Title: The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Signature Quotes: "Get busy living, or get busy dying."
Script: 4.8
Directing: 4.7
Acting: 4.7
My Grade: 4.7
Abstract: A banker, Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) accused of murdering his wife and her lover is sentenced to jail for life on a crime he refuses to admit he commited. In The Shawshank Redemption, Andy experiences two decades in the state prison of Shawshank, Maine. In prison, Andy develops a long-lasting relationship with Red (Morgan Freeman)a fellow inmate and other inmates as well. The plot of the film exposes Andy and how he masterfully managed to escape the Shawshank State Prison after inhabiting it;s walls for more than 20 years.
Genre: Drama
Critique: There are many movies someone can classify as being great, The Shawshank Redemption, is not only great but it exemplifies the true means of how a motion picture can be great in all aspects. Although it did not score well in the box office, and did not win best picture in 1994 it continues to be acclaimed by many generations as one of the best pictures ever made.
Recognitions: The Shawshank Redemption was nominated for seven academy awards including best picture. Morgan Freeman was also nominated for his leading role in the film as well.
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