hi rafi, thanks a lot I will definitely look up those movies ..all the best and happy mylotting
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• Malaysia
20 Nov 11
i got some very very Good movie from this year 2011 i really love for u to see if u got the time.. LIMITLESS, FASTER, INSIDIOUS,RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES,KILLER ELITE, and coming soon in the big screen this december..WAR HORSE
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@di44ito (494)
• Bulgaria
19 Nov 11
It`s really an amazing movie. I love it. Wtched it about two years ago and it was really great, now this is one of my favourite movies. About a month ago i started to read the book on which this movie is based on, but i don`t have enough free time so i still can`t finish it, but i can say that the book is also really interesting. The book is from my favourite writer Stephen King, but i don`t know the name in english in my language it is Rita Haiward and the escape from shawshank (i`m not a hundred 100 % sure that this is the best translation). If you have time and if you can find the book i recommend it to you. :)
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
19 Nov 11
Hi di, I have seen the book and am planning to read it since I am so very impressed by the film.It is surprising that Stephen King wrote this , since most of his books are on horror..thanks a lot for sharing your views, all the best and happy mylotting
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
20 Nov 11
I will do so !, have a nice day
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@di44ito (494)
• Bulgaria
19 Nov 11
After you read the book tell me what you think of it. :) I also wish you happy mylotting and i will wait to hear our opinion on the book.
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@narthan (325)
• India
19 Nov 11
Yes even I liked this movie a lot. One of the greatest movies ever I should say. The way escapes from jail was the best part!!! 1 million stars for this movie...
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
19 Nov 11
I agree narthan, it is one of the greatest films ever made ! It is so very touching in parts, cant hold back the tears ! Cant think of any one other than Tim Robbins playing the lead role..
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@anil02 (24688)
• India
19 Nov 11
Hello Kiran ji, thanks for telling about a good film. though I am not much interested in english films. but if it is available on net I will watch it.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
19 Nov 11
Hi anil, This is probably one of the best films ever made and art has no language barrier . I am sure that you will find it online and will be able to watch it.Please do leave your comment after you have watched it - all the best and enjoy your weekend
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@serubhai1 (203)
• India
20 Nov 11
Hi Kiran, Yes-the Shawshank Redemption is indeed a great Film. Very moving. I didn't know that Andy was played by Tim Robbins, but Morgan Freeman is great as Red. And towards the end, when Red finally stops feeling sorry for himself, and gives the Parole Board.. that's a great message. Vintage Stephen King..he keeps us guessing at the end as Red goes off to meet Andy-he thinks about it rather. But what actually happens. If you liked the Shawshank redemption, I can say with total certainty that you will like the Tom Hanks starred "The Green Mile"..that's also so moving. I am not ashamed to say that these two movies brought lumps in my throat. See it if you can. Finally, these movies prove that you can make good movies understandable by the average aam-admi without the item songs, or cleavage or the camera focusing on the female belly button. That is vulgar and cheap. I just don't get one thing that American newspapers say that Americans are stupid, but can stupid people appreciate these kind of movies. Makes you wonder!!!
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
20 Nov 11
I too loved the movie from start to finish and some of the scenes are so very touching that its hard to control your tears.The script was great and that's what made it all the more classy ! just thought I would post a link I found on the web which is interesting ..http://www.listosaurusrex.com/2008/01/21/top-25-greatest-quotes-from-the-shawshank-redemption/ I will definitely look up "The Green Mile ", in fact, my children were talking about it.As for Indian films, I still have a bad taste in my mouth after I was forced to watch Rockstar last week ! What an experience !!..all the best and thanks a lot for sharing your views, enjoy your evening
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• Canada
19 Nov 11
It is my all time favorite movie ever! I have watched it over and over. Never get tired of it! Morgan Freeman is an amazing actor!!
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
19 Nov 11
Absolutely true ! Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins were great together in the movie.I loved their interaction..Found this link on the web, it is interesting !http://www.listosaurusrex.com/2008/01/21/top-25-greatest-quotes-from-the-shawshank-redemption/..thanks a lot for your response , enjoy your weekend
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@marie2052 (3691)
• United States
22 Nov 11
Hi Kiran yes I have seen this movie and it was extremely good acting. If you liked this movie you may like the Green Mile starring Tom Hanks. Another movie of this type that was I think more of a sleeper but a true story non the less is Murder in the First with Kevin Bacon. both of these movies are extremely good to watch.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
22 Nov 11
Hi marie, I too have heard a lot about The Green Mile , will definitely watch it will also look out for Murder in the first, thanks a lot for recommending them...I love movies based on prison breaks, the other day I happened to watch Escape from Sobibor, a holocaust movie which was very very touching..all the best and thanks a lot for sharing your views, enjoy your day
@dollar3235 (2062)
• India
19 Nov 11
Hi Kiran, Yes, it's an awesome movie and I'm not sure if you aware of the fact that, the Internet Movies database has rated this movie as number 1 among all the Hollywood and Bollywood movies: http://www.imdb.com/chart/top
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
19 Nov 11
Hi dollar, thanks a lot for the link, yes I knew about it...I wish I get an opportunity to watch it on the big screen some day! ...all the best and enjoy your weekend
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