Posted By: Justin - 06/07/2010 - 11:56 PM EST

i have this movie on dvd. great story

Posted By: Nylonic - 03/24/2010 - 5:49 PM EST

It's hard to argue with whats on offer with this film,it really is possibly the most complete piece of work ever. Words fail me. Stephen King has the most fertile imagination . Incredible. I bet he dreams a lot.

Posted By: Shell - 11/06/2009 - 11:23 PM EST

I watched this movie on tv last night. I did not see the start. I could not stop watching. It was brilliant.

Posted By: TheWriter - 10/28/2009 - 8:39 AM EST

I am curious, Stephen, is it possible that you love Tolstoy? I was reading a collection of LT's short stories. "God sees the Truth But Waits" is a close cousin to Shawshank. Please tell me you are a Tolstoyite -- :)

Posted By: Corngie - 08/12/2009 - 1:51 AM EST

oh my goodness...i had no idea that SK wrote this. some of the SK movies have been a little cheesy, but this one is brilliant! one of THE best movie of all times. i don't remember seeing his mug in the movie. did he make an appearance?

Posted By: Anonymous - 07/10/2009 - 1:20 PM EST

I Think this book and film was AMAZING!!! I love Stephen King, and I'm only 13. I've watched the film and the famoly guy version lol! Stephen King is a legend

Posted By: Cbars - 05/28/2009 - 8:42 PM EST

I just saw the stage play in Dublin, was a great performance, really enjoyed the show

Posted By: Eagleye - 12/30/2008 - 10:15 PM EST

I thank the same about the movie, it is by far the best. I don't think any one person could have played the "character that Morgan Freeman" did.

Posted By: Hondo - 12/05/2008 - 12:46 AM EST

If you have not seen this movie, you are missing out on one of the truly best movies every made. One of the 2 best movies every adapted from a book. Mr. King's "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" was an excellent read. The movie "The Shawshank Redemption" directed & screenwriting by Frank Darabont, who should have won an oscar for his work. Mr. Darabont was also, the drector & screenwriter for Mr. King's "The Green Mile" & "The Mist." Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman gave the best performances of their careers so far. The other best movie adapted from a book is "Marathon Man" written by William Goldman who also, wrote the screenplay for the movie by the the same name. He also, wrote the screen play for the movie "Hearts in Atlantis" which was very loosely adapted from Mr. King's novella "Low Men in Yellow Coats" from his book "Hearts in Atlantis."

Posted By: David C - 09/02/2008 - 9:30 PM EST

This was one of my favorite short stories of Stephen King or any writer for that matter. The result of the adaptation is that it is my favorite movie. For anyone that has not seen the movie, do rent it, but only after reading the story first!