Community Thoughts on Shawshank Redemption, The (Movie):
Posted By: History2012 - September 25th, 2011 2:15:53 am EDT
They really did a good job making this movie. It is my favorite film of all time. I could watch this movie one hundred thousand times and still not get tired of watching it!
Posted By: Teacher Annie - September 24th, 2011 4:34:01 pm EDT
One of my all time favorites, as a movie and as a book as well... Have all of Stephen King's books, and I'm really looking forward reading the new releases, and start wondering how the movie is gonna be like!
Posted By: Kat - February 26th, 2011 8:26:01 pm EST
The absolute best movie ever made! I can hear Morgan Freeman talking in my mind. I hear him remembering Andy's words as he describes where to look under the rock. OMG the best movie ever! I love you Stephen King....sorry, just can't help myself.
Posted By: Citygirl - February 21st, 2011 9:30:15 am EST
I first saw this movie a few years ago, and I've been watching it ever since. Stephen King does not disappoint, and this story has his signature style - the twists and turns, enough realism to make you believe, and the characters that are larger than life. I read the book after I saw the movie. Masterful telling!!
Posted By: Colten - February 16th, 2011 10:01:18 am EST
This is the best movie Ive ever seen. its just amazing
Posted By: Loggie - February 12th, 2011 12:44:44 pm EST
I was so inspired by this movie.... thanks for your great story and look forward to more....
Posted By: Riggers - October 5th, 2010 2:52:52 pm EDT
I first saw this movie in September 1997. After a series of traumatic events over the preceding five years, I found myself in jail, wrongly accused of a serious offence. After the first week in there, in total shock at the situation, I was (thanks to a friend of a friend who knew one of the guards) transferred to a better part of the jail, where small colour tv's were allowed. Shawshank was the first thing I saw that evening. Obviously I empathised with the main character immediately - but I was captivated by the whole theme of the story - the relationship that developed between Andy and Red (which mirrored my own freindships inside, as the years went by) was very realistic. At the end of the film I found myself looking at the thickness of the cell walls - if only .....! Got to be the finest film ever made.
Posted By: S.K.Rules - August 22nd, 2010 4:20:54 pm EDT
Best movie EVER period. I thought it even out did the novela but the novela is still great.
Posted By: Ed - August 12th, 2010 3:11:16 am EDT
I must naively state that this masterpeice is perhaps your greatest work ever
Posted By: Justin - June 7th, 2010 11:56:26 pm EDT
i have this movie on dvd. great story
Posted By: Goose - May 22nd, 2010 1:10:43 am EDT
This is by far one of my favorite adaptations. And was one of the first movies I made my wife watch with me before we were married.
Posted By: Nylonic - March 24th, 2010 5:49:44 pm EDT
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: BangorME.com - February 23rd, 2010 1:31:38 am EST
Mr. King, Great works. This is my #1 fav flick... great story!
Posted By: Shell - November 6th, 2009 11:23:27 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: Ladyblue - November 1st, 2009 11:44:15 am EST
my all time favorite move
Posted By: TheWriter - October 28th, 2009 8:39:49 am EDT
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: Beth - August 15th, 2009 11:14:49 am EDT
If you ever get the chance to visit Mansfield, Ohio - go to Ohio State Reformatory and take the Hollywood Tour to see where they filmed this movie - it was a great experience - the cost of the tour is to raise money to restore the prison.
Posted By: Corngie - August 12th, 2009 1:51:31 am EDT
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: Elena777 - July 21st, 2009 4:02:52 am EDT
one of the best films i have ever seen. Stephen is a legend...
Posted By: Anonymous - July 10th, 2009 1:20:16 pm EDT
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: Javier Aceves - June 3rd, 2009 12:30:05 pm EDT
The stories of Stephen King are plenty of drama, action and reflection... this one is an excellent example, i feel it very close to my life.. i am a fan of king ... i only hope someday salems lot 2... please steve tell me it can be
Posted By: Cbars - May 28th, 2009 8:42:00 pm EDT
I just saw the stage play in Dublin, was a great performance, really enjoyed the show
Posted By: Daniel Baril - January 22nd, 2009 3:47:41 pm EST
This Movie is amazing and really insperational...
Posted By: Eagleye - December 30th, 2008 10:15:07 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: Kingfan - December 19th, 2008 9:43:04 am EST
This is my most favorite Stephen King movie, and the acting by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman is what made this movie so great.
Posted By: Hondo - December 5th, 2008 12:46:41 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: Buggs_moran - September 11th, 2008 9:38:12 pm EDT
Never read the short story, but the story/movie is, by far, one of the best ever made.
Posted By: David C - September 2nd, 2008 9:30:11 pm EDT
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!
Posted By: Dirk Platvoet - August 8th, 2008 10:52:43 am EDT
best movie ever written and produced. It has it all.
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