Critics' Best Film
This film leaves a deep imprint on the soul and encourages reflection on life.
The Internet film database IMDb, which is not only a source of information about films, but also an aggregator of reviews, has for many years in a row given primacy in its rating to the cult drama “The Shawshank Redemption.”
This film, based on the novel by Stephen King, was released back in 1994, but still amazes viewers with the depth of the plot, acting and powerful emotional load.
“The Shawshank Redemption” tells the story of Andy Dufresne, who was wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and ended up in Shawshank Prison. In the harsh conditions of prison life, he finds a friend, Red, with whom he goes through trials, injustice and cruelty.
Despite the hopelessness of the situation, Andy does not lose…